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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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 […]
PASS 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 […]
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 […]
Concerts 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
D-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...
This 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 […]
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ready 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 […]
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 […]
PASS 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 […]
Free 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.
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 […]
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 […]
Summer 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.
At 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 […]
Milwaukee – Lake Park Summer Stage, 2975 N. Lake Park Rd. June 26, 2026 – Song Sung Blue July 31 – Bridesmaids August 28th – Major League September 25th – Hotel Transylvania Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
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 not-for-profit organization, the market supports local agriculture, food producers, and artisans while fostering community connection and sustainability. Each week, more than 50 local farmers and […]
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: […]
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, and very family- and dog-friendly. But what makes 2026 especially exciting for families is our kids' programming lineup: • June 20 — North Shore Library […]
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 […]
Ages 7-14 are invited to this FREE interactive performing arts workshop, featuring our 2026 KIDS Dance Assistant, Independent Choreographer and KID Alumna Aurora Hines! Register today! In this 1-hour session, participants have a choice to hang with the band to create their own music composition, earn portions of the choreography from the show with […]
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.
Lake Country Clean Waters proudly hosts the 15th Annual Lake Country Clean Water Festival on Saturday, June 27, at Lakefront Park Beach in downtown Pewaukee. Held in partnership with the Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party, the festival celebrates Lake Country’s lakes while promoting clean water awareness and stewardship. The event’s Education Tent features hands-on activities and […]
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 […]
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 Nov 28 2026. January 17, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm February 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm March 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm April […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All ages: Learn about daily life during the American Revolutionary War Period, from the food they ate to the clothes they wore. Historical reenactors will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating insights and stories that will leave you with a new appreciation for our country's past. Outside weather permitting, inside if necessary. Note: […]
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
PASS 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 […]
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 […]
Ages 6 & over. Registration required. Teams will compete to see who can complete a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle first! Teams may have up to 4 members, ages 6 & over. At least one member of each team must be an adult. If no team finishes, the team with the fewest pieces remaining will be […]
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 Movies! Lake Michigan! It's Summer Family Movie Time! 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.
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 […]
Deer District will host a new farmer’s market this summer, opening every Sunday from June 7-Oct. 25. Managed by Lauryn Wynter Company, the market supported by Deer District BID 53 will feature more than 100 vendors each week. In addition to farmers and other food producers, offering fresh and organic meats, eggs, fruits, cheeses and […]
Greenfield Farmers Market Time: 10am-2pm Address: Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220 Every Sunday from May-October (Closed Memorial Day Weekend) from 10AM-2PM. Our Makers Market is the first Sunday of each month. We are located at Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform a concert for children and families, joined by occasional special guests. For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences […]
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
PASS 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 […]
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 occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
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