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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South Shore Farmers' Market South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI Welcome to the 2025 South Shore Farmers’ Market season! On behalf of the South Shore Farmers’ Market […]
Free Play Ball event on Saturday, June 14 from 9-11 am Play Ball Weekend is a free kids clinic at Baran Park (2600 S Chase Ave Milwaukee WI). Brewers Alumni, […]
Bring your family along to decorate your very own tool apron for Dad! No matter what Dad's favorite colors are, you can design your apron however you'd like! This one-of-a-kind […]
2025 Market Season EARLY SEASON Saturdays May 10th - June 28th from 9:00am to 12:00pm REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am […]
Join us for some FREE, family-friendly fun as we celebrate the start of summer! There will be bounce houses, glitter tattoo painting, balloon twisting, food, and more. Please note: […]
Take it Outside Day on March 15 & June 14 from 10:00am - 2:00pm It's FREE! Urban Ecology Center Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St […]
(Free for ages 5+) Join us at Washington Park UEC anytime between 10am-1:30pm for a day of learning and laughter on the Washington Park Lagoon. Our experienced instructors will host […]
Summer's right around the corner, and we're not waiting! Join us June 14th at Foxtown Station in Mequon for Kolschtice, an early taste of everything you love about the season: […]
Join us for our annual family-friendly, FREE summer festival at Lisbon Community Park. Activities include: music, horse-drawn wagon rides, children's inflatables, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, stage performances & more! […]
Milwaukee Greek Fest – 60th Anniversary Celebration 📍 Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI📅 June 13–15, 2025🎟️ Free Admission for Limited Hours Opa! Celebrate 60 years of tradition, culture, and community at Milwaukee’s longest-running Greek festival. Hosted by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, this family-friendly event features authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dancing, and fun for all ages. What to Expect: Famous spit-roasted lamb & chicken Expanded drive-thru and new menu items Authentic pastries like baklava and loukoumades Live Greek music and traditional dance performances Carnival rides and games for kids Friday, June 13: 11am – 9pm Saturday, June 14: 11am – […]
Summer Soulstice Music Festival Saturday, June 14, 2025East Side of Milwaukee | Presented by the East Side BID #20FREE Admission Milwaukee’s official celebration of the Summer Solstice is back! Summer Soulstice Music Festival is a full day of music, food, and fun — and it’s totally free to attend. While the music is the main draw, families will love the daytime atmosphere filled with: Arts & crafts booths and creative activities for kids Bounce houses and outdoor games A mix of live music that’s fun for all ages Food vendors with kid-friendly options Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Registration Required. Sign up for a 20 minute timeslot. Independent readers can relax and unwind by reading to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a dog can boost literacy skills […]
Build with LEGO. Sip on a brew. Win awesome prizes. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creative LEGO building at the Brown Deer Beer Garden! This free, family-friendly […]
Gazebo Series Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI The Gazebo Performance Series is hosted weekly during the Summer months in downtown Greendale. Each Saturday at 7:00 pm, the GEA […]
Ready, Set, Celebrate! We’re having a Grand Opening Celebration at Tint World® Menomonee Falls, WI on Sunday, June 15th, 2025! Gear up for a spectacular day with an amazing […]
Join us for The Bavarian Bierhaus’s Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast in the Park! Dads get a FREE full liter of bier. Heidelberg Park will be open from 11am-6pm […]
Milwaukee Greek Fest – 60th Anniversary Celebration 📍 Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI📅 June 13–15, 2025🎟️ Free Admission for Limited Hours Opa! Celebrate 60 years of tradition, culture, and community at Milwaukee’s longest-running Greek festival. Hosted by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, this family-friendly event features authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dancing, and fun for all ages. What to Expect: Famous spit-roasted lamb & chicken Expanded drive-thru and new menu items Authentic pastries like baklava and loukoumades Live Greek music and traditional dance performances Carnival rides and games for kids Friday, June 13: 11am – 9pm Saturday, June 14: 11am – […]
Babbling Babes (BB) is Milwaukee's largest mom social group. Hosted inside the beautiful Wild and Precious Collective, a mom-owned boutique and coffeeshop in the heart of Cedarburg, join us for […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-3rd grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls […]
On Mondays, we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created […]
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. Parents and kids everywhere agree that learning […]
Get out this summer for our family-friendly film series! Monday Night Movies in the Park starts at 6:00 p.m. with pre-movie activities that relate to the movie being played that […]
Shop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
