Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar â your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, itâs time to welcome âSnow Whiteâ one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, itâs time to welcome âSnow Whiteâ one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, itâs time to welcome âSnow Whiteâ one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR ⢠1 hr 29 min ⢠Director & Cast: Taylor Swift ⢠Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. âChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 đ WALK-INS ONLYđ FRI | 5PM â 11PM & SAT | 2PM â 11PM â˘Oct 23rd & 30th âfrom 5PM - 11PM â˘Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, itâs time to welcome âSnow Whiteâ one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR ⢠1 hr 29 min ⢠Director & Cast: Taylor Swift ⢠Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theaters only October 3rd - 5th. See the exclusive world premiere of the music video, âThe Fate of Opheliaâ, along with behind-the-scenes footage from […]
The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm / Sun Oct 5 2025 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. […]
Community and International Observe the Moon Night Open House Saturday, October 4 from 6pm-8pm â Community and International Observe the Moon Night Join us at Yerkes Observatory for an Open House! […]
Every Other Saturday / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Drop Off Your Children Age 6-12 years old for LEGO FUN! EAST TOSA has so many amazing restaurants, so leave the kids with us, where everything is awesome, while you go enjoy an well deserved break. Supervised LEGO play, pizza, juice box, and more! Please note: Dates and […]
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience of 3,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that will pique your imagination and create magic. A portion of proceeds from the event provide financial support for our inclusion […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR ⢠1 hr 29 min ⢠Director & Cast: Taylor Swift ⢠Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm […]
Itâs International Observe the Moon Night! Gaze at the Moon through our telescopes and cozy up by a bonfire outside of the Physics building. Inside, enjoy a planetarium show at 7 or 8 p.m. covering lunar exploration and personal and cultural connections to our closest celestial neighbor. Gazing through telescopes is free; planetarium shows are […]
Itâs International Observe the Moon Night! Weather permitting, gaze at the Moon through our telescopes and cozy up by a bonfire outside of the Physics building for free. Inside, enjoy a planetarium show at 7 or 8 p.m. covering lunar exploration and personal and cultural connections to our closest celestial neighbor. Gazing through telescopes is […]
Director: Ivan Reitman Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of […]
đA celebration of fall & apple fun for all! Cider Sunday is the Friends of Wehr Nature Center's largest fundraiser and supports the center's vision to be a regional leader in providing access to nature for all. Proceeds benefit the educational programming and land management that help make Wehr Nature Center a natural gem in […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, itâs time to welcome âSnow Whiteâ one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky […]
The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm / Sun Oct 5 2025 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, itâs time to welcome âSnow Whiteâ one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky […]
The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm / Sun Oct 5 2025 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, itâs time to welcome âSnow Whiteâ one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR ⢠1 hr 29 min ⢠Director & Cast: Taylor Swift ⢠Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR ⢠1 hr 29 min ⢠Director & Cast: Taylor Swift ⢠Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair. Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and more! We're […]
Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair. Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and more! We're […]
HARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Tickets â(September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets â(September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets â(September 28 & […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đ October 10-31 | â° 11:00 AM â 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Trick or Treat Trains Fridays: October 3, 10, 17, 24 âBring your kids or grandkids in costume and weâll take a train from the Depot in East Troy to Byrnes Park (formerly Town Hall Park), where kids can go âTrick-or-Treating,â play games, and enjoy the playground equipment before our trip back to East Troy Upon returning […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. âChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 đ WALK-INS ONLYđ FRI | 5PM â 11PM & SAT | 2PM â 11PM â˘Oct 23rd & 30th âfrom 5PM - 11PM â˘Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Halloween Glen, Milwaukee Recreationâs family-friendly alternative to the usual haunted houses is returning for its 32nd year. The family-friendly event encourages youth to learn about nature in the outdoor setting of Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreationâs 23-acre nature center at 1130 N. 60th St. The program will run every 30 minutes from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 […]
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience of 3,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that will pique your imagination and create magic. A portion of proceeds from the event provide financial support for our inclusion […]
An UNOFFICIAL Taylor Swift Album Release and Live Tribute concert from THE ANTI-HEROES đ Friday, October 10th đ WBC Park, Oconomowoc đď¸ Tickets ONLY $13! TS Fans, this is your moment. ⨠Be among the first to experience Taylor Swiftâs brand-new album âThe Life of a Showgirlâ at our Unofficial Listening Partyâthen keep the magic […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerâs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
Join the Betty Brinn Childrenâs Museum on Saturday, October 11, for a fright-free Halloween celebration! Families can enjoy story times, live reptiles and animals with Tatianaâs Tiny Zoo, and hands-on Maker fun like spider webs, tie-dye ghosts, and mask making. Plus, join the scavenger hunt, costume parade, and Mini Monster Mash dance party. Special event […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons đ October 10-31 | â° 11:00 AM â 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. âChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 đ WALK-INS ONLYđ FRI | 5PM â 11PM & SAT | 2PM â 11PM â˘Oct 23rd & 30th âfrom 5PM - 11PM â˘Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Halloween Glen, Milwaukee Recreationâs family-friendly alternative to the usual haunted houses is returning for its 32nd year. The family-friendly event encourages youth to learn about nature in the outdoor setting of Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreationâs 23-acre nature center at 1130 N. 60th St. The program will run every 30 minutes from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 â 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted Gardens! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures,storytime, I-Spy, bonfire, Pumpkin Walk, and enjoy seasonal delights […]
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience of 3,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that will pique your imagination and create magic. A portion of proceeds from the event provide financial support for our inclusion […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.