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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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  • Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)

    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI   Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins […]

    Free
  • Discovery World 2026

    Animal Encounters at Discovery World

    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]

    $19 – $27
  • Holiday 2025

    Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Schedule Winter/Spring 2026 Purchase Tickets Here. Wednesday 1/7 at 11:00am - Two Small Pieces of Glass - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/14 at 11:00am - Amazing Planet- $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/21 […]

    $5
  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Schedule Winter/Spring 2026 Purchase Tickets Here. Wednesday 1/7 at 11:00am - Two Small Pieces of Glass - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/14 at 11:00am - Amazing Planet- $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/21 […]

    $5
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • 2025 Stage Performances

    Disney’s Newsies at Greendale Community Theatre

    Greendale High School 6801 Southway, Greendale, WI, United States

    July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    $15 – $18
  • Holiday 2025

    Christmas Trains at the East Troy Electric Railroad

    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    Christmas Trains November 28, 29, 30, December 5, 6-7, 12, 13-14, 19, 20-21 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p*  ​*No 3pm trains on December 6, 7, 14, […]

    $15 – $45
  • Discovery World 2026

    Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World

    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm  Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you […]

    $19 – $27
  • Discovery World 2026

    Animal Encounters at Discovery World

    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]

    $19 – $27
  • Discovery World 2026

    Gross Out Day at Discovery World

    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Gross Out Day Sunday, January 11, 2026 Get ready for the wonderfully weird world of Gross Out Day at Discovery World! From gooey to crawly, this event is packed with […]

    $19 – $29
  • Holiday 2025

    Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • 2025 Stage Performances

    Disney’s Newsies at Greendale Community Theatre

    Greendale High School 6801 Southway, Greendale, WI, United States

    July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    $15 – $18
  • Holiday 2025

    Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Wee Wonders

    Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center

    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERS Discover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. […]

    $5
  • Retzer Nature Center 2026

    Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]

    $5
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Retzer Nature Center 2026

    Cub Scout Night at Retzer Nature Center

    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    CUB SCOUT NIGHT (WINTER 2026) Join us for Cub Scout Night at Retzer Nature Center and the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Scouts will enjoy exciting, engaging adventures in nature and space. It’s […]

    $6 – $8
  • Retzer Nature Center 2026

    Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Ages 2-4)

    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    WEE WONDERSDiscover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. *****DATES/TIMES: […]

    $5
  • Holiday 2025

    Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25
  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Schedule Winter/Spring 2026 Purchase Tickets Here. Wednesday 1/7 at 11:00am - Two Small Pieces of Glass - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/14 at 11:00am - Amazing Planet- $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/21 […]

    $5
  • Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  […]

    Free
  • Read Learn Create

    Read Learn Create at The Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 15-20 minute story time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy and will be followed […]

    Free
  • Holiday 2025

    Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25

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