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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  • THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

    Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Step through the wardrobe and discover the fantastical world of Narnia like never before! In this imaginative adaptation, Peter and Lucy return to the room where their adventure began — reminding us that even the smallest among us can change the world. 

    $26 – $49
  • Florence Eiseman Warehouse Sale

    1966 S 4th StMilwaukee, WI

    For generations, Florence Eiseman has created beautifully crafted children’s clothing. Shop the quality Florence Eiseman you know and love, but at Warehouse Sale prices- thousands of garments are being prepared […]

  • The MKE Domes Spring Show Now Open – Bees!

    Milwaukee Domes 2026

    Step into a world of imagination— no travel required. Inside Milwaukee’s world tour under glass, children will journey through enchanted landscapes, complete a series of imaginative tasks, and uncover the magic hiding among the plants — all while learning, playing, and exploring together. Fresh blooms abound in this edutaining Spring Show.  Please note: Dates and […]

    $15 – $30
  • Animal Encounters at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2026

    Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]

    $19 – $27
  • Play Date with Art at The Milwaukee Art Museum

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

    Join us in May as we build, bunch, and wrap our own fuzzy letters inspired by Robert Indiana’s artwork The American LOVE(1966 – 99). Explore the fun of fiber art as you practice your ABCs, then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five […]

    $22 – $30
  • Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2026

    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 month. Plus, visitors can enjoy a museum scavenger hunt, a special make-and-take art project, and an opportunity to create their own poetry. Please note: Dates […]

    $8 – $10
  • Rainbow Dance Regional Competition at The Baird Center MKE

    RAINBOW DANCE REGIONAL DANCE COMPETITION Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Rainbow is dedicated to producing a high quality dance event that creates rewarding experiences for dancers, teachers, and parents. Stages are shared by thousands of different ages, talents, and abilities. Rainbow Dance seeks to provide each of these performers […]

    TBD
  • Gaming Hoopla at The Baird Center MKE

    Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

    GAMING HOOPLA Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Gaming Hoopla is an annual gaming convention, run by a cancer charity non-profit, and partners with […]

    TBD
  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee

    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 a Pfister Tea Butler, while learning about the tea. The Afternoon Tea menu is complete with fresh scones, sandwiches, and pastries. Wednesdays - Sundays, Seating Times: […]

    $40 – $70
  • A Walk In The Park at Area MKE Co Parks

    Milwaukee County Parks 2026

    A Walk in the Park Date: Now through December  Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: March 6: Jacobus Park, April 3: Froemming Park, May 1: Greenfield Park June 5: Cooper/Kops Park, July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5 August 7: Dineen Park, September 4: Madison Park, October 2: Kletzsch Park, November […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    Calling all architects! Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building […]

    Free
  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    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
  • Lilo and Stitch (2025) Movie Night at The Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center

    South Suburbs 2026
    Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154 May 1st, 2026 at 6pm Join us on this cozy Friday evening for some movie night fun! Bring your blankets and cozy PJ's to tuck into our 998 seat theatre to watch the new Lilo and Stitch movie! Cash only concessions […]

    $5 – $10
  • Disney’s Frozen at First Stage MKE’s Todd Wehr Theater

    In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she has desperately tried to conceal take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends, Anna sets off on an epic journey […]

    $34 – $60
  • Milwaukee Ballet’s ALICE (In Wonderland)

    Milwaukee Ballet 2026 Performances
    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Fall down the rabbit hole into ALICE (in wonderland), a family-friendly adventure full of iconic characters and jaw-dropping dance, circus, theater, and puppetry. This vibrant delight promises something for all […]

    $40 – $145
  • Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad

    East Troy Electric Railroad 2026

    Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    $10 – $31
  • Wild For Rhinos At The Milwaukee Co Zoo

    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    GO “WILD FOR RHINOS” AT THE ZOO THIS SATURDAY Celebrate the Opening of the Outdoor Habitats on May 2   MILWAUKEE, WI (April 29, 2026) – Eastern black rhinos Kianga and Zuri have settled into the new Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center here at the Milwaukee County Zoo — and now it’s time to […]

    $15 – $18
  • Annual Spring Train Jamboree at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    Shady Lane Greenhouse 2026
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    G-Scale Model Railroad running all day, updated with Easter and spring embellishments. Music, entertainment, food and activities for children all day.  Games & trains are FREE! Paint a Train Ornament $5 Plant Some Love for Mom $5 Scouts will be selling food, beverages and treats Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

    Free
  • Exhibits in Action Highlighting Dick O’Brien & H-D Racing

    Harley-Davidson Museum EXHIBITS IN ACTION series brings the galleries to life through interactive, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and turn every visit into an adventure!  Saturday, May 2 | 10 AM–4 PM H-D Museum (Lower Level) Free with H-D Museum General Admission or H-D Museum Annual Pass Jump into the world of Harley-Davidson racing and explore […]

