STEAM Lab: Mix It Up Chemistry Lab!
Chemistry is part of our everyday lives. Let's experiment with household ingredients to learn more about it! This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in […]
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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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Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
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Musical Mondays at Lake Park MKE
Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WIMusical Mondays run eight consecutive Mondays in a row from July 6 through Aug. 24. The timeframe is 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase […]
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2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesUnearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will […]
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Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha (Ages 2-4)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesDiscover 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. Second Tuesday, […]
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Children’s Story & Craft Time at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesChildren's Story & Craft Time: Every Tuesday morning in July and August 4th. Join the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens (FBBG) for a children's story time and themed craft in […]
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Baby Story Time
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesThis 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early […]
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Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinStory Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but […]
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Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United StatesTeam up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn […]
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French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFrench Club for Kids Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Game Night at Center Street Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for an evening of gaming at the library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
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Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!
Zarminali Pediatrics- 800 N Mayfair Rd Ste 200, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Zarminali Pediatrics, Wauwatosa/Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesZarminali Pediatrics is a new pediatric clinic located in the Menomonee Falls and Wauwatosa communities. We will be hosting a newborn education series over the course of 4 weeks in […]
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Music and Movement
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesThis 30-minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is not required. This Story Time will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. […]
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Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)
Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United StatesJuly Planetarium Programs Wednesday 7/1 at 11:00am - The Sun, Our Living Star Wednesday 7/8 at 11:00am -The First Stargazers Wednesday 7/15 at 11:00am - Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows […]
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2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesUnearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will […]
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Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha (Ages 2-4)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesDiscover 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. Second Tuesday, […]
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Toddler Story Time
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesThis 20-minute Story Time followed is geared toward children ages 2-3, with an adult (siblings welcome). It incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration is not required. Each session will […]
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Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDecember 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual […]
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Outdoor Classroom for Ages 4-12 at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesLearn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12. *May 20, 2026 session is held at […]
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Margie’s Magical Garden Party – Celebrating 5 Seasons of Smiles! At Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesMargie's Magical Garden Party - Celebrating 5 Seasons of Smiles! Event will be on Wednesday, July 15th. $5 admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens all day to celebrate Margie's Garden's 5th Season. 100% […]
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MPM Greatest Hits: 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 11-August 6, 2026 Dig up discovery as we travel 65 million years into the past to the age of dinosaurs. From examining real fossils to […]
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Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]
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Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United StatesTeam up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn […]
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Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBuild, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on […]
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Middle School: Create Your Own Board Game
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesGet creative in order to make your own board game & rules. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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You Build It! At ML King Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCalling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program […]
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Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCome build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times […]
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Read Aloud, Read Along! At Center Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRead aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held […]
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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
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Washington Park Wednesdays MKE
Washington Park 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHere is the complete schedule: July 8 – Venus Rising (Femme-forward) Ladies Must Swing & Ellie Jackson. A powerful opening night celebrating women in music, featuring swing-era revival and soulful […]
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Wonderful Wednesdays at Lake Park MKE
Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WIWonderful Wednesdays, aimed at kids and families, run July 15 through Aug. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 15: The Last Bees July 22: Branch & Co. July 29: Main Street […]
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Read Learn Create at The Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Art in Nature (Ages 6-15) at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesNature has some unique art to share with us; let's explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration! You'll craft, sketch, and paint the natural world around us. All supplies are […]
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2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesUnearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will […]
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Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Community Access Day
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAll guests (excluding groups*) receive FREE admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Capacity restrictions apply** and […]
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Talavera Birdhouses
LATINO ARTS, INC 1028 S 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCome paint a birdhouse with us that you get to take home and put in your garden! Families will learn construction and painting techniques as they build and decorate birdhouses […]
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Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)
Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United StatesStroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for […]
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MPM Greatest Hits: 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 11-August 6, 2026 Dig up discovery as we travel 65 million years into the past to the age of dinosaurs. From examining real fossils to […]
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City Workers Story Time: Police Department
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesThis 20-25 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited […]
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Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinStory Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but […]
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Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]
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Family Fun: Book Character Costume Party
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesGet your literary creativity on! We'll create book character crafts and costumes while enjoying other book-themed games and more. Costumes are encouraged but not required. This program is designed for […]
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Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United StatesTeam up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Craft & Chat at East Library MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
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