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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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 […]
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: […]
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 competition, and more as we gear up to cheer on the green and gold! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 26 at 4:00 PM Native Heritage Celebration Learn about the culture and heritage of each of the eleven tribes in Wisconsin through a variety of offerings including traditional smudging, youth drumming, Native entertainment, a panel discussion, and a “Living Village” with artifacts and traditions specific to several individual tribes. Please note: Dates and […]
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 […]
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 Admission, enjoy a vendor craft fair, live music, fresh food, exclusive festival only sales and plant specials, our peacock palace, and MORE. FESTIVAL LONG […]
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, 2025. https://historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
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! This beloved space in […]
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 times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 and explore one of the oldest model railroad layouts in the country at the Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee. Housed in a former Milwaukee Road […]
Address: 3725 W Juneau Ave | Fully wheelchair accessible Explore the newly opened Davidson Park, located on Harley-Davidson’s historic campus! This 4.8-acre urban oasis was created with community input, making […]
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! Ever wondered how Carmex, the beloved lip balm, is made? Now’s your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look! While the building itself may seem like a standard warehouse, the […]
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 inside the beautifully […]
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 into the beautiful world of Alice’s Garden, an urban farm with a rich history that dates back to the 1800s. This unique green space celebrates 52 years of […]
Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and pumpkins) elegantfarmer.com Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers an old-fashioned, on-farm experience. Please note: Dates […]
Get ready to raise your steins—Foxtoberfest is back on Saturday, September 27th from 11am to 10pm! Join us for a full day of Foxtown-style fun as we celebrate the […]
Join us for a fabulous Fall Fest that promises to be bursting with fun and excitement! Dive into the spirit of the season with our giant bounce house that will […]
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, 2025. https://historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
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 Admission, enjoy a vendor craft fair, live music, fresh food, exclusive festival only sales and plant specials, our peacock palace, and MORE. FESTIVAL LONG […]
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 into the beautiful world of Alice’s Garden, an urban farm with a rich history that dates back to the 1800s. This unique green space celebrates 52 years of […]
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 and explore one of the oldest model railroad layouts in the country at the Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee. Housed in a former Milwaukee Road […]
Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and pumpkins) elegantfarmer.com Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers an old-fashioned, on-farm experience. Please note: Dates […]
Ticket prices: Free admission, $15 donation to sponsor a sturgeon Hand-release a baby sturgeon into its native home in Lake Michigan at this eco-celebration with Riveredge Nature Center! Educational activities, animal encounters, and games can be found at Sturgeon Fest, as well as food trucks, music, vendors, and hands-on STEM presentations at the adjacent Harbor […]
HARBOR FEST 2025 — CELEBRATE THE INNER HARBOR! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Harbor View Plaza, 600 E. Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204Admission: Free for all ages […]
Garden Closing Day at Villa Terrace (September 28, 11 AM-3 PM): Walk the gardens and relax by the koi fish pond while enjoying bites from Paul's Smokehouse & BBQ, LLC, Vocado MKE, Pete's Pops, and Blondies and Brunettes! There will be a face painter, plant vendor, and a children's activity! Event is FREE to attend […]
Mermaid Echo and Mr. Larkin present educational programming at Harbor Fest & Sturgeon Fest in Milwaukee, WI in a 750 gallon traveling mermaid tank. Please note: Dates and times are […]
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 […]
Viva Yuyi Monday, September 29, 4-4:45 pm Central Library - 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee WI Let's celebrate award-winning Mexican American children's book artist Yuyi Morales. We'll explore some of […]
Paws to Read Tuesday, September 30, 3:30-4 pm Capitol Library - 3969 N. 74th St. Milwaukee WI Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with […]
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 […]
Join the FREE fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story in Spanish and English, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Rescued Roasters 4435 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219 SAVE THE DATES October 1st @ 10 AM November 5th @ 10 AM December 3rd @ 10 AM Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Read Aloud, Read Along - Practice your reading with Miss Liz Wednesday, Oct. 1, 3:30-4 pm Center Street - 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. A post-story time chance for kids to practice reading aloud to or together with our children's librarian. Held in the children's room. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 […]
Cloud 9 Workshop’s KIDPRENEUR EXPERIENCE! Kid Entrepreneurs Sharing Their Ideas & Selling Their Products During the FREE Info Session & Workshop on Oct 1, kids, along with their supportive adult will […]
Scarecrow Lane đź“… Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through […]
A welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5! Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, share experiences, and build lasting friendships - everyone is welcome, whether you're coming with friends or hoping to make new ones! Facilitated by OFS Parents […]
LAUREN MYRACLE, AUTHOR OF INCREDIBLY PENELOPE Thu, 10/2/2025 at 6:00pm Wauwatosa Public Library 7635 W North Ave Wauwatosa, WI Wauwatosa Public Library and Boswell Book Company present a special evening with Lauren Myracle, the acclaimed author of books for young readers, who visits with Incredibly Penelope, witty and moving take on A Little Princess about […]
Join us for an evening of fun with various stations and hands-on activities for the whole family! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration not required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Scarecrow Lane đź“… Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through […]
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 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 […]
Cedarburg Oktoberfest is a free, family-friendly celebration of German culture held the first full weekend of October. Enjoy live polka music, authentic food and beer, Bavarian dancing, a lively marketplace, and festive contests—all in historic downtown Cedarburg. Prost! Check back here for more details! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, […]
Scarecrow Lane đź“… Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]
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