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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  • Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market

    Oak Creek 2026
    Oak Creek Community Center 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    When the temperatures drop, the flavors don’t stop. The Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market brings more than 65 local vendors under one roof each week, turning winter Saturdays into a […]

    Free
  • All Ages Block Party at Whitefish Bay Library

    North Suburbs 2026
    Whitefish Bay Library 5420 N Marlborough, Whitefish Bay, WIsconsin

    Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party!  We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited […]

    Free
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]

    Free
  • STEM Expo 2026 at The UWM Student Union MKE

    STEM 2026
    UWM Student Union 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, United States

    This annual event features hands-on, educational activities designed to engage K-12 kids and fuel their interest in all things STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Please note: Dates and times are […]

    Free
  • Harbor Lights at Harbor Plaza MKE

    Harbor District MKE
    Harbor Plaza 600 E. Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Harbor District will host Harbor Lights winter art installation event Thirteen local artists will bring a series of projections, light and sound installations, and "creative surprises" to a shipping container […]

    Free
  • LEGO® Club at Villard Square Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New challenges and lots of fun with LEGO®s. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    Free
  • French Club for Kids at East Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    French Club for Kids Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all […]

    Free
  • Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)

    West Suburbs 2026
    The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Every Tuesday night is family night at the Landing! Open all year, we will have indoor and outdoor activities for families and kids of all ages. Featured partners: Tosa Block […]

    Free
  • Game Night at Center Street Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Game Night Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.  Please note: […]

    Free
  • Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2026
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    Thanks to the generous funding of the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, Racine Art Museum visitors can enjoy free admission from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on First Friday of the […]

    $8 – $10
  • Little Hands Texture Jam at Hales Corners Library

    Hales Corners Library 5885 S 116th St, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Little artists (ages 3-5, with caregiver) will hunt for textures, plan their collage (arrange first, glue second), and create a springy art piece – building fine-motor skills, descriptive vocabulary, and […]

  • You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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. […]

    Free
  • Fri-Yays! At Mitchell Street Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come for some fun games or a craft and learn something new on Fridays at the library! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

    Free
  • Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market

    Oak Creek 2026
    Oak Creek Community Center 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    When the temperatures drop, the flavors don’t stop. The Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market brings more than 65 local vendors under one roof each week, turning winter Saturdays into a […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    Enjoy a family day at the Zoo — outdoors or in! On this day, all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). See Eastern black rhinos […]

    Free
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]

    Free
  • “Get Lucky” Downtown Waukesha Art Crawl

    West Suburbs 2026
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    Artisans at 20 galleries and showplaces are featured at this seasonal event, walk the downtown streets to discover your next artistic treasure, shop the boutiques, listen to live music or […]

    Free
  • “Get Lucky” Downtown Waukesha Art Crawl

    West Suburbs 2026
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    Artisans at 20 galleries and showplaces are featured at this seasonal event, walk the downtown streets to discover your next artistic treasure, shop the boutiques, listen to live music or […]

    Free

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