Summer Playdate at Mequon Nature Preserve
Enjoy a warm, sunny day with your family at Summer Playdate! There will be tractor rides, games, food, and more. This FREE event is fun for the whole family! Sign […]
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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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Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, United States
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KidsFest in Downtown Thiensville
Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, WisconsinKidsFest is presented by Don & Joan Sommer and Family. Let’s celebrate all things KID! Join us for:• Live entertainment, including Taylor Swift tribute band “Sailor Thrift and the […]
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Artist Conversation at the Haggerty Museum of Art
Haggerty Museum of Art 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNohl Fellow Nicholas Perry will be joined by painters Leslie Vansen and Shane Walsh, all in various career stages, for a conversation about the evolution of their artistic practices. His […]
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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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St John the Evangelist Festival (Greendale)
St John the Evangelist Greendale 8500 W Cold Spring Rd, Greendale, United StatesSt John the Evangelist 56th Festival July 25-27 8500 W Cold Spring Road, Greendale WIFood, music, bingo, raffle, rides, games, fireworks and more. Friday from 4:30 to 11 pm; Saturday […]
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St Elizabeth Ann Seton FunFest (New Berlin)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton New Berlin 12700 W Howard Ave, New Berlin, United StatesSt. Elizabeth Ann "Seton Funfest"12700 W Howard Ave New Berlin WIMusic, fish fry, inflatables, bingo and more. Friday from 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m. […]
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Greendale Concert at Gazebo Park
Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United StatesGazebo Series Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI The Gazebo Performance Series is hosted weekly during the Summer months in downtown Greendale. Each Saturday at 7:00 pm, the GEA […]
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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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Greenfield Farmers Market
Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, GreenfieldEvery Sunday from May-October 10AM-2PM Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53220) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
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St Elizabeth Ann Seton FunFest (New Berlin)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton New Berlin 12700 W Howard Ave, New Berlin, United StatesSt. Elizabeth Ann "Seton Funfest"12700 W Howard Ave New Berlin WIMusic, fish fry, inflatables, bingo and more. Friday from 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m. […]
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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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St John the Evangelist Festival (Greendale)
St John the Evangelist Greendale 8500 W Cold Spring Rd, Greendale, United StatesSt John the Evangelist 56th Festival July 25-27 8500 W Cold Spring Road, Greendale WIFood, music, bingo, raffle, rides, games, fireworks and more. Friday from 4:30 to 11 pm; Saturday […]
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Urban Bird Hike at Lakeshore State Park
Lakeshore State Park 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSundays: 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 […]
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Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
Green Bay Playground 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer Reading at the Playground Tuesday, July 29 from 2-3 pm Franklin Square Playfield - 2643 N 13th St Milwaukee WI Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield […]
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Miss Kim’s Amazing Animals at Atkinson Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMonday, July 28 from 2-3 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Animals are fun, but petting animals is even more fun!! Learn about Ms. Kim's amazing […]
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Robo-Time at Central Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRobo-Time Monday, July 28 from 2-2:45 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI It's Robo-time! Experiment with some cool robots and see if you can move them […]
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Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move – The Beautiful World of Butterflies at Bay View Library
Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Public Museum on the Move - The Beautiful World of Butterflies Monday, July 28 from 3-4 pm Bay View Library - 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Butterflies may be […]
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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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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 28 & August 4 from 4-5 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Are you a scientist? Do […]
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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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Bilingual Story Time MKE at Bright Beginnings Chiropractic in Glendale
Come join the fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Free coffee will be available. Please RSVP on the flyer QR code for […]
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Colectivo Bay View Duck Party
Colectivo - Bay View 2301 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, United StatesThe Ducks Are Back at Bayview! Join us Tuesday, July 29 as we celebrate their grand return with a day of family fun & treats! Our duckie pond at Bay View […]
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Southridge Mall Kids Corner Summer Series
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United StatesSouthridge Mall's 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is Back! Get ready for an exciting monthly series of FREE, educational events for kids and families. 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵: 𝘾𝘽𝙎 𝟱𝟴 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛 […]
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West Allis Farmers Market
West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United StatesShop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
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Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
Green Bay Playground 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer Reading at the Playground Tuesday, July 29 from 2-3 pm Franklin Square Playfield - 2643 N 13th St Milwaukee WI Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield […]
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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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Joyful Tween Book Club at Atkinson Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoyful Tween Book Club Tuesday, July 29 from 4-4:45 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join this group as we […]
