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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On Friday's we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability. Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, […]
On Friday's, we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability. Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-3rd grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure […]
Join us for FREE Movie Nights at Davidson Park—presented in partnership with Near West Side Partners! Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and settle in early before the movie starts at 6:30 PM. We’re kicking off the series on June 20 with a sing-along screening of Encanto, hosted alongside our community partner Girls on the […]
Gather your friends, family, teammates, and public ice skate under Eble Park Ice Arena's new "glowing" lights. All ages and skating abilities are welcome. Public skating rules apply during these sessions. The cost is $12.00 per skater with FREE skate rental (if needed). All skaters must purchase their admission ticket online prior to arriving. To […]
Fridays at 8:30 pm | Village Park Pavilion 13600 Juneau Blvd Elm Grove, WI June 6: Lady and the Tramp June 20: Mary Poppins Returns July 11: The Lion King July 26: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Aug. 8: The Wild Robot Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Meet us at Oakwood Park in Menomonee Falls for a walk and talk on a paved path around a beautiful pond, followed by playground play and connection. We will meet at the playground for introductions before starting our walk. This walk is in partnership with MKE Parent Coach, Babbling Babes Ambassador, and Milwaukee With Kids […]
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 […]
Ages 0 - 5. 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.
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 […]
Join us Saturday, June 21st for the 2025 Family Generations Expo, a free, fun-filled day at the Oak Creek Community Center! Free Indoor Family Fun Park - Play a variety of games including Retro Pac Man, Magna Tiles, Dance Mats, Rock' Em Sock' Em Robots, Foosball Frenzy and more. Free Photo Booth - Capture the moment with your family […]
Lake Country Clean Water Festival is a family friendly event offering lake based activities from paddle boarding and yoga to educational workshops about lake creatures and habitats. Come enjoy the beach, activities, food, music, and fun at this free event at Lakefront Park in Pewaukee. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure […]
Summerfest: The Lil Gig & Family Fun June 19–21, June 26–28, and July 3–5, 2025 (operating hours are noon - midnight)Henry Maier Festival Park | MilwaukeeGeneral Admission Required | Kids 2 and under FREE Known as “The World’s Largest Music Festival,” Summerfest isn’t just for grownups — there’s a whole world of fun just for kids and families, especially at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park. What’s Kid-Friendly at Summerfest: The Lil Gig: A dedicated children’s festival within Summerfest, featuring local music and performance acts like magicians, puppeteers, dance troupes, and comedy. Kids Boogie Down Dance Party: A nightly dance party to wrap up the day with music, movement, and fun. Huge Playground & Green Space: Let kids run, climb, and explore in a safe and shaded space right on the lakefront. Elizabeth “Bo” Black Family Fountain: A splash pad near the main entrance — perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. Family Amenities: Includes sensory rooms, nursing stations, clean restrooms, and shaded seating. Skyglider: There’s nothing like your first ride on the sky glider. The gentle ride offers a scenic view of Henry Maier Festival Park, Lake […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure […]
Gazebo Series Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI The Gazebo Performance Series is hosted weekly during the Summer months in downtown Greendale. Each Saturday at 7:00 pm, the GEA brings local musical talent to the park at the Gazebo. Pack a cooler, bring your blankets & chairs to the park, and settle in for […]
Introducing children to literature and storytelling at an early age enhances vital skills in language acquisition, comprehension and critical thinking. That's why we are excited to partner with the Milwaukee Public Library to bring even more literacy programs to the Museum throughout the run of Storyland! SUNDAY STORY TIMES Join the Milwaukee Public Library's Children’s […]
This unique drop-off program for children of all abilities ages 3 through 7 years old brings together all of your child’s favorite activities including art, baking, Flips4All, games, yoga, outdoor fun, hands-on time with animals from a traveling petting zoo, and most importantly, the chance to build lasting friendships. Every session is packed with energy, creativity, […]
Lolo Blvd Custom Car & Bike Show (FREE!) Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53201 Sunday, June 22, 2025, 10 am-4 pm Stroll through an impressive display of lowriders, bikes, and jaw-dropping custom creations. From sleek designs to one-of-a-kind builds, this event is a feast for the eyes and a celebration of […]
Saturdays, May 3rd to August 30th Departing East Troy Depot 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Departing Elegant Farmer -- Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer* 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm (last round trip), 3 pm, 4 pm * Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up […]
Join us on Sundays in June from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Get ready for an afternoon full of laughter, creativity, and the cutest ducks snuggles ever! For just $45, you’ll get: A pottery piece to paint All painting supplies Quality time with adorable goats A whole lot of unforgettable fun! Spots will fill fast. Don’t miss this WILD & artsy experience! Grab your friends, your family, and […]
See everything that’s happening today at The Pettit Ice Center via our event calendar. 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.
