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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July 16: Hunting for Colors Hike 5-6pm / Beach Bonfire 6-8:30pm (South Entrance) Curious about plants? Come join one of our Naturalists at Lakeshore State Park to learn about the native […]
Milwaukee Night Market Wednesdays, June 11, July 16, August 13, September 10 from 5pm to 10pm on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street & Vel R Phillips Avenue aThe Milwaukee Night […]
HERB KOHL PHILANTHROPIES PRESENTS SUMMER STOCK W/ TALKBACK Join us at 5:30PM to purchase a copy of C'mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock and have it signed by authors […]
Washington Park Bandshell 43rd Street Between Vliet & Lloyd Street SPEND YOUR SUMMERS WITH US! Every year on Wednesday from July to August. Happy Hour starts at 5pm, concerts at 6! Washington […]
Tosa Tonight Select Wednesdays, June – August Rotary Park Pavilion 1190 N 70th St Wauwatosa WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Wonderful Wednesdays 📍 Lake Park (2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI)📅 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 13⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 pm🎟️ FREE & open to the public👉 Lake Park Friends Facebook for updates Gather your family for a fun summer tradition! Wonderful Wednesdays is a free concert series for kids and families held at the Lake Park Summer Stage, just south of the playground and tennis courts. ✨ New for 2025: Musa Ice Cream Truck will be on-site selling sweet treats. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and drinks. 2025 Lineup: July 9 – Fox and Branch: Energetic, family-friendly folk with a timeless twist. July 16 – Main Street Song & Dance Troupe: Talented teens perform “The Love Spectrum,” a musical about all types of love. […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 May 23-26, 2025 Admission: $11-$51 The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux […]
Free Outdoor Summer Concert at the OCCC Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
July 17 2025 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join Life Navigators for our 2025 Summer Picnic! Consumers, Families, and Friends! Please join us on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 from 4:30 to […]
2025 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 […]
Introducing 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 […]
Summer 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. […]
Dig 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 […]
DINO 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 […]
Join 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 […]
Shop 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 […]
Urban Wildlife with the Urban Ecology Center Thursday, July 17 from 2-3 pm Tippecanoe Library - 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Enjoy activities like spotting wildlife clues, building habitats, […]
Summer 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 […]
Welcome to the South Milwaukee Downtown Market Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursdays May 29 – October 2, 2025 […]
Milwaukee’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 […]
Jazz in the Park Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM BIKE NIGHT CONCERT SERIESMay 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025 All bikes unite every Thursday from 5pm–9pm at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders […]
Música del Lago 2025! FREE Latin Music Performance Series‚ Thursdays @ Colectivo Lakefront, 6pm.June 19th- Orquesta AyalaJuly 17th- Orquesta RumbaAugust 21st- De La Buena @delabuenamusic Back for its 20th year, […]
Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner Botanical Gardens Thursdays at 6:30 pm / June 26 - August 28 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners WI Performances occur every Thursday throughout the […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 May 23-26, 2025 Admission: $11-$51 The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux […]
Our littlest kids will wiggle, giggle, and grow through weekly sessions of movement, music, sensory art, and more! Each class features a special guest instructor for fun, hands-on experiences that […]
Summer 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. […]
Dig 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 […]
PORCH PLAY July 18, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Theater meets playtime in this sensory-friendly experience for all ages! Pink Umbrella Theater Company’s Porch Play brings a favorite […]
DINO 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 […]
Join 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 […]
Our littlest kids will wiggle, giggle, and grow through weekly sessions of movement, music, sensory art, and more! Each class features a special guest instructor for fun, hands-on experiences that […]
Milwaukee’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 […]
See everything that’s happening today at The Pettit Ice Center via our event calendar. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
You Build It! Friday, July 18 from 1-2 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials […]
You Build It! Friday, July 18 from 1-3 pm Capitol Library - 3969 N 74th St Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and […]
13th Annual Youth Art Show – Amplify BravenessJuly 18 - August 8, 2025 Walker’s Point Center for the Arts839 S 5th St Milwaukee WI Opening ReceptionFriday, July 18, 2025 […]
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 5-9 PM, select locations open until 10 PM We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new event series, East Side Gallery Night, where you can explore Milwaukee’s […]
July- Ice Cream Family Night is July, Friday 18th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm $15 open play admission Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Kid's Night Out Parents- leave the kids with us for 4 hours of non-stop fun! Tickets include slide time, games, pizza and a drink. Ages 6-12 years old only. Friday, […]
Starry Night Series Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W Capitol Dr Brookfield WI Fridays at 6:30pm in July & August Concert Series begin on Friday, June 27 […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 May 23-26, 2025 Admission: $11-$51 The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux […]
Travel to the most famous moons in the solar system, from fiery Io to icy Europa where there is evidence of the key to life: liquid water. Delve into the […]
Friday 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 […]
At Sunset (about 8:45 pm), enjoy a movie at our Community Gardens (46th & Vliet). Exception below on Friday, June 27, 2025, 6-9pm DRESS FOR LOWER EVENING TEMPERATURES. You do […]
2025 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 […]
The City of Brookfield Farmer's market is an organization that fosters the sale of Wisconsin grown farm products and locally produced items. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
South Shore Farmers' Market South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI Welcome to the 2025 South Shore Farmers’ Market season! On behalf of the South Shore Farmers’ Market […]
Every Saturday 8:00am - Noon through October 11th AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & […]
June 21st through October 4thSaturdays--8am until 12pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
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