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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See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
Marcus Theatres WI
David Seebach: Illusions In The Night at The Sunset Playhouse Elm Grove
Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove
Teens Halloween Black Cat Paint Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space
Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, MukwonagoWeek of Events
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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October 19, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 19, 2025 -Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World
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October 19, 2025 -See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
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October 19, 2025 -David Seebach: Illusions In The Night at The Sunset Playhouse Elm Grove
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October 19, 2025 -Teens Halloween Black Cat Paint Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space
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October 19, 2025 -The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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 […]
Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World
Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with amazing handmade items while supporting local businesses as the Milwaukee Makers Market returns to Discovery World! Milwaukee Makers Market is a celebration of the city’s […]
See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
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 & […]
David Seebach: Illusions In The Night at The Sunset Playhouse Elm Grove
A SPECIAL EVENT DAVID SEEBACH: ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT 2025 October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm / Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm / Sunday, October 19, 2025 2 pm Back by popular demand! Enjoy a mixture of magic and humor with some […]
Teens Halloween Black Cat Paint Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at the coolest Halloween paint party for teens – come create your own black cat masterpiece! Come join us for a spooktacular time at the 5706 N Centerpark Way on October 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM (Central Time)! 🎃🖌️ Get ready to unleash your creativity as we paint black cats in […]
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
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 […]
Monday, October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 20, 2025 -See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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 […]
See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
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 & […]
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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 […]
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 22, 2025 -WI Science Fest and Autumn Night Hike at Retzer Nature Center
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October 22, 2025 -Teen Zombie Run at Spassland Park Germantown
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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 […]
WI Science Fest and Autumn Night Hike at Retzer Nature Center
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! […]
Teen Zombie Run at Spassland Park Germantown
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 […]
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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October 23, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 23, 2025 -Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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October 23, 2025 -The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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 […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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 […]
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
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 […]
Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 24, 2025 -Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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October 24, 2025 -Trunk or Treat at The Harley-Davidson Museum
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October 24, 2025 -The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
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October 24, 2025 -AirCity360 Trunk or Treat (New Berlin)
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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 […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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 […]
Trunk or Treat at The Harley-Davidson Museum
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 […]
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
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 […]
AirCity360 Trunk or Treat (New Berlin)
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 […]
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 -Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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October 25, 2025 -Oak Creek Fall Festival at Drexel Town Square
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October 25, 2025 -Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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October 25, 2025 -Milwaukee Festival Brass Concert: Brass Thrills and Chills at St John’s Lutheran Church
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October 25, 2025 -The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
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 […]
Oak Creek Fall Festival at Drexel Town Square
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 […]
Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE
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 […]
Milwaukee Festival Brass Concert: Brass Thrills and Chills at St John’s Lutheran Church
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 […]
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
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 […]
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