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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  • PlayDate

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Imagine and explore at this child-led open play! We'll have toys out (geared towards children ages 1 - 5) that encourage creativity and healthy development. Parents and...

  • 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 month. Plus, visitors can enjoy a museum scavenger hunt, a special make-and-take art project, and an opportunity to create their own poetry. Please note: Dates […]

    $8 – $10

  • A Walk In The Park at Area MKE Co Parks

    Milwaukee County Parks 2026
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    A Walk in the Park Date: Now through December  Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: March 6: Jacobus Park, April 3: Froemming Park, May 1: Greenfield Park June 5: Cooper/Kops Park, July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5 August 7: Dineen Park, September 4: Madison Park, October 2: Kletzsch Park, November […]

    Free

  • You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    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. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building […]

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Firefly Fridays at Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa

    Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa
    Firefly Grove Park 1900 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, United States

    Firefly Fridays is back for 2026! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, spend your Friday nights with us at Firefly Grove Park for rotating food trucks, live music from local artists and family fun in the park. Join us every Friday from 5–8 PM. We can’t wait to see you back at the park! Please […]

    Free

  • Art 64 Downtown Wauwatosa

    West Suburbs 2026
    Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    The nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa for the 5th year! June 5th 5–8pm June 6th 10am-4:30pm 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.

    Free

  • Tosa Farmers Market

    Tosa Farmers Market
    Wauwatosa Village 7735 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

    Description The Tosa Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-centered open-air market held each Saturday from early June through mid-October in the heart of the Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. As a not-for-profit organization, the market supports local agriculture, food producers, and artisans while fostering community connection and sustainability. Each week, more than 50 local farmers and […]

    Free

  • Tosa Farmer’s Market (Wauwatosa)

    Tosa Farmer’s Market (Wauwatosa)
    Tosa Farmers Market 7720 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

      AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & creating a more sustainable community. 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.

    Free

  • Milwaukee Brewers Play Ball Weekend!

    Baran Park, 2600 S. Chase Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

    Come join Brewers Alumni, local high school baseball athletes, and experienced baseball coaches for a fun-filled day of engaging, skill-building activities—plus the chance to take photos with mascots—designed for children ages 5 to 12! Parents are welcome to sit back and enjoy the action from the stands during each session. Pre-registration is required and space […]

    Free

  • WI Bike Fed’s Promise Zone Ride at Garden Homes Park

    Wisconsin Bike Fed 2026
    Garden Homes Park 2600 W. Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate Bike Week with Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) and several partners on the 9th Annual Promise Zone Bike Ride through Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor! The slow-paced, roughly 6-mile family-friendly ride will start and end in Garden Homes Park, featuring stops throughout the ride to highlight various developments in the neighborhood. There will be […]

    Free

  • Big Summer Series: Wildlife in Need

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Learn about how the Wildlife in Need Center works to rehabilitate local Wisconsin wildlife! You’ll have the chance to meet one of WINC’s “Animal...

  • MKE REC Saturday Community Bike Rides at Hart Park (Wauwatosa)

    Wisconsin Bike Fed 2026
    Hart Park 1190 N 70th St,, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Discover the joy of group rides on Milwaukee County’s best trails and bike paths! Rides originate at different locations all around the county every Saturday (excluding holidays) from mid-April through the end of October. These are no-drop, social slow rolls. Our ride distances vary, but are easily managed by beginner riders. Often we incorporate a social […]

    Free

  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running,  on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

    Free

  • Art 64 Downtown Wauwatosa

    West Suburbs 2026
    Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    The nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa for the 5th year! June 5th 5–8pm June 6th 10am-4:30pm 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.

    Free

  • Paddles and Pops! Dock Grand Opening at Discovery World MKE

    Discovery World 2026
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    PADDLES & POPS Join Forward Outdoor on Saturday, June 6 for our Grand Opening celebration at the Dock at Discovery World! Enjoy $10 boats, free popsicles starting at 1 PM while supplies last, waterfront vibes, and beginner-friendly fun on kayaks, paddleboards, hydro bikes, and paddle boats in the protected waters surrounding Discovery World, Lakeshore State […]

    Free – $10

  • 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 new letter! Ages 4-6. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free

  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

    Free – $20

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Family Dance Party with Kid Boogie Down at The Yard Bayshore

    Kid Boogie Down 2026

    Get ready to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, with Kid Boogie Down brings the Dance Party to Bayshore in the YARD for Summer 2026. Throughout the event, little dancers will groove alongside the Kid Boogie Down crew during interactive dance sessions packed with upbeat music, and feel-good energy. Bubbles float through the air, and the crowd […]

    Free

  • Kids Ultimate Frisbee Clinic // Milwaukee Monarchs

    Hart Park 1190 N 70th St,, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Learn to play ultimate frisbee from the pros on the Milwaukee Monarchs!  This free clinic is intended for kids in elementary school.  Come practice the basics of throwing, catching, and playing the game of ultimate at Hart Park in Wauwatosa. All participants will receive a free Milwaukee Monarchs frisbee and 1 ticket to the Monarchs […]

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Dreambikes Bike Ride from Dream Bikes to Zocalo Food Truck Park

    Wisconsin Bike Fed 2026
    Zócalo Food Truck Park 636 S 6th St, Milwaukee, United States

    Casual, accessible and fun group ride from Dream Bikes to Zocalo Food Truck Park. 5.47 Miles from Dream Bikes over to the lake front, down the lake, and back through the Third Ward and Walkers Point. Arrival @ Dream Bikes starting @ 4, wheels up at 4:45. Free safety checks at Dream Bikes. ETA @ […]

    Free

  • Sunday Family Fun Days at Northwestern Mutual Community Park MKE Lakefront

    Milwaukee Parks 2026
    Northwestern Mutual Community Park 639 E. Summerfest Place, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Mark your calendars for June 7, July 19, August 9, and September 13 Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE With Kids are returning to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park at the lakefront for the 2026 season — and they’re completely FREE to attend. The popular family friendly series takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and features […]

    Free

  • Deer District Farmer’s Market

    Deer District Farmer’s Market
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Deer District will host a new farmer’s market this summer, opening every Sunday from June 7-Oct. 25. Managed by Lauryn Wynter Company, the market supported by Deer District BID 53 will feature more than 100 vendors each week. In addition to farmers and other food producers, offering fresh and organic meats, eggs, fruits, cheeses and […]

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
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    Villa Terrace’s Garden Opening

    Villa Terrace 2026
    Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Garden Opening with Free Admission 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.

    Free

  • West Allis A La Carte

    West Suburbs 2026

    70th to 76th & Greenfield Avenue West Allis A La Carte is a street festival that occurs the first Sunday in June. It provides a venue to unite businesses, schools, […]

    Free

  • FOOD TRUCKS & JAZZ!

    Milton Vretenar Memorial Park 4230 S Kirkwood Ave, St. Francis, United States

    The Rotary Club of Mitchell Field brings you the tastiest of fundraisers! It's our fourth-annual spring Food Trucks & Jazz event at Vretenar Memorial Park in St Francis. We're featuring […]

    Free

  • Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play! 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.

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Teen SLP Volunteer Training

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Beanstack and SLP training for teen volunteers. Please stop by a Library service desk and fill out your volunteer paperwork before the session.

  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but […]

    Free – $20

  • Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)

    West Suburbs 2026
    Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United States

    Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put your new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. (Ages 13+) […]

    Free

  • French Club for Kids at East Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    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 about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive activities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Game Night at Center Street Library MKE

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

    Join us for an evening of gaming at the library. 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.

    Free

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