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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Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted Gardens! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures,storytime, I-Spy, bonfire, Pumpkin Walk, and enjoy seasonal delights […]
Join us for Spooky Sussex 2025, presented by Sussex NAPA Auto Parts! Spooky Sussex is a not-so-scary, family-friendly, Halloween event with activities geared for children 10 and under. This event is held rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Registration is required for everyone at the event except for children under 2 (children […]
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. $10 per person over age 18$5 per person age […]
Join us for Baby’s First Book Club! Designed especially for our littlest "readers" (though children of all ages are welcome), this club offers a chance for families to connect, share stories, and build community. To ensure an inviting environment, meetings will take place before the store opens, every third Saturday of the month. Please RSVP each […]
Celebrate the season at the Fall into Fun Run, a festive 5K and 10K walk/run race taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Village Park in Brown Deer! Whether you're running for time, walking with friends, or dressing up in your best fall costume, this event is the perfect way to enjoy the crisp […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading a book and doing a matching craft & coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-4 years. Hope to see you there! October 11: We'll be reading "The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom" October 18: We'll […]
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We're dog and kid-friendly, making it a perfect family outing. Each week features a unique theme, adding an extra layer of fun to your visit. Enjoy a rotating selection of new food […]
Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a “bat hang” – Adventure awaits! This event is for adults and children […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin. Only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Join us for our annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Every registered family member will have 45 minutes to go swimming and select a pumpkin from our Family Pool. This event is $7 for non-members, free for members. Click here to register for the 12pm-12:45pm time slot. Click here to register for the 1pm-1:45pm time slot. […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child pick a […]
Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween adventure like no other! Join us for two days of safe trick-or-treating as we journey through the historic Old Falls Village in Menomonee Falls. But that's not all - there's plenty of entertainment for everyone! Groove to some spine-tingling music, munch on scrumptious refreshments, and indulge in tons […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child pick a […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ Drop Off - Parents sign kids in and then leave. Yellow Trampolines: Only ONE person is allowed to jump at […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted Gardens! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures,storytime, I-Spy, bonfire, Pumpkin Walk, and enjoy seasonal delights […]
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. $10 per person over age 18$5 per person age […]
Join us for our Annual Fall Fest, a fun and inclusive event created especially for families with children who have special or support needs. 🎃 Enjoy a low-pressure, family-friendly morning on our large outdoor playground, with access to ADA-compliant indoor bathrooms. 🍬 Children are invited to visit no-pressure Trick-or-Treat stations, where they can choose candy or a sensory toy at […]
It’s the time of year when the haunts come out to play at the Center. You can come in costume to learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! We’ll bust myths about them and share their true ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes, tarantulas, turtles, and raptor […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin. Only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and […]
Get ready for a spooktacular time painting black cats with the kiddos at our paint party! Welcome to the Kids Halloween Black Cat Paint Party! 🎃🖌️ Join us at 5706 N Centerpark Way on October 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Central Time) for a spooktacular painting event. Let your little ones unleash their creativity and paint their very own black […]
Come and join us for a ride and experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. Note: Tickets (wristbands) are $5 per person. Ages 3 and younger […]
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at the coolest Halloween paint party for teens – come create your own black cat masterpiece! Come join us for a spooktacular time at the 5706 N Centerpark Way on October 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM (Central Time)! 🎃🖌️ Get ready to unleash your creativity as we paint black cats in […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted Gardens! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures,storytime, I-Spy, bonfire, Pumpkin Walk, and enjoy seasonal delights […]
Learn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are planned for the specific ages listed below. Facilitated by OFS Parents as Teachers staff. Registration closes 2 business days before each session so register early! […]
Get ready for a colorful and creative Halloween celebration! This event is designed specifically for our Little Sprouts ages 2–6 to create their own custom trick-or-treat bag and burn off some energy! 🎨 Tie-Dye Your Own Tote Bag It’s time to get colorful! Each child will ice-dye their very own canvas tote bag to use for […]
