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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8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Dr Please note: […]
For 25+ years, the Waukesha Farmers’ Market has brought fresh, local goods and community vibes to downtown Waukesha. Join us May–October, Saturdays 8am–noon, in the Waukesha State Bank employee lot. […]
Join us for Baby’s First Book Club! Designed especially for our littlest "readers" (though children of all ages are welcome), this club offers a chance for families to connect, share […]
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Dog Days at Drexel (FREE!) Drexel Town Square, 361 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154 July 18-19, 2025 Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! This paw-some celebration […]
Ages 0 - 5. Betty Suárez of Bilingual Story Time MKE creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and proud to speak or learn Spanish, English, Spanglish, or any other […]
WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show July 19–20, 2025Milwaukee Lakefront | FREE Admission Milwaukee’s skies will come alive with the roar of jets and the splash of lakefront stunts during the Water & Air Show, one of the city’s most awe-inspiring—and free!—summer traditions. Families flock to the lakefront to witness the precision and power of military and civilian aircraft, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, C-130 “Fat Albert,” and many more. Pro Tip: This event gets loud—noise-cancelling headphones are a must for sensitive kids! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
The 5th Annual Falls Lavender Festival will take place on July 19th, 2025 from 10-4 pm. Join us at Village Park in Menomonee Falls and enjoy the scent, color, flavor […]
ABC 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 […]
Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson Saturday, July 19 from 10:30 am-12 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Set out on a reading adventure! Each […]
Milwaukee’s annual French-themed festival is BACK July 17-20, 2025 in Cathedral Square Park. The four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors annually who enjoy live music on five stages, an international […]
Registration Required. Sign up for a 20 minute timeslot. Independent readers can relax and unwind by reading to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a dog can boost literacy skills […]
Welcome! 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 […]
Join Bluey and Bingo on a sleepy time adventure! On July 19, at 6:00 PM we will read some Bluey stories followed by an activity. Please join us in your […]
Gazebo 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 […]
2025 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 […]
Join Milwaukee's largest moms social group, Babbling Babes, and The Mom Walk Collective Milwaukee for a Family Walk + beer garden outing at Whitnall Park in Franklin. We’ll start with […]
Every 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. […]
Milwaukee’s annual French-themed festival is BACK July 17-20, 2025 in Cathedral Square Park. The four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors annually who enjoy live music on five stages, an international […]
WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show July 19–20, 2025Milwaukee Lakefront | FREE Admission Milwaukee’s skies will come alive with the roar of jets and the splash of lakefront stunts during the Water & Air Show, one of the city’s most awe-inspiring—and free!—summer traditions. Families flock to the lakefront to witness the precision and power of military and civilian aircraft, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, C-130 “Fat Albert,” and many more. Pro Tip: This event gets loud—noise-cancelling headphones are a must for sensitive kids! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Welcome! 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 […]
Join 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 […]
A 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 […]
This is How We Play! Monday, July 21 from 2-3 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a story time and activities during Disability […]
Summer 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 […]
Join us for a Mom + Baby Group at The Wiggle Room in Mukwonago. Older siblings are welcome for $5/each. Socks are required. Click here to RSVP!
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 […]
Because YOU deserve a night that’s equal parts laughter, music, and maybe a little shopping too. Babbling Babes (Milwaukee's largest moms social group) is teaming up with Wild and Precious […]
Don’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 […]
Join Miss April for a cow-themed story time, complete with snack and craft. This month we will have two special guests!! Always a fun time! Please note: Dates, times, […]
Shop 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 […]
Kids Knit and Crochet Club Tuesday, July 8 from 1-2 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Learn to knit and crochet by creating small […]
Summer 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 […]
Tuesdays 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 […]
Skyline 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, […]
All 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 […]
Riverside 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 […]
DPW Big Trucks Wednesday, July 23 from 1-2 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Join us at the Good Hope branch to get up […]
You 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 […]
Wednesday, July 23 from 2-3 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Animals are fun, but petting animals is even more fun!! Learn about Ms. […]
Read 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, […]
Summer 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 […]
Bembé Drum & Dance Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30-5:30 pm Zablocki Library - 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Join Bembé Drum & Dance for an Afro-Latino drum and dance presentation […]
Back 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! […]
JUNE 12 | MOANA 2 JULY 23 | COCO AUGUST 7 | ENCANTO SEPTEMBER 4 | WICKED From 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us in The Beer Garden on select Summer […]
Washington 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 […]
Tosa 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 […]
July 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. […]
Wonderful 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. […]
Soak 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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