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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  • Read Learn Create at The Oak Creek Public Library

    Read Learn Create
    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 by a craft related to the story. Wear something that can get messy! Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story […]

    Free
  • Read Learn Create at 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 by a craft related to the story. April's session features a special guest from Educators Credit Union!   Registration is not required. Each session will […]

    Free
  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine […]

    $15 – $20
  • Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market

    Oak Creek 2026
    Oak Creek Community Center 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    When the temperatures drop, the flavors don’t stop. The Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market brings more than 65 local vendors under one roof each week, turning winter Saturdays into a celebration of community, connection, and good food. From fresh produce and handmade treats to local crafts and specialty goods, this indoor market is the perfect […]

    Free
  • Opening Weekend at The East Troy Electric Railroad

    East Troy Electric Railroad 2026
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    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 East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    $10 – $31
  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20
  • Family Frog Frolic at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with the frogs. Meet some Wisconsin amphibians up close and then stroll to Wehr's vernal pond to listen for the sweet spring sound of frogs chorusing. Recommended for Ages 5 and older.   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

    $17 – $19
  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20
  • Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield

    Sky Zone 2025
    Sky Zone Greenfield 4940 S 76th St,, Greenfield, United States

    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 for just $79.99. Offer valid only Sundays 12pm-8pm. Additional jumpers are $9.99 in-park.   Enjoy the awesome, healthy, and fun activities Sky Zone Greenfield has […]

    $80
  • The Hobbit at The Racine Theatre Guild

    Racine Theatre Guild 2026

    Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026.   Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]

    $15 – $20
  • Middle School Craft Club at Oak Creek Public Library

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

    Join our Middle School Craft Club and do a new project at each session. This program is for those in grades 6-8 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

    Free
  • Baby Story Time at 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 birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow.   Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend […]

    Free
  • Move and Groove at The St Francis Library

    Move & Groove @ the St. Francis Library
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus)

    Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus 8900 16th St, Mount Pleasant

    What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy a Friday evening to themselves while the kids have an awesome time at WHS. Themes and crafts are always […]

    $30
  • Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market

    Oak Creek 2026
    Oak Creek Community Center 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    When the temperatures drop, the flavors don’t stop. The Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market brings more than 65 local vendors under one roof each week, turning winter Saturdays into a celebration of community, connection, and good food. From fresh produce and handmade treats to local crafts and specialty goods, this indoor market is the perfect […]

    Free
  • Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad

    East Troy Electric Railroad 2026
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    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 East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    $10 – $31
  • Wehr Nature Center: Great Whitnall Park Cleanup & Teen Conservation Club at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin) *Registration Required*

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Join us to make an impact at Wehr Nature Center and throughout Whitnall Park by joining the Great Whitnall Park Clean-up. We will provide gloves, bags, and buckets for the clean-up, but feel free to bring your own. Together, we can make a huge difference in the health of our environment. All volunteers should meet […]

    Free
  • Opening Weekend Celebration at Bear Paw Adventure Park (Caledonia)

    Bear Paw Adventure Park 2026
    Bear Paw Adventure Park 10006 7 mile Road, Caledonia, United States

    Opening Weekend Celebration at Bear Paw Adventure Park! Kick off the season with an unforgettable Opening Weekend Celebration at Bear Paw Adventure Park! Join us for an evening packed with live entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, a live Brewers game on the big screen — and a jaw-dropping drone show and fireworks finale you won’t […]

    $12
  • Teen Conservation Club at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin) *Registration Required*

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Join us for a monthly teen club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! This group is designed to help build community for like-minded teens (ages 13-17) and give back while exploring their interest in the natural world. This club meets monthly on the last Saturday of the month at Wehr Nature Center from 12-2pm. […]

    $5
  • FREE Safety Around Water Community Day at All Area YMCA’s

    YMCA 2026
    West Suburban YMCA 2420 N 124th St, Wauwatosa, WI, United States +2 more

    As part of the Y’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep kids safe in and around water, the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County is opening up the Safety Around Water program to the community for FREE at the Mukwonago, Southwest, Tri County, Waukesha, and West Suburban branches in Spring. Families are invited to participate […]

