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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  • 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

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

    Morning Bird Hikes

    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

  • 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 […]

    $15 – $20

  • 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

    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

      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

  • Wehr Nature Center: Great Whitnall Park Cleanup & Teen Conservation Club at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin) *Registration Required*

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Join us to make an impact at Wehr Nature Center and throughout Whitnall Park by joining the Great Whitnall Park Clean-up. We will provide gloves, bags, and buckets for the clean-up, but feel free to bring your own. Together, we can make a huge difference in the health of our environment. All volunteers should meet […]

    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 […]

    $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

  • April Showers Cookie Workshop at Lion’s Tail Brewery (Wauwatosa) (Ages 10+)

    West Suburbs 2026
    Lion's Tail Brewing Co 8520 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    Interested in learning more about decorated sugar cookies?! Three Asters is here to help! In this 1.5-hour class, we'll cover the basics to sugar cookies and royal icing! We'll do some piping practice with Royal Icing, talk about how to strategize the best ways to decorate sugar cookies, and cover the general concepts around dough and […]

    $65

  • 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 […]

    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

  • All Ages and Abilities Wheelchair Basketball at Whitman Middle School MKE

    The Ability Center MKE 2026
    Whitman Middle School 11100 W Center St, Milwaukee, United States

    Our 3v3 WheelchairBasketball League! All are welcome! Equipment is provided. All skill levels! JOIN US at WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 11100 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI THURSDAYS APRIL 23 -  MAY 28, 2026 from  6:00 - 9:00pm Register through Wauwatosa Rec! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)

    Milwaukee Ballet 2026 Performances
    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Fall down the rabbit hole into ALICE (in wonderland), a family-friendly adventure full of iconic characters and jaw-dropping dance, circus, theater, and puppetry. This vibrant delight promises something for all […]

    $40 – $145

  • Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)

    Milwaukee Ballet 2026 Performances
    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Fall down the rabbit hole into ALICE (in wonderland), a family-friendly adventure full of iconic characters and jaw-dropping dance, circus, theater, and puppetry. This vibrant delight promises something for all ages to enjoy! Get your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    $40 – $145

  • Mystery at The Milwaukee Public Museum: Family Edition

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

    Join us for another family version of our after-hours mystery caper! Mystery at MPM: Family Edition Gather your team and put your sleuthing skills to the test. Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat to follow a series of family friendly clues that lead you through the twisting corridors and shadowy corners of the Museum’s […]

    $20

  • The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts (Elm Grove)

    Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts presents: The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery
    Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

    Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts Students in 7 – 12th grade are proud to present The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery by Brian D. Taylor. The players at The Murder Mystery Playhouse are rehearsing a new show, Putting a Little English on It.  It’s a not-so-good attempt at a British murder mystery, complete […]

    $12 – $15

  • Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)

    Milwaukee Ballet 2026 Performances
    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Fall down the rabbit hole into ALICE (in wonderland), a family-friendly adventure full of iconic characters and jaw-dropping dance, circus, theater, and puppetry. This vibrant delight promises something for all ages to enjoy! Get your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    $40 – $145

  • Old Falls Revolutionary War Encampment at Old Falls Village Park (Menomonee Falls)

    North Suburbs 2026
    menomonee falls village park N87W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Join us at Old Falls Village Park for the 250th Anniversary of America Celebration with The Old Falls Revolutionary War Days on May 2-3, 2026 Revolutionary soldiers recreate life in early America with battles, weapon demonstrations and more. Visit the army encampments and talk to the soldiers about life in early America. Our event season […]

    $5 – $10

  • Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)

    Milwaukee Ballet 2026 Performances
    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Fall down the rabbit hole into ALICE (in wonderland), a family-friendly adventure full of iconic characters and jaw-dropping dance, circus, theater, and puppetry. This vibrant delight promises something for all ages to enjoy! Get your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    $40 – $145

  • The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts (Elm Grove)

    Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts presents: The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery
    Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

    Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts Students in 7 – 12th grade are proud to present The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery by Brian D. Taylor. The players at The Murder Mystery Playhouse are rehearsing a new show, Putting a Little English on It.  It’s a not-so-good attempt at a British murder mystery, complete […]

    $12 – $15

  • All Ages and Abilities Wheelchair Basketball at Whitman Middle School MKE

    The Ability Center MKE 2026
    Whitman Middle School 11100 W Center St, Milwaukee, United States

    Our 3v3 WheelchairBasketball League! All are welcome! Equipment is provided. All skill levels! JOIN US at WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 11100 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI THURSDAYS APRIL 23 -  MAY 28, 2026 from  6:00 - 9:00pm Register through Wauwatosa Rec! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)

    Milwaukee Ballet 2026 Performances

    Fall down the rabbit hole into ALICE (in wonderland), a family-friendly adventure full of iconic characters and jaw-dropping dance, circus, theater, and puppetry. This vibrant delight promises something for all ages to enjoy! Find your tickets here! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    $40 – $145

  • Spring Bird Count 2026 at Retzer Nature Center (Teens)

    Retzer Nature Center 2026
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    The Spring Bird Count is held each May by the Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club, which corresponds to counting spring migration of owls, waterfowls, shorebirds, songbirds, warblers, and other spring birds migrating from the south. Bird watchers of all skill levels can contribute to scientific data either in the field, in a car, or at […]

    Free

  • Habitat Restoration Muskego Park

    Muskego Park S83 W20370 Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 1 Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday may be […]

    Free

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