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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  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    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

  • Family Fun: Dinos Stay and Play

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

    Come and join us for a dinosaur-themed party. 🦖 🥳 🦕 We'll read, sing, dance, and play dinosaur games & crafts. Please wear something that can get messy! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration not required. Find out more by […]

    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

  • Craft & Chat at East Library MKE

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

    Bring 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.

    Free

  • 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
    The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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

  • Music on the Lawn at The Ingleside Hotel Village Park (Pewaukee)

    Summer Concerts 2026
    Ingleside Hotel & Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    Grab your lawn chairs and join us for Music on the Lawn, a free concert series at The Ingleside Hotel—perfect for families, friends, and neighbors looking to enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors. Enjoy live music, local beer sponsors, food trucks, lawn games, and family-friendly activities while soaking up summer evenings on the lawn. Each night […]

    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

  • Enderis Park Concerts on the Green MKE

    Outdoor Music 2026
    Enderis Park 2956 N 72nd St, Milwaukee, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Free Family Concert featuring the Scally Brothers

    St. Bruno Parish School 226 W. Ottawa Ave., Dousman, WI, United States

    Join us on Thursday, July 9 at St. Bruno Parish & School in Dousman for a FREE outdoor concert featuring the nationally touring Scally Brothers, offering an evening of uplifting Christian and worship music for all ages. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., with guests welcome to arrive as early as 6:00 p.m. to enjoy […]

    Free

  • Concerts in the Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)

    Outdoor Music 2026
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Concerts in the Garden  THURSDAYS, JULY 2-AUG. 20, FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. | BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS Celebrate the weekend early on Thursdays by getting into the groove at Concerts in the Garden. Feel free to pack your favorite snacks and a cozy blanket, or dive into the delicious local flavors offered by on-site vendors. […]

    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

  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    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 […]

  • A Walk In The Park at Area MKE Co Parks

    Milwaukee County Parks 2026
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    A Walk in the Park Date: Now through December  Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: March 6: Jacobus Park, April 3: Froemming Park, May 1: Greenfield Park June 5: Cooper/Kops Park, July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5 August 7: Dineen Park, September 4: Madison Park, October 2: Kletzsch Park, November […]

    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. 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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 […]

    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

  • 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

  • Story Time at the Farmers Market

    Story Time at the Farmers Market
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Meet us at the Farmers Market for Story Time! This 20-minute interactive Story Time incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes.   This program is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is not required. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. Please note! If there is inclement weather, this program […]

    Free

  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Out And About: Eagle & Friends Program at Hartland Public Library

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Hartland Public Library 110 E Park Ave, Hartland, WI, United States

    Wisconsin is home to many raptor species, including the Bald Eagle. Compare a Bald Eagle to a hawk, falcon, and owl to appreciate the awesome size and power of our national symbol. Live birds from our Raptor Program provide a memorable beak-to-nose experience and artifacts allow for additional interpretation and exploration. Explore the role these […]

    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

  • 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!
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    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 […]

    Free – $20

  • Bioblitz at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

    Riveredge Nature Center 2026
    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    What’s crawling, flying, hopping, and growing at Riveredge? Help us find out! Whether you’re an amateur, an expert, or a kid, Riveredge welcomes citizen scientists of all ages to our annual Bioblitz at Riveredge on July 11! During this free event, participants contribute to the monitoring and inventory of plants, birds, insects, and fish alongside […]

    Free

  • New Berlin Historical Society Open House

    Open House at the New Berlin Historical Society
    New Berlin Historical Society 19885 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI, United States

    The New Berlin History Museum will be open the second Sunday of each month during the hours 1-4 pm. There is no admission charge.  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

  • Optimist Theatre’s Shakespeare In The Park at Wisconsin Lutheran College

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Wisconsin Lutheran College 8800 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

      1:00 PM ... Games and activities open Available all afternoon, including.... Renaissance-era games... yes, even the giant Jenga Bard-themed trivia and activities Make your own garland... a free, all-ages activity 1:40 PM  ... All About Richard III The low-down, the gossip, the history, and oh, the drama. 2:00 PM ...  Richard III  (Puppet Edition) Approximately 55 minutes. ​About […]

    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

  • 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 event that feels like sunshine, connection, and a whole lot of magic. join us on May 17,  Jun 14, Jul 12,  Aug 9, Sep 13, andOct […]

    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

  • 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 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 […]

    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

  • Optimist Theatre’s Shakespeare In The Park at Washington Park

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Washington Park 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    It's all led up to this Daily Schedule 1:00 PM ... Games and activities open Available all afternoon, including.... Renaissance-era games... yes, even the giant Jenga Bard-themed trivia and activities Make your own garland... a free, all-ages activity 1:40 PM  ... All About Richard III The low-down, the gossip, the history, and oh, the drama. 2:00 PM ...  Richard […]

    Free

  • Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Tippecanoe Library 3912 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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.

    Free

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