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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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  • Lisbon’s Summer Community Festival

    Lisbon Community Park N78W26970 Bartlett Parkway, Lisbon, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual family-friendly, FREE summer festival at Lisbon Community Park. Activities include: music, horse-drawn wagon rides, children's inflatables, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, stage performances & more! […]

    Free
  • Father’s Day Pig Roast at The Bavarian Bierhaus

    The Bavarian Bierhaus 700 W Lexington Blvd, Glendale, WI, United States

    Join us for The Bavarian Bierhaus’s Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast in the Park! Dads get a FREE full liter of bier.   Heidelberg Park will be open from 11am-6pm […]

    Free
  • Children’s Entrepreneur Market in Waukesha

    Cutler Park 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI, United States

    The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. Parents and kids everywhere agree that learning […]

    Free
  • Monday Night Movies – Moana 2 at Cutler Park in Waukesha

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

    Get out this summer for our family-friendly film series! Monday Night Movies in the Park starts at 6:00 p.m. with pre-movie activities that relate to the movie being played that […]

    Free
  • Whitefish Bay Ice Cream Social

    Whitefish Bay Ice Cream Social

    Old School House Park 5240 N. Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI, United States

    After school is out for the summer, it’s a tradition to celebrate with the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation’s Ice Cream Social. Enjoy a sweet treat and music by the Village […]

    Free
  • 2024 Live Music Events

    Música del Lago at Colectivo MKE Lakefront

    Colectivo - Milwaukee Lakefront 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Música del Lago 2025! FREE Latin Music Performance Series‚ Thursdays @ Colectivo Lakefront, 6pm.June 19th- Orquesta AyalaJuly 17th- Orquesta RumbaAugust 21st- De La Buena @delabuenamusic Back for its 20th year, […]

    Free
  • Movie Night at Davidson Park MKE

    Davidson Park at Harley Davidson HQ 3700 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Join us for FREE Movie Nights at Davidson Park—presented in partnership with Near West Side Partners! Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and settle in early before the movie starts […]

    Free
  • Saturday Storytime @ the St. Francis Library: Colorful Pollinators

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

    Ages 0 - 5. 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.

    Free
  • Sunday Funday Open Play at St. Francis Children’s Center

    St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Children with special needs of all ages are welcome to Open Play and a planned activity during our Sunday Funday collaboration! During the month of June the planned activities are […]

    Free
  • Tiny Art Show at the St Francis Library

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

    Ages 10 - 18. Create your own mini-masterpiece during our drop-in art session. Each work will then be on display in the Library for the month of July. (Pick-up between […]

    Free
  • 4th of July 2025

    4th of July in Hartland: Hometown Celebration

    Nixon Park 175 E Park Ave, Hartland, WI, United States

    Hometown Celebration Head over to Nixon Park June 26, 27, and 28 for this year's Hometown Celebration!  Events from June 26–29 with carnival, live music, and fireworks on June 27. […]

    Free
  • 21st Annual Shorewood Criterium Classic

    The 21st Annual Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic is back on Friday, June 27th! Shorewood will return to playing host for a day to the largest cycling event in the country, […]

    Free
  • 46th Annual Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz Downer Classic

    Historic Downer Avenue is home to one of the most famous urban criterium courses in the country. Global in reach and extremely local in flavor, The Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz […]

    Free
  • Family Fun Before the Fourth in Mequon/Thiensville

    Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    Join the fun and celebrate our great, United States of America, at this awesome Mequon-Thiensville Community tradition before the 4th!  Join us for the best parade around at 10:30 am […]

    Free
  • Fun Before the Fourth Splashdown at Elite Sports Club River Glen

    Elite Sports Club - River Glen 2001 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Get ready for a splashing good time with the whole family! Bring your swimsuits as we dive into an afternoon filled with exciting water games, giant inflatables, bubbles, crafts, and […]

    Free
  • Global Fest in West Bend

    Global Fest in West Bend

    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    Join us Downtown West Bend for a brand-new event in 2025! Global Fest will celebrate cultures and traditions from around the world through food, music, dance, performances, artisans, and more! […]

