Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar โ 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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July 26: Fishing Clinic, 9:30am-12pm (Fishing Pier) & August 3: Fishing Clinic 12-3:00pm (Fishing Pier) Come down to the Lakeshore fishing pier for our fishing clinic where all fishing supplies are provided, and DNR staff are available to help you learn the ropes. All ages and abilities welcome! No reservations necessary. Meet at the fishing […]
Some paintings have gone missing from the local museum. Can you follow the clues and solve the puzzles to find the missing art in time? For groups of up to 4 people. Groups limited to kids ages 6 - 14, with at least one adult. Registration required and begins July 1. Please note: Dates and […]
Friday, July 25th from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, July 26th from 10 am to 4 pm Black Bear Children's Boutique 4312 Oakland Ave Milwaukee WI Master scissor artist Karl Johnson will create a one-of-a kind silhouette portrait of your child as unique as they are. Considered Americaโs premier practitioner of this nearly […]
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 10AM โ 5PM Who says it has to be cold to celebrate Christmas?! Bring all your friends and family for a festive and fun-filled day at the Zoo as we celebrate Christmas in July! With Santa on vacation from the North Pole, the Grinch visiting, and so many others making a stop at […]
Master scissor artist Karl Johnson will create a one-of-a kind silhouette portrait of your child as unique as they are. Considered Americaโs premier practitioner of this nearly lost art, Karl creates these treasured keepsakes the same way artisans did centuries ago. Each portrait is cut entirely freehand, using only scissors and skillful eye. Appointments are […]
Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 โ September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am โ 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Hereโs what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow โ all in one day! Fully armored jousting matches and interactive parades 16 stages of non-stop entertainment: comedy, puppetry, music, dance & more Whimsical characters (including fairies!) roaming the streets Special KidQuests and hands-on activities for young adventurers Rides and games throughout the grounds Giant turkey legs and other medieval-inspired food & treats The entire faire is stroller- and wagon-friendly, and youโll find plenty of shady spots and family conveniences to make a full day comfortable. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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 literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson Saturday, July 26 from 10:30 am-12 pm Villard Square Library - 5190 N 35th St Milwaukee WI Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell. Please note: […]
11 am Saturday, July 26th, 2025 FREE FAMILY FUN! More than 100 units will take to the streets for the parade. Marching bands, local political leaders, clowns, scouts, veterans groups, local businesses โ and everyone in between. South Milwaukee is known for hosting great parades, dating back to the early 40โs with the Spectacle of […]
Enjoy a warm, sunny day with your family at Summer Playdate! There will be tractor rides, games, food, and more. This FREE event is fun for the whole family! Sign up your family with this link. One ticket per carload of people. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are […]
German Fest July 25โ27, 2025Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee, WI Milwaukeeโs German Fest brings Old World charm to the lakefront, complete with traditional music, food, costumes, and fun for all ages. The smell of brats and schnitzel fills the air, and polka music echoes through the festival groundsโitโs a full-on celebration of German heritage! Why families love it: Dachshund Derby & Costume Contest (a must-see!) Glockenspiel Clock show every few hours Childrenโs Activity Area with crafts, games & German language activities Live German dance performances & parades Mascots, interactive exhibits, and plenty of room to play ๐๏ธ Pro Tips: Kids under 12 are FREE all weekend. Friday admission is just $5โa perfect opportunity for families to attend affordably 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.
(For adults & teens) Paddle eastward with us down the Menomonee River as we build on your existing kayaking skills. We'll focus on refining technique, navigating moving water, and increasing your confidence on the river. Kayaks and lifejackets will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes suitable for getting in and out of the river, and […]
KidsFest is presented by Don & Joan Sommer and Family. Letโs celebrate all things KID! Join us for:โข Live entertainment, including Taylor Swift tribute band โSailor Thrift and the Erasโโข Free inflatables courtesy of Elite Sports Clubโข Free games and activities including a face painterโข "Touch a Truck" including fire and safety vehicles and […]
Nohl Fellow Nicholas Perry will be joined by painters Leslie Vansen and Shane Walsh, all in various career stages, for a conversation about the evolution of their artistic practices. His work is on view from June 12 to August 2 at the Haggerty in The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists […]
Welcome! We're so glad you're curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays to Milwaukee's parks and other public green spaces. It's our way of making great theatre accessible to everyone - no tickets, no gates, no barriers. Our 2025 season features 12 […]
July 11 - 27, 2025 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 The Box Theatre W359N5920 Brown St Oconomowoc WI 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.
St John the Evangelist 56th Festival July 25-27 8500 W Cold Spring Road, Greendale WIFood, music, bingo, raffle, rides, games, fireworks and more. Friday from 4:30 to 11 pm; Saturday from 4 to 11 pm; Sunday from 2 pm to 9 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
St. Elizabeth Ann "Seton Funfest"12700 W Howard Ave New Berlin WIMusic, fish fry, inflatables, bingo and more. Friday from 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m. July 25, 26 & 27 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
July 11 - 27, 2025 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 The Box Theatre W359N5920 Brown St Oconomowoc WI 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.
