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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  • Tween Jurassic Escape Quest

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Can you work in groups to solve puzzles and escape from the Jurassic Period? This program is best suited for ages 10-12. Registration is required. 

     

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  • Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes

    The Mitchell Park Domes 2026
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    December 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual […]

    $6 – $9

  • Wacky First Wednesday at The Milwaukee Domes

    The Mitchell Park Domes 2026
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Wacky First Wednesdays Mitchell Park Domes Join the Milwaukee Domes Alliance as we explore all things that frolic and fly! Join us in the Domes lobby. Please note: Dates and […]

    $6 – $9

  • School’s Out Sling & Slice at Slingshot Bar MKE (West Allis)

    Family Fun

    Every Wednesday June 17th-August 26th, Bars & Rec is giving families and kids an easy way to stay active and have fun with “School’s Out Sling & Slice.” For just $19.95 per person, from Noon-5pm, Sling & Slice includes:  60 minutes of slingshot fun on the Jungle Junkyard Range One hot slice of pizza (choice of cheese, pepperoni, […]

    $20

  • Middle School: Desktop Message in a Bottle

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

    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 Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

    Free

  • LEGO Club

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Drop in for some creative building time. We’ll have suggested challenges for you to try, or you can build your own creation. Projects will...

  • Teen Hangout

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Hang out in the Teen Space!  We’ll have gaming, crafting (like Perler Beads, DIY stickers, button making, etc), and snacks out!

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  • Milwaukee Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park

    2026 Community Events
    Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, United States

    Ready for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]

    Free

  • Family Flicks at Bayshore Mall

    Family Movies 2026
    Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, United States

    Wednesdays June 10 – August 26, 2026 June 10 – WICKED for Good June 17 – The Lego Batman Movie June 24 - Gabby’s Dollhouse the Movie July 1 – How to Train Your Dragon July 8 - Encanto July 15 –The Bad Guys July 22 – The Princess Diaries July 29- Kung Fu Panda […]

    Free

  • Discover Authentic at Authentic Birth Center (Wauwatosa)

    Authentic Birth Center
    Authentic Birth Center 530 N 108th Place Suite 100, Wauwatosa, United States

    You’re Invited: Join us at our next Discover Authentic event! The first Wednesday of every month, we offer a tour, presentation, and open Q&A for expecting or future parents. 💫 It’s a free opportunity to learn more about our philosophy of care, meet some of the midwives, see our birthing suites, and ask questions. No […]

    Free

  • Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

    Riveredge Nature Center 2026
    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

    Free

  • City Workers Story Time: Fire Department

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

    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 […]

    Free

  • Family Fun: Patriotic Community Project Day

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

    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 in the community. Please wear something that can get messy! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take […]

    Free

  • Board Game Day

    Board Game Day
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Ages 3 & Up: Play a variety of fabulous, family-friendly board games!

    Free

  • Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park

    2026 Events at The Urban Ecology Center
    Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]

  • 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 […]

    $8 – $10

  • Firefly Fridays at Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa

    Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa
    Firefly Grove Park 1900 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Tosa Farmer’s Market (Wauwatosa)

    Tosa Farmer’s Market (Wauwatosa)
    Tosa Farmers Market 7720 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

      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: […]

    Free

  • Fox Point Farmers’ Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fox Point Farmers' Market 7330 N Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI

    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, and very family- and dog-friendly. But what makes 2026 especially exciting for families is our kids' programming lineup: • June 20 — North Shore Library […]

    Free

  • Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum

    Milwaukee Art Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you […]

    $22 – $30

  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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! Ages 4-6. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free

  • Better Together: Co-Parenting Evolved Classes at Milwaukee College Prep Lola Rowe Campus

    Medical College of Wisconsin 2026
    Milwaukee College Prep Lola Rowe Campus 1350 W North Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Better Together is our revolutionary, innovative 6-week Co-Parenting class designed for parents of children no longer romantically involved to learn to successfully co-parent in a way that is healthy and productive for their children. Classes run for 6 weeks total (3 weeks in separate spaces for moms and dads and 3 weeks co-ed.) Couples with […]

    Free

  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    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 […]

    Free – $20

  • Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park MKE

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summerfest - located in downtown Milwaukee along Lake Michigan will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    $33

  • Raptor Saturday at Schlitz Audubon MKE

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    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 winters, to spring nest building, to the perilous and long migration journeys many embark on. Join us for a year in the life! Please note: […]

    $7 – $10

  • Sensory Friendly Session Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2026
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 to the museum in a reduced-stimulus environment with lower noise levels and a calmer atmosphere. The goal is to make exhibits more accessible for visitors […]

    $15

  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026
    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    July Planetarium Programs Wednesday 7/1 at 11:00am - The Sun, Our Living Star Wednesday 7/8 at 11:00am -The First Stargazers Wednesday 7/15 at 11:00am - Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows Wednesday 7/22 at 11:00am - Mars: The Ultimate Voyage Wednesday 7/29 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket   SATURDAY SHOWS 7/11, 7/18, 7/25  […]

    $5

  • Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2026
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 […]

    $19 – $27

  • Deer District Farmer’s Market

    Deer District Farmer’s Market
    Deer District 1134 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 will feature more than 100 vendors each week. In addition to farmers and other food producers, offering fresh and organic meats, eggs, fruits, cheeses and […]

    Free

  • Greenfield Farmer’s Market

    Farmer’s Markets 2026
    Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

    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 […]

    Free
  • Daddy Daughter Date Night Sky Zone Waukesha Milwaukee Wisconsin girls

    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

  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $40 – $70

  • Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim

    West Suburbs 2026
    Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $12

  • Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Tippecanoe Library 3912 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

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