We’re taking over The Quad at Elite Sports Club River Glen (a massive indoor turf + climb zone + fenced soccer field) for a Halloween party that’s fun for all ages! Come in costume (moms, that means you too if you’d like- get some extra use out of those outfits!) Show up ready to make friends, […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Come celebrate the release of the highly anticipated 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series!! We'll have party favors, treats, activities, and a Greg Heffley approved raffle drawing at 5PM. Pre-order your book today and get 15% off! Pre-Order Here About Partypooper: It’s Greg’s birthday—and you’re invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, […]
Join us for our Fall Fest Family Night! We will have face painting, balloon animals, and you can decorate your own pumpkin! Free to attend. No registration required. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm […]
Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Check out the jack-o’-lantern display; enjoy beer, hot cider, and delicious food from local vendors; and listen to live music each night from 6-9 pm. Event hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation. Pumpkin pick-up will begin on Saturday, October 18 […]
Can you outrun the undead at the Teen Zombie Run? Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us at Spassland Park in Germantown for a spooky mile run infested with zombies! Will you outrun them...or join them? Click here to register! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
Grab your costumes and join us Thursday, October 23 from 4–7 PM for a spook-tastic night of Halloween fun in Menomonee Falls Downtown! Participating businesses will be handing out treats to all the little ghouls and goblins—plus plenty of festive vibes along the way. It’s sure to be a spooktacular evening you won’t want […]
Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Check out the jack-o’-lantern display; enjoy beer, hot cider, and delicious food from local vendors; and listen to live music each night from 6-9 pm. Event hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation. Pumpkin pick-up will begin on Saturday, October 18 […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for Family Open Gym on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm Family Open Gym is designed for ages 1-6 with a parent (all ages are welcome on no school days!). RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ […]
Join us for an evening of tricks and treats for kids on the trails of Riveredge! Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land. Visit educators in costume and dive into hands on experiences handling insects and examining animal bones! Enjoy a crackling […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted Gardens! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures,storytime, I-Spy, bonfire, Pumpkin Walk, and enjoy seasonal delights […]
Fall Movie Night Under the Stars! Grab your blankets, cozy up, and join us for a magical evening of movies, food, and fall fun! Join us on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 for a special outdoor screening of "THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS" presented by Menomonee Falls Events! Location: Village Park Previews begin at 5 PM Enjoy delicious bites […]
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. $10 per person over age 18$5 per person age […]
Join us for our annual Halloween celebration with fun activities including arts and crafts, games, face painting, photo booth, trick-or-treat stations, and more! Everybody is encouraged to dress up in costume as we parade around the Y playing tricks and gathering treats. This event is $7 for non-members, free for members. Click here to register […]
Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Check out the jack-o’-lantern display; enjoy beer, hot cider, and delicious food from local vendors; and listen to live music each night from 6-9 pm. Event hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation. Pumpkin pick-up will begin on Saturday, October 18 […]
Join us at Old Falls Village Park in Menomonee Falls for its first scary Halloween event for ages 8 and older on the evenings of October 24-25th, 2025. Walk among the horrors at Old Falls Village Park at night during the Little Park of Horrors Halloween event. Children are recommended to be 8 years old […]
It's the last market of the season and we are celebrating! Bring the family down for free pumpkins, face painting, hot dogs, apple cider, games and more! As always, we have farm fresh produce, artisan breads, bakery, hot and ready foods and more when all the vendors of the season are invited for one […]
We are excited for you to be a part of the Trail of Treats at Breuer Park in Slinger, a spooktacular Halloween event that promises to be a "frightfully" fun time for families and children! This family-friendly adventure will take place on Saturday, October 25th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM along the paved […]
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We're dog and kid-friendly, making it a perfect family outing. Each week features a unique theme, adding an extra layer of fun to your visit. Enjoy a rotating selection of new food […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin. Only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and […]
Join us for Wonderland Bookshop's 1st Birthday Party! We will have special deals, activities, and raffles all day. Plus, get 20% off all books during our birthday celebration! Check the event website to stay tuned for further details about our birthday party activities, surprise guests, and more. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are […]
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