  • Blain’s Fest 2026 at Local Farm & Fleet’s

    Wisconsin Outdoors 2026

    Celebrating Everything Outdoors! | May 1–3 Blain’s Farm & Fleet is bringing neighbors together at all of our store locations for Blain’s Fest 2026—a three-day, in-store event celebrating everything outdoors, with fun, savings, and activities for the whole family. From spring projects and backyard fun to outdoor hobbies and family activities, Blain’s Fest is a […]

    Free
  • Apple Holler Blossom Fest 2026

    Apple Holler Blossom Fest 2026

    Welcome to spring at Apple Holler, where the orchard comes to life in full bloom! Your Apple Blossom Fest ticket unlocks a magical weekend filled with fresh air, family fun, and unforgettable moments on the farm. 🌸 Your Blossom Fest Ticket Includes: Ride through our blossoming orchard on a tractor-drawn train ride Play “I Spy” […]

    $11
  • Apple Holler Blossom Fest 2026

    Apple Holler Blossom Fest 2026

    Welcome to spring at Apple Holler, where the orchard comes to life in full bloom! Your Apple Blossom Fest ticket unlocks a magical weekend filled with fresh air, family fun, and unforgettable moments on the farm. 🌸 Your Blossom Fest Ticket Includes: Ride through our blossoming orchard on a tractor-drawn train ride Play “I Spy” […]

    $11
  • ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library

    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
  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!

    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 not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

    Free – $20
  • Final Streets Alive in Streets of Old Milwaukee at The MKE Public Museum

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2026
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    STREETS ALIVE! Saturday, May 2, 2026 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Milwaukee's history comes to life as MPM docents in period wardrobe take to the beloved Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit to share stories about life and work in Cream City around the early 1900s. Visitors can chat with a pharmacist, a maid from the […]

    $19 – $25
  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026

    May Planetarium Programs Wednesday 5/6 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet Wednesday 5/13 at 11:00am - Galileo: The Power of the Telescope Wednesday 5/20 at 11:00am -The Solar System Show  Wednesday 5/27 at 11:00am - Stellar Women in Astronomy   SATURDAY SHOWS 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 at 11:00am - 3-2-1 Liftoff! […]

    $5
  • Raptor Saturday at Schlitz Audubon MKE

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026

    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
  • The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery at Sunset Playhouse School of the Arts (Elm Grove)

    Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts Students in 7 – 12th grade are proud to present The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery by Brian D. Taylor. The players at The Murder Mystery Playhouse are rehearsing a new show, Putting a Little English on It.  It’s a not-so-good attempt at a British murder mystery, complete […]

    $12 – $15
  • Spring Candlelight Hike at Kohler-Andrae State Park

    Kohler-Andrae State Park 1020 Beach Park Ln, Sheboygan

    Spring is a great time to get outdoors at night to hear frogs, see stars, and take in the woodland scents. Gather your friends and listen to the Springtime night […]

    $5 – $32
  • Hometown Half Marathon and 5K/10K – Featuring Kids Dash

    Family Marathons MKE
    Friends of Estabrook Park 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal […]

  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running, on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

    Free
  • Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield

    Sky Zone 2025

    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
  • Little Wonders at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026

    May 2026 Mon 4 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Seeds & Sprouts 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Seeds & Sprouts Jun 2026 Mon 8 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Animal Babies 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Animal Babies Please […]

    $10 – $15
  • STEM Night Programs at the MSOE STEM Center MKE (3rd – 8th Grade)

    STEM 2026

    For 3rd - 8th Grade Students STEM Night Programs 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Multiple Dates STEM night programs are 1.5 hour hands-on learning opportunities for students to design, build and prototype solutions to engineering challenges. 3 new programs are now open for registration! March 10th: Catapults April 16th: Mini Golf May 4th: Space Lander […]

    $20 – $25
  • Music and Movement at Oak Creek Public Library

    This 30-minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome).   Registration is not required. This Story Time will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.   Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    Free
  • Baby Story Time at Oak Creek Public Library

    This 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow.   Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend […]

    Free
  • Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)

    West Suburbs 2026

    Every Tuesday night is family night at the Landing! Open all year, we will have indoor and outdoor activities for families and kids of all ages. Featured partners: Tosa Block Party+, Nugget Nation, Cloud 9 Workshop, Zoological Society of Milwaukee, and many more! Lineup changes weekly, so check our Calendar. The Landing at Hoyt Park […]

    Free
  • Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!

    Zarminali Pediatrics is a new pediatric clinic located in the Menomonee Falls and Wauwatosa communities. We will be hosting a newborn education series over the course of 4 weeks in April. This series is designed to help you feel confident and supported as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. During each session, you’ll have the […]

    Free

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