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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Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Spring Vintage Weekend at Road America (Plymouth)

Road America 2026
Road America N7390 WI-67, Plymouth

Racing’s glorious past comes to life as the Spring Vintage Weekend with SVRA returns to Road America. The season kick-off event will showcase all the sights and sounds from motorsport’s pioneering age to modern-era racecars.   The event features a packed schedule. Races will feature cars spanning several decades — many of the entries having […]

$45 – $85

Sensory Play Time at MPL: Tippecanoe Library MKE

Milwaukee Public Library 2026
Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver. 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

Meet Author Natasha Tarpley at Center St Library MKE

Milwaukee Public Library 2026
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac 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

Shrek (25 Anniversary) 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

Shrek Kids: The Musical at Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove

Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present SHREK The Musical KIDS.  Our students in 2 – 5th grade will perform the greatest fairy tale never told.  Please note: there are two casts for this performance.  Please make sure you know the correct cast for the student you want to support before purchasing tickets. […]

$12 – $15

Mom’s Night Out: Scrapbooking + Sips

2A Wine Merchants 577 E Erie St, Milwaukee

The ultimate girls night is here! 🥂 Join us for a thoughtfully curated evening the Friday after Mother’s Day - a night to slow down, create, sip, and connect. Your ticket includes: 🥂 A welcome glass of bubbly upon arrival 🍾 Four curated wine pairings tasting 🌷 Charcuterie boards throughout the evening 🎞️ A fully […]

$55

Milwaukee Milkmen Opening Weekend (Franklin)

Milwaukee Milkmen 2026
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin

The Milwaukee Milkmen are set to open the 2026 season at Franklin Field with a three-game Opening Weekend homestand packed with fireworks, theme nights, family entertainment, and affordable summer fun from May 15–17 against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Known for their “Udderly Different” game-day experience, the Milkmen continue to deliver one of the region’s most unique […]

$15 – $30

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Spring Vintage Weekend at Road America (Plymouth)

Road America 2026
Road America N7390 WI-67, Plymouth

Racing’s glorious past comes to life as the Spring Vintage Weekend with SVRA returns to Road America. The season kick-off event will showcase all the sights and sounds from motorsport’s pioneering age to modern-era racecars.   The event features a packed schedule. Races will feature cars spanning several decades — many of the entries having […]

$45 – $85

Shrek Kids: The Musical at Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove

Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present SHREK The Musical KIDS.  Our students in 2 – 5th grade will perform the greatest fairy tale never told.  Please note: there are two casts for this performance.  Please make sure you know the correct cast for the student you want to support before purchasing tickets. […]

$12 – $15

Shrek (25 Anniversary) 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

Shrek Kids: The Musical at Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove

Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present SHREK The Musical KIDS.  Our students in 2 – 5th grade will perform the greatest fairy tale never told.  Please note: there are two casts for this performance.  Please make sure you know the correct cast for the student you want to support before purchasing tickets. […]

$12 – $15

Milwaukee Milkmen Opening Weekend (Franklin)

Milwaukee Milkmen 2026
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin

The Milwaukee Milkmen are set to open the 2026 season at Franklin Field with a three-game Opening Weekend homestand packed with fireworks, theme nights, family entertainment, and affordable summer fun from May 15–17 against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Known for their “Udderly Different” game-day experience, the Milkmen continue to deliver one of the region’s most unique […]

$15 – $30

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Spring Vintage Weekend at Road America (Plymouth)

Road America 2026
Road America N7390 WI-67, Plymouth

Racing’s glorious past comes to life as the Spring Vintage Weekend with SVRA returns to Road America. The season kick-off event will showcase all the sights and sounds from motorsport’s pioneering age to modern-era racecars.   The event features a packed schedule. Races will feature cars spanning several decades — many of the entries having […]

$45 – $85

Milwaukee Milkmen Opening Weekend (Franklin)

Milwaukee Milkmen 2026
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin

The Milwaukee Milkmen are set to open the 2026 season at Franklin Field with a three-game Opening Weekend homestand packed with fireworks, theme nights, family entertainment, and affordable summer fun from May 15–17 against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Known for their “Udderly Different” game-day experience, the Milkmen continue to deliver one of the region’s most unique […]

$15 – $30

Shrek Kids: The Musical at Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove

Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present SHREK The Musical KIDS.  Our students in 2 – 5th grade will perform the greatest fairy tale never told.  Please note: there are two casts for this performance.  Please make sure you know the correct cast for the student you want to support before purchasing tickets. […]

$12 – $15

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story […]

$17 – $22

Shrek (25 Anniversary) 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

Shrek Kids: The Musical at Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove

Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present SHREK The Musical KIDS.  Our students in 2 – 5th grade will perform the greatest fairy tale never told.  Please note: there are two casts for this performance.  Please make sure you know the correct cast for the student you want to support before purchasing tickets. […]

$12 – $15

Shrek (25 Anniversary) 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

Shrek (25 Anniversary) 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

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Shrek Kids: The Musical at Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove

Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts students are proud to present SHREK The Musical KIDS.  Our students in 2 – 5th grade will perform the greatest fairy tale never told.  Please note: there are two casts for this performance.  Please make sure you know the correct cast for the student you want to support before purchasing tickets. […]

$12 – $15

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild

Racine Theatre Guild 2026

Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story of Pippin. Son of Charlemagne, the young prince is in search of happiness, adventure, glory, and his purpose. The coming-of-age journey follows him as he […]

$17 – $22

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