    Free
  • Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield

    Sky Zone 2025
    Sky Zone Greenfield 4940 S 76th St,, Greenfield, United States

    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 for just $79.99. Offer valid only Sundays 12pm-8pm. Additional jumpers are $9.99 in-park.   Enjoy the awesome, healthy, and fun activities Sky Zone Greenfield has […]

    $80
  • Royal Melodies: Enchanted Again

    The magic of some of the most iconic fairytale songs come to life in Signature Spotlight concert "Royal Melodies: Enchanted Again" on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12, 2, and 4 p.m. at the Racine Theatre Guild. The princes, princesses, villains, and heroes return for a magically musical concert. Cinderella, the Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, and […]

    $7
  • Baby Story Time at 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 birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow.   Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend […]

    Free
  • Toddler Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library

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

    This 20 minute Story Time followed by a playtime 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 take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend one time slot per day. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over […]

    Free
  • Move and Groove at The St Francis Library

    Move & Groove @ the St. Francis Library
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Free Day at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Wehr Nature Center does not charge an admission fee, so on the "Free Day" (the last Thursday of the month), the parking fee is waived. Individuals, families, and friends may explore all the trails outside and discover all the exhibits inside the Visitor Center. On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26), explore the outdoor natural communities, but […]

    Free
  • Family Storytime at The St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2026
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    Thanks to the generous funding of the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, Racine Art Museum visitors can enjoy free admission from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on First Friday of the month. Plus, visitors can enjoy a museum scavenger hunt, a special make-and-take art project, and an opportunity to create their own poetry. Please note: Dates […]

    $8 – $10
  • Lilo and Stitch (2025) Movie Night at The Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center

    South Suburbs 2026
    Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154 May 1st, 2026 at 6pm Join us on this cozy Friday evening for some movie night fun! Bring your blankets and cozy PJ's to tuck into our 998 seat theatre to watch the new Lilo and Stitch movie! Cash only concessions […]

    $5 – $10
  • Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad

    East Troy Electric Railroad 2026

    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 East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    $10 – $31
  • Family Generations Expo at The Oak Creek Community Center

    South Suburbs 2026
    Oak Creek Community Center, Oak Creek WI 8580 South Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    Families across southeastern Wisconsin are invited to enjoy a day of fun, connection, and valuable resources at the Family Generations Expo, taking place on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S. Howell Avenue. Designed to bring together grandparents, parents, and children, this free community event […]

    Free
  • Reel Movies for Real Needs: Sensory-Friendly Moviegoing Environment at Area Marcus Theatres

    Marcus Theatres WI, United States

    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 Marcus Theatres, we believe everyone should enjoy the magic of movies on the big screen. According to the National Institute of Health, up to 16.5% […]

    $15 – $45
  • Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield

    Sky Zone 2025
    Sky Zone Greenfield 4940 S 76th St,, Greenfield, United States

    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 for just $79.99. Offer valid only Sundays 12pm-8pm. Additional jumpers are $9.99 in-park.   Enjoy the awesome, healthy, and fun activities Sky Zone Greenfield has […]

    $80
  • Apple Holler Blossom Fest 2026

    Apple Holler Blossom Fest 2026

    Welcome to spring at Apple Holler, where the orchard comes to life in full bloom! Your Apple Blossom Fest ticket unlocks a magical weekend filled with fresh air, family fun, and unforgettable moments on the farm. 🌸 Your Blossom Fest Ticket Includes: Ride through our blossoming orchard on a tractor-drawn train ride Play “I Spy” […]

    $11
  • Little Wonders at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    May 2026 Mon 4 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Seeds & Sprouts 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Seeds & Sprouts Jun 2026 Mon 8 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Animal Babies 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Animal Babies Please […]

    $10 – $15
  • Little Wonders at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    May 2026 Mon 4 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Seeds & Sprouts 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Seeds & Sprouts Jun 2026 Mon 8 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Animal Babies 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Animal Babies Please […]

    $10 – $15
  • STEAM Labs at Oak Creek Public Library

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

    Work as a team to create, experiment and learn through hands-on activities. This program is for those in grades 2-5 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free
  • Music and Movement at Oak Creek Public Library

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

    This 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. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    Free

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