Dog Days at Lynden Sculpture Garden MKE
Lynden Sculpture Garden 2145 BrownDog Days Repeats every month on the third Saturday until Mon Dec 21 2026 except Sat Jun 20 2026, Sat Nov 21 2026. Also includes Sat Jun 27 2026, Sat […]
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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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ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStories 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 […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Southridge Mall Kids Corner with Wehr Nature Center: Snow Clues
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗵𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 Bundle up for a fun, interactive, and educational storytelling adventure with 𝗪𝗲𝗵𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! This hands-on session is 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 […]
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Cedarburg Winter Festival
Cedarburg Community Center W63 N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United StatesCedarburg Winter Festival is a cozy, can’t-miss winter tradition just north of Milwaukee, perfect for families with kids. Bundle up and enjoy ice sculpting, family activities, live entertainment, and festive […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Frostfest at Milwaukee Public Market
Riverwalk Commons 423 North Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCelebrate winter at our first Frostfest, a free outdoor event from the Milwaukee Public Market designed to bring people together and activate one of the city’s most dynamic public spaces. […]
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Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park MKE
Three Bridges Park 610 S 35th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStep into a winter wonderland with the 9th Annual Urban Candlelight Hike in Three Bridges Park! Wander along glowing, candlelit trails that guide you through the serene, snow-covered beauty of […]
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Cedarburg Winter Festival
Cedarburg Community Center W63 N641 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United StatesCedarburg Winter Festival is a cozy, can’t-miss winter tradition just north of Milwaukee, perfect for families with kids. Bundle up and enjoy ice sculpting, family activities, live entertainment, and festive […]
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Shorewood Winter Farmers Market at The Atrium
The Atrium 2107 E Capitol Dr, Shorewood, United StatesTHE ATRIUM 2107 E Capitol Dr Shorewood WI SUNDAYS I JAN 04 - FEB 22 | 9:00am - 1:00pm Sign up for our weekly emails and get the current list […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Monday Magic: Open Play and Sensory Fun St Francis Children’s Center (N Port Washington Rd MKE)
St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us Mondays 3:30–5 PM for after-school sensory activities & open play for children with special/support needs! Monday Sensory & Play Club (3:30–5 PM) Our after-school program is designed […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Shamrock Shindig (St. Patrick’s Day Carnival)
Elite Sports Club - Brookfield 13825 Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon filled with themed games, food, beverages, inflatables, and more! We will be welcoming special guests from rise and shine food truck and McNamara McCarthy school […]
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French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFrench 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 […]
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Music and Movement Storytime at Shorewood Public Library
Shorewood Public Library 3920 N Murray Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211, USAJoin us upstairs in the Library Program Room for this 40 minute story time geared toward children ages 2 to 6, with an adult (siblings are welcome). These sessions incorporate […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesEvery 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 […]
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Game Night at Center Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesGame 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: […]
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Pajama Storytime at The St Francis Library: Eric Carle
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAll Ages. Wear your comfiest PJs and join us for an evening storytime that will include stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in […]
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Move and Groove at The St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please […]
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Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBuild, 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 […]
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Paws to Read at Good Hope Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesChildren practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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You Build It! At ML King Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCalling 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 […]
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Read Aloud, Read Along! At Center Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRead aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held […]
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Nintendo Switch Day at The Mequon Public Library
Frank L. Weyenberg Library Of Mequon-Thiensville 11345 North Cedarburg Road, Mequon, United StatesDrop in, meet fellow players, and try out some multiplayer games on the library’s Nintendo Switch! For children in grades 3-6. Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 […]
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Free Day at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)
Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United StatesWehr Nature Center does not charge an admission fee, so on the "Free Day" (the last Thursday of the month), the parking fee is waived. Individuals, families, and friends may […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
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Winter Night Out at Fox Brook Park (Brookfield)
Fox Brook Park - Brookfield 2925 N Barker Rd, BrookfieldJoin us for a fun-filled Winter Night Out at Fox Brook Park! Enjoy the paved trails and scenery of Fox Brook Park after dark, take a candlelight hike around the […]
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Christopher Roubique: WI YA Author at Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesCHRISTOPHER ROUBIQUE, AUTHOR OF MYTHSPEAKER Thursday, February, 26 2026 at 6:30pm Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek, WI 53154 Boswell Book Company presents Wisconsin author Christopher […]
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Meet Oak Creek Author Christopher Roubique at The Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesMeet Christopher Roubique, debut author of the new Mythspeaker children's book, at this very special event brought to you by Boswell Books. At this exclusive author talk, you'll get the chance to hear an excerpt […]
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Family Storytime at The St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 5 & under. 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. Please […]
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No School Day: Bingo! At The Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesJoin us for an hour of family-friendly bingo. Have fun and win great prizes! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place […]
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You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCalling 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. […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market
Oak Creek Community Center 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United StatesWhen 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 […]
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Sherman Park Neighborhood’s Winter Farmer’s Market at The Table
The Table 3970 N 54th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSaturdays through the end of March: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market has returned to The Table every Saturday this winter. Its dual goals are to […]
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Pokémon Palooza at The Menomonee Falls Public Library
Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesGet ready to catch ‘em all at our Pokémon Palooza! Perfect for families with kids of all ages, this event is packed with activities inspired by the world of Pokémon. […]
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Kozy Community Walk: MilWALKee Walks Kosciuszko Park (Start/End at The Kozy Community Center)
Kozy Community Center: 2201 S 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215 2201 S. 7th Street, Milwaukee, United StatesMilWALKee Walks and the Kozy Community Center are partnering together to offer a FREE, family-friendly community walking series! Join us every 2nd Tuesday or 4th Saturday of the month to […]
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All Ages Block Party at Whitefish Bay Library
Whitefish Bay Library 5420 N Marlborough, Whitefish Bay, WIsconsinJoin 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 […]
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Winter Farmer’s Market at Brookfield Square Food Court
Brookfield Square Mall 95 N Moorland Rd, Brookfield, United StatesWe are delighted to host the 1st Annual Winter Farmers' Market in Brookfield this year. The winter market sets up in the Food Court each Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm […]
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ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStories 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 […]
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STEM Expo 2026 at The UWM Student Union MKE
UWM Student Union 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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LEGO Bricks Showcase with WisLUG at The Cudahy Family Library
Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United StatesView displays created by members of the Wisconsin LEGO Users Group (WisLUG) AND build your own creations! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Harbor Lights at Harbor Plaza MKE
Harbor Plaza 600 E. Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, United StatesHarbor 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 […]
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