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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Have you seen the latest trend in whipped clay and decorative glue? We’re bringing it to life in our Kids Craft Party! Party friends will turn mini jewelry boxes […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for Family Open Gym on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm Family Open Gym is designed for ages 1-6 with a parent (all ages are welcome on no […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
Milwaukee Oktoberfest takes place October 3–5, 2025 at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – […]
Trick or Treat Trains Fridays: October 3, 10, 17, 24 Bring your kids or grandkids in costume and we’ll take a train from the Depot in East Troy to Byrnes Park […]
China Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 […]
Mufasa Party - Wednesday, July 9th @ 5:30-6:30 pm for Ages 3-5 Barbie Party - Wednesday, July 16th @ 5:30-7:00 pm for Ages 6-9 Snow White Party - Wednesday, July […]
Six The Musical: Ages 11-16 All styles and modes of Queens are welcome in this fun pop up class led by Mr. Michael! Learn songs, work on scenes and take […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza! We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo and FM 102/1 to bring you […]
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, it’s time to welcome “Snow White” one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm […]
September 30 - October 5 A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit […]
Cedarburg Oktoberfest is a free, family-friendly celebration of German culture held the first full weekend of October. Enjoy live polka music, authentic food and beer, Bavarian dancing, a lively marketplace, […]
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 […]
Scarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]
The City of Brookfield Farmer's market is an organization that fosters the sale of Wisconsin grown farm products and locally produced items. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
South Shore Farmers' Market South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI Welcome to the 2025 South Shore Farmers’ Market season! On behalf of the South Shore Farmers’ Market […]
Every Saturday 8:00am - Noon through October 11th AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & […]
June 21st through October 4thSaturdays--8am until 12pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Dr Please note: […]
For 25+ years, the Waukesha Farmers’ Market has brought fresh, local goods and community vibes to downtown Waukesha. Join us May–October, Saturdays 8am–noon, in the Waukesha State Bank employee lot. […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
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.
Family Free Day from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular […]
Dig 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 […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, October 4th at 10AM in tandem with our special host, Señora Betty of Bilingual Story Time MKE for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling […]
(For everyone) Tie up your boots, round up the kids, and get ready to turn a regular day out into an outdoor FUNdraiser presented by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee! […]
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We're dog and kid-friendly, making it a […]
Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities such as the Elegant Farmer’s […]
Join us in downtown Menomonee Falls on October 4th for a day of fall family fun! Enjoy the beauty of Mill Pond Park during this gorgeous event with: -a […]
Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, […]
Just Kiln' Time Pottery turns 14! We’re celebrating BIG and you're invited to the party of the season! Here’s what’s happening: $14 Birthday Deals select pottery pieces for just […]
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 […]
It's the party of the season in Downtown Port Washington! Fall Street Festival, presented by Harbor Homes, has quickly become a fall tradition in Ozaukee County. Enjoy all the […]
Milwaukee Oktoberfest takes place October 3–5, 2025 at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, it’s time to welcome “Snow White” one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky […]
Greenfield Fall Family Fest Saturday, October 4, 2025 Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, WI 53220 Admission: FREE This free event is held in conjunction with the Annual Trick-or-Trot […]
Save-the-date for our 14th annual Lost Arts Festival! The event will celebrate the activities and ways of work captured in the paintings and bronzes in the museum’s permanent collection. In […]
Sway to the sounds of folk, blues, rock, bluegrass, and country tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With seven different acts on two stages–one in the heart of […]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, it’s time to welcome “Snow White” one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky […]
Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl […]
September 30 - October 5 A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 […]
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