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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Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026. Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Celebrating its incredible 30th anniversary, Riverdance embarks on a special tour that revitalizes the beloved original production with new choreography, costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting, projection, and motion graphics. This milestone tour also introduces “The New Generation” of performers—artists who weren’t yet born when the show first premiered. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish […]
A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream April 10 - 26, 2026 Experience a brand new take on William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Journey from ancient Athens, into the woods, and back again, as we follow impassioned lovers, hilarious rustics, fantastical spirits, and feuding royalty in this magical, rock-and-roll rendition of one of the greatest and most-performed plays […]
Help get the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit ready for summer! Grab a litter picker or help with a project such as trail maintenance or landscape improvement. Volunteers should wear work shoes or boots, long pants and work gloves. No experience is necessary to participate and all ages are welcome. All individuals 17 […]
Take a closer look at a fire truck, dump truck, snow plow, school bus, Zamboni, and more! Trucks will be parked in the Preschool parking lot. Families should park in the front circle or near the Lower School entrance.
✨LCMM x Bloom Physical Therapy & Wellness Mom Walk✨ Join us for a fun and relaxed Mom Walk! It will be a chance to get outside, connect, and spend time with other moms!❤️ We’re so excited to be partnering with Bloom Physical Therapy & Wellness, the only pelvic health-focused physical therapy practice in Lake Country!☀️ […]
Touch-A-Truck Day 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PS PARKING LOT 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.
Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk, or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup, and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, long pants, and work gloves. Bring shovels and rakes if you have them. Individuals and […]
When the temperatures drop, the flavors don’t stop. The Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market brings more than 65 local vendors under one roof each week, turning winter Saturdays into a celebration of community, connection, and good food. From fresh produce and handmade treats to local crafts and specialty goods, this indoor market is the perfect […]
Milwaukee Youth Spring Fishing Clinics 📅 April 18 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Family-oriented clinics at multiple Milwaukee County Park locations will provide free beginner fishing lessons, discuss how to stay safe around the water and offer fun activities, games and prizes for kids ages 15 and under. DNR staff and local fishing […]
Ages 3-12: Make a seasonal craft! While supplies last. 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.
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 […]
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 […]
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 […]
🌟 Bilingual Story Time is back at BlackBear Children’s Boutique! 🌟 Join Señora Betty for a joyful morning filled with:📚 Interactive stories🎶 Singing & dancing💃 Movement and fun props🎨 Hands-on crafts This FREE bilingual experience is perfect for little ones ages 0–5 (siblings welcome!) and is a wonderful way to introduce children to English and […]
Earth Week Pollinator Celebration! Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kick off Earth Week by learning how to support our pollinators that have returned with the warmer weather! Join us as we hike our trails to identify key plants for our pollinators and discuss how we can continue to protect them. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dog Days Repeats every month on the third Saturday until Mon Dec 21 2026 except Sat Jun 20 2026, Sat Nov 21 2026. Also includes Sat Jun 27 2026, Sat Nov 28 2026. January 17, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm February 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm March 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm April […]
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you […]
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 […]
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11:10 a.m. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa 12:10 p.m. A to Z Astronomy! 12:50 p.m. Ocean Odyssey 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin Stargazing […]
Milwaukee Zine Fest celebrates and promotes zine culture, DIY creative literary work, small-press publishing, and other independent, self-created publications in magazine-like format. Founded in 2008, MZF is an annual explosion of zine-focused wonder in the form of a boisterous festival featuring over 100 vendors from across the country. It's always free to attend, and always […]
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 […]
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: […]
The 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival is set to light up the screens of the Oriental and Downer theaters April 16-30. 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.
Maker LLC, a Milwaukee-based design studio, is proud to present Maker Mindset, a free creative event celebrating the launch of its new YouTube channel dedicated to all forms of making. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 10375 N. Baldev Court, Mequon, WI 53092. Open to creatives, […]
Join MIAD exhibiting artists to discover new creative materials and processes in this hands-on art fair at the Charles Allis Art Museum. Artists will walk participants through their creative methods and guide guests in short tutorials at their station. Experiment with mixed media drawing, conservation painting, sewing and fabric arts, writing and archiving, and more! […]
Join MIAD exhibiting artists to discover new creative materials and processes in this hands-on art fair at the Charles Allis Art Museum. Artists will walk participants through their creative methods and guide guests in short tutorials at their station. Experiment with mixed media drawing, conservation painting, sewing and fabric arts, writing and archiving, and more! […]
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Celebrating its incredible 30th anniversary, Riverdance embarks on a special tour that revitalizes the beloved original production with new choreography, costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting, projection, and motion graphics. This milestone tour also introduces “The New Generation” of performers—artists who weren’t yet born when the show first premiered. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish […]
Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026. Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with the frogs. Meet some Wisconsin amphibians up close and then stroll to Wehr's vernal pond to listen for the sweet spring sound of frogs chorusing. Recommended for Ages 5 and older. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Travel from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026. Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Celebrating its incredible 30th anniversary, Riverdance embarks on a special tour that revitalizes the beloved original production with new choreography, costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting, projection, and motion graphics. This milestone tour also introduces “The New Generation” of performers—artists who weren’t yet born when the show first premiered. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish […]
A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream April 10 - 26, 2026 Experience a brand new take on William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Journey from ancient Athens, into the woods, and back again, as we follow impassioned lovers, hilarious rustics, fantastical spirits, and feuding royalty in this magical, rock-and-roll rendition of one of the greatest and most-performed plays […]
Spring Into Motion Date: Sunday, April 19th , 2026 Location: Discovery World 500 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee, WI 53202 Event Time: 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM Discovery World invites you to our Spring Into Motion experience on April 19th 2026! This event aims to highlight the connection between health and wellness principles and STEM hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities. Family-friendly […]
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11:10 a.m. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa 12:10 p.m. A to Z Astronomy! 12:50 p.m. Ocean Odyssey 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin Stargazing […]
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 […]
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: […]
The 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival is set to light up the screens of the Oriental and Downer theaters April 16-30. 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.
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play! 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 from Underhill, through the Wilderland, to the Lonely Mountain throughout “The Hobbit” with a story that captures imagination and magic at its heart during its run at the Racine Theatre Guild April 10 – 19, 2026. Embark on a Middle Earth journey with reluctant adventurer Bilbo Baggins. Coerced by Gandalf to join a […]
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 […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.