    Free
  • Holidaze in Grafton

    Come and celebrate the Fourth of July with us at Lime Kiln Park in Grafton. There will be live music, food, and fireworks at dusk.   Please note: Dates, times, […]

    Free
  • Soft Girl Reset: An All Teen Girls Meet-Up at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space

    Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

    Disconnect to reconnect. Create. Reflect. Be heard. Soft Girl Reset is a monthly wellness and creativity series designed for teen girls ages 16–18 to slow down, connect with each other, […]

    Free – $10
  • Lakeshore State Park 2025

    Urban Bird Hike at Lakeshore State Park

    Lakeshore State Park 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Sundays: June 29 & July 27: Urban Bird Hike from 4pm-5pm (South Entrance) Sundays: August 31 & September 21: Urban Bird Hike from 9:30-10:30am Lakeshore State Park is home to […]

    Free
  • Racine Art Museum 2025

    Free Drop-In for Art at Racine Art Museum

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

    Free Drop-In for Art at RAM’s Wustum Museum Kids ages four and up—accompanied by an adult—can drop in for some free art fun at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue. […]

    Free
  • Independence Day Parade in Menomonee Falls

    The Optimist Club Independence Day Parade is always held on the evening of July 3 at 7:00 pm. The parade route starts on Appleton Avenue at Elm Lane and proceeds […]

    Free
  • 4th of July Fireworks in Port Washington

    Downtown Port Washington 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, United States

    Come on up for 4th of July celebration fireworks on July 3rd in Port Washington. Click here for all updated detailis.   Location: Downtown Port Washington   Please note: Dates, times, […]

    Free
  • 4th of July in Glendale

    Kletzsch Park 6650 North Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale

    The City of Glendale’s 4th of July Committee continues our tradition by planning another Independence Day party for 2025. We will have a Parade Extravaganza, a Food Truck Festival, live […]

    Free
  • 4th of July in West Bend

    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    Celebrate America with Independence Day in West Bend. The day is full of activities and celebrations for free family fun.  There will be a parade in downtown West Bend at […]

    Free
  • 4th of July in Germantown

    Firemen's Park W162N11870 Park Ave, Germantown, WI, United States

    Join Germantown for the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks display. The parade will start at 9:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the events page for more information and updates. […]

    Free
  • 4th of July Parade in Bayside

    Bayside Village Hall 9075 N Regent Rd, Bayside, Wisconsin

    The annual 4th of July Parade in Bayside will be held on Friday, July 4 at 9am. The parade will start at 9am at Village Hall, where participants will then […]

    Free
  • 4th of July Kiddie Parade in Sussex

    Sussex Civic Center N64W23760 Main Street, Sussex, WI, United States

    Celebrate the 4th of July with us! There will be a Kiddie Parade down Main Street in the morning followed by children's activities and ice cream at Village Park.   […]

    Free
  • Cedarburg’s 4th of July

    Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

    Cedarburg's annual 4th of July Hometown Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4. The patriotic celebration filled with Americana continues in 2025 through the Cedarburg Historic District.   The […]

    Free
  • 4th of July in Port Washington

    Join our American Legion Family for an old time family Fourth celebration! We are so excited about bringing back this tradition to our community! Activities include a patriotic parade, FREE […]

    Free
  • 4th of July in Whitefish Bay

    Downtown Whitefish Bay

    The Fourth of July is just around the corner and we hope you'll join us for the Whitefish Bay parade and celebration! The parade kicks off at 11:30 AM at the […]

    Free
  • 4th of July in Shorewood

    Atwater Park 4000 N Lake Drive, Shorewood, WI, United States

    Beginning with the rollocking parade at 3 PM down Oakland Ave. and concluding with the traditional fireworks show at Atwater Park, it’s sure to be a day not to miss. […]

    Free
  • 4th of July in Brown Deer

    Village Park Brown Deer 4920 South Greenbrook Terrace, Brown Deer,, Wisconsin

    The Brown Deer Parks & Recreation Department proudly presents the Brown Deer Fourth of July Celebration. All activities will be held at the Village Park and Pond in Brown Deer. […]

    Free

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