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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  • 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
  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer 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. […]

    $6 – $8
  • Bronzeville Week MKE

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    The Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District 1726 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Let's celebrate! The City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment will take place August 2 – 9, 2025. Bronzeville Week honors African-American culture through music, art, history, […]

    Free
  • Playtime in Alice’s Garden MKE

    Alice’s Garden 2025
    Alice's Garden Urban Farm 2136 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI

    Thursdays through August 28th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join us for some relaxed, unstructured play time in the garden! Drop in anytime between 9:30 - 11:30 am and you […]

    Free
  • Free Admission to America’s Black Holocaust Museum MKE

    Bronzeville Week 2025
    America's Black Holocaust Museum 401 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

     Free Admission to America’s Black Holocaust Museum Thursday, August 7 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM📍 401 W. North Avenue In honor of Bronzeville Week’s 15th anniversary, families can explore this powerful […]

    Free
  • Wisconsin State Fair

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    Wisconsin State Fair Jul 31–August 10, 2025Wisconsin State Fair Park | West Allis, WI Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 10pm Thursday – Saturday: 10am – midnight A huge celebration of […]

    $13 – $15
  • West Allis Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United States

    Shop 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 […]

    Free
  • South Milwaukee Downtown Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Bucyrus Commons 1028 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, United States

    Welcome to the South Milwaukee Downtown Market Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursdays May 29 – October 2, 2025 […]

    Free
  • ArtBlaze at McKinley Beach

    2025 Community Events
    McKinley Beach 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Jazz in Cathedral Square Park Downtown MKE

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

    Jazz in the Park Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells St Milwaukee WI  Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    Free
  • Thursday Bike Nights at the Harley-Davidson Museum

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM BIKE NIGHT CONCERT SERIESMay 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025 All bikes unite every Thursday from 5pm–9pm at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders […]

    Free
  • MKE Film Series in the Deer District

    Outdoor Movies 2025
    The Beer Garden in The Deer District 1133 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, United States

    JUNE 12 | MOANA 2 JULY 23 | COCO AUGUST 7 | ENCANTO SEPTEMBER 4 | WICKED From 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us in The Beer Garden on select Summer […]

    Free
  • Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game

    Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game
    Kapco Park 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097, USA

    The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, […]

    $14 – $18
  • Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner Botanical Gardens

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner Botanical Gardens Thursdays at 6:30 pm / June 26 - August 28 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners WI Performances occur every Thursday throughout the […]

    Free
  • Village Days Greendale

    2025 Greendale Events
    Downtown Historic Greendale 5600 Northway, Greendale, WI, United States

    As a vibrant suburb of Milwaukee, the Village of Greendale hosts a wide variety of fun for all ages for all seasons! August 7th, 8th, 9th 10th 2025 Live bands […]

    Free
  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer 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. […]

    $6 – $8
  • Bronzeville Week MKE

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    The Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District 1726 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Let's celebrate! The City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment will take place August 2 – 9, 2025. Bronzeville Week honors African-American culture through music, art, history, […]

    Free
  • Truck Day at Menomonee Falls Public Library

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Calling all truck enthusiasts! Tour different trucks and vehicles used by community workers in Menomonee Falls. This event will be held outside in the loop around the Library parking lot […]

    Free
  • East Troy Electric Railroad Rides

    East Troy Railroad 2025
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    Saturdays, May 3rd to August 30th Departing East Troy Depot 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Departing Elegant Farmer -- Guests may board at The Elegant […]

    $11 – $17
  • Wisconsin State Fair

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    Wisconsin State Fair Jul 31–August 10, 2025Wisconsin State Fair Park | West Allis, WI Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 10pm Thursday – Saturday: 10am – midnight A huge celebration of […]

    $13 – $15
  • Village Days Greendale

    2025 Greendale Events
    Downtown Historic Greendale 5600 Northway, Greendale, WI, United States

    As a vibrant suburb of Milwaukee, the Village of Greendale hosts a wide variety of fun for all ages for all seasons! August 7th, 8th, 9th 10th 2025 Live bands […]

    Free
  • Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game

    Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game
    Kapco Park 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097, USA

    The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, […]

    $14 – $18
  • Starry Night Series at the Wilson Center Brookfield

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Starry Night Series Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W Capitol Dr Brookfield WI Fridays at 6:30pm in July & August Concert Series begin on Friday, June 27 […]

    Free – $10
  • Friday Night Live in Downtown Waukesha

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    Waukesha Friday Night Live Fridays, June – August Downtown Waukesha W Main St Waukesha WI  Premier outdoor music event, held every summer Friday from June through August, from 6:30 pm […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Milkmen Home Games at Franklin Field

    Milwaukee Milkmen 2025
    Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United States

    Milwaukee 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 […]

    $20 – $50
  • Cat Video Fest at The Oriental Theatre MKE

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

    The annual family-friendly CAT VIDEO FEST is a compilation reel of cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet […]

    $11 – $13

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