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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Week of Events
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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July 12, 2026 -Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]
Monday, July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026 -Community Science: Butterflies
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July 13, 2026 -Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Community Science: Butterflies
Join our team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants can earn eligible volunteer hours while learning, exploring, and contributing to state conservation efforts. No experience is needed.
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 -Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 -Talavera Birdhouses
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July 16, 2026 -Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Talavera Birdhouses
Come paint a birdhouse with us that you get to take home and put in your garden! Families will learn construction and painting techniques as they build and decorate birdhouses featuring Talavera designs. They will also explore this traditional folk art, including its history and evolution—from its roots in the Middle East and Spain to […]
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]
Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 -Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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July 18, 2026 -Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]
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