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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  • Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park

    2026 Events at The Urban Ecology Center
    Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Patiopalooza at The Little Village Play Cafe (MKE/Tosa)

    Outdoor Events & Activities 2026

    Welcome to Patiopalooza, the best free family hangout in East Tosa! Every Thursday from May thru September, the Little Village patio at 65th & North turns into a tiny neighborhood block party. Food trucks, ice pops, smoke bubbles, music, kids crafts, a community book swap, soda tastings & more. No tickets, no admission, just show […]

    Free

  • Falls Sunset Concert Series at Village Park (Menomonee Falls)

    Outdoor Events & Activities 2026
    menomonee falls village park N87W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    In the heart of Menomonee Falls, the Falls Sunset Concert Series has emerged as a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and connection. Hosted in the scenic setting of Village Park, this premier, free, family-friendly live music series brings residents and visitors together to experience the unifying power of music in a welcoming, small-town atmosphere. Held […]

    Free

  • Moonlit Movies at Fowler Lake Park (Oconomowoc)

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    Fowler Lake Park 438 N Oakwood Ave, Oconomowoc, WI, United States

    Since 2005, Moonlit Movies of Oconomowoc has delivered free family friendly fun to the Lake Country Area with movies & big-time entertainment at Fowler Park & the Streets of downtown Oconomowoc. Thank you for making Moonlit Movies a very special event. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    Free

  • Petite Picassos

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Little artists are invited to join us for a short storytime followed by an open-ended art project. Dress for a mess. Best suited for children ages 1 – 3. Registration is...

  • Petite Picassos

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Little artists are invited to join us for a short storytime followed by an open-ended art project. Dress for a mess. Best suited for children ages 1 – 3. Registration is...

  • Small Boat Experience Weekend at Lakeshore State Park MKE

    Small Boat Experience Weekend

    On June 12 and 13, Milwaukee’s Lakeshore State Park comes alive with oars, paddles, sails, and wooden boats. Milwaukee’s nonprofit organization, All Hands Boatworks, invites families, kids and adults to get out on the water –for free—and experience the city’s lakefront from a whole new angle. Row or sail one of All Hands Boatworks’ many […]

  • Teen SLP Volunteer Training

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Beanstack and SLP training for teen volunteers. Please stop by a Library service desk and fill out your volunteer paperwork before the session.

  • You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    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. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building […]

    Free

  • Builders’ Club at Center Street Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Tosa Greek Fest at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2160 Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa

    We are so excited to welcome you and your family back to Tosa Greek Fest’s 57th annual festival for 2026. Experience our authentic Greek cuisine, Greek traditions, Greek culture, live entertainment from The Greek Keyz and see the vibrant beauty of our beloved church with a guided tour. We will also have our annual cash raffle!Be […]

    Free

  • Firefly Fridays at Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa

    Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa
    Firefly Grove Park 1900 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, United States

    Firefly Fridays is back for 2026! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, spend your Friday nights with us at Firefly Grove Park for rotating food trucks, live music from local artists and family fun in the park. Join us every Friday from 5–8 PM. We can’t wait to see you back at the park! Please […]

    Free

  • Wauwatosa HartFest

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Hart Park 1190 N 70th St,, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Celebrating HartFest’s 30th anniversary Friday, June 12, 5 pm to 10 pm with Brewtown Beat and The LoveMonkeys Saturday, June 13, 11 am to 10 pm with The 5 Card Studs, JD Rankin & the Solomon Royals, and The Gufs Hart Park Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

    Free

  • Sounds of Summer at Bayshore

    Bayshore Events 2026
    Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, United States

    Fridays June 12 - August 21 - 2026 Sounds of Summer June 12 - Motown Review June 26 - King Solomon July 10 - Another One July 24 - 5 Card Studs August 7 - V Funk August 21 - Stone Jam Band Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free

  • Movies In The Garden / The Garden District MKE

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    Garden District Neighborhood S 6th St & W Norwich St, Milwaukee, United States

    Free Movie in the Garden at 6th and Norwich! 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

  • Friday Flicks at Elm Grove Village Park

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI, United States

    Movies begin at 8:30 P.M. - Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion June 12th -  Lilo and Stitch Live Action June 26th - The Incredibles  July 10th - How to Train your Dragon July 25th - Shrek (Saturday with the Great Elm Grove Campout. Movie will be at the "Campground") August 7th - Zootopia 2 Please […]

    Free

  • Tosa Farmers Market

    Tosa Farmers Market
    Wauwatosa Village 7735 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

    Description The Tosa Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-centered open-air market held each Saturday from early June through mid-October in the heart of the Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. As a […]

    Free

  • Tosa Farmer’s Market (Wauwatosa)

    Tosa Farmer’s Market (Wauwatosa)
    Tosa Farmers Market 7720 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

      AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & creating a more sustainable community. 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

  • Fox Point Farmers’ Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fox Point Farmers' Market 7330 N Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI

    The Fox Point Farmers' Market runs every Saturday, June 13 – September 26 from 8:00am–12:00pm at 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in Fox Point — completely free to attend, outdoors, […]

    Free

  • Baby’s First Book Club at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!

