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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  • Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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
  • Preschool Obstacle Course

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

    Bring your little ones to the Library to get out some wiggles and practice gross motor skills! This program is best suited for ages 1 – 5  with their caregiver.

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  • Kidsplay

    Kidsplay
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Ages 3 & Up: Join the "fitness experts" from Kidsplay, as they take you through their own hilarious fitness routine!

    Free
  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $40 – $70
  • Kidsplay

    Kidsplay
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Ages 3 & Up: Join the "fitness experts" from Kidsplay, as they take you through their own hilarious fitness routine!

    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 […]

    $12
  • DIY Dinosaur Eyes

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

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  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Middle School: Stone Mosaics

    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
  • Hot Ones

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

    Think you can handle the heat or are you headed for extinction? Join us for a prehistoric twist on the "Hot Ones" challenge! We’re serving up dinosaur nuggets...

  • Art Lab @ the St. Francis Library

    Art Lab @ the St. Francis Library
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    For ages 6 - 11. Explore an artist or art style then create an art project based on that topic! Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library […]

    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
  • Read Aloud, Read Along! At Center Street Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room. This is a guided reading session focused on building early literacy skills in a supportive environment. A librarian reads aloud while […]

    Free
  • Nintendo Switch Day at The Mequon Public Library

    Mequon Library 2026
    Frank L. Weyenberg Library Of Mequon-Thiensville 11345 North Cedarburg Road, Mequon, United States

    Drop in, meet fellow players, and try out some multiplayer games on the library’s Nintendo Switch! For children in grades 3-6. Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 […]

    Free
  • Family Flicks at Bayshore Mall

    Family Movies 2026
    Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, United States

    Wednesdays June 10 – August 26, 2026 June 10 – WICKED for Good June 17 – The Lego Batman Movie June 24 - Gabby’s Dollhouse the Movie July 1 – […]

    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 […]

    $12
  • Free Day at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Wehr Nature Center does not charge an admission fee, so on the "Free Day" (the last Thursday of the month), the parking fee is waived. Individuals, families, and friends may […]

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

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    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
  • Outdoor Storytime

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

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

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  • Under The Sea 2-Day Sculpture Workshop at Studio B MKE (Ages 7+)

    MKE Area Family Classes and Workshops 2026
    Studio B MKE 2478 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Join us in making under the sea themed paper machine. Little artists with learn paper mache techniques for day one (18th). We’ll give the sculptures time to dry and on day two (25th) finish things up by adding paint and whatever else their imagination can think of! Ideal age 7+. 🗓️ June 18th & 25th […]

    $25
  • City Workers Story Time: City Clerk

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

    This 20-25 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited to meet a special guest! Come say "hello" to our City Clerk to learn all about voting and elections.   Registration is not required. This […]

    Free
  • 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 not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

    Free – $20
  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $40 – $70
  • MYSO Steel Band at Summerfest

    Milwaukee Summerfest Grounds 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate the next generation of Milwaukee musicians at Summerfest! Join MYSO's talented Steel Band students as they bring energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park Stage.   MYSO Steel Band June 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM & 5:30 PM  

  • Family Fun: STEAM Makerspace with WIT4Girls

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

    Let's celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back to the community. We'll have various craft projects available for kids to make that we will gift to senior citizens and veterans in the community. Please wear something that can get messy! All ages and genders are welcome, though this program is designed for ages 4-11 with […]

    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
  • Switch Gaming @ the St. Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Ages 7 & up Drop in anytime to play games on the Nintendo Switch! Library supplies the console and games. No registration required.

    Free
  • Craft & Chat at East Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together.  Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free

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