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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Turtle Fest at Discovery World

Discovery World 2026
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee

  Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a 3-day shellabration of Discovery World’s most charismatic residents! Get to know our amazing turtles (and meet some turtle-y cool friends from partner organizations), make wearable turtle projects, join turtle enrichment presentations, enjoy animal encounters, and more! Learn from […]

$19 – $25

Petite Picassos

Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls

Little artists are invited to join us for a short storytime followed by an open-ended art project. Dress for a mess. Best suited for children ages 1 – 3. Registration is...

We the People: “Milwaukee Stories of Immigration, Citizenship, and Community” Exhibit

Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N Old World Third St, Milwaukee

The United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026. To understand how our nation came to be, we invite you to think about how immigrants have shaped the United States, starting right here in Milwaukee. Indigenous Peoples were the first to live on this land. Later, waves of immigrants arrived, changing the community and creating […]

Lakefront Festival of Art at The Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum 2026
Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee

Lakefront Festival of Art Returns June 12–14  with 145 Artists, Live Music, Local Food, and New Extended Evening Hours  Milwaukee’s favorite summer art festival transforms the Milwaukee Art Museum campus into a vibrant lakeside celebration of creativity and community.  One of Milwaukee’s most beloved summer traditions returns bigger, brighter, and more social this June as Lakefront […]

$20 – $27

Petite Picassos

Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls

Little artists are invited to join us for a short storytime followed by an open-ended art project. Dress for a mess. Best suited for children ages 1 – 3. Registration is...

Kid’s Day: Art “250” at The Racine Art Museum

Racine Art Museum 2026
Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine

Kid’s Day: Art “250” Friday, June 12, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, Free Community Event at RAM’s Wustum Museum Enjoy exploring a fun exhibition, creating hands-on art projects, and playing games inside and outside the museum, all inspired by Handcrafted: RAM Community Art Show and 250 years of creativity. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

Marcus Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +4 more

KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE SERIES LINEUP: "How to Train Your Dragon" - Jan. 9, 10, 11: Tickets "A Minecraft Movie" - Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19: Tickets "Migration" - Jan. 23, 24, […]

$3

Small Boat Experience Weekend at Lakeshore State Park MKE

Small Boat Experience Weekend
Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee

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 […]

Polish Fest at MKE’s Henry Maier Festival Park

2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee

Celebrating Polish arts, culture, and traditions — sharing the gift of heritage with future generations! Live Polish music & dance performances Traditional Polish food & drink Cultural exhibits & workshops Little Miss Polish Fest Pageant Family-friendly activities Vendors & artisans Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

$10 – $18

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

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

Teen SLP Volunteer Training

Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls

Beanstack and SLP training for teen volunteers. Please stop by a Library service desk and fill out your volunteer paperwork before the session.

Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park

2026 Community Events
Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee

Ready for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]

Free

Wauwatosa HartFest

2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
Hart Park 1190 N 70th St,, Wauwatosa

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

Movie Night at the Park at LaFollette Park MKE

Outdoor Movies 2026
LaFollette Park 9418 W. Washington St., West Allis

Movie Night at the Park Date Friday, June 12 Movie begins at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.) Celebrate the end of school and the start of summer by taking in an outdoor movie at LaFollette Park! Starting at 6 p.m., we'll have yard games and activities, and snacks will be available for sale. The family-friendly movie […]

Free

Movies In The Garden / The Garden District MKE

Outdoor Movies 2026
Garden District Neighborhood S 6th St & W Norwich St, Milwaukee

Free Movie in the Garden at 6th and Norwich! 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

Friday Flicks at Elm Grove Village Park

Outdoor Movies 2026
Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove

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

Turtle Fest at Discovery World

Discovery World 2026
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee

  Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a 3-day shellabration of Discovery World’s most charismatic residents! Get to know our amazing turtles (and meet some turtle-y cool friends from partner organizations), make wearable turtle projects, join turtle enrichment presentations, enjoy animal encounters, and more! Learn from […]

$19 – $25

Lakefront Festival of Art at The Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum 2026
Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee

Lakefront Festival of Art Returns June 12–14  with 145 Artists, Live Music, Local Food, and New Extended Evening Hours  Milwaukee’s favorite summer art festival transforms the Milwaukee Art Museum campus into a vibrant lakeside celebration of creativity and community.  One of Milwaukee’s most beloved summer traditions returns bigger, brighter, and more social this June as Lakefront […]

$20 – $27

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

Turtle Fest at Discovery World

Discovery World 2026

  Friday, June 12th – Sunday, June 14th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a 3-day shellabration of Discovery World’s most charismatic residents! Get to know our amazing […]

$19 – $25

Lakefront Festival of Art at The Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum 2026
Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee

Lakefront Festival of Art Returns June 12–14  with 145 Artists, Live Music, Local Food, and New Extended Evening Hours  Milwaukee’s favorite summer art festival transforms the Milwaukee Art Museum campus into a vibrant lakeside celebration of creativity and community.  One of Milwaukee’s most beloved summer traditions returns bigger, brighter, and more social this June as Lakefront […]

$20 – $27

Polish Fest at MKE’s Henry Maier Festival Park

2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee

Celebrating Polish arts, culture, and traditions — sharing the gift of heritage with future generations! Live Polish music & dance performances Traditional Polish food & drink Cultural exhibits & workshops Little Miss Polish Fest Pageant Family-friendly activities Vendors & artisans Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

$10 – $18

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

Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park

2026 Community Events
Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee

Ready for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]

Free

Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park

2026 Community Events
Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee

Ready for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]

Free

Sounds of Summer at Bayshore

Bayshore Events 2026
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale

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

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

Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park

2026 Community Events
Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee

Ready for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]

Free

Sounds of Summer at Bayshore

Bayshore Events 2026
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale

Fridays June 12 - August 21 - 2026 Sounds of Summer June 12 - Motown Review June 26 - King Solomon July 10 - Another One July 24 - 5 […]

Free

Friday Flicks at Elm Grove Village Park

Outdoor Movies 2026
Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove

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

Sounds of Summer at Bayshore

Bayshore Events 2026
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale

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

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 […]

Free

Friday Flicks at Elm Grove Village Park

Outdoor Movies 2026
Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove

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

Sounds of Summer at Bayshore

Bayshore Events 2026
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale

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

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

Sounds of Summer at Bayshore

Bayshore Events 2026
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale

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

Movies In The Garden / The Garden District MKE

Outdoor Movies 2026
Garden District Neighborhood S 6th St & W Norwich St, Milwaukee

Free Movie in the Garden at 6th and Norwich! 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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