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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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 […]
Dog 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 […]
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 […]
Milwaukee Zine Fest celebrates and promotes zine culture, DIY creative literary work, small-press publishing, and other independent, self-created publications in magazine-like format. Founded in 2008, MZF is an annual explosion […]
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. […]
Come visit the library for a tea party with stories from around the world. We will learn about cultures and taste the tea they're most known for, while getting to […]
Maker LLC, a Milwaukee-based design studio, is proud to present Maker Mindset, a free creative event celebrating the launch of its new YouTube channel dedicated to all forms of making. The […]
Join MIAD exhibiting artists to discover new creative materials and processes in this hands-on art fair at the Charles Allis Art Museum. Artists will walk participants through their creative methods […]
Join MIAD exhibiting artists to discover new creative materials and processes in this hands-on art fair at the Charles Allis Art Museum. Artists will walk participants through their creative methods […]
Come for a little kids dance party that includes glowsticks, bubbles, sparkles and fun! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Let's practice our A, B, Seas! Learn the signal flag alphabet with the book "Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: The Complete Book of Nautical Codes" by Sara Gillingham and make a nautical […]
Unwind together with a special evening storytime! Share stories, songs, and activities to end the day. Best suited for ages 2 to school age and their caregivers.
Join Ms. Emily for fun stories, songs, and games too!
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 […]
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. […]
Every 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 […]
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 […]
Learn about the importance of Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators and plant milkweed seeds to help them thrive! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Zarminali Pediatrics is a new pediatric clinic located in the Menomonee Falls and Wauwatosa communities. We will be hosting a newborn education series over the course of 4 weeks in […]
Ages 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 […]
Build, 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 […]
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. […]
Calling 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 […]
Build a bee hotel with recycled materials. Help the Earth's pollinators! Join us in our upstairs program room. All ages. Younger children are welcome with an adult caregiver. Please note: […]
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times […]
Children 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 […]
Read 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 […]
Drop 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 […]
Kids who are reading beginning chapter books are invited to read and discuss a new book each month. After, stay for an activity based on the book. For ages 6-9. […]
Kids Impact Community + Cloud 9 Workshop : Family Fun Basket Weaving Workshop Join Why Not Now Missions and explore artisan basket weaving using recycled materials. Join us for a […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Riveredge with a casual group hike led by Riveredge staff and volunteers. Opt in for participation with the Great Lakes Bioblitz! All ages are welcome! Children […]
Join us as we learn about and investigate some of the famous (and not so famous) artists throughout history! Each week we’ll learn, talk, and create art of our own […]
✨Mom Walk!✨ Join us for a Mom Walk hosted by LCMM x Lake Country Kids x Blue Collar Coffee☕ ⏰When: April 23rd | 9:00–11:00 AM 📍Where: Start at Blue Collar […]
✨Mom Walk!✨ Join us for a Mom Walk hosted by LCMM x Lake Country Kids x Blue Collar Coffee☕ ⏰When: April 23rd | 9:00–11:00 AM 📍Where: Start at Blue Collar […]
As a special thank you to teachers, Farm Wisconsin will be offering FREE admission throughout the entire spring season (March through May)! Visit us Thursday – Saturday and during special spring […]
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. […]
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Thursdays 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 […]
As a special thank you to teachers, Farm Wisconsin will be offering FREE admission throughout the entire spring season (March through May)! Visit us Thursday – Saturday and during special spring […]
Ages 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 […]
Mequon Nature Preserve has many family-friendly events throughout the year! These events are FREE to attend! Craft And Storytime One Friday a month at 10:00am, listen to a seasonally-themed book […]
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. […]
Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together. Please […]
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