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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  • Craft And Storytime at The Mequon Nature Preserve

    Mequon Nature Preserve
    Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, United States

    Mequon Nature Preserve has many family-friendly events throughout the year! These events are FREE to attend! Craft And Storytime One Friday a month at 10:00am, listen to a seasonally-themed book […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE

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

    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. […]

    Free
  • Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market

    Oak Creek 2026
    Oak Creek Community Center 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    When the temperatures drop, the flavors don’t stop. The Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market brings more than 65 local vendors under one roof each week, turning winter Saturdays into a […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad

    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 […]

    Free
  • Financial Literacy 101

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

    Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with this interactive presentation, snacks, and prizes! Tweens and teens (ages 10 -18) are invited (with their adult) to learn about financial basics like how to […]

    Free
  • French Club for Kids at East Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    French Club for Kids Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all […]

    Free
  • Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)

    West Suburbs 2026
    The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Every Tuesday night is family night at the Landing! Open all year, we will have indoor and outdoor activities for families and kids of all ages. Featured partners: Tosa Block […]

    Free
  • Game Night at Center Street Library

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

    Game Night Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.  Please note: […]

    Free
  • Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!

    Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!
    Zarminali Pediatrics- 800 N Mayfair Rd Ste 200, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Zarminali Pediatrics, Wauwatosa/Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Zarminali Pediatrics is a new pediatric clinic located in the Menomonee Falls and Wauwatosa communities. We will be hosting a newborn education series over the course of 4 weeks in […]

    Free
  • Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Build, 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 […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling 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 […]

    Free
  • Free Day at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Wehr 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 […]

    Free
  • Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2026
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    Thanks to the generous funding of the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, Racine Art Museum visitors can enjoy free admission from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on First Friday of the […]

    $8 – $10
  • You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE

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

    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. […]

    Free
  • HAWSfest

    Waukesha Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Our 43rd Annual Spring Event, HAWSfest! This is a pet-centric, activity-based, fundraising event for pets and people with food and beverages, vendors, activities and more. Admission is FREE; FREE on-site […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad

    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 […]

    Free

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