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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Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Calling all architects! Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building […]
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. Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
SPECIAL EVENT 7/31 from 4pm-8pm (shows every hour) - Retzer Beer Garden 4:30pm-Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows 5:30pm-Aurora: Lights of Wonder 6:30pm-Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows 7:30pm-Aurora: Lights of Wonder […]
Firefly Fridays is back for 2026! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, spend your Friday nights with us at Firefly Grove Park for rotating food trucks, live music from local artists and family fun in the park. Join us every Friday from 5–8 PM. We can’t wait to see you back at the park! Please […]
PASS 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 + 13 Trimborn Farm ROLL OUT THE BARREL TOUR May 13-25 Wilson Park May 27 – June 14 McCarty Park June 17 – July 6 Grant […]
Starry Nights FRIDAYS, JULY 3-AUG 7, 6:30 P.M | SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center's beautiful Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater! One of the most popular Wilson Center summertime traditions, Starry Nights outdoor concerts are […]
Milwaukee – Lake Park Summer Stage, 2975 N. Lake Park Rd. June 26, 2026 – Song Sung Blue July 31 – Bridesmaids August 28th – Major League September 25th – Hotel Transylvania Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Description The Tosa Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-centered open-air market held each Saturday from early June through mid-October in the heart of the Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. As a […]
AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & creating a more sustainable community. Please note: […]
The Fox Point Farmers' Market runs every Saturday, June 13 – September 26 from 8:00am–12:00pm at 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in Fox Point — completely free to attend, outdoors, […]
Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between […]
Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Save the date! Hitachi and the Microscopy Society of America are joining Discovery World with programs and a large SEM […]
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 […]
Unearth 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 […]
See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of […]
All ages. Celebrate the end of summer reading at Bubble Fest! Immerse yourself in hands-on bubble making and bubble play, happening in the green space across the street from the Library. You'll be getting soapy, so be sure to wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel. Thanks to Dog City Hotel and Spa for lending […]
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 […]
Birth Fest Milwaukee, a registered 501c3 non-profit, hosted its 4th annual event on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Mount Mary University in Bergstrom Hall. […]
Dino 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 […]
Reel Movies for Real Needs A Sensory-Friendly Environment for Families and Individuals to Enjoy Hollywood's Latest Movies! Reel Movies for Real Needs, a year-round sensory-friendly moviegoing environment at select Marcus Theatres At […]
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with […]
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 […]
Story 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 […]
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. […]
AFTERNOON 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 […]
PASS 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 + […]
August Planetarium Programs Wednesday 8/5 at 11:00am-One Sky Project- $5.00/person Wednesday 8/12 at 11:00am- Totality: Explore the Wonder of Eclipses- $5.00/person Wednesday 8/19 at 11:00am-Forward! To the Moon- $5.00/person Wednesday […]
Have you ever wondered what a year in the life of a raptor looks like? Wonder no more, as our live birds fly you through each season– from surviving freezing […]
In this 1-hour session, participants have a choice to hang with the band to create their own music composition, earn portions of the choreography from the show with the singers and dancers or BYI (Bring your own instrument) Participants also have the opportunity to visit our lighting and sound booths to learn about the technical […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA […]
It's all led up to this Daily Schedule 1:00 PM ... Games and activities open Available all afternoon, including.... Renaissance-era games... yes, even the giant Jenga Bard-themed trivia and activities Make your […]
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. […]
Families can enjoy the Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space during these special evening sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 5-7 p.m. These sessions provide access […]
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 […]
Unearth 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 […]
See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of […]
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 […]
Deer District will host a new farmer’s market this summer, opening every Sunday from June 7-Oct. 25. Managed by Lauryn Wynter Company, the market supported by Deer District BID 53 […]
Greenfield Farmers Market Time: 10am-2pm Address: Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220 Every Sunday from May-October (Closed Memorial Day Weekend) from 10AM-2PM. Our Makers Market is the […]
Dino 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 […]
Elevate your Sunday Funday with your Family – Family, Fun, and Food Included! Family of 4 can now get 60 minute jumps, a large pizza, and a pitcher of soda […]
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. […]
AFTERNOON 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 […]
Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between […]
PASS 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 + […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA […]
It's all led up to this Daily Schedule 1:00 PM ... Games and activities open Available all afternoon, including.... Renaissance-era games... yes, even the giant Jenga Bard-themed trivia and activities Make your […]
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
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. […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.