🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun
🎶 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 […]
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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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Marcus Center For The Performing Arts 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Little Mondays at Little Sprouts Play Cafe Shorewood
Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, WisconsinWe're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded […]
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Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler
Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer 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. […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig 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 […]
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Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesDINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
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Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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Little Sprouts x Babbling Babes: Mom + Baby Group
Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, WisconsinA brand new Mom + Me Baby Group is here. ✨ We’ll have the Play Café all to ourselves. You heard it right, private play in a cool, cozy space designed just […]
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H2GRoW at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesH2GR0W 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 […]
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Summer Reading at the Playground at Holt Playfield
Holt Playground 1716 W. Holt Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMonday, July 7 & 14 from 2-3 pm Holt Playfield - 1716 W Holt Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for books and hands-on activities at Milwaukee area playfields this summer. […]
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Six Dots: A Braille Adventure at Central Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSix Dots: A Braille Adventure Monday, July 14 from 2-2:45 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI It's Disability Pride Month! Learn about Louis Braille's work to […]
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Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreSummer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
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Family Tie-Dye Afternoon at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAll Ages. You provide the white t-shirt and we provide the supplies to dye it! This drop-in program will be held at Citizen’s Park, next to the Library. In the […]
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Science in the Summer at Center Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesScience in the Summer Monday, July 14 & 21 from 4-5 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Are you a scientist? Do you […]
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Girl Scouts Summer Community Troop Meeting at MKE Capitol Library (Open to All Girls entering K5-5th Grades)
Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee, United StatesYour 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 […]
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Girl Scouts Summer Community Troop – Franklin
Franklin Public Library 9151 W Loomis Rd, Franklin, WI, United StatesYour summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-3rd grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls […]
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Sound Waves Summer Concert Series at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WIBring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for […]
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Musical Mondays at Lake Park Milwaukee
Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WIDon’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 […]
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Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
Altius Gymnastics Academy 9670 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, United StatesNinja 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 […]
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Art in Nature at Retzer Nature Center
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesART IN NATURE A Six-Week Art Program Series — Come for one session or all! Nature has some unique art to show us—colors, patterns, and textures everywhere! Let’s explore Retzer […]
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Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler
Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer 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. […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig 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 […]
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Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 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.
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Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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Milwaukee Milkmen Home Games at Franklin Field
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Milkmen Games 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 May 23-26, 2025 Admission: $11-$51 The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux […]
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West Allis Farmers Market
West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United StatesShop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
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Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreSummer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
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Faux Stained Glass at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 10 - 18. Registration Required. Learn how to make faux stained glass pictures. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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Art Cart at Mitchell Street Library
Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesArt Cart Tuesday, July 15 from 4-5 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Raid the art cart this summer at the library and create […]
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Books & Buddies: Kids Fair in the Deer District
The Beer Garden in The Deer District 1133 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, United StatesBooks & Buddies: Kids Fair Jul 15 / Tuesday from 4:30pm - 9:00pm at The Beer Garden 1133 N Old World 3rd St Milwaukee WI A family-friendly event to bask […]
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MKE Books & Buddies Kid’s Book Fair at Deer District Beer Garden
The Beer Garden in The Deer District 1133 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, United StatesJoin us in the Deer District's beer garden for a summer spin on your favorite book fair! Shop for books, meet authors, and enjoy bookish gifts & activities in the […]
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Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesTuesdays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday nights are Family Night at the Landing! Come enjoy family-friendly entertainment and activities and family fun for all ages. Please note: Dates and times […]
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Riverwalk Commons Concert Series
Riverwalk Commons 423 North Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRiverwalk Commons Concert Series The free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series is back! On nine select Tuesdays this summer, and one special Friday evening, the Milwaukee Public Market presents the free […]
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Skyline Music Series at Kadish Park MKE
Kadish Park 308 E Lloyd St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSkyline Music Series Kadish Park (750 E North Ave Milwaukee WI) Tuesday nights in July & August Riverwest’s popular free concert series is presented by COA Youth and Family Centers, […]
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Open Gym with The Ability Center at Longfellow Middle School Wauwatosa
Longfellow Middle School 7600 W North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesAll programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities. Open Gym (Open to the Public) Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI Open Gym […]
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Chill on the Hill at the Humboldt Park Bandshell Bay View
Humboldt Park Milwaukee 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesChill on the Hill Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00Humboldt Park Bandshell 3000 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Chill on the Hill is the quintessential summer experience in Milwaukee’s eclectic Bay View neighborhood. […]
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Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler
Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSummer 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. […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig 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 […]
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Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 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.
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Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesDINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
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Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
Green Bay Playground 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreWednesday, July 9 & 16 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield - 3818 N 8th St Milwaukee WI Whittier Playground - 4382 S 3rd St Milwaukee WI Burnham Playfield […]
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HeartBeats of the City at Red Arrow Park
Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHeartBeats of the City Lunchtime Concert & Food Truck Series Wednesdays, June 4 - August 27 Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Grab your favorite pair of […]
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Riverside Rhythms at Riverfront Plaza Waukesha
Riverfront Plaza 29 Riverfront St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesRiverside Rhythms is a vibrant weekly concert series that brings live music and delicious eats to the scenic banks of the Fox River! Enjoy incredible performances from talented local artists […]
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Waukesha County Fair at the Waukesha Co Expo Center
Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd,, Waukesha, WI, United StatesWaukesha 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 – […]
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Fox and Branch Milwaukee Public Library East Branch
Milwaukee Public Library East Branch 2320 N Cramer Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJuly 16th, 2025 at Milwaukee Public Library East Branch 2:00 pm Milwaukee Public Library East Branch, 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
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You Build It! At Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYou Build It! During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), "You Build It!" is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year "You Build It!" is offered […]
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Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
Green Bay Playground 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 moreWednesday, July 9 & 16 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield - 3818 N 8th St Milwaukee WI Whittier Playground - 4382 S 3rd St Milwaukee WI Burnham Playfield […]
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