🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun
🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun 📍 Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds📅 July 14–20, 2025💰 FREE Admission🌐 More Info Join the Marcus Performing Arts […]
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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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Marcus Center For The Performing Arts 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Bike4Friendship Family Friendly Bike Ride
Friendship Circle 8649 Port Washington, Fox Point, WI, United States🚴♀️ Join the Fun at Bike4Friendship! 🚴♂️Grab your helmet and bring your smiles—our 1 to 5K Family Ride is the perfect way for kids and beginners to enjoy the day! […]
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Fondy Farmers Market
Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
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Sunday Story Time at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIntroducing children to literature and storytelling at an early age enhances vital skills in language acquisition, comprehension and critical thinking. That's why we are excited to partner with the Milwaukee […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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Greenfield Farmers Market
Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, GreenfieldEvery Sunday from May-October 10AM-2PM Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53220) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
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Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park MKE
Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee’s annual French-themed festival is BACK July 17-20, 2025 in Cathedral Square Park. The four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors annually who enjoy live music on five stages, an international […]
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Milwaukee Lakefront Air and Water Show
Milwaukee Lakefront Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, United StatesWaterStone Bank Air & Water Show July 19–20, 2025Milwaukee Lakefront | FREE Admission Milwaukee’s skies will come alive with the roar of jets and the splash of lakefront stunts during the Water & Air Show, one of the city’s most awe-inspiring—and free!—summer traditions. Families flock to the lakefront to witness the precision and power of military and civilian aircraft, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, C-130 “Fat Albert,” and many more. Pro Tip: This event gets loud—noise-cancelling headphones are a must for sensitive kids! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
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Milwaukee Makers Market at the Discovery World Pavilion
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Makers Market Sunday, July 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Discovery World Pavilion Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesDINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
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Bristol Renaissance Faire
Bristol Renaissance Faire 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesBristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Here’s what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day! […]
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Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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Milwaukee Milkmen Home Games at Franklin Field
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a […]
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Optimist Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park (**Locations Vary / See Details**)
Various WI, United StatesWelcome! We're so glad you're curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays to Milwaukee's parks and other […]
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July Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee
American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us on Sundays in July from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or […]
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Oliver! At The Oconomowoc Arts Center
Oconomowoc Arts Center @ the Oconomowoc Senior High School Campus 641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, United StatesFriday July 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM Saturday July 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM Saturday July 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM Sunday July 20, 2025 | 2:00 PM The Oconomowoc Community Theater brings Lionel […]
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Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesDINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
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Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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H2GRoW at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesH2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic […]
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This is How We Play! At Central Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis is How We Play! Monday, July 21 from 2-3 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a story time and activities during Disability […]
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Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreSummer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
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Sound Waves Summer Concert Series at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WIBring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for […]
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Musical Mondays at Lake Park Milwaukee
Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WIDon’t miss Musical Mondays, another free concert series at Lake Park happening Mondays, July 7 – August 25. Musical Mondays Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30 – 8:00 pm July 7 – SINKANE. Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab) and his high-energy six-piece […]
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Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
Altius Gymnastics Academy 9670 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, United StatesNinja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. Please note: Dates and times are […]
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Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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West Allis Farmers Market
West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United StatesShop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
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Kids Knit and Crochet Club at Good Hope Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesKids Knit and Crochet Club Tuesday, July 8 from 1-2 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Learn to knit and crochet by creating small […]
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Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreSummer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
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Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesTuesdays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday nights are Family Night at the Landing! Come enjoy family-friendly entertainment and activities and family fun for all ages. Please note: Dates and times […]
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Skyline Music Series at Kadish Park MKE
Kadish Park 308 E Lloyd St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSkyline Music Series Kadish Park (750 E North Ave Milwaukee WI) Tuesday nights in July & August Riverwest’s popular free concert series is presented by COA Youth and Family Centers, […]
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Open Gym with The Ability Center at Longfellow Middle School Wauwatosa
Longfellow Middle School 7600 W North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesAll programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym (Open to the Public) Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI Open Gym […]
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Chill on the Hill at the Humboldt Park Bandshell Bay View
Humboldt Park Milwaukee 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesChill on the Hill Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00Humboldt Park Bandshell 3000 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Chill on the Hill is the quintessential summer experience in Milwaukee’s eclectic Bay View neighborhood. […]
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The Wiz (1978) at The Oriental Theatre MKE
Oriental Theatre 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWhen Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy is miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz, she goes in search of the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back […]
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Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesDINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
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Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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HeartBeats of the City at Red Arrow Park
Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHeartBeats of the City Lunchtime Concert & Food Truck Series Wednesdays, June 4 - August 27 Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Grab your favorite pair of […]
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Riverside Rhythms at Riverfront Plaza Waukesha
Riverfront Plaza 29 Riverfront St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesRiverside Rhythms is a vibrant weekly concert series that brings live music and delicious eats to the scenic banks of the Fox River! Enjoy incredible performances from talented local artists […]
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DPW Big Trucks at Good Hope Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDPW Big Trucks Wednesday, July 23 from 1-2 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Join us at the Good Hope branch to get up […]
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You Build It! At Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYou Build It! During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), "You Build It!" is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year "You Build It!" is offered […]
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Miss Kim’s Amazing Animals at Mitchell Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWednesday, July 23 from 2-3 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Animals are fun, but petting animals is even more fun!! Learn about Ms. […]
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Read Together Book Club at Center Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRead Together Book Club Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30-4 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee, WI Each week we will read a book, chapter, […]
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Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
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Bembé Drum & Dance Workshop at Zablocki Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBembé Drum & Dance Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30-5:30 pm Zablocki Library - 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Join Bembé Drum & Dance for an Afro-Latino drum and dance presentation […]
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