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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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 Harbor Fest is packed with fun, free activities for all ages—celebrating Milwaukee’s waterfront through music, science, culture, and community. Whether you’re here for the boat […]
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 subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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 her beloved picture books and make art inspired by her unique mixed-media illustrations. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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 a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
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 brainstorm & develop their ideas, learn about the fair and how participation works and walk through steps in starting their business. They will also have […]
Scarecrow Lane 📅 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 📅 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 📅 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 […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of every month while supplies last. Registration typically opens about a month before. Click here to view the upcoming monthly themes and see what your kids […]
Family Free Day from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, October 4th at 10AM in tandem with our special host, Señora Betty of Bilingual Story Time MKE for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling […]
Join us in downtown Menomonee Falls on October 4th for a day of fall family fun! Enjoy the beauty of Mill Pond Park during this gorgeous event with: -a vendor market-live music-food trucks-dance demonstrations-a chili cook-off-wagon rides -an evening concert ...and more! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and […]
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 […]
It's the party of the season in Downtown Port Washington! Fall Street Festival, presented by Harbor Homes, has quickly become a fall tradition in Ozaukee County. Enjoy all the beauty and bounty of FALL as we close down Historic Franklin Street with two live band stages, car show, Harvest Farmers Market, Fall Family Fun […]
Greenfield Fall Family Fest Saturday, October 4, 2025 Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, WI 53220 Admission: FREE This free event is held in conjunction with the Annual Trick-or-Trot […]
Celebrate fall with us at Harvest Fest, presented in collaboration with the Brown Deer School District PTC! Bring the whole family for an evening packed with festive fun, delicious food, and a movie under the stars. Location: Village Park & Pond in Brown Deer Schedule of Events: 4:30 PM – Event kicks off! Activities […]
Scarecrow Lane 📅 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 […]
Come join us at the farm for our Harvest Fest! We will have Altered Spirits Distillery supplying adult beverages and Moon Dude Coffee supplying other beverages! We also will have a face-painter, painted pumpkins, metal artwork. Additionally, we will have live music as well as pumpkins, wagon rides and other fall activities are available at […]
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 […]
Coming up on Sunday October 5th from 11A to 3P: our Fourth Annual Fall Food Truck Frenzy at Vretenar Park in the beautiful city of St. Francis. It’s a delicious, family friendly fundraiser featuring 11 Milwaukee area Food Trucks, music from the fabulous J Ryan Trio followed by the hot new Milwaukee combo Jazz Flux! […]
Join us on October 5, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM for the Annual Pet Parade! Get ready for a paws-itively fun day as pets of all kinds take […]
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞-𝐌𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 – 𝟓𝐩𝐦. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐳𝐚𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 […]
Scarecrow Lane 📅 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 […]
Scarecrow Lane 📅 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 […]
Ofrenda Crafts for Kids Tuesday, October 7, 5-6:30 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W. Historic Mitchell St. Milwaukee WI We will make decorations for the library's ofrenda and you can make some to take home! While supplies last. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Whoooo is coming to Tippecanoe? Schlitz-Audubon presents OWLS! Tuesday, October 7, 6-7 pm Tippecanoe Library - 3912 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee WI Join us as we take an up-front and personal look at owls. Learn about what they eat, where they live, and get a chance to ask your very own questions. Please note: Dates […]
Scarecrow Lane 📅 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 […]
Parenting can be rewarding, challenging, beautiful and sometimes overwhelming. That’s why we’re launching Parent Café, a welcoming and supportive space where parents and caregivers can come together to: ✔️Share ideas […]
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 […]
Join us on World Dyslexia Day (October 8, 2025) at Sherman Phoenix for a free community screening of the acclaimed documentary Left Behind. Called “one of the best documentaries of […]
Scarecrow Lane 📅 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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