Jack-O’-Lantern Nights

Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

Thursday, September 28 – Sunday, October 29, 2023 Over 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns will light up the night! In the crisp fall air, stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and become […]

$10
Event Series Harvest Fair

Harvest Fair

Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

Harvest Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park September 29-October 1, 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Park (640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI 53214) Celebrate Harvest Fair’s 30th year from September […]

Free
Event Series Pumpkin Fest

Pumpkin Fest

Basse's Taste of Country Farm 3190 County Road Q, Colgate, WI, United States

Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin, only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy […]

Paws to Read at Atkinson Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, October 2 at 3:30-4:30 pm / Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with a therapy dog. Location: Community […]

Paws to Read at Capitol Library

Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, October 2 at 5-6 pm / Capitol Library - 3969 N 74th St Read out loud to a trained therapy dog in the Capitol Community Room! Location: Conference Room […]

Event Series Whacky First Wednesdays

Whacky First Wednesdays

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

Join the Friends of the Domes Puppet Pals as we explore all things that frolic and fly! Join us in The Domes lobby on the first Wednesday of each month. […]

$6 – $9
Event Series Preschool Open Gym

Preschool Open Gym

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy 2214 S. 116th St., West Allis, WI, United States

Wednesdays 10:15-11:45am Do you have a child 6 or younger who just has energy to burn and a driving need to expand their boundaries? Well, open up a gigantic, new […]

$8
Event Series Thank You Thursdays

Thank You Thursdays

Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

Kohl's Thank You Thursdays (KTYT) at MPM are back! ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of MPM on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank […]

Free

Oktoberfest

Bavarian Bierhause

Milwaukee's Original Oktoberfest is celebrating over 60 years at Heidelberg Park on the Bavarian Bierhaus grounds! Food: Traditional favorites including Usingers Sausage, Bavarian Pretzels, Doner Kebap, Schnitzel, Kids and vegetarian […]

Switch Gaming

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

Thursday, October 5 at 3:30-5pm Drop in anytime to play games on the Nintendo Switch! No registration required. And don't forget! We would love to hear from you! Please email us!  Please […]

Event Series Open Gym

Open Gym

Infinite Gymnastics 8989 N 55th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223, USA

Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics (no reservations required) Fridays (10:30am-noon) Ages 1-6 with a parent. Other siblings and gymnasts allowed. $8 non-members, $6 members.   Saturdays (4-5:30pm) $10 non-members, $8 […]

$6 – $10
Event Series Friendship Fridays

Friendship Fridays

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

Be a friend, bring a friend and make a friend! Join us for facilitated activities designed to encourage children (and adults!) to play and work together. Free with regular admission. Preregistration […]

$12
Event Series Halloween Glen

Halloween Glen

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

Friday, Oct 6 & Saturday, Oct 7 at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center (1130 N 60th St) Cost: $6 per person ($3 per person for the Tyke Hike) Milwaukee Recreation […]

Sci-Fi Family Day

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

Sci-Fi Family Day is Almost Here! Saturday, Oct 7| 9:00am - 4:00pm |Included with Admission Join our celebration of all things Science Fiction, Fantasy, and beyond!  Interact with beloved costumed […]

Event Series Drama FUN-damentals

Drama FUN-damentals at Kluge School

Richard Kluge Creative Arts School 5760 N 67th St, Milwaukee, United States

Drama FUN-damentals at Kluge School / Saturdays Sept 9-Oct 28, 9:30am-12:00pm / Ages 7-12 In partnership with Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is proud to offer Drama FUN-damentals Workshops! This series of FREE theater […]

Event Series Drama FUN-damentals

Drama FUN-damentals at COA Goldin Center

Goldin Center 2320 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Drama FUN-damentals at COA Goldin Center / Saturdays Sept 9-Oct 28, 9:30am-12:00pm / Ages 7-12 In partnership with Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is proud to offer Drama FUN-damentals Workshops! This series […]

Fall Family Canoe

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

Join Schlitz Audubon staff on the shores of Mystery Lake for some canoeing fun! Mystery Lake is bursting with life and there is no better way to see it than […]

$35 – $50

Fall Into Grafton

Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

This event includes a pumpkin carving contest, children's activities, food, mini golf, a pumpkin derby, and more! Brought to you by Celebrate Grafton!

Free
Event Series Cedarburg Oktoberfest

Cedarburg Oktoberfest

Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

A perfect weekend in October now includes Oktoberfest in Downtown Historic Cedarburg bursting with gemuetlichkeit, Saturday, October 7, 10 am-8pm and Sunday, October 8, 10am-5pm presented by Summit Credit Union. […]

Free
Event Series Mermaid Echo Live

Mermaid Echo Live

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

Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:00am & 12:30pm / Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00am & 12:30pm Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World with shows* at 11:00am and 12:30pm! Mermaid Echo […]

$14 – $20

Fall Street Festival

Downtown Port Washington 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, United States

Celebrate fall with us in historic Downtown Port Washington, as we close down Franklin Street for a day of live music, artisan and street vendors, fall family fun, car show, […]

Free

Autumn Acoustics Outdoor Music Festival

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

Sway to the sounds of indie rock, folk, blues, and singer-songwriter tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With seven diverse acts on two stages–one in the heart […]

Free – $30
Event Series Open Gym

Open Gym

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy 2214 S. 116th St., West Allis, WI, United States

Saturday nights  from 6:00-8:00pm Open gym is a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore the possibilities of gymnastics in a fun environment. For class kids and team kids, open […]

$12

Milwaukee Diaper Mission’s Birthday!

Lakefront Brewery 1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee

MDM's 3rd Birthday Party / Sunday, October 8 / Lakefront Brewery MDM is turning 3! Grab the family and join us as we celebrate at Lakefront Brewery with kid-friendly activities, live music, […]

HKE MKE: A Hike in Urban Nature for Urban Nature

Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

HKE MKE: A Hike in Urban Nature for Urban Nature Join the Urban Ecology Center for HKE MKE on Sunday, October 8th from 12-3pm to raise funds for urban nature. […]

Applefest

New Berlin Historical Park 19765 W National Ave, New Berlin, United States

Fall means it's time for Applefest at Historical Park in New Berlin! Event by New Berlin WI Historical Society, Weston's Antique Apple Foundation and City of New Berlin Fun things […]

Event Series Little Mondays

Little Mondays

Little Sprouts Shorewood 4606 N Wilson Drive, Shorewood

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 […]

Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

Milwaukee Diaper Mission 9600 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, United States

Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission 10/11/2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Milwaukee Diaper Mission 9600 S Franklin Drive Franklin WI 53132 Overview: Did you know... 1 […]

Grade School Band Show

Wisconsin Lutheran High School Zeitler Field 330 N Glenview Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Grade School Band Show OCT 13 10:00 AM at Wisconsin Lutheran High School Zeitler Field Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

Free
Event Series Playdate With Art

Play Date with Art

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

It’s Me! Self-Portraits: October 13, 10:00 am–12:00 pm We Love Lois: Celebrating Lois Ehlert: November 10, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Nifty Paintings: December 8, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Windhover Hall For kids […]

Event Series Beyond King Tut

Beyond King Tut

Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

BEYOND KING TUT: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE OCTOBER 13, 2023 - JANUARY 5, 2024 Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience invites visitors to leave the modern world behind and experience an ancient […]

$25 – $60