Milwaukee Family Events

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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  • Spring Break Diorama Workshop and Showcase at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    SPRING BREAK DIORAMA WORKSHOP AND SHOWCASE March 30-April 3, 2026 (MPM closed Tuesdays) 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Make MPM part of your spring break plans and stop by our diorama workspace to design your own MPM-inspired pieces to add to our communal diorama. We'll also teach you a little about the secrets of Museum […]

    $20

  • Spring Break Diorama Workshop and Showcase at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    SPRING BREAK DIORAMA WORKSHOP AND SHOWCASE March 30-April 3, 2026 (MPM closed Tuesdays) 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Make MPM part of your spring break plans and stop by our diorama workspace to design your own MPM-inspired pieces to add to our communal diorama. We'll also teach you a little about the secrets of Museum […]

    $20

  • Spring Break Diorama Workshop and Showcase at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    SPRING BREAK DIORAMA WORKSHOP AND SHOWCASE March 30-April 3, 2026 (MPM closed Tuesdays) 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Make MPM part of your spring break plans and stop by our diorama workspace to design your own MPM-inspired pieces to add to our communal diorama. We'll also teach you a little about the secrets of Museum […]

    $20

  • Spring Break Diorama Workshop and Showcase at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    SPRING BREAK DIORAMA WORKSHOP AND SHOWCASE March 30-April 3, 2026 (MPM closed Tuesdays) 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Make MPM part of your spring break plans and stop by our diorama workspace to design your own MPM-inspired pieces to add to our communal diorama. We'll also teach you a little about the secrets of Museum […]

    $20

  • Morning Bird Hike at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha (Ages 8+)

    Morning Bird Hikes
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    With 300+ species and 70+ eBird hotspots, Waukesha County is a birder’s dream! Join the Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club to see how many different types of birds you can find on an easy, 1.5 mile walk. All skill levels welcome! Ages 8+ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free

  • Spring Break Diorama Workshop and Showcase at The Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    SPRING BREAK DIORAMA WORKSHOP AND SHOWCASE March 30-April 3, 2026 (MPM closed Tuesdays) 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Make MPM part of your spring break plans and stop by our diorama workspace to design your own MPM-inspired pieces to add to our communal diorama. We'll also teach you a little about the secrets of Museum […]

    $20

  • Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena (Brookfield) *Online Registration Required*

    Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena (Brookfield) – *Online Registration Required!*
    Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Glow Ice Skating - (Online Registration Required) Join us for an exciting evening at Eble Park Ice Arena's Glow Skate! Bring your friends, family, and teammates to skate under the vibrant, colorful new lights, accompanied by your favorite tunes. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating abilities.   LOCATION: Eble Park Ice Arena (19400 […]

    $12

  • Café Con Arte at Latino Arts Gallery MKE

    Latino Arts Gallery 2026
    LATINO ARTS, INC 1028 S 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Let our Managing Artistic Director, Jacobo Lovo, guide you on a gallery tour and discussion surrounding our Spring exhibit, Cosechando Historias by Christie Tirado. Enjoy learning more about the art, the inspiration and symbolism behind it, and the unique techniques utilized in each exhibition featured in the Latino Arts Gallery! The artist will be on-hand to […]

    $5

  • Morning Bird Hike at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha (Ages 8+)

    Morning Bird Hikes
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    With 300+ species and 70+ eBird hotspots, Waukesha County is a birder’s dream! Join the Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club to see how many different types of birds you can find on an easy, 1.5 mile walk. All skill levels welcome! Ages 8+ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free

  • Studio B MKE Teen Night

    Studio B MKE 2026
    Studio B MKE 2478 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Parents, this one’s for YOU. 🙌 Drop your teen off on April 10th and enjoy a free night to yourself — no guilt, no stress. From 6–9 PM they’ll enjoy pizza dinner, a video game competition with prizes 🏆, and a slime bar hosted by our friends at @abrushbox . All included for just $30 […]

    $30

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running,  on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

    Free

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • 414 Day Celebration at Bars & Recreation Venues

    414 Milwaukee Day
    The New Fashioned 1122 N Vel R Phillips Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In celebration of Milwaukee’s beloved 414 Day, Bars & Recreation is inviting locals to get out and play with a special lineup of experiences for just $4.14. Held annually on April 14, 414 Day celebrates Milwaukee’s […]

