All Ages Jam House at Arts @ Large
Arts At Large 1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJam House July 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm & August 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for Jam House with host Jeanne Marie Farinelli. A […]
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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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Sensory Playtime at Tippecanoe Library (Ages 0-5)
Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFridays, July 11 & August 8 from 10:30-11:30 am at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory […]
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Milwaukee Capitol Library: Wehr Nature Center Presents Sssentional Snakes!
Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSssensational Snakes! Friday, July 11 from 1-2 pm Capitol Library - 3969 N 74th St Milwaukee WI The Wehr Nature Center will present a program dispelling snake myths and teaching […]
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You Build It! At Villard Square Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYou Build It! Friday, July 11 from 3-4 pm Villard Square Library - 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials […]
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Challah in the Park at Atwater Park
Atwater Park 4000 N Lake Drive, Shorewood, WI, United StatesGet ready for a joyful, hands-on experience at our upcoming Challah in the Park series! Join us as we come together to braid, bake, and connect — with all the supplies and guidance you […]
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Free Family Hands-On Art Activities at Racine Art Museum
Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United StatesFree Family Hands-On Art Activities at RAM Join Education staff at Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, for a family-oriented art project. Friday, July 11, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, […]
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St Lucy Festival (Racine)
St Lucy Racine 3101 Drexel Ave, Racine, United StatesSt. Lucy Festival3101 Drexel Ave Racine WILive music, bingo, meat sweepstakes, rummage sale and more. Get all the details here. Friday, July 11 4pm-11:00pm / Saturday, July 12 2:00pm-11:00pm / […]
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Sussex Lions Daze
Sussex Village Park W244N6125 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI, United StatesIt's that time of year again! Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. From July 11th to July 13th, the Sussex […]
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St. Mary’s Festival Hales Corners
St Mary's Hales Corners 9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, United StatesJuly 11-13 St. Mary’s Festival9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales CornersFood, music, games, rides, cash raffle and more. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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Greendale Movie at Gazebo Park
Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United StatesGreendale Movies In The Park hosted by Gift of Wings Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI June 7: Inside Out 2 July 11: Moana 2 Aug. 1: The Garfield Movie Please note: […]
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Fondy Farmers Market
Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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Kids Fishing Day at Fleet Farm
Our annual FREE Kid's Fishing Day is back! Come enjoy fun and informative fishing activities, games & more for ALL ages as we help teach the next generation of […]
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Piala’s 12th Annual Family Fun Fest
S39W27833 Genesee Road, Waukesahe, WI 53189 S39W27833 Genesee Rd, Waukesha, United StatesPiala's 12th Annual Family Fun Fest Saturday, July 12th, 9am - 4pm & Sunday, July 13th, 10am - 3pm Join us for a fun-filled family friendly weekend here at the […]
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Sussex Lions Daze
Sussex Village Park W244N6125 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI, United StatesIt's that time of year again! Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. From July 11th to July 13th, the Sussex […]
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Saturday Storytime at the St Francis Library: Mix It Up!
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 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.
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Hands-on Drop-in Workshop with Nina Ghanbarzadeh at the Haggerty Museum of Art
Haggerty Museum of Art 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLearn to write your name in Farsi, Nina Ghanbarzadeh’s mother tongue, using stencils and other art supplies. Start with a two-dimensional version, writing right to left, then experiment, as Ghanbarzadeh […]
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Ruckus & Glee 10th Anniversary Celebration Wauwatosa
Ruckus & Glee 805 N. 68th Street, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesRuckus & Glee 10th Anniversary Celebration 📅 July 12 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ruckus & Glee is turning 10 — can you believe it?! This Wauwatosa toy […]
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Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park MKE
Lakeshore State Park 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Dragon Boat Festival (FREE!) July 12, 2025Lakeshore State Park | Milwaukee, WI Watch colorful boats race across the water in this exciting celebration of Chinese culture. Families can enjoy […]
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ABC Academy at Central Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]
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Frida Fest MKE at The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse Paint Bar and Banquet Hall 4511 S 6th St, MilwaukeeFrida Fest MKE July 12–13, 20254511 S 6th St Milwaukee WIFREE Admission Celebrate the life, art, and cultural legacy of Frida Kahlo at Frida Fest MKE — a colorful, interactive two-day festival filled with music, dance, art, and community. This family-friendly event celebrates local Latinx artists and offers plenty of opportunities for kids and adults to create, dance, and explore together, including craft workshops, live music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.
