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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Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood
All Ages and Abilities Wheelchair Basketball at Whitman Middle School MKE
Whitman Middle School 11100 W Center St, MilwaukeeWeek of Events
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -Art in the Green at The Mitchell Park Domes MKE
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April 26, 2026 -Mother’s Day Minis
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April 26, 2026 -Mother’s Day Minis at The Little Sprouts Play Cafe (Shorewood)
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April 26, 2026 -KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
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April 26, 2026 -KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
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April 26, 2026 -Midwest Gaming Classic at The Baird Center MKE
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April 26, 2026 -Mother’s Day Minis
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April 26, 2026 -April Showers Cookie Workshop at Lion’s Tail Brewery (Wauwatosa) (Ages 10+)
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April 26, 2026 -One Village – Park Play Date
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April 26, 2026 -Parent-Child Glowga: Glow-in-the-Dark Movement at The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC (North Shore MKE)
Art in the Green at The Mitchell Park Domes MKE
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 […]
Mother’s Day Minis
Capture Lasting Memories: Mother's Day Minis at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play! Get ready for a truly special Mother's Day experience! We're thrilled to host Chelsea to bring you Mother's Day Minis, right here at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play. Join us for a beautiful, minimally staged Mother's Day photo scene, expertly photographed […]
Mother’s Day Minis at The Little Sprouts Play Cafe (Shorewood)
Mommy + Me, Grandma + Me, sibling shoots, or pics of the whole fam! Photographed by Chelsea Ann Bell Photography Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
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 […]
KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
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 […]
Midwest Gaming Classic at The Baird Center MKE
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 […]
Mother’s Day Minis
Capture Lasting Memories: Mother's Day Minis at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play! Get ready for a truly special Mother's Day experience! We're thrilled to host Chelsea to bring you Mother's Day Minis, right here at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play. Join us for a beautiful, minimally staged Mother's Day photo scene, expertly photographed […]
April Showers Cookie Workshop at Lion’s Tail Brewery (Wauwatosa) (Ages 10+)
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 […]
One Village – Park Play Date
🌿 One Village Park Meet-Up 🌿 Join us for a relaxed, come-as-you-are park meet-up with One Village 🤍 One Village is a welcoming community for only-child families (and those considering one and done), created to help moms and kids build meaningful connections in a space that feels easy, supportive, and unjudged. ✨ What to expect:• […]
Parent-Child Glowga: Glow-in-the-Dark Movement at The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC (North Shore MKE)
PARENT-CHILD GLOWGA: GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MOVEMENT | SPRING 2026Glowga blends glow-in-the-dark movement, mindfulness, and family fun. This parent-child experience is cozy, energizing, and designed to strengthen connection while building body awareness and emotional regulation. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
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April 27, 2026 -Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
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April 27, 2026 -Financial Literacy 101
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Financial Literacy 101
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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Baby Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library
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April 28, 2026 -Spring Family Storytime at Hales Corners Library
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April 28, 2026 -Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!
Baby Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library
This 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow. Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend […]
Spring Family Storytime at Hales Corners Library
Join Ms. Emily for fun stories, songs, and games too!
Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!
Zarminali Pediatrics is a new pediatric clinic located in the Menomonee Falls and Wauwatosa communities. We will be hosting a newborn education series over the course of 4 weeks in April. This series is designed to help you feel confident and supported as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. During each session, you’ll have the […]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -LCMM x The Tidy Tot Express
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April 29, 2026 -Toddler Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library
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April 29, 2026 -Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes
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April 29, 2026 -Move and Groove at The St Francis Library
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April 29, 2026 -You Build It! At ML King Library MKE
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April 29, 2026 -Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library
LCMM x The Tidy Tot Express
✨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 for moms💛 🧼The Tidy Tot Express is a local pickup and drop-off service that specializes in professionally cleaning and sanitizing car seats and strollers for […]
Toddler Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library
This 20 minute Story Time followed by a playtime is geared toward children ages 2-3, with an adult (siblings welcome). It incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend one time slot per day. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over […]
Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes
December 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Move and Groove at The St Francis Library
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 check the event website to confirm the latest details.
You Build It! At ML King Library MKE
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]
Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
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April 30, 2026 -All Ages and Abilities Wheelchair Basketball at Whitman Middle School MKE
Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
All Ages and Abilities Wheelchair Basketball at Whitman Middle School MKE
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. […]
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Opening Weekend of Margie’s Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
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May 1, 2026 -Family Storytime at The St Francis Library
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May 1, 2026 -You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE
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May 1, 2026 -Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)
Opening Weekend of Margie’s Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Family Storytime at The St Francis Library
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 the event website to confirm the latest details.
You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE
Calling all architects! Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building […]
Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)
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 […]
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -Opening Weekend of Margie’s Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
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May 2, 2026 -Annual Spring Train Jamboree at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
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May 2, 2026 -KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
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May 2, 2026 -Bilingual Story Time MKE at BlackBear Children’s Boutique (Shorewood)
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May 2, 2026 -Tree Climbing Festival at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)
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May 2, 2026 -Old Falls Revolutionary War Encampment at Old Falls Village Park (Menomonee Falls)
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May 2, 2026 -Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
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May 2, 2026 -Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
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May 2, 2026 -Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)
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May 2, 2026 -The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts (Elm Grove)
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May 2, 2026 -Sensory Friendly Session Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
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May 2, 2026 -Mystery at The Milwaukee Public Museum: Family Edition
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May 2, 2026 -Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)
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May 2, 2026 -The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts (Elm Grove)
Opening Weekend of Margie’s Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Annual Spring Train Jamboree at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
G-Scale Model Railroad running all day, updated with Easter and spring embellishments. Music, entertainment, food and activities for children all day. Games & trains are FREE! Paint a Train Ornament $5 Plant Some Love for Mom $5 Scouts will be selling food, beverages and treats Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
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 […]
Bilingual Story Time MKE at BlackBear Children’s Boutique (Shorewood)
🌟 Bilingual Story Time is back at BlackBear Children’s Boutique! 🌟 Join Señora Betty for a joyful morning filled with:📚 Interactive stories🎶 Singing & dancing💃 Movement and fun props🎨 Hands-on crafts This FREE bilingual experience is perfect for little ones ages 0–5 (siblings welcome!) and is a wonderful way to introduce children to English and […]
Tree Climbing Festival at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)
Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a “bat hang” – Adventure awaits! This event is for adults and children […]
Old Falls Revolutionary War Encampment at Old Falls Village Park (Menomonee Falls)
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 […]
Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you […]
Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)
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 […]
The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts (Elm Grove)
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 […]
Sensory Friendly Session Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Families can enjoy the Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space during these special evening sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 5-7 p.m. These sessions provide access to the museum in a reduced-stimulus environment with lower noise levels and a calmer atmosphere. The goal is to make exhibits more accessible for visitors […]
Mystery at The Milwaukee Public Museum: Family Edition
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 […]
Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)
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 […]
The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts (Elm Grove)
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 […]
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