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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  • 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! […]

    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

  • Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)

    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 2026 Events & Workshops
    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI   Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]

    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

  • 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

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • MASTERing LEGO at ML King Library MKE

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

    Come meet and create with a LEGO MASTER. Challenge your creativity against yourself and friends. All ages welcome! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free

  • LEGO® League at MPL: Zablocki Library MKE

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

    Come play, create, and compete using LEGO® bricks at the Zablocki Library! Budding builders and expert architects alike are welcome. Bring or make a friend as we build together at […]

    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

  • The MIL Football Camp (Free!)

    7501 N. Granville Rd.

    NFL Players Eric Murray and Dare Ogunbowale host The Mil Football Camp in Partnership with Milwaukee Recreation NFL players and Milwaukee natives Eric Murray and Dare Ogunbowale will be hosting […]

  • Summer Night Movies at Veterans Park (Milwaukee)

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Movies in the Park at Konkel Park (Greenfield)

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

    Saturday EveningsMovie begins at DuskThe AMP at Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Ave.) The Movies in the Park, is held on various Saturdays throughout the summer at the AMP. The Family-Friendly movies will begin at dusk and is great fun for all ages.  2026 Schedule (Subject to Change) June 13: Lilo & Stitch Live Action July […]

    Free

  • Gather & Grow Art Market

    Gather & Grow Art Market
    The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    our  gather & grow market is a joyful celebration of community and the jam-packed, outdoor season. we’re bringing together some of our favorite local businesses and playful activities to create an […]

    Free

  • Deer District Farmer’s Market

    Deer District Farmer’s Market
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Greenfield Farmer’s Market

    Farmer’s Markets 2026
    Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

    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 […]

    Free

  • VeganMania Milwaukee at Greenfield Park

    2026 Community Events
    Greenfield Park 2028 S 124th St, West Allis, WI, United States

    Join VeganMania for a fun-filled day with vegan food vendors, food trucks, bakeries, beverages, market exhibitors, farm sanctuaries, and animal nonprofits-all at one of Milwaukee’s most beautiful parks! All (net) […]

    Free

  • STEAM Lab: Dino Dig!

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

    Join us as we kick-off our summer STEAM Labs with a fun dinosaur dig. We will talk about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology before "digging up" our own fossils!   This […]

    Free

  • Dinosaur Hunt

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

    Join us on a trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era with the Milwaukee Public Museum, where we’ll learn all about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them! This program...

  • STEAM Lab: Dino Dig! 2.0

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

    Join us as we kick-off our summer STEAM Labs with a fun dinosaur dig. We will talk about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology before "digging up" our own fossils!   This […]

    Free

  • Dinosaur Hunt

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

    Join us on a trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era with the Milwaukee Public Museum, where we’ll learn all about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them! This program...

  • Summer Solstice Celebration at Central Downtown Library MKE

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

    The longest day of the year is here! Come learn about how the solstice is celebrated the world over. We'll also read a story and make our own sundials! 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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