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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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.
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 […]
Come enjoy the largest annual car, truck and motorcycle show in Washington County! Over 450 vehicles in 20 categories will be judged and awarded, including a "Best of Show" award. This event is always held on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend in downtown West Bend. Free admission for the public to come and view […]
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 […]
Curious George at Discovery World (CLOSING WEEKEND!) Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Through August 31, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This weekend is your last chance to catch Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! - a traveling exhibit at Discovery World that sparks a world of curiosity, adventure, and hands-on fun. Please note: […]
Come join us Labor Day weekend for a family-friendly event in Fredonia! Festivities run from 10-4 on August 30th and 31st. The cost to enter the sunflower field is $5 per person with a max of $15 per family. Entry includes a wagon ride to the field along with one sunflower per person. Additional […]
Wisconsin Highland Games Waukesha County Expo, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha, WI August 29-31, 2025, 5-10 p.m. (Friday; opening ceremonies and party); 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (Saturday; events end at 6 p.m.); 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday; events end at 5 p.m.) A celebration of all things Scottish, Irish and Celtic with the mighty roar of the bagpipes, […]
Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Here’s what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day! Fully armored jousting matches and interactive parades 16 stages of non-stop entertainment: comedy, puppetry, music, dance & more Whimsical characters (including fairies!) roaming the streets Special KidQuests and hands-on activities for young adventurers Rides and games throughout the grounds Giant turkey legs and other medieval-inspired food & treats The entire faire is stroller- and wagon-friendly, and you’ll find plenty of shady spots and family conveniences to make a full day comfortable. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
St. Francis Days Labor Day Weekend Festival August 29 – 31, 2025 Milton Vretenar Memorial Park 4230 S Kirkwood Ave, St Francis, WI 53235 St. Francis Days Parade Saturday August 30 - 11:00 AM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Join us on Sundays in August 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 […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group outings, staying active, or simply enjoying time on the ice. Public Skate Sessions are open to all ages and skating abilities. We do not have skate aids or double runner […]
Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king. 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.
Margie's Garden Summer Bloom Series - New for 2025 Season! June Bloom Monday, June 16th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Special Discounted Admission for ages 3-12 (kids 0-2 are free) - Access to all of Boerner Botanical Gardens for the day (no re-entry) - Sidewalk chalk will be out for families to use, bubble […]
H2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic Fork Farms garden can grow plants with only water and light. Join us for h2gr0w programs every Monday at 1 p.m. to plant seeds, keep […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a 4-game series this weekend. You can park for free at Franklin Field and get affordable tickets online or in person. Hang out with their mascot, […]
Monarch Butterflies at the Villa July 05, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Monarch Butterfly Release and Celebration September 01, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for a hands-on Monarch Butterfly experience! Learn how to raise butterflies with step-by-step guidance, explore live exhibits of eggs, larvae, and caterpillars, and take part […]
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. 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.
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.
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.
Soak up the sounds of summer at Live at the Oasis, the City of Glendale’s free outdoor concert series! Held at Glendale’s beautiful Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, this lively event brings the community together for music, food, and fun under the sun Enjoy performances by top local bands across a variety of genres, […]
Thursdays 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 Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM BIKE NIGHT CONCERT SERIESMay 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025 All bikes unite every Thursday from 5pm–9pm at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders (and non-riders) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and outdoor food and beverage. All wheels welcome. All […]
Join us for an evening of fun with various stations and hands-on activities for the whole family! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration not required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for Family Open Gym on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm Family Open Gym is designed for ages 1-6 with a parent (all ages are welcome on no school days!). RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ […]
Public Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group outings, staying active, or simply enjoying time on the ice. Our Public Skate Sessions are open to all ages and skating abilities. Please note: Dates […]
Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza! We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo and FM 102/1 to bring you a free outdoor concert series right here in the heart of the East Side! From now through October, enjoy a full season of live performances […]
2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm 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.
This is a FREE family event that takes place in the Hartford Recreation Center parking lot! Bring your kids to explore various vehicles and trucks from business across Southeastern Wisconsin and from our very own city departments! It is fun for the whole family! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of every month while supplies last. Registration typically opens about a month before. Click here to view the upcoming monthly themes and see what your kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities such as the Elegant Farmer’s Autumn Harvest Fest. The first train leaves the East Troy Depot at 10am The first train leaves The Elegant Farmer about 11am The last train leaves the East […]
Join us on Saturday September 6th from 10-4 for the Planes, Trains and Automobiles event at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village in Saukville. There's fun for the whole family including LIVE music, full menu, raffles, a silent auction. Plus, Grafton’s Astrowings RC Plane Club will be doing aerial acts in the sky, the Metro Model Railroad […]
Fall On the Farms @ Old World Wisconsin 📅 August 30-September 28 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday) A nip in the air, forests full of golden trees and hops harvesting can only mean one thing: fall has arrived at Old World Wisconsin! Crunch your way through leafy woodland trails, sip […]
Join us for the 6th Annual Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse's in Colgate! Admission includes: 1/4 peck bag of U-pick apples per person Choose between several varieties (when available and while supplies last) including honeycrisp, fuji, zestar, and much more! Sunflower Maze (weather permitting, while last) Pick your own sunflowers are extra cost […]
On Saturday, September 6th, and Sunday September 7th, Gift of Wings is hosting The IKEA Frank Mots Int’l Kite Festival, Presented by Gift of Wings, 46 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]
The second annual Old Falls Renaissance Faire at Old Falls Village is the newest event happening in September. Join us for educational fun, beer, food and presentations the whole weekend. Music by Bounding Main and much more. Engage young adventurers with a scavenger hunt designed to spark their curiosity and imagination, along with various interactive […]
ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 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 new letter! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
TosaFest 2025 Friday, September 5, 2025 • 5-11 pm Saturday, September 6, 2025 • 11am-11pm 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.
SILVER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD 3500 W National Ave Milwaukee WI 53215 Join us at this year’s Silver City Fest, as we commemorate VIA’s 30th Anniversary. Enjoy live music, local vendors, interactive art displays, a children’s area, and delicious food as we honor the past and look toward the future. This event is free and open to […]
St Charles Fall Fest September 5-7 313 Circle Dr, Hartland WILive music, carnival rides, bag tournaments, food and more. Friday from 12pm to 11 pm; Saturday from 12pm to 11 pm; Sunday from 12pm to 6 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
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 […]
September 6: Wildflowers on the Water Festival 3pm-7pm Sincerely in Song will host the 3rd Annual Wildflowers on the Water at Lakeshore State Park. This event, in collaboration with Friends of Lakeshore State Park, aims to raise awareness of Milwaukee’s premier urban lakefront destination through live music, art, local vendors, and activities. More details to […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ Drop Off - Parents sign kids in and then leave. Yellow Trampolines: Only ONE person is allowed to jump at […]
Need a night out, but don't know what to do with your children? Let the Y help. A night of fun in our facility awaits your children while you are enjoying yourself - kid free! Children will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities. $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Spots are limited! […]
Join us in Menomonee Falls for Family Movie Night! "Previews" start at 6pm with live music, beer + wine garden, food trucks, yard games, and the Optimist Club Popcorn Wagon. The free movie will start at DUSK. 100 Free Youth T-shirts will be given away (look for the T-shirt sign as you enter […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, 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.
Greenfield Movies at Konkel Park Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Milwaukee WI May 25: Trolls Band Together June 14: Migration July 12: Despicable Me 4 Aug. 9: Inside Out 2 Sept. 6: Elemental 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.
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