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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  • Evening Storytime

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

    Unwind together with a special evening storytime! Share stories, songs, and activities to end the day. Best suited for ages 2 to school age and their...

  • 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026

    Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]

    Free

  • Baby Story Time

    Baby Story Time
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early […]

    Free

  • Outdoor Storytime

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

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime at Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

    In...

  • Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

    Bookstores!
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but […]

    Free – $20

  • Block Print Party at Villard Square Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for an awesome printmaking and button-making extravaganza! Create your own carved print block to make a one-of-a-kind print to put on your wall or wear as a button. 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.

    Free

  • Milwaukee Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff at Mitchell Street Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Get ready for all things summer reading at the Mitchell Street Library! We will have buttons, bookmarks, popsicles, and even a mermaid! 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.

    Free

  • Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild features educational content, puppetry, and audience interaction with realistic baby dinosaur puppets. The live show will be followed by a dino meet and greet! This program […]

    Free

  • Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim

    West Suburbs 2026

    Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]

    $12

  • Read, Craft, Play at Bay View Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet our new children's librarian, Emily! Please note: Dates and times are […]

    Free

  • French Club for Kids at East Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026

    French Club for Kids Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive activities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!

    Zarminali Pediatrics Ready, Set, Baby!
    Zarminali Pediatrics- 800 N Mayfair Rd Ste 200, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Zarminali Pediatrics, Wauwatosa/Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Zarminali Pediatrics is a new pediatric clinic located in the Menomonee Falls and Wauwatosa communities. We will be hosting a newborn education series over the course of 4 weeks in […]

    Free

  • Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim

    West Suburbs 2026
    Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]

    $12

  • Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park

    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 2026
    Humboldt Park Milwaukee 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View.  Humboldt Park offers 75,000 square feet of seating […]

    Free

  • Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park MKE

    Outdoor Music 2026

    HUMBOLDT PARK BAND CHALET | MUSIC STARTS AT 6:30PM For Schedule Look Here. 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.

    Free

  • Tunes on Tuesdays at Elm Grove Village Park

    West Suburbs 2026
    Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI, United States

    6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. - Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion June 16th - Bear With  June 30th - After Hours July 14th - Saturday June Band  July 28th - […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game (Franklin)

    Milwaukee Milkmen 2026

    MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAMES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! WHETHER YOU'RE... BUYING A TICKET PACKAGE WITH FREE GIFTS, LOOKING TO HAVE A PARTY OR GROUP OUTING, SCHEDULING A SHOWCASE OR FUNDRAISER, OR LOOKING FOR A PRO BASEBALL GAME THAT'S UDDERLY DIFFERENT A MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAME IS THE PLACE TO BE! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    $15 – $30

  • Music and Movement

    Music and Movement
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 30-minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome).   Registration is not required. This Story Time will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. […]

    Free

  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026
    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/3 at 11:00am - It’s About Time: Cosmic Cycles We Live By- $5.00/person Wednesday 6/10 at 11:00am - Max Goes to the Moon - $5.00/person Wednesday 6/17 at 11:00am - Mysteries of Your Brain- $5.00/person Wednesday 6/24 at 11:00am - DinoSoars! Change Over Time- $5.00/person   SATURDAY SHOWS 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, […]

    $5

  • 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026

    Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026

    See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of the cards with repeat visits throughout the summer! Powerful Pollinators is located outdoors near Wild Burger and is open daily during Zoo hours. Please note: […]

    $15 – $18

  • Toddler Story Time

    Toddler Story Time
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 20-minute Story Time followed is geared toward children ages 2-3, with an adult (siblings welcome). It incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes.   Registration is not required. Each session will […]

    Free

  • Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes

    The Mitchell Park Domes 2026
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    December 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual […]

    $6 – $9

  • Big Summer Series: Hands on Hawaii

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

    Join Native-Hawaiian, Cultural Performing Artist, Malia Chow of Na Hale Studios, for an interactive program about ancient, traditional, and contemporary Hawaiian dance using...

  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee

    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: […]

    $40 – $70

  • School’s Out Sling & Slice at Sling Shot Bar

    School’s Out Sling & Slice at Sling Shot Bar

    Every Wednesday June 17th-August 26th, Bars & Rec is giving families and kids an easy way to stay active and have fun with “School’s Out Sling & Slice”.  For just $19.95 per person, from Noon-5pm, Sling & Slice includes:   60 minutes of slingshot fun on the Jungle Junkyard Range  One hot slice of pizza (choice of cheese, pepperoni, or sausage)  An […]

    $19.95

  • School’s Out Sling & Slice at Slingshot Bar MKE (West Allis)

    Family Fun

    Every Wednesday June 17th-August 26th, Bars & Rec is giving families and kids an easy way to stay active and have fun with “School’s Out Sling & Slice.” For just $19.95 per person, from Noon-5pm, Sling & Slice includes:  60 minutes of slingshot fun on the Jungle Junkyard Range One hot slice of pizza (choice of cheese, pepperoni, […]

    $20

  • Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim

    West Suburbs 2026

    Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]

    $12

  • Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on activities such as building, crafting, and creative play, with an emphasis on exploration rather than instruction.  The format is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to […]

    Free

  • Middle School: Dinosaur Trinket Dish

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Use stone pebbles to create a fun, circular mosaic you can put in your garden or hang on your wall. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will […]

    Free

  • Be-Tween

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

    Hang out with friends at a special all-tween hour of fun. This event is for tweens ages 10 <span aptos=""...

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026

    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 […]

    Free

  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program […]

    Free

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