    Baby's First Book Club May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Waldorf-trained teacher Julie Demet leads our monthly book club designed for the littlest ‘readers’! We will have a story time specifically tailored to readers ages 0-3, plus 15% off everything* during book club! All ages are welcome, please RSVP to join. Please note: […]

    Free – $20

  • Habitat Restoration Fox River Park

    Fox River Park W264 S4500 River Rd, Waukesha, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Family Picnic Area (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]

    Free

  • Habitat Restoration at Fox River Park (Waukesha)

    Teen Events 2026
    Fox River Park W264 S4500 River Rd, Waukesha, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Family Picnic Area (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]

    Free

  • Oak Creek Farmer’s Market at Drexel Town Square

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek WI 500 W Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    Every Saturday at Drexel Town Square May 2 – October 24 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. No Market on Saturday, July 4 Celebrate Oak Creek’s agricultural roots with fresh local produce, handmade goods, and tasty treats the whole family will love. Stroll through the market, meet local growers and makers, and enjoy the sights, sounds, […]

    Free

  • 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]

    Free

  • Summer 2026 Friends of MPL Used Book Sale at Central Downtown Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Friday, June 12, 1-4 pm Saturday, June 13, 9 am-4 pm Sponsored and staffed by The Friends of the MPL volunteers, the very popular quarterly Book Sales feature thousands of books marked down to bargain prices. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

    Free

  • LEGO Club at The Brookfield Public Library

    LEGO Club
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Free-build a LEGO creation or complete the Library's challenge! 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

  • Michaels Kids Club In-Store Craft (Ages 4+)

    Arts & Crafts 2026
    Michaels Moorland Commons 15500 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin +2 more

    Come in for a fun free kid’s event! 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

  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    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 weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

    Free

  • Small Boat Experience Weekend at Lakeshore State Park MKE

    Small Boat Experience Weekend
    Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee, United States

    On June 12 and 13, Milwaukee’s Lakeshore State Park comes alive with oars, paddles, sails, and wooden boats. Milwaukee’s nonprofit organization, All Hands Boatworks, invites families, kids and adults to get out on the water –for free—and experience the city’s lakefront from a whole new angle. Row or sail one of All Hands Boatworks’ many […]

  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 new letter! Ages 4-6. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free

  • Better Together: Co-Parenting Evolved Classes at Milwaukee College Prep Lola Rowe Campus

    Medical College of Wisconsin 2026
    Milwaukee College Prep Lola Rowe Campus 1350 W North Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Better Together is our revolutionary, innovative 6-week Co-Parenting class designed for parents of children no longer romantically involved to learn to successfully co-parent in a way that is healthy and productive for their children. Classes run for 6 weeks total (3 weeks in separate spaces for moms and dads and 3 weeks co-ed.) Couples with […]

    Free

  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!

    Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM 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 and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

    Free – $20

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Touch A Truck at Richard E Maslowski Glendale Community Park (Glendale)

    Touch-A-Truck Events
    Richard E. Maslowsksi Glendale Community Park

    Touch a Truck Glendale (SAT 13) at Richard E. Maslowski Glendale Community Park Bring the whole family out for a fun, hands-on experience where kids can get up close to some of their favorite big vehicles. From trucks and service vehicles to other larger-than-life machines, there will be plenty to see, explore, and learn about. […]

    Free

  • Wauwatosa HartFest

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Hart Park 1190 N 70th St,, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Celebrating HartFest’s 30th anniversary Friday, June 12, 5 pm to 10 pm with Brewtown Beat and The LoveMonkeys Saturday, June 13, 11 am to 10 pm with The 5 Card Studs, JD Rankin & the Solomon Royals, and The Gufs Hart Park Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

    Free

  • Tosa Greek Fest at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2160 Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa

    We are so excited to welcome you and your family back to Tosa Greek Fest’s 57th annual festival for 2026. Experience our authentic Greek cuisine, Greek traditions, Greek culture, live entertainment from The Greek Keyz and see the vibrant beauty of our beloved church with a guided tour. We will also have our annual cash raffle!Be […]

    Free

  • Summer Soulstice Music Festival

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    East Side of Milwaukee - North Ave between Oakland Ave & Farwell Ave 1531 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Get Ready Milwaukee!= MILWAUKEE’S OFFICIAL CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER SOULSTICE! Summer Soulstice Music Festival is returning Saturday, June 13th! You are not going to want to miss this FREE showcase of great music along with a variety of food, arts & crafts, and activities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    Free

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