Milwaukee Family Events

Cedarburg Winter Festival is a cozy, can’t-miss winter tradition just north of Milwaukee, perfect for families with kids. Bundle up and enjoy ice sculpting, family activities, live entertainment, and festive fun throughout historic downtown Cedarburg. With free attractions, walkable streets, and plenty of spots to warm up with treats and hot drinks, it’s an easy […]

THE ATRIUM 2107 E Capitol Dr Shorewood WI SUNDAYS I JAN 04 - FEB 22 | 9:00am - 1:00pm Sign up for our weekly emails and get the current list of vendors and weekly specials - shorewoodfarmersmarket.com Happy New Year! So much to let you know about! First, we are so excited to see everyone […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us Mondays 3:30–5 PM for after-school sensory activities & open play for children with special/support needs!   Monday Sensory & Play Club (3:30–5 PM) Our after-school program is designed for children with special or support needs—your child does not need to be part of our organization to join. Siblings and school friends are welcome; […]

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 […]

Join us for an afternoon filled with themed games, food, beverages, inflatables, and more! We will be welcoming special guests from rise and shine food truck and McNamara McCarthy school of Irish dance (who will be performing and teaching a jig). Entry is free, but some activities and refreshments will require ticket purchase or an […]

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 about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive activities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

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 […]

Join us upstairs in the Library Program Room for this 40 minute story time geared toward children ages 2 to 6, with an adult (siblings are welcome). These sessions incorporate music and movement into all books, songs, and rhymes. Get read to sing and dance along! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

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: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

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 Party+, Nugget Nation, Cloud 9 Workshop, Zoological Society of Milwaukee, and many more! Lineup changes weekly, so check our Calendar. The Landing at Hoyt Park […]

All Ages. Wear your comfiest PJs and join us for an evening storytime that will include stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. 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.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. 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.

Drop 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 PM. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]

Read 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 […]

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 explore all the trails outside and discover all the exhibits inside the Visitor Center. On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26), explore the outdoor natural communities, but […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a fun-filled Winter Night Out at Fox Brook Park! Enjoy the paved trails and scenery of Fox Brook Park after dark, take a candlelight hike around the lake, and gather around the campfire with family and friends. Dogs on six-foot leash welcome. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

CHRISTOPHER ROUBIQUE, AUTHOR OF MYTHSPEAKER Thursday, February, 26 2026 at  6:30pm Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek, WI 53154 Boswell Book Company presents Wisconsin author Christopher Roubique at Oak Creek Public Library for an event featuring his debut middle grade novel, Mythspeaker, an epic fantasy adventure inspired by Indigenous American mythology […]

Meet Christopher Roubique, debut author of the new Mythspeaker children's book, at this very special event brought to you by Boswell Books. At this exclusive author talk, you'll get the chance to hear an excerpt read by Roubique himself as well as participate in a discussion about the importance of diverse characters & stories followed by a free signing. Books […]

Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. 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.

Join us for an hour of family-friendly bingo. Have fun and win great prizes! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration not required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Saturdays through the end of March:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market has returned to The Table every Saturday this winter. Its dual goals are to provide a venue for the community to access local and regional produce, meats, bread, honey and other value-added products, and to support local family businesses […]

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 celebration of community, connection, and good food. From fresh produce and handmade treats to local crafts and specialty goods, this indoor market is the perfect […]

We are delighted to host the 1st Annual Winter Farmers' Market in Brookfield this year. The winter market sets up in the Food Court each Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm through the end of March 2026. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Get ready to catch ‘em all at our Pokémon Palooza! Perfect for families with kids of all ages, this event is packed with activities inspired by the world of Pokémon. This program was made possible with support from the Menomonee Falls Library Friends. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

MilWALKee Walks and the Kozy Community Center are partnering together to offer a FREE, family-friendly community walking series! Join us every 2nd Tuesday or 4th Saturday of the month to walk/roll and explore the area near Milwaukee’s Kosciuszko Park. We will enjoy the winter weather, learn about interesting destinations in the Lincoln Village area, and […]

Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party!  We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited to come and build.  Stop by for 15 minutes of building or stay for the entire session!  All ages with an adult caregiver.  No registration […]

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 […]

This annual event features hands-on, educational activities designed to engage K-12 kids and fuel their interest in all things STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). 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.

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 […]

View displays created by members of the Wisconsin LEGO Users Group (WisLUG) AND build your own creations! 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.

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 […]

Harbor District will host Harbor Lights winter art installation event Thirteen local artists will bring a series of projections, light and sound installations, and "creative surprises" to a shipping container and mobile storage unit on the waterfront as part of a new event, called Harbor Lights, on Saturday, Feb. 28. The free event, which takes […]