On Tuesday's, we are offering limited and FREE Story Time Social Groups for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Story time […]
Ages 11 - 16. Registration Required. June Discussion: "Daughter of the Deep" by Rick Riordan. August Discussion: "Isle of Ever" by Jen Calonita. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Riverwalk Commons Concert Series The free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series is back! On nine select Tuesdays this summer, and one special Friday evening, the Milwaukee Public Market presents the free […]
All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym (Open to the Public) Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI Open Gym […]
June 12th, 2025 Kewaskum Public Library 1:00 pm Kewaskum Public Library 1225 Fond Du Lac Ave Kewaskum WIJune 13th, 2025 Frank L Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville 10:30 am Frank L Weyenberg Library 11345 N […]
Ages 6 - 11. Registration Required. Children will learn yoga through poses and games, plus breathing and mindfulness exercises. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle; a yoga mat […]
Back by popular demand, get ready for popcorn, blankets, and blockbusters under the stars! BAYSHORE's Family Flicks Free Movies Series returns this summer, Wednesday nights starting June 11th through August 27th! […]
Tosa Tonight Select Wednesdays, June – August Rotary Park Pavilion 1190 N 70th St Wauwatosa WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
After school is out for the summer, it’s a tradition to celebrate with the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation’s Ice Cream Social. Enjoy a sweet treat and music by the Village […]
Soak up the sounds of summer at Live at the Oasis, the City of Glendale’s free outdoor concert series! Held at Glendale’s beautiful Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, this […]
2025 JUNETEENTH ARTS + CULTURE ZONE Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 6:00am - 5:00pm at True Skool 2707 N King Dr Milwaukee WI Live Mural Painting […]
Join us for free coffee at Friendship Cafe in Fox Point, self-care resources for moms, and a stroller walk to Indian Creek Park. This walk is sponsored by The Empowered […]
GiGiFIT classes focus on foundational movement and mobile activities such as: Gross motor: Walking, Running, Jumping Balance & Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Balance Reactions, Movement Control Combine movement learning with […]
Juneteenth Day Celebration Thursday, June 19, 2025Parade + Kids Zone (Daytime) | Evening Celebration at Summerfest GroundsFREE Admission Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Day celebration is one of the oldest in the nation — and it’s packed with family fun, community pride, and powerful cultural significance. Here’s why it’s a great event for families: Juneteenth Jubilee Parade: Colorful floats, marching bands, and dance teams bring the streets to life in an uplifting celebration of freedom, love, and resilience. Kids Zone (Martin Luther King Elementary School Playground): Designed for kids ages 5–12, this area features carnival rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more — all in a safe, welcoming space. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
June 12th, 2025 Kewaskum Public Library 1:00 pm Kewaskum Public Library 1225 Fond Du Lac Ave Kewaskum WIJune 13th, 2025 Frank L Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville 10:30 am Frank L Weyenberg Library 11345 N […]
Shop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7 Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 4-11 with an adult (siblings […]
June 12th, 2025 Kewaskum Public Library 1:00 pm Kewaskum Public Library 1225 Fond Du Lac Ave Kewaskum WIJune 13th, 2025 Frank L Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville 10:30 am Frank L Weyenberg Library 11345 N […]
All ages. A hilarious interactive comedy program for all ages. It’s a Spoonful of family fun! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM BIKE NIGHT CONCERT SERIESMay 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025 All bikes unite every Thursday from 5pm–9pm at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders […]
Join us to unwind before bedtime with a relaxing story time! Lead by Waldorf-trained teacher Julie Demet, our summer bedtime stories are the perfect way to end your night. All […]
Música del Lago 2025! FREE Latin Music Performance Series‚ Thursdays @ Colectivo Lakefront, 6pm.June 19th- Orquesta AyalaJuly 17th- Orquesta RumbaAugust 21st- De La Buena @delabuenamusic Back for its 20th year, […]
On Friday's, we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created […]
Summerfest: The Lil Gig & Family Fun June 20, 2025 (operating hours are noon - midnight)Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee Children's Fest Day is Friday, June 20. On this day, all patrons who arrive […]
Join us for FREE Movie Nights at Davidson Park—presented in partnership with Near West Side Partners! Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and settle in early before the movie starts […]
Waukesha Friday Night Live Fridays, June – August Downtown Waukesha W Main St Waukesha WI Premier outdoor music event, held every summer Friday from June through August, from 6:30 pm […]
Fridays at 8:30 pm | Village Park Pavilion 13600 Juneau Blvd Elm Grove, WI June 6: Lady and the Tramp June 20: Mary Poppins Returns July 11: The Lion King July 26: The SpongeBob […]
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