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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  • St Charles Fall Fest (Hartland)

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    St Charles Hartland 313 Circle Dr, Hartland, United States

    St Charles Fall Fest September 5-7 313 Circle Dr, Hartland WILive music, carnival rides, bag tournaments, food and more. Friday from 12pm to 11 pm; Saturday from 12pm to 11 pm; Sunday from 12pm to 6 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

    Free
  • September Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

    American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us on Sundays in September from 2pm-4pm for some family activities!  Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    Free
  • Tribute Tuesday Concert – Queen Tribute at Cutler Park in Waukesha

    Les Paul Performance Center 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music at Tribute Tuesday! This free concert series brings top-tier tribute bands to the Les Paul Performance Center at Cutler Park, delivering the sounds of legendary artists in a beautiful outdoor setting. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month as we celebrate the favorite hits with […]

    Free
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    You Build It! During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), "You Build It!" is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year "You Build It!" is offered from 4-5 pm, ie. beginning again on August 3, 2025 Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply […]

    Free
  • Community Day at Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC) Menomonee Falls

    Join us at Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC) in Menomonee Falls for an evening to bring our community together!    vendors games foodactivities and MORE   Open house style from 4-7pm. Non-members are welcome to attend this event!   N91W15700 Falls Pkwy, Menomonee Falls, WI (conveniently located right off I-41).   Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 […]

    Free
  • Touch A Truck (Sussex)

    Join us for Touch a Truck 2025 presented by Lannon Stone Foundation! This event is geared toward kids ages 2-8, but will appeal to anyone--kid or adult--who loves trucks!   So many types of trucks ... including food trucks!   To make room for all of the big, amazing trucks that will be at this […]

    Free
  • Half Day of Awareness at Retzer Nature Center

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    A HALF DAY OF AWARENESS Join the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee at Retzer Nature Center for A Half Day of Awareness – a four-hour experience designed to reconnect you with nature and yourself. Through gentle walking, mindful movement, meditation, forest bathing, and a simple service project, you’ll cultivate presence and peace in a supportive outdoor […]

    Free
  • Town Truck Day at The Corners Brookfield

    West Suburbs 2025 Events
    The Corners of Brookfield 20111 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Town Truck Day at The Corners September 13th: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at The Corners of Brookfield Get to know the teams and trucks that help keep us safe at the Town of Brookfield Truck Day on Saturday, September 21st from 11am – 1pm! The Town of Brookfield Fire Department, Police Department, construction vehicles and […]

    Free
  • 6th Annual Shorewood Feast

    Shorewood

    The 6th Annual North Shore Bank Shorewood Feast is Shorewood’s signature street festival from the 4200 to the 4400 blocks of Oakland Avenue. This is a family-friendly foodie event with free entertainment and activities for every age. There will be music, entertainment, a harvest dinner, artisans, and more! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are […]

    Free
  • CAFE at Drexel Town Square Oak Creek

    Oak Creek 2025 Events
    Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek WI 500 W Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    CAFE: A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE WITH INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR Saturday, September 13 from 3 pm - 9 pm Celebrate Oak Creek’s cultural diversity through educational interaction and thoughtful conversation. This community event is made possible through the participation of organizations sharing their history and culture to create a global experience. CAFE highlights the unique aspects of […]

    Free
  • Rescue Rally at the Watertown Humane Society

    West Suburbs 2025 Events
    Watertown Humane Society 418 Water Tower Ct, Watertown, United States

    Join us for the Rescue Rally, a FUNdraising event like no other!  We’re going LIVE on Facebook and inviting you to be part of the action in person at the Watertown Humane Society. Whether you tune in from home or come out to enjoy the festivities with us, you’ll be supporting two amazing organizations — Ma, […]

    Free
  • Twilight Concert Series in Oconomowoc

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Fowler Lake Park 438 N Oakwood Ave, Oconomowoc, WI, United States

    Willy Porter Band – Sunday, September 14 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Fowler Park 438 N Oakwood Ave Oconomowoc WI A seamless blend of blues, soul, and rock. WAMI HALL OF […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 […]

    Free
  • Magical Mornings at BlackBear Children’s Boutique

    Black Bear Boutique 4312 Oakland, Shorewood, WI, United States

    Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, September 20th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE  storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle and crafting matching chameleons to follow! Best-suited for ages 1-4 years. Hope to see you there!   Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to […]

    Free
  • Appleland’s Fall Festival

    Appleland’s Fall Festival
    Appleland Farm Market 4177 State Road 57, Fredonia, United States

