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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Week of Events
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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June 28, 2026 -2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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June 28, 2026 -Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield
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June 28, 2026 -Greenfield Farmer’s Market
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June 28, 2026 -2026 Trains Are Running at The East Troy Electric Railroad
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June 28, 2026 -MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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June 28, 2026 -Will Branch: Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)
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June 28, 2026 -Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
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June 28, 2026 -Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game (Franklin)
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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 have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield
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 […]
Greenfield Farmer’s Market
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 first Sunday of each month. We are located at Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
2026 Trains Are Running at The East Troy Electric Railroad
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 […]
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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 […]
Will Branch: Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)
Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform a concert for children and families, joined by occasional special guests. For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences […]
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game (Franklin)
MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAMES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! WHETHER YOU'RE... BUYING A TICKET PACKAGE WITH FREE GIFTS, LOOKING TO HAVE A PARTY OR GROUP OUTING, SCHEDULING A SHOWCASE OR FUNDRAISER, OR LOOKING FOR A PRO BASEBALL GAME THAT'S UDDERLY DIFFERENT A MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAME IS THE PLACE TO BE! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Monday, June 29, 2026
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June 29, 2026 -Dino Taxidermy @ the St. Francis Library
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June 29, 2026 -2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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June 29, 2026 -Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
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June 29, 2026 -STEAM Lab: Flying Dinosaurs
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June 29, 2026 -STEAM Lab: Ancient Sea Monsters
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June 29, 2026 -MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Dino Taxidermy @ the St. Francis Library
Combine creepy and cool as we mix toy dinosaurs and paint to create a truly unique piece of art. Registration Required.
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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 have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
STEAM Lab: Flying Dinosaurs
It's rumored that dinosaurs evolved into modern-day birds. But which dinos ruled the prehistoric skies? Come find out at our STEAM Lab! This program is for those in grades […]
STEAM Lab: Ancient Sea Monsters
What giant sea creatures swam in the ocean's depths? Explore with us in this fun and adventurous lab! This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take […]
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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 […]
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 -2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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June 30, 2026 -Baby Story Time
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June 30, 2026 -Toddler Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
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June 30, 2026 -Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
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June 30, 2026 -MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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June 30, 2026 -Music and Movement
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June 30, 2026 -Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park MKE
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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 have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
Baby Story Time
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 one […]
Toddler Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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 […]
Music and Movement
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.
Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park MKE
HUMBOLDT PARK BAND CHALET | MUSIC STARTS AT 6:30PM For Schedule Look Here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026 -2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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July 1, 2026 -Toddler Story Time
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July 1, 2026 -Move & Groove @ the St. Francis Library
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July 1, 2026 -Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
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July 1, 2026 -Middle School: Desktop Message in a Bottle
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July 1, 2026 -MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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 have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
Toddler Story Time
This 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 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 the phone […]
Move & Groove @ the St. Francis Library
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.
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
Middle School: Desktop Message in a Bottle
Create a miniature version of a message in a bottle to keep on your desk. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place in the Story […]
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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 […]
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026 -2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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July 2, 2026 -City Workers Story Time: Fire Department
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July 2, 2026 -Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
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July 2, 2026 -Family Fun: Patriotic Community Project Day
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July 2, 2026 -MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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July 2, 2026 -Concerts in the Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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 have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
City Workers Story Time: Fire Department
This 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 to meet a special guest! Come say "hello" to our Fire Department to learn all about fire safety and prevention. Following Story Time, we'll get […]
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
Family Fun: Patriotic Community Project Day
Let's celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back to the community. We'll have various craft projects available for kids to make that we will gift to senior citizens and veterans […]
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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 + […]
Concerts in the Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Concerts in the Garden THURSDAYS, JULY 2-AUG. 20, FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. | BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS Celebrate the weekend early on Thursdays by getting into the groove at Concerts in the Garden. Feel free to pack your favorite snacks and a cozy blanket, or dive into the delicious local flavors offered by on-site vendors. […]
Friday, July 3, 2026
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July 3, 2026 -2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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July 3, 2026 -Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum
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July 3, 2026 -Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad
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July 3, 2026 -Family Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
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July 3, 2026 -Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
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July 3, 2026 -MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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 have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum
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 […]
Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad
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 […]
Family Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
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.
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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 […]
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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July 4, 2026 -Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad
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July 4, 2026 -2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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July 4, 2026 -MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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July 4, 2026 -Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad
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 […]
2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library
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 have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
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 + […]
Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!
Milwaukee Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools (map linked here) Open June 18 to August 16 Free to the public, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the air temperature is 72 degrees or above. Plan ahead by viewing the All Pools & Splash Open Status table to ensure your desired spot is operating for the […]
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