Children with special needs of all ages are welcome to Open Play and a planned activity during our Sunday Funday collaboration! During the month of June the planned activities are creating jelly fish art pieces. This is a family activity and siblings are encouraged to come along/participate in open play and sensory art activities! There […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]
On Mondays's we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability. Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, […]
On Mondays, we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability. Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, […]
ART IN NATURE A Six-Week Art Program Series — Come for one session or all! Nature has some unique art to show us—colors, patterns, and textures everywhere! Let’s explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration. We’ll craft, sketch, and paint (both acrylic and watercolor). All supplies are provided. DATES & TIME: Tuesdays, June 10 – July […]
HAWS Schallock Center for Animals | W330 S1205 County Rd C - Delafield WI June 24th | 9:15-10:00am July 22nd | 9:15-10:00am August 26th | 9:15-10:00am Join us for a paws-itively exciting story time at the Schallock Center for Animals! On the fourth Tuesday of each month this summer (June, July, and August), from 9:15 […]
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 Recreation will be hosting six (6) Foam Bubble Parties at various playground locations on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24. Foam blasting cannons will create mounds of bubbles in which kids age 6 - 17 can play in while age-appropriate music is played. This is a FREE event. Dates, times, and locations are […]
Shop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We open […]
On Tuesday's, we are offering limited and FREE Story Time Social Groups for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Story time and Open Play are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability AND children with all abilities […]
Ages 10 - 18. Create your own mini-masterpiece during our drop-in art session. Each work will then be on display in the Library for the month of July. (Pick-up between August 4 - 18.) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure […]
All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym (Open to the Public) Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI Open Gym will be outside on the basketball courts Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
Social groups are designed to strengthen social interactions and communication skills of children between the ages 0-4 years old. For parents that want socialize their children and a way to connect with other parents for a 4 week series during June. Our Social Groups are led by our Family Activity Center Manager, an experienced Special […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. The patterns and shapes found in these Summer flowers evoke a sense of movement and, like an artist’s color wheel, reveal the nearly limitless palette […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]
Ages O - 5. 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.
June 12th, 2025 Kewaskum Public Library 1:00 pm Kewaskum Public Library 1225 Fond Du Lac Ave Kewaskum WIJune 13th, 2025 Frank L Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville 10:30 am Frank L Weyenberg Library 11345 N Cedarburg Rd Mequon WIJune 18th, 2025 Kohler Public Library 12:30 pm Kohler Public Library 240 School St Kohler WIJune 19th, 2025 Germantown Public Library 10:30 am and 1:30 […]
Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Despicable Me 4 - June 8-12: Tickets Harold and the Purple Crayon - June 15-19: Tickets A Sloth Story - June 22-26: Tickets Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - June 29 - […]
June 25th - WPS Reptiles 9:30 am and 1 pm $25 special event play session 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.
Back by popular demand, get ready for popcorn, blankets, and blockbusters under the stars! BAYSHORE's Family Flicks Free Movies Series returns this summer, Wednesday nights starting June 11th through August 27th! The movie hits The Big Screen in The Yard, the open central community space in the heart of BAYSHORE, at 5:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs […]
Waterfront Wednesdays Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Lakefront Park 222 W Wisconsin Ave Pewaukee WI 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.
All Ages. No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, meaning they feature college players who are not yet professional. Players on this team are from all over the country; they play predominantly Division I […]
🎗On Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30 PM, Vibez Creative Arts Space hosts a Cancer Awareness Paint & Sip to celebrate, honor, and support those impacted by cancer. 🎨 Each ticket includes a pre-sketched canvas 🥤 One drink included 💛 A supportive and reflective vibe Come paint in solidarity and raise awareness while expressing yourself through art. Please note: […]
Kids From Wisconsin Presents: 2025 Premiere Show of ‘The Heat Is On’ Summer Playlist June 25 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre The 57th Kids from Wisconsin troupe have curated a Summer playlist to accompany the season, bringing together the most iconic and sun-drenched medleys that transport you to lazy beach days, family road trips, backyard barbecues, & late-night […]
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