    $4.14

  • Bats of WI

    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Join Caroline Frantz and a bat ambassador to learn more about bioacoustic monitoring and how it is being used in the conservation efforts of Wisconsin’s bat population. Ages 12+ Bats […]

    Free

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running,  on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Zine Fest at Central Library (Downtown MKE)

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Zine Fest celebrates and promotes zine culture, DIY creative literary work, small-press publishing, and other independent, self-created publications in magazine-like format. Founded in 2008, MZF is an annual explosion of zine-focused wonder in the form of a boisterous festival featuring over 100 vendors from across the country. It's always free to attend, and always […]

    Free

  • “Maker Mindset,” a Free Creative Community Event

    10375 N. Baldev Court Mequon WI 53092 10375 N. Baldev Court, Mequon, WI, United States

    Maker LLC, a Milwaukee-based design studio, is proud to present Maker Mindset, a free creative event celebrating the launch of its new YouTube channel dedicated to all forms of making. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 10375 N. Baldev Court, Mequon, WI 53092.​ Open to creatives, […]

    Free

  • Art Exploration Fair at The Charles Allis Art Museum (MKE East Side)

    MKE Art Scene 2026
    Charles Allis Art Musuem 1801 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, United States

      Join MIAD exhibiting artists to discover new creative materials and processes in this hands-on art fair at the Charles Allis Art Museum. Artists will walk participants through their creative methods and guide guests in short tutorials at their station. Experiment with mixed media drawing, conservation painting, sewing and fabric arts, writing and archiving, and more! […]

    Free

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20

  • LCMM x Lake Country Kids x Blue Collar Coffee

    ✨Mom Walk!✨ Join us for a Mom Walk hosted by LCMM x Lake Country Kids x Blue Collar Coffee☕ ⏰When: April 23rd | 9:00–11:00 AM 📍Where: Start at Blue Collar […]

  • Midwest Gaming Classic at The Baird Center MKE

    Baird Center 2026
    Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

    APRIL 24-26 | BAIRD CENTER  The largest gaming event of the year is back celebrating 25 years! The Midwest Gaming Classic is a massive 350,000+ square foot gaming playground, packed […]

    $30 – $190

  • LCMM Family Walk

    N45 W23440 Lindsay Road Pewaukee, WI 53072 1454 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, United States

    Join us for a fun and lively Family Walk - a chance to get outside, connect, and enjoy the morning with your whole crew!☀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We are so excited to be […]

    Free
  • Mitchell Park Domes Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Art in the Green at The Mitchell Park Domes MKE

    Milwaukee Domes 2026
    Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Welcome to Milwaukee’s favorite indoor art festival! Dates: Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee, WI Tickets Available Here Art in the Green, […]

    $5 – $15

  • Midwest Gaming Classic at The Baird Center MKE

    Baird Center 2026
    Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

    APRIL 24-26 | BAIRD CENTER  The largest gaming event of the year is back celebrating 25 years! The Midwest Gaming Classic is a massive 350,000+ square foot gaming playground, packed […]

    $30 – $190
  • Mitchell Park Domes Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Art in the Green at The Mitchell Park Domes MKE

    Milwaukee Domes 2026
    Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Welcome to Milwaukee’s favorite indoor art festival! Dates: Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee, WI Tickets Available Here Art in the Green, one of Milwaukee’s most popular art festivals, brings two days of art, food, and fun to the Mitchell Park Domes. This event hosts more than […]

    $5 – $15

  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running, on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

    Free

  • Midwest Gaming Classic at The Baird Center MKE

    Baird Center 2026
    Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

    APRIL 24-26 | BAIRD CENTER  The largest gaming event of the year is back celebrating 25 years! The Midwest Gaming Classic is a massive 350,000+ square foot gaming playground, packed with 10,000+ games all on free play, 300+ vendors, and 100+ industry guests from across the gaming world. As the largest and longest-running all-encompassing gaming […]

    $30 – $190

  • Financial Literacy 101

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with this interactive presentation, snacks, and prizes! Tweens and teens (ages 10 -18) are invited (with their adult) to learn about financial basics like how to make a budget and why to put money in a savings account. Presented in collaboration with Bank Five Nine.

    Free

  • LCMM x The Tidy Tot Express

    Nixon Park 175 E Park Ave, Hartland, WI, United States

    ✨LCMM x Tidy Tot Express Mom Walk!✨ ⏰When: April 29th | 9-11am 📍Where: Nixon Park, Hartland Join us for a morning of fresh air, connection, and a little something extra […]

    Free

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