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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Art In The Park at Henry Miller Park (Oak Creek)

South Suburbs 2026
Henry Miller Park - Oak Creek 315 E Groveland Dr, Oak Creek

Outdoor art fair in beautiful Miller Park in Oak Creek! Art from around 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, kids make and take crafts, and more! Proceeds benefit the Oak Creek Foundation for Education. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

Free

Inflatables In The Outfield at The DockHounds Ballpark (Oconomowoc)

Lake Country DockHounds 2026
Lake County Dock Hounds 1011 Blue Ribbon Cir N, Oconomowoc

  The Ultimate Stadium Playground, On One Epic Day Only! OVER 30 INFLATABLES COVERING THE ENTIRE FIELD! BOUNCE HOUSES • GIANT SLIDES • OBSTACLE COURSES • INTERACTIVE GAMES The Entire Stadium Becomes A Giant Playground 3 TIMED SESSIONS 9am-12pm  |  1pm-4pm  |  6pm-9pm Pick Your Time Slot Now Before It Sells Out *Kids 2 and […]

$15

Peek-A-Boo! At Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (North Shore)

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside

Discover how different animals and insects use the power of invisibility to survive. In this child/adult pair program, join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad to learn the importance of camouflage and later hike the trails in search of hidden critters. Afterwards, we will make our own camouflaged critters to take home! This program is designed for […]

$20 – $26

MFPL at Memorial Fest

Main St Menomonee Falls Main St, Menomonee Falls

Stomp over to the library's booth for a dino-tastic time at Memorial Fest! Find out more about the Summer Library Program for 2026 and take...

Family Kite Festival at Veterans Park MKE

Gift of Wings Kite Festival 2026
Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee

For nearly four decades, Milwaukee’s lakefront has been the setting for one of the most vibrant and high-flying weekends of the year. Now in its 38th year, the Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. each day, with events running through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 […]

Free

Menomonee Falls Memorial Fest 2026

Memorial Day Weekend
Main St Menomonee Falls Main St, Menomonee Falls

Falls Memorial Fest is one of the largest attended events in Menomonee Falls, which occurs annually the Saturday before Memorial Day. Over the last nine years, this event has expanded from a one-day event located on Main Street to a two-day event spanning from Main Street down to the amazing Village Park. Falls Memorial Fest […]

Free

Shrek 2 (2004) at The Oriental Theatre MKE

2025 Family Movies
Oriental Theatre 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

$8 – $14

Ukuladies Concert

Charles Allis Art Musuem 1801 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee

The Ukuladies are taking over the Allis! Delight in a family friendly musical gathering by 30 local women playing the ukuleles, including some banjos and mandolins. From Broadway classics to contemporary favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

$15

Tosa Pool Public Open Swim Opening Weekend

West Suburbs 2026
Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa

Dive in! Come out to celebrate the first public open swim of the season. To celebrate this day, we'll have Cranky's donuts for the first 100 people. Mark your calendars now!! Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be […]

$12

Family Kite Festival at Veterans Park MKE

Gift of Wings Kite Festival 2026
Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee

For nearly four decades, Milwaukee’s lakefront has been the setting for one of the most vibrant and high-flying weekends of the year. Now in its 38th year, the Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. each day, with events running through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 […]

Free

Shrek 2 (2004) at The Oriental Theatre MKE

2025 Family Movies
Oriental Theatre 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

$8 – $14

Tosa Pool Public Open Swim Opening Weekend

West Suburbs 2026
Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa

Dive in! Come out to celebrate the first public open swim of the season. To celebrate this day, we'll have Cranky's donuts for the first 100 people. Mark your calendars now!! Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be […]

$12

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