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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  • Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Halloween 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Scarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through […]

    Free
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    Free
  • Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Halloween 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Scarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through […]

    Free
  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop

    Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there!   Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]

    Free
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]

    Free
  • Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Halloween 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Scarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through […]

    Free
  • Move and Groove at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

    Free
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 from 4-5 pm, ie. beginning again on August 3, 2025 Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply […]

    Free
  • “Haunted Harmonies” Halloween Pajama Jamboree at the Bradley Pavilion

    2025-2026 Pajama Jamborees
    Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony for a thrilling Halloween concert—free for all! Come in costume, get cozy, and enjoy a hauntingly fun evening of magical and monstrous music. Whether you’re a first-time listener or a concert veteran, there’s something to enchant everyone. The orchestra will cast a spell with spine-tingling favorites and cinematic classics, including […]

    Free
  • Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Halloween 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Scarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through […]

    Free
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]

    Free
  • Nightmare on Elm Street in Thiensville

    Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Join us for Nightmare on Elm Street presented by Schramka Funeral Home: trick-or-treat, food trucks, entertainment and family fun. FREE admission! Trick-or-treat your way through the Village, then head to our party in the park.   4-6 pm: Business Trick or Treat throughout the Village4-7 pm: Party […]

    Free
  • Nightmare on Elm Street at Village Park Thiensville

    Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Join us for Nightmare on Elm Street presented by Schramka Funeral Home: trick-or-treat, food trucks, entertainment and family fun. FREE admission! Trick-or-treat your way through the Village, then head to our party in the park.   4-6 pm: Business Trick or Treat throughout the Village4-7 pm: Party […]

    Free
  • Resource Fair and Trick-or-Treating at Kosciuszko Community Center MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee, United States

    Resource Fair & Trick-or-Treating Calling all good "ghouls and boos"! (That's Halloween talk for "girls and boys.") Come with your family for a fun night out. Take part in the costume contest and enjoy safe trick-or-treating and spooky activities! Bring home some great information from the community resource vendors. Please note: Dates and times are […]

    Free
  • Kosciusko Community Center Trick-or-Treat and Resource Fair

    Halloween 2025
    Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S 7th St Suite 205, Milwaukee, United States

    Kosciusko Community Center Resource Fair & Trick-or-Treat:  Thursday, October 30, 5-7:30 pm at 2201 S 7th St Milwaukee WI FREE. Calling all good "ghouls and boos"! (That's Halloween talk for […]

    Free
  • Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Halloween 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Scarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library – Kids Events
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

    Free
  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    Free
  • Cedarburg Pumpkin Walk

    Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

    The Cedarburg Chamber's Pumpkin Walk is a fun, community-wide event that celebrates all things Halloween! Bring your carved pumpkins to light up the street. Wear your costumes and creep down […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Trick-or-Treat

    It's time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Remember to turn your porch lights on if […]

    Free
  • Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair

    Cloud 9 Workshop Events & Activities
    Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- 9-11:30 & 1-3:30 Cloud 9 Workshop’s Kidpreneur Fair is a market and share space for kids in 1st- 12th grade to sell their products and […]

    Free
  • Fondy Farmers Market (Late Season)

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    2025 Market Season LATE SEASON Saturdays November 1st-15th from 9:00am to 12:00pm 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.

    Free
  • Kids Workshop at Home Depot

    Kids Workshop at Home Depot

    Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of every month while supplies last. Registration typically opens about a month before. Click here to view the upcoming monthly themes and see what your kids […]

    Free
  • Bilingual Magical Morning at BlackBear Children’s Boutique

    Black Bear Boutique 4312 Oakland, Shorewood, WI, United States

    Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, 11/01 at 10AM in tandem with our special host, Señora Betty, for a FREE & BILINGUAL Magical Morning! Families are invited to learn […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Public Museum Free Day and Pow Wow

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2025 Events
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Saturday, November 1, 2025 Doors open 10:30 a.m., powwow noon-7 p.m.* LOCATION: Second Floor, Milwaukee Public Museum COST AND RESERVATIONS: FREE and open to the public For the first time, Milwaukee Public […]

    Free
  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop

    Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there!   Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]

    Free
  • Unity in the Community at The Mitchell Street Library

    2025 Community Events
    Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Unity in the Community Saturday, November 1 from 12-4 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W.Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Join us for a celebration of diverse cultures, art, and food within our community. A combined community event brought to you by the Bay View, Tippecanoe, Mitchell Street, and Zablocki Branches. The event features: Browser the […]

    Free
  • Frozen 2 Sensory Friendly Movie at St. Francis Children’s Center

    St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for a special screening of Frozen 2 at St Francis Children's Center! Our sensory-friendly event is perfect for kids who may need a more relaxed environment. The lights will be slightly up, the sound will be slightly down, and everyone is welcome to move around and make noise. Let's enjoy this magical movie together in a comfortable setting. […]

    Free
  • Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair

    Cloud 9 Workshop Events & Activities
    Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- 9-11:30 & 1-3:30 Cloud 9 Workshop’s Kidpreneur Fair is a market and share space for kids in 1st- 12th grade to sell their products and […]

    Free
  • 5th Annual Grafton’s BEST Trunk or Treat

    Grafton’s biggest Halloween celebration is back!   Join us for the 5th Annual FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Utopia! Local families and businesses will deck out their trunks with spooky, silly, and creative decorations — all to hand out treats to your little ghouls and goblins. It’s a safe, family-friendly afternoon of Halloween fun you won’t want […]

    Free
  • KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix […]

    $9 – $12
  • Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s in Richfield

    Cabela's 1 Cabela Way, Richfield, WI, United States

    Families are invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s annual Santa’s Wonderland event!   Making his grand entrance on November 1st, Santa will arrive with all the sleigh bells and whistles at Cabela’s in Richfield where local families are invited to join in on the free fun of his […]

    Free
  • KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix […]

    $9 – $12
  • Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair

    Cloud 9 Workshop Events & Activities
    Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- 9-11:30 & 1-3:30 Cloud 9 Workshop’s Kidpreneur Fair is a market and share space for kids in 1st- 12th grade to sell their products and […]

    Free
  • Visit the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train in Menomonee Falls

    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year.   From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]

    Free
  • Cloud 9 Kidpreneur Fair

    Cloud 9 Workshop Events & Activities
    Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- 9-11:30 & 1-3:30 Cloud 9 Workshop’s Kidpreneur Fair is a market and share space for kids in 1st- 12th grade to sell their products and […]

    Free
  • KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix […]

    $9 – $12
  • KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater (Bay View)

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix […]

    $9 – $12
  • Hands-On Heritage Week at Washington Park Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library - Washington Park 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Hands-On Heritage Week Mon.-Thurs., November 3-6, All Day Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Join Milwaukee Public Library for a week-long opportunity to celebrate and learn about the history, experience, and individuality of those around you. Children and their families are invited to drop in any time to gain inspiration from […]

    Free
  • STEAM TEAM at Central Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    STEAM TEAM Monday, November 3 from 4-4:45 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI STEAM TEAM, Assemble! Join us for some exciting STEAM challenges. 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.

    Free

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