Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — 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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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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 […]
WISCONSIN SCIENCE FESTIVAL: PLANETARIUM SHOW AND NIGHT HIKE Watch the Planetarium Show, “The Dark Side of Light” that will show us how humans impact the night sky. Then head outside to enjoy a naturalist-led Autumn Night Hike where we will use our senses and learn about how wildlife adapts to the dark compared to us! […]
Can you outrun the undead at the Teen Zombie Run? Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us at Spassland Park in Germantown for a spooky mile run infested with zombies! Will you outrun them...or join them? Click here to register! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
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 […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
Art is about the journey, not the destination! Let your child's imagination run free at this drop-in process art hour. This program is designed for ages 4-11, with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 Bring your kids or grandkids in costume and we’ll take a train from the Depot in East Troy to Byrnes Park (formerly Town Hall Park), where kids can go “Trick-or-Treating,” play games, and enjoy the playground equipment before our trip back to East Troy Upon returning […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 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 […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Join us for a Halloween celebration like no other! A family event to support the Urban Youth Coalition hosted by the Milwaukee Lowrider, Custom Truck, and Vicla community is rolling into the H-D Museum for a night of candy, costumes, and chrome. What to Expect: Decked-out cars, truck and motorcycles Trick-or-treating from creatively decorated trunks […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 AND Oct. 24-26. Enjoy not-so-scary family-friendly activities including a Trick-or-Treat Trail, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, dazzling light shows and…ANIMALS! All ghosts and goblins (and their parents) […]
Join us for a fang-tastic night of treats, trunks, and thrills at Air City 360! Oct 24 | 6–8PM | New Berlin Want to be part of the magic? Call 262-505-5300! Event will be held outdoors but AirCity360 is open for those who want to participate in indoor activities! 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 […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
Fall Festival is our harvest tradition in Drexel Town Square! It’s an outdoor event that’s our way to celebrate everything autumn. This family-friendly event will feature fall fun for everyone! Don't miss the last day of the 2025 Oak Creek Farmers Market, happening in conjunction with the Fall Festival! Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Location: Drexel […]
Usher in Halloween at the 4th annual "Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee" on Saturday, October 25! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25 as the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee returns for another year of Halloween-themed fun for the whole family! Join us from 11am - 2:00pm at Baird Community Commons (400 W. Wisconsin Avenue) for a day filled with "frightfully" […]
Jack O Lantern Jubilee & Halloween Village (Free!) Celebrate Halloween at the 3rd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Saturday, October 25th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Baird Community Commons (400 W. Wisconsin Avenue). In the past, they’ve offered free pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon art, photo ops, live entertainment, fire engines, goodie backs, and more. […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 […]
Milwaukee’s premier British style brass band! The band will open its 41st season with a concert entitled "Brass Thrills and Chills!" on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Brookfield at St. John's Lutheran Church. This will be a matinee performance at 2:00 pm. “As the days grow shorter, and the air a bit brisker, we allow […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 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 […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 AND Oct. 24-26. Enjoy not-so-scary family-friendly activities including a Trick-or-Treat Trail, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, dazzling light shows and…ANIMALS! All ghosts and goblins (and their parents) […]
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 […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 […]
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 (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 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 […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 AND Oct. 24-26. Enjoy not-so-scary family-friendly activities including a Trick-or-Treat Trail, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, dazzling light shows and…ANIMALS! All ghosts and goblins (and their parents) […]
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 […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 […]
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 (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
Join us for a special series of parenting classes in collaboration with the amazing therapists from Tosa Pediatrics! Each month, we’ll explore a different topic to support you through the ups and downs of parenting—from toddler tantrums to anxiety. This monthly workshop series is designed to give parents evidence-based tools, expert insight, and a whole […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 […]
Join us for Tiny Tasters: A Fall Cooking Series! Our hands-on culinary adventure for little chefs aged 2-6! In partnership with Toddlers Love to Cook, this three-part series at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play will celebrate the flavors and fun of the autumn season. From decorating Apple "Donut" Disguises to creating festive Spooky Swirls and […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s 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 […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 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 […]
Halloween Ghost Hunt in Milwaukee Step into the role of a ghosthunter this Halloween! Using your smartphone as a “supernatural detector,” your family will explore Milwaukee’s haunted streets, track wandering spirits, and solve escape-room style puzzles. This interactive outdoor adventure includes 10 hand-picked haunted locations, spooky stories, and scavenger hunt challenges along a 1.5-mile walking […]
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