JULY 25-27, 2025 FORTE YOUTH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS* SEUSSICAL JR AT THE SABER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 8222 S 51ST ST FRANKLIN WI Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton […]
Chamber Music Fest Join for a wonderful summer musical performance at the Milwaukee Chamber Music Festival hosted at Villa Terrace. July 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm โ 9:00 pm July 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm โ 4:00 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 EAA Aviation CenterEAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902 July 21-27, 2025 Immerse yourself in a week of awe-inspiring displays, featuring daily air shows with breathtaking aerobatics, and two spectacular night shows. Dive into engaging forums, interactive workshops, and unforgettable evening events, all with the unique flair that only […]
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 change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 โ September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am โ 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Hereโs what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow โ all in one day! Fully armored jousting matches and interactive parades 16 stages of non-stop entertainment: comedy, puppetry, music, dance & more Whimsical characters (including fairies!) roaming the streets Special KidQuests and hands-on activities for young adventurers Rides and games throughout the grounds Giant turkey legs and other medieval-inspired food & treats The entire faire is stroller- and wagon-friendly, and youโll find plenty of shady spots and family conveniences to make a full day comfortable. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
German Fest July 25โ27, 2025Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee, WI Milwaukeeโs German Fest brings Old World charm to the lakefront, complete with traditional music, food, costumes, and fun for all ages. The smell of brats and schnitzel fills the air, and polka music echoes through the festival groundsโitโs a full-on celebration of German heritage! Why families love it: Dachshund Derby & Costume Contest (a must-see!) Glockenspiel Clock show every few hours Childrenโs Activity Area with crafts, games & German language activities Live German dance performances & parades Mascots, interactive exhibits, and plenty of room to play ๐๏ธ Pro Tips: Kids under 12 are FREE all weekend. Friday admission is just $5โa perfect opportunity for families to attend affordably 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.
St. Elizabeth Ann "Seton Funfest"12700 W Howard Ave New Berlin WIMusic, fish fry, inflatables, bingo and more. Friday from 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 10:45 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m. July 25, 26 & 27 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Welcome! We're so glad you're curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays to Milwaukee's parks and other public green spaces. It's our way of making great theatre accessible to everyone - no tickets, no gates, no barriers. Our 2025 season features 12 […]
Join us on Sundays in July from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
JULY 25-27, 2025 FORTE YOUTH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS* SEUSSICAL JR AT THE SABER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 8222 S 51ST ST FRANKLIN WI Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton […]
Chamber Music Fest Join for a wonderful summer musical performance at the Milwaukee Chamber Music Festival hosted at Villa Terrace. July 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm โ 9:00 pm July 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm โ 4:00 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
School of Rock Shorewood and Girls Rock MKE are teaming up to bring new youth music events and opportunities to the community. We hope to promote creativity and empowerment for young musicians. This year we will host our inaugural Milwaukee Youth Idol at the Cooperage to show off the young voices in our community! […]
St John the Evangelist 56th Festival July 25-27 8500 W Cold Spring Road, Greendale WIFood, music, bingo, raffle, rides, games, fireworks and more. Friday from 4:30 to 11 pm; Saturday from 4 to 11 pm; Sunday from 2 pm to 9 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
July 11 - 27, 2025 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 The Box Theatre W359N5920 Brown St Oconomowoc WI 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.
H2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic Fork Farms garden can grow plants with only water and light. Join us for h2gr0w programs every Monday at 1 p.m. to plant seeds, keep […]
Summer Reading at the Playground Tuesday, July 29 from 2-3 pm Franklin Square Playfield - 2643 N 13th St Milwaukee WI Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield - 3818 N 8th St Milwaukee WI Whittier Playground - 4382 S 3rd St Milwaukee WI Burnham Playfield - 1755 S 32nd St Milwaukee WI […]
Monday, July 28 from 2-3 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Animals are fun, but petting animals is even more fun!! Learn about Ms. Kim's amazing animals in an entertaining and educational way. Let's have a wild time! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Robo-Time Monday, July 28 from 2-2:45 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI It's Robo-time! Experiment with some cool robots and see if you can move them through our obstacle course! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move - The Beautiful World of Butterflies Monday, July 28 from 3-4 pm Bay View Library - 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Join us to learn about the residents of MPM's Butterfly Vivarium.Milwaukee WI Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not […]
Summer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us this summer in the Children's Area for fun hands-on activities! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Science in the Summer Monday, July 28 & August 4 from 4-5 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Are you a scientist? Do you look at the world around you, think about why things happen, play and experiment, and talk with others about what you learn? Then, yes, […]
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place at the Pavilion from 6:30-7:30pm and are free with membership or admission. In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved […]
Donโt miss Musical Mondays, another free concert series at Lake Park happening Mondays, July 7 โ August 25. Musical Mondays Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30 โ 8:00 pm July 7 โ SINKANE. Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab) and his high-energy six-piece band bring ambitious, dazzling sounds of a world of music โ from funk to free jazz to pop โ set to the foundational soul of […]
Come join the fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Free coffee will be available. Please RSVP on the flyer QR code for craft supplies. This event is FREE. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
The Ducks Are Back at Bayview! Join us Tuesday, July 29 as we celebrate their grand return with a day of family fun & treats! Our duckie pond at Bay View has been in a deep slumber since 2020. After five long years, weโre quite overjoyed to announce the return of our duck friends! Itโs time […]
Southridge Mall's ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ is Back! Get ready for an exciting monthly series of FREE, educational events for kids and families. ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ต: ๐พ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฑ๐ด ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ ๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ง๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฟ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ฝ๐ช๐ง๐๐ค๐ฎ๐ฃ๐A fun and interactive session about weather with a local expert! ๐๐๐ด๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ต: ๐๐๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ช๐ ๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎStep back in time and uncover fascinating […]
Summer Reading at the Playground Tuesday, July 29 from 2-3 pm Franklin Square Playfield - 2643 N 13th St Milwaukee WI Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Bay Playfield - 3818 N 8th St Milwaukee WI Whittier Playground - 4382 S 3rd St Milwaukee WI Burnham Playfield - 1755 S 32nd St Milