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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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 […]
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 […]
Every 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. […]
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 […]
WaterStone 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 […]
Milwaukee 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 […]
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 […]
Bristol 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! […]
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 […]
Milwaukee 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 […]
Welcome! 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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
H2GR0W 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 […]
This 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 […]
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 […]
Bring 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 […]
Don’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 […]
Ninja 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kids 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 […]
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 […]
Tuesdays 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 […]
Skyline 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, […]
All 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 […]
Chill 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. […]
When 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 […]
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 […]
HeartBeats 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 […]
Riverside 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 […]
DPW 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 […]
You 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 […]
Wednesday, 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. […]
Read 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, […]
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 […]
Bembé 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 […]
JUNE 12 | MOANA 2 JULY 23 | COCO AUGUST 7 | ENCANTO SEPTEMBER 4 | WICKED From 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us in The Beer Garden on select Summer […]
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. […]
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