    We are excited to welcome you to Appleland's Fall Festival on September 20th & 21st from 10am - 4pm each day! This is a fun filled family event that we look forward to each year!   Activities include:-U-Pick Honeycrisp (last chance for U-Pick Honeycrisp of the season)-U-Pick pumpkins-Brat and burgery fry-Wine tasting & beer tent-Caramel […]

    Free
  • Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival

    Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival
    Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

    Get excited for all things  FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue and Family-Friendly Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park. There will also be a makers market, food vendors, beer/wine, local boutiques/restaurants/cafe's/bars, live music, pumpkin activities, and more!   Please note: […]

    Free
  • Storytime with Sue at Ruckus and Glee Wauwatosa

    Ruckus and Glee 2025 Events & Activities
    Ruckus & Glee 805 N. 68th Street, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Saturday, September 20 at 10:30 am Storytime with Sue - free family fun!   Storytime Sue is back! Sue, a retired kindergarten teacher and early childcare specialist turned expert storyteller is sure to please your toddler and preschooler with her stories and songs! See you there! Free family event.   Please note: Dates and times are […]

    Free
  • Bay View Bash

    2025 South Suburbs
    Bay View, WI Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm The Bay View Bash takes place on the 3rd Saturday each September between Potter and Clement on Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay […]

    Free
  • Appleland’s Fall Festival

    Appleland’s Fall Festival
    Appleland Farm Market 4177 State Road 57, Fredonia, United States

    We are excited to welcome you to Appleland's Fall Festival on September 20th & 21st from 10am - 4pm each day! This is a fun filled family event that we look forward to each year!   Activities include:-U-Pick Honeycrisp (last chance for U-Pick Honeycrisp of the season)-U-Pick pumpkins-Brat and burgery fry-Wine tasting & beer tent-Caramel […]

    Free
  • Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival

    Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival
    Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

    Get excited for all things  FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue and Family-Friendly Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park. There will also be a makers market, food vendors, beer/wine, local boutiques/restaurants/cafe's/bars, live music, pumpkin activities, and more!   Please note: […]

    Free
  • Packer Viewing Party at Davidson Park

    Harley-Davidson Museum 2025 Events & Activities
    Davidson Park at Harley Davidson HQ 3700 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    FOOTBALL TAILGATE SEPTEMBER 21 • 12:00–3:00PM Join us for an incredible “tailgate” experience with great food, drinks, entertainment, and all your favorite tailgating traditions. Enjoy interactive games, giveaways, a wing […]

    Free
  • Let’s Play to Learn at Ozaukee Family Services in Cedarburg

    Ozaukee Family Services 4922 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    Learn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are planned for the specific ages listed below. Facilitated by OFS Parents as Teachers staff. Registration closes 2 business days before each session so register early! […]

    Free
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 […]

    Free
  • A Night in Guatemala at the UWM Planetarium

    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 2025
    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! UWM Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast culture and recent history. This event is cosponsored by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and UWM Union Sociocultural Programming. The program will […]

    Free
  • Mamas & Minis Gathering | Stroll & Storytime at Thiensville Village Park

    Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    We’ll start with a short, stroller friendly stroll, then gather for a special storytime in the park with local author Kaylee Monroe, reading her sweet book Daddy Bear Finds His Happy Place. After storytime, little ones are welcome to enjoy the park while moms connect. Snacks for the kids and drinks for the moms will […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 […]

    Free
  • Free Concert Series at Ivanhoe Plaza MKE

    Free Concert Series at Ivanhoe Plaza MKE
    Ivanhoe Plaza 2050 E Ivanhoe Pl, Milwaukee, United States

    Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza!  We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo  and FM 102/1 to bring you a free outdoor concert series right here in the heart of the East Side! From now through October, enjoy a full season of live performances […]

    Free
  • Piala’s Fall Festival (Waukesha)

    Piala’s 15th ANNUAL Fall Festival
    Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc. S39W27833 Genesee Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Piala's 15th ANNUAL Fall Festival Saturday, September 27th, 9am - 4pm & Sunday, September 28th, 10am - 3pm Join us for a fun-filled family friendly weekend here at the nursery! […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE

    Milwaukee County Historical Society 2025
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    September 27-28 An annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods, Doors Open Milwaukee opens 150+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free. Building listing coming Sept 1, […]

    Free
  • Doors Open at MKE PBS

    Doors Open MKE 2025
    Milwaukee PBS 1036 N 8th St, Milwaukee, United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Please note: Dates and […]

    Free
  • Doors Open at Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee

    Doors Open MKE 2025
    Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club 2715 S Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI, United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step back in time […]

    Free

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