50 events found.
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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Community Science: Dragonflies at Waukesha County Parks (Locations Vary)
Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United StatesJoin our knowledgeable staff for a hands-on experience that brings science to life! Learn how scientists observe wildlife, collect field data, and contribute to research – then help track dragonflies and damselflies in our invertebrate survey. Participants can earn eligible volunteer service hours while learning, exploring, and making a difference. No prior experience is needed. […]
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DIY Dinosaur Eyes
Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States<span...
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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 activities such as building, crafting, and creative play, with an emphasis on exploration rather than instruction. The format is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to […]
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Middle School: Stone Mosaics
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesUse stone pebbles to create a fun, circular mosaic you can put in your garden or hang on your wall. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.
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Hot Ones
Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesThink you can handle the heat or are you headed for extinction? Join us for a prehistoric twist on the "Hot Ones" challenge! We’re serving up dinosaur nuggets...
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Art Lab @ the St. Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesFor ages 6 - 11. Explore an artist or art style then create an art project based on that topic! Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. Space will be limited. Located in the Hoppe Room, located in the lower level of the library. June: Cave Painting July: Texture Art
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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. 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 […]
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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 that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]
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Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCome 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 are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park
Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, United StatesReady for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food […]
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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 in the children's room. This is a guided reading session focused on building early literacy skills in a supportive environment. A librarian reads aloud while […]
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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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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + 13 Trimborn Farm ROLL OUT THE BARREL TOUR May 13-25 Wilson Park May 27 – June 14 McCarty Park June 17 – July 6 Grant […]
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Milwaukee Night Market
Downtown Milwaukee WIMilwaukee Night Market Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Vel R. Phillips Avenue June 24, July 22, August 19, September 16 The Milwaukee Night Market is a glorious once-a-month collision of all wonder things Milwaukee has to offer. From 5-10 p.m., the Night Market puts on a free, open-air market that offers a wide variety […]
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Family Flicks at Bayshore Mall
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, United StatesWednesdays June 10 – August 26, 2026 June 10 – WICKED for Good June 17 – The Lego Batman Movie June 24 - Gabby’s Dollhouse the Movie July 1 – How to Train Your Dragon July 8 - Encanto July 15 –The Bad Guys July 22 – The Princess Diaries July 29- Kung Fu Panda […]
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Live at the Oasis at Richard E Maslowski Community Park (Glendale)
Richard E. Maslowsksi Glendale Community ParkJoin us for Glendale’s concert series, Live at the Oasis, where Richard E. Maslowski Park comes alive with free, live performances in a relaxed outdoor setting. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy great music, fresh air, and the vibrant energy of summer evenings in Glendale. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, settle in, […]
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Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations
Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]
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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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2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesUnearth 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 […]
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Outdoor Storytime
Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesBring your chairs or blankets for storytime Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.
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Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)
Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United StatesStroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]
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City Workers Story Time: City Clerk
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesThis 20-25 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited to meet a special guest! Come say "hello" to our City Clerk to learn all about voting and elections. Registration is not required. This […]
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Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinStory 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 […]
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Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park MKE
Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummerfest - located in downtown Milwaukee along Lake Michigan will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
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Family Fun: STEAM Makerspace with WIT4Girls
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesLet's celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back to the community. We'll have various craft projects available for kids to make that we will gift to senior citizens and veterans in the community. Please wear something that can get messy! All ages and genders are welcome, though this program is designed for ages 4-11 with […]
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Switch Gaming @ the St. Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 7 & up Drop in anytime to play games on the Nintendo Switch! Library supplies the console and games. No registration required.
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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. 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 […]
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Craft & Chat at East Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBring 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 may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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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 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 […]
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Patiopalooza at The Little Village Play Cafe (MKE/Tosa)
The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesWelcome 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 […]
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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + 13 Trimborn Farm ROLL OUT THE BARREL TOUR May 13-25 Wilson Park May 27 – June 14 McCarty Park June 17 – July 6 Grant […]
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Falls Sunset Concert Series at Village Park (Menomonee Falls)
menomonee falls village park N87W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Enderis Park Concerts on the Green MKE
Enderis Park 2956 N 72nd St, Milwaukee, United StatesConcerts on the Green THURSDAYS, JUNE 18-AUG. 13, FROM 6 TO 9:30 P.M. | ENDERIS PARK Gather the whole family and pack snacks and drinks for live music under summer skies at Enderis Park. Whether it’s rock, bluegrass or alternative, you’re bound to enjoy the summer night out. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
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Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations
Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]
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2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesUnearth 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 […]
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Family Dino Bingo
Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesD-I-N-O, what's that spell? We hope you have a "free space" on your calendar for some special dino-themed family bingo fun. This event is for children ages twelve...
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MKE REC’s Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center (Ages 6-12)
Beulah Brinton - Milwaukee Recreation 2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis summer, young people from throughout the community, including participants from Milwaukee Recreation's before- and after-school programs, can experience new biking opportunities! If your child is interested in any kind of cycling, this special event is the perfect opportunity to learn and have fun. Participants, from grades 6-12, are invited to join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center […]
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Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park MKE
Summerfest - located in downtown Milwaukee along Lake Michigan will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
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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. 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 […]
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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. 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 […]
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Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park
Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, United StatesReady for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]
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Firefly Fridays at Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa
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 […]
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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + 13 Trimborn Farm ROLL OUT THE BARREL TOUR May 13-25 Wilson Park May 27 – June 14 McCarty Park June 17 – July 6 Grant […]
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Community Quilt Mural Sewing (Ages 8+) at Madam Chino (West Allis)
Madam Chino 6301 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, United StatesFree Community Quilt Mural Sewing: All-ages 8+, 3-hours, 4th Fridays 6-9pm 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.
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Sounds of Summer at Bayshore
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, United StatesFridays 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 […]
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Friday Flicks at Elm Grove Village Park
Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI, United StatesMovies 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 […]
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Summer Scenes: Movies in Village Park (Brown Deer)
Brown Deer Village Park 920 W Green Brook Dr, Brown Deer, WI, United StatesSummer Scenes: Movies in Village Park program shows movies at Village Park and Pond, Brown Deer. Movies begin at dusk. 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.
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Martin Drive Outdoor Movie Night MKE
Martin Drive Community Gardens 1335 N 46 St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAt Sunset (about 8:45 pm) enjoy a movie at our Community Gardens (46th & Vliet). DRESS FOR LOWER EVENING TEMPERATURES. You do not want to go back home for a coat, etc. Bring a blanket, snacks, and possibly bug spray, and enjoy a movie with your neighbors. A reminder to also make sure the kids […]
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