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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  • 🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun

    Marcus Center For The Performing Arts 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun 📍 Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds📅 July 14–20, 2025💰 FREE Admission🌐 More Info Join the Marcus Performing Arts […]

    Free

  • Life Navigators Summer Picnic

    2025 Community Events
    Washington Park 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    July 17 2025 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join Life Navigators for our 2025 Summer Picnic! Consumers, Families, and Friends! Please join us on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 from 4:30 to […]

    Free

  • Fondy Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • MOMS Club Open House at Rotary Park Menomonee Falls

    Rotary Park Menomonee Falls N86W14230 Fond du Lac Ave, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

    Join us with your littles to learn more about MOMS Club. There will be popsicles and sand toys for all to enjoy.Meet up at the kids/play structure area off of […]

    Free

  • Waukesha County Fair at the Waukesha Co Expo Center

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd,, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Waukesha County Fair July 16–20, 2025Waukesha County Expo Center | Waukesha, WI The oldest county fair in Wisconsin is still one of the best for families! The Waukesha County Fair brings five full days of fun, celebrating the area’s agricultural roots with a huge helping of music, food, rides, and family entertainment. What families will love: Live music & entertainment throughout the fairgrounds Barnyard animals & farm displays — perfect for curious kids Classic midway rides for all ages Crafts and 4-H exhibits that highlight local talent Fair food favorites (hello, fried everything!) Wednesday, July 16 from Noon – 10 pm / Thursday, July 17 from 10 am – […]

    $9

  • Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park MKE

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee’s annual French-themed festival is BACK July 17-20, 2025 in Cathedral Square Park.  The four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors annually who enjoy live music on five stages, an international […]

    Free – $50

  • Sussex Outdoor Family Movie Night + Pints in the Park

    Sussex Civic Center N64W23760 Main Street, Sussex, WI, United States

    Join us for a fun, family-friendly, outdoor event at the Sussex Civic Center!   Featured Movie: Dog Man Movie starts at dusk (approximately 8:20 p.m.) Come early (5 to 8 […]

    Free

  • Babbling Babes x Elite Sports Club Brookfield: Pickleball Date Night

    Elite Sports Club - Brookfield 13825 Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Join Milwaukee's largest moms social group Babbling Babes for a date night at Elite Sports Club in Brookfield. We will have Pickleball Courts, a Pickleball Pro to help any beginners […]

    Free

  • East Side Gallery Night at Black Cat Alley MKE

    Black Cat Alley 2025
    Black Cat Alley MKE Black Cat Alley, E Ivanhoe Pl, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Friday, July 18, 2025 | 5-9 PM, select locations open until 10 PM We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new event series, East Side Gallery Night, where you can explore Milwaukee’s […]

    Free

  • Moons and Myths at the UWM Planetarium

    Moons and Myths
    1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139 UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Travel to the most famous moons in the solar system, from fiery Io to icy Europa where there is evidence of the key to life: liquid water. Delve into the […]

    $5 – $6

  • Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids in West Bend

    Regner Park 800 N Main St, West Bend, WI, United States

    Join us at Regner Park in West Bend and get ready for the ultimate outdoor obstacle course—equipped with mud pits, climbing and crawling elements, and a water slide! The Dirty […]

    Free

  • Active Baby Class at JCC

    Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

    Designed for our littlest kids (birth to 2 years and 11 months) to wiggle, giggle, and grow through classes of movement, music, sensory art, and more! Saturday, July 19 features […]

    $32

  • Babbling Babes x Primrose School of Brookfield: Summer Sips & Slides

    Primrose School of Brookfield 18430 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, Wisconsin

    Babbling Babes (Milwaukee area's largest moms social group) is partnering with Primrose School of Brookfield for Summer + Slides: A laid-back morning made for moms who need a breather and […]

    $10

  • Milwaukee Lakefront Air and Water Show

    2025 Milwaukee Air and Water Show
    Milwaukee Lakefront Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, United States

    WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show July 19–20, 2025Milwaukee Lakefront | FREE Admission Milwaukee’s skies will come alive with the roar of jets and the splash of lakefront stunts during the Water & Air Show, one of the city’s most awe-inspiring—and free!—summer traditions. Families flock to the lakefront to witness the precision and power of military and civilian aircraft, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, C-130 “Fat Albert,” and many more. Pro Tip: This event gets loud—noise-cancelling headphones are a must for sensitive kids! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

    Free

  • 5th Annual Lavender Fest in Menomonee Falls

    Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The 5th Annual Falls Lavender Festival will take place on July 19th, 2025 from 10-4 pm. Join us at Village Park in Menomonee Falls and enjoy the scent, color, flavor […]

    Free

  • Bristol Renaissance Faire

    Bristol Renaissance Faire 2025
    Bristol Renaissance Faire 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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! […]

    $17 – $43

  • Bluey Pajama Story Time at Barnes & Noble BAYSHORE

    Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI, United States

    Join Bluey and Bingo on a sleepy time adventure! On July 19, at 6:00 PM we will read some Bluey stories followed by an activity. Please join us in your […]

    Free

  • Moon Day Paint Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space

    Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

    Join us for our Moon Day Paint Party! At this creative event perfect for all ages participants will receive a pre-sketched moon themed canvas and all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece!   Please note: Dates, times, […]

    $30

  • Teens Ice Cream Day Paint Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space

    Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

    Join us for our Teen Ice Cream Day Paint Party! At this creative event for teens participants will receive a sweet treat, pre-sketched ice cream themed canvas and all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece!   Please […]

    $35.85

  • Monday Night Movies – The Wild Robot at Cutler Park in Waukesha

    Les Paul Performance Center 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Get out this summer for our family-friendly film series! Monday Night Movies in the Park starts at 6:00 p.m. with pre-movie activities that relate to the movie being played that […]

    Free

  • Musical Mondays at Lake Park Milwaukee

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI

    Don’t miss Musical Mondays, another free concert series at Lake Park happening Mondays, July 7 – August 25. Musical Mondays Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30 – 8:00 pm July 7 – SINKANE. Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab) and his high-energy six-piece […]

    Free

  • Washington County Fair

    Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center 3000 County Hwy PV, West Bend, WI, United States

    Join us in West Bend for the 167th annual Washington County Fair!  Headliners include Foreigner, Russell Dickerson + Gabby Barrett, and Nashville Next featuring Chris Lane + Dylan Schneider + […]

    $15.95

  • Toddler Story Time at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls

    Chick-Fil-A - Menomonee Falls W185N9590 Bancroft Drive, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

    Join Miss April for a cow-themed story time, complete with snack and craft. This month we will have two special guests!! Always a fun time!   Please note: Dates, times, […]

    Free

  • The Wiz (1978) at The Oriental Theatre MKE

    2025 Family Movies
    Oriental Theatre 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy is miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz, she goes in search of the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back […]

    $11 – $13

  • EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh

    Up for a drive?  Action, excitement, education,and everything in between make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh your perfect, affordable summer destination! For seven days from sunrise to well past sunset, your Oshkosh […]

    $29 – $68

  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

    Up For A Drive 2025
    EAA Aviation Center 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, United States

    EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 EAA Aviation CenterEAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902 July 21-27, 2025 Immerse yourself in a week of awe-inspiring displays, featuring daily air shows […]

    $50 – $70

  • ASL Oasis at Betty Brian Children’s Museum: robART

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

    Join ASL Oasis at the Milwaukee Children's Museum for robART and time with all the hands on exhibits. ASL interpreter is provided! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    $12 – $18

  • Family Fun Carnival in Germantown

    Firemen's Park W162N11870 Park Ave, Germantown, WI, United States

    Bring the family out to Firemen's Park in Germantown for some Big Top fun! You are sure to find something for everyone to enjoy as we partner with Taste of […]

    Free

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