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Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesTuesdays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday nights are Family Night at the Landing! Come enjoy family-friendly entertainment and activities and family fun for all ages. Please note: Dates and times […]
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Riverwalk Commons Concert Series
Riverwalk Commons 423 North Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRiverwalk Commons Concert Series The free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series is back! On nine select Tuesdays this summer, and one special Friday evening, the Milwaukee Public Market presents the free […]
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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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Open Gym with The Ability Center at Longfellow Middle School Wauwatosa
Longfellow Middle School 7600 W North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesAll programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym (Open to the Public) Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI Open Gym […]
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Pajama Storytime at the St Francis Library: Colorful Birds
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAll Ages. 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 […]
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Ozaukee County Fair
Ozaukee County Fair W67N866 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United StatesOne of the last FREE fairs in the Midwest! Since 1859, the Ozaukee County Fair has been offering residents and visitors great traditional fair entertainment such as live music, truck […]
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Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
Green Bay Playground 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer Reading at the Playground Tuesday, July 29 from 2-3 pm Franklin Square Playfield - 2643 N 13th St Milwaukee WI Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield […]
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Riverside Rhythms at Riverfront Plaza Waukesha
Riverfront Plaza 29 Riverfront St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesRiverside Rhythms is a vibrant weekly concert series that brings live music and delicious eats to the scenic banks of the Fox River! Enjoy incredible performances from talented local artists […]
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Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
Green Bay Playground 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer Reading at the Playground Tuesday, July 29 from 2-3 pm Franklin Square Playfield - 2643 N 13th St Milwaukee WI Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield […]
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You Build It! At Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYou 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 […]
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Wonderfully Wild Wednesdays at Westlawn Gardens
Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave, MilwaukeeWonderfully Wild Wednesdays at Westlawn Gardens Wednesday, July 30 from 3-5 pm In the Pop Spot MCTS Bus Shelter, 64th & Silver Spring Get wonderfully WILD outside with programs featuring […]
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Read Together Book Club at Center Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRead Together Book Club Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30-4 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee, WI Each week we will read a book, chapter, […]
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Yoga and Meditation for Tweens and Teens at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 10 - 18. Registration Required. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle; a yoga mat is strongly encouraged. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
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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 StatesSummer 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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Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day Countdown Block Party Kenosha
Dairy Queen 4612 75th St, Kenosha, United StatesDairy Queen (at 4612 75th St in Kenosha) has organized a countdown block party to promote Miracle Treat Day. Attendees can celebrate and show support for Dairy Queen's biggest day […]
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BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks Free Movies Series
The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, GlendaleBack by popular demand, get ready for popcorn, blankets, and blockbusters under the stars! BAYSHORE's Family Flicks Free Movies Series returns this summer, Wednesday nights starting June 11th through August 27th! […]
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Washington Park Wednesdays MKE
Washington Park 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWashington Park Bandshell 43rd Street Between Vliet & Lloyd Street SPEND YOUR SUMMERS WITH US! Every year on Wednesday from July to August. Happy Hour starts at 5pm, concerts at 6! Washington […]
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Tosa Tonight at the Rotary Park Pavilion
Rotary Park Pavilion 1190 N 70th St, Wauwatosa, United StatesTosa Tonight Select Wednesdays, June – August Rotary Park Pavilion 1190 N 70th St Wauwatosa WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
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Jazz at Cutler Park Waukesha – Carmen Nickerson
Les Paul Performance Center 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI, United StatesJuly is for Jazz and the cool cats will congregate in Cutler Park as Jazz fills the scene! Come early to enjoy concessions in the park, starting at 6:00 p.m. […]
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Wonderful Wednesdays at Lake Park Milwaukee
Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WIWonderful Wednesdays 📍 Lake Park (2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI)📅 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 13⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 pm🎟️ FREE & open to the public👉 Lake Park Friends Facebook for updates Gather your family for a fun summer tradition! Wonderful Wednesdays is a free concert series for kids and families held at the Lake Park Summer Stage, just south of the playground and tennis courts. ✨ New for 2025: Musa Ice Cream Truck will be on-site selling sweet treats. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and drinks. 2025 Lineup: July 9 – Fox and Branch: Energetic, family-friendly folk with a timeless twist. July 16 – Main Street Song & Dance Troupe: Talented teens perform “The Love Spectrum,” a musical about all types of love. […]
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City of Glendale’s Free Summer Concert Series
Richard E. Maslowsksi Glendale Community ParkSoak up the sounds of summer at Live at the Oasis, the City of Glendale’s free outdoor concert series! Held at Glendale’s beautiful Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, this […]
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GiGiFIT: Fitness for Children at St. Francis Children’s Center
St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesGiGiFIT classes focus on foundational movement and mobile activities such as: Gross motor: Walking, Running, Jumping Balance & Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Balance Reactions, Movement Control Combine movement learning with […]
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