Washington County Fair
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 + […]
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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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 + […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DINO 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 […]
Community Resource & Enrollment Fair MPS will host a Community Resource & Enrollment Fair so families can enjoy summer fun, learn about schools, and enroll children for fall. Staff from […]
Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move: Dinosaur Hunt Thursday, July 24 from 1-2 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us on a trip back […]
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 […]
All ages. This spectacular show will thrill and chill audiences with amazing dry ice experiments! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Thursday, July 24 from 2-3 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with […]
Summer 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 […]
McKinley Beach: July 24, August 7, August 21 from 4pm-9:30pm ARTBLAZE IS BACK! The all-ages programming includes live music and entertainment, food, vendors, interactive art activities, waterside s’mores, and the […]
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 […]
FAMILY DINO TRIVIA NIGHT Are you a di-know-it-all? Test your di-knowledge at Family Trivia Night! Compete for the ultimate bragging rights as the MPM Dino Trivia Champ. Recommended for dino […]
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.
(For everyone) Party with the moths and other nocturnal critters we find! These fuzzy creatures are fans of the night life, so we're throwing an evening party to celebrate moths! […]
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 […]
DINO 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 […]
By popular demand, BlackBear Children's Boutique is thrilled to invite you back to their Silhouette Event with the Master Scissor Artist, Karl Johnson! Watch in amazement as he creates one-of-a-kind, […]
Friday, July 25th from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, July 26th from 10 am to 4 pm Black Bear Children's Boutique 4312 Oakland Ave Milwaukee WI Master scissor […]
Master scissor artist Karl Johnson will create a one-of-a kind silhouette portrait of your child as unique as they are. Considered America’s premier practitioner of this nearly lost art, Karl […]
Some paintings have gone missing from the local museum. Can you follow the clues and solve the puzzles to find the missing art in time? For groups of up to […]
German Fest July 25–27, 2025Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee’s German Fest brings Old World charm to the lakefront, complete with traditional music, food, costumes, and fun for all ages. The smell of brats and schnitzel fills the air, and polka music echoes through the festival grounds—it’s a full-on celebration of German heritage! Why families love it: Dachshund Derby & Costume Contest (a must-see!) Glockenspiel Clock show every few hours Children’s Activity Area with crafts, games & German language activities Live German dance performances & parades Mascots, interactive exhibits, and plenty of room to play 🎟️ Pro Tips: Kids under 12 are FREE all weekend. Friday admission is just $5—a perfect opportunity for families to attend affordably Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Get ready for a joyful, hands-on experience at our upcoming Challah in the Park series! Join us as we come together to braid, bake, and connect — with all the supplies and guidance you […]
St John the Evangelist 56th Festival July 25-27 8500 W Cold Spring Road, Greendale WIFood, music, bingo, raffle, rides, games, fireworks and more. Friday from 4:30 to 11 pm; Saturday […]
St. Elizabeth Ann "Seton Funfest"12700 W Howard Ave New Berlin WIMusic, fish fry, inflatables, bingo and more. Friday from 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m. […]
Join us for a squishy, whimsical night inspired by everyone’s favorite plushie pals—Jellycats (with a glaze-y twist, of course)! At gellycatz @ glaze, guests will:-Sculpt their own Jellycat-inspired character […]
Join us for FREE Movie Nights at Davidson Park—presented in partnership with Near West Side Partners! July 25, August 15, September 12 | 6:30 pm Presented in partnership with Near […]
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.
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 […]
July 11 - 27, 2025 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 The Box Theatre W359N5920 Brown St Oconomowoc WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
JULY 25-27, 2025 FORTE YOUTH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS* SEUSSICAL JR AT THE SABER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 8222 S 51ST ST FRANKLIN WI Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 26: Fishing Clinic, 9:30am-12pm (Fishing Pier) & August 3: Fishing Clinic 12-3:00pm (Fishing Pier) Come down to the Lakeshore fishing pier for our fishing clinic where all fishing supplies […]
Some paintings have gone missing from the local museum. Can you follow the clues and solve the puzzles to find the missing art in time? For groups of up to […]
Friday, July 25th from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, July 26th from 10 am to 4 pm Black Bear Children's Boutique 4312 Oakland Ave Milwaukee WI Master scissor […]
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 10AM – 5PM Who says it has to be cold to celebrate Christmas?! Bring all your friends and family for a festive and fun-filled day at the Zoo […]
Master scissor artist Karl Johnson will create a one-of-a kind silhouette portrait of your child as unique as they are. Considered America’s premier practitioner of this nearly lost art, Karl […]
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! […]
ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]
Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson Saturday, July 26 from 10:30 am-12 pm Villard Square Library - 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Set out on a reading adventure! […]
11 am Saturday, July 26th, 2025 FREE FAMILY FUN! More than 100 units will take to the streets for the parade. Marching bands, local political leaders, clowns, scouts, veterans groups, […]
Enjoy a warm, sunny day with your family at Summer Playdate! There will be tractor rides, games, food, and more. This FREE event is fun for the whole family! Sign […]
German Fest July 25–27, 2025Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee’s German Fest brings Old World charm to the lakefront, complete with traditional music, food, costumes, and fun for all ages. The smell of brats and schnitzel fills the air, and polka music echoes through the festival grounds—it’s a full-on celebration of German heritage! Why families love it: Dachshund Derby & Costume Contest (a must-see!) Glockenspiel Clock show every few hours Children’s Activity Area with crafts, games & German language activities Live German dance performances & parades Mascots, interactive exhibits, and plenty of room to play 🎟️ Pro Tips: Kids under 12 are FREE all weekend. Friday admission is just $5—a perfect opportunity for families to attend affordably Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
(For adults & teens) Paddle eastward with us down the Menomonee River as we build on your existing kayaking skills. We'll focus on refining technique, navigating moving water, and increasing […]
KidsFest is presented by Don & Joan Sommer and Family. Let’s celebrate all things KID! Join us for:• Live entertainment, including Taylor Swift tribute band “Sailor Thrift and the […]
Nohl Fellow Nicholas Perry will be joined by painters Leslie Vansen and Shane Walsh, all in various career stages, for a conversation about the evolution of their artistic practices. His […]
Welcome! We're so glad you're curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays to Milwaukee's parks and other […]
July 11 - 27, 2025 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 The Box Theatre W359N5920 Brown St Oconomowoc WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
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