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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Meet Author Natasha Tarpley at Atkinson Library MKE

Milwaukee Public Library 2026
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee

Join us for a special visit with acclaimed children's author and poet, Natasha Tarpley, as she shares The Me I Choose to Be! The Me I Choose to Be celebrates the power of Black children to choose who and what they want to be. Natasha Tarpley has written over 15 books, including the bestselling picture […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, […]

$10 – $45

Meet the Author: Natasha Tarpley

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee

Join us for a special visit with acclaimed children's author and poet, Natasha Tarpley, as she shares The Me I Choose to Be! The Me I Choose to Be celebrates […]

Free

Milwaukee Auto Show at State Fair Park

Wisconsin State Fair Park 2026
Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis

The Milwaukee Auto Show returns in 2026 with a major update — moving from its traditional winter schedule to spring (May 14-17) and relocating to Wisconsin State Fair Park. The new venue allows both indoor and outdoor displays, creating more space for test drive experiences, expanded vehicle exhibits and larger collections of custom and classic […]

$12 – $15

Meet Author Natasha Tarpley at Capitol Library MKE

Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee

Join us for a special visit with acclaimed children's author and poet, Natasha Tarpley, as she shares The Me I Choose to Be! The Me I Choose to Be celebrates […]

Free

Milwaukee Auto Show at State Fair Park

Wisconsin State Fair Park 2026
Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis

The Milwaukee Auto Show returns in 2026 with a major update — moving from its traditional winter schedule to spring (May 14-17) and relocating to Wisconsin State Fair Park. The new venue allows both indoor and outdoor displays, creating more space for test drive experiences, expanded vehicle exhibits and larger collections of custom and classic […]

$12 – $15

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud […]

$10 – $45

Milwaukee Auto Show at State Fair Park

Wisconsin State Fair Park 2026
Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis

The Milwaukee Auto Show returns in 2026 with a major update — moving from its traditional winter schedule to spring (May 14-17) and relocating to Wisconsin State Fair Park. The new venue allows both indoor and outdoor displays, creating more space for test drive experiences, expanded vehicle exhibits and larger collections of custom and classic […]

$12 – $15

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, […]

$10 – $45

Milwaukee Auto Show at State Fair Park

Wisconsin State Fair Park 2026
Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis

The Milwaukee Auto Show returns in 2026 with a major update — moving from its traditional winter schedule to spring (May 14-17) and relocating to Wisconsin State Fair Park. The new venue allows both indoor and outdoor displays, creating more space for test drive experiences, expanded vehicle exhibits and larger collections of custom and classic […]

$12 – $15

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, […]

$10 – $45

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, […]

$10 – $45

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, […]

$10 – $45

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, […]

$10 – $45

Shrek (25th Anniversary) at Marcus Area Theatres

Family Movies 2026
Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha +3 more

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud […]

$10 – $45

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

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

Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

Free

Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.