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African Cultural Festival at Brown Deer Park
Brown Deer Park 7835 N. Green Bay Rd, Milwaukee, WisconsinJoin us for a community cultural event which brings Africans, Americans, and friends together to celebrate their rich cultural heritage. This event is FREE and family-friendly. For more information, click […]
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St. Mary’s Festival Hales Corners
St Mary's Hales Corners 9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, United StatesJuly 11-13 St. Mary’s Festival9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales CornersFood, music, games, rides, cash raffle and more. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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St Lucy Festival (Racine)
St Lucy Racine 3101 Drexel Ave, Racine, United StatesSt. Lucy Festival3101 Drexel Ave Racine WILive music, bingo, meat sweepstakes, rummage sale and more. Get all the details here. Friday, July 11 4pm-11:00pm / Saturday, July 12 2:00pm-11:00pm / […]
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Fondy Farmers Market
Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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Sussex Lions Daze
Sussex Village Park W244N6125 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI, United StatesIt's that time of year again! Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. From July 11th to July 13th, the Sussex […]
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Piala’s 12th Annual Family Fun Fest
S39W27833 Genesee Road, Waukesahe, WI 53189 S39W27833 Genesee Rd, Waukesha, United StatesPiala's 12th Annual Family Fun Fest Saturday, July 12th, 9am - 4pm & Sunday, July 13th, 10am - 3pm Join us for a fun-filled family friendly weekend here at the […]
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Cudahy Community Garden Tour and Gathering
Historic Train Depot at Immigrant Park 4647 South Kinnickinnic, Cudahy, United StatesTour Start: The Historic Railroad Depot at Immigrant Park4647 S Kinnickinnic Avenue Cudahy WI A map of 10+ locations will be provided at the depot The garden tours are complimentary […]
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Frida Fest MKE at The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse Paint Bar and Banquet Hall 4511 S 6th St, MilwaukeeFrida Fest MKE July 12–13, 20254511 S 6th St Milwaukee WIFREE Admission Celebrate the life, art, and cultural legacy of Frida Kahlo at Frida Fest MKE — a colorful, interactive two-day festival filled with music, dance, art, and community. This family-friendly event celebrates local Latinx artists and offers plenty of opportunities for kids and adults to create, dance, and explore together, including craft workshops, live music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.
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St Lucy Festival (Racine)
St Lucy Racine 3101 Drexel Ave, Racine, United StatesSt. Lucy Festival3101 Drexel Ave Racine WILive music, bingo, meat sweepstakes, rummage sale and more. Get all the details here. Friday, July 11 4pm-11:00pm / Saturday, July 12 2:00pm-11:00pm / […]
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SHAW Youth Hockey: Try Hockey For Free at Wilson Ice Arena
Wilson Ice Arena 4001 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBoys and girls — ever want to feel what the NHL and PWHL players feel when they’re on the ice? Grab your chance to put on gear, grab a stick, […]
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St. Mary’s Festival Hales Corners
St Mary's Hales Corners 9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, United StatesJuly 11-13 St. Mary’s Festival9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales CornersFood, music, games, rides, cash raffle and more. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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Optimist Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park (**Locations Vary / See Details**)
Various WI, United StatesWelcome! We're so glad you're curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays to Milwaukee's parks and other […]
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July Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee
American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us on Sundays in July 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 […]
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Fossil Hike at Lakeshore State Park
Lakeshore State Park 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJuly 13: Fossil Hike, 4:00-5:00pm (South Entrance) What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore […]
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🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun
Marcus Center For The Performing Arts 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United States🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun 📍 Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds📅 July 14–20, 2025💰 FREE Admission🌐 More Info Join the Marcus Performing Arts […]
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Little Sprouts x Babbling Babes: Mom + Baby Group
Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, WisconsinA brand new Mom + Me Baby Group is here. ✨ We’ll have the Play Café all to ourselves. You heard it right, private play in a cool, cozy space designed just […]
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Summer Reading at the Playground at Holt Playfield
Holt Playground 1716 W. Holt Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMonday, July 7 & 14 from 2-3 pm Holt Playfield - 1716 W Holt Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for books and hands-on activities at Milwaukee area playfields this summer. […]
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Six Dots: A Braille Adventure at Central Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSix Dots: A Braille Adventure Monday, July 14 from 2-2:45 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI It's Disability Pride Month! Learn about Louis Braille's work to […]
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Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreSummer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
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Family Tie-Dye Afternoon at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAll Ages. You provide the white t-shirt and we provide the supplies to dye it! This drop-in program will be held at Citizen’s Park, next to the Library. In the […]
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Science in the Summer at Center Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesScience in the Summer Monday, July 14 & 21 from 4-5 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Are you a scientist? Do you […]
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Girl Scouts Summer Community Troop Meeting at MKE Capitol Library (Open to All Girls entering K5-5th Grades)
Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee, United StatesYour summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls […]
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Musical Mondays at Lake Park Milwaukee
Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WIDon’t miss Musical Mondays, another free concert series at Lake Park happening Mondays, July 7 – August 25. Musical Mondays Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30 – 8:00 pm July 7 – SINKANE. Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab) and his high-energy six-piece […]
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Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreSummer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
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Faux Stained Glass at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 10 - 18. Registration Required. Learn how to make faux stained glass pictures. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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Art Cart at Mitchell Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesArt Cart Tuesday, July 15 from 4-5 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Raid the art cart this summer at the library and create […]
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Books & Buddies: Kids Fair in the Deer District
The Beer Garden in The Deer District 1133 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, United StatesBooks & Buddies: Kids Fair Jul 15 / Tuesday from 4:30pm - 9:00pm at The Beer Garden 1133 N Old World 3rd St Milwaukee WI A family-friendly event to bask […]
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MKE Books & Buddies Kid’s Book Fair at Deer District Beer Garden
The Beer Garden in The Deer District 1133 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, United StatesJoin us in the Deer District's beer garden for a summer spin on your favorite book fair! Shop for books, meet authors, and enjoy bookish gifts & activities in the […]
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Skyline Music Series at Kadish Park MKE
Kadish Park 308 E Lloyd St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSkyline Music Series Kadish Park (750 E North Ave Milwaukee WI) Tuesday nights in July & August Riverwest’s popular free concert series is presented by COA Youth and Family Centers, […]
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Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
Green Bay Playground 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreWednesday, July 9 & 16 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield - 3818 N 8th St Milwaukee WI Whittier Playground - 4382 S 3rd St Milwaukee WI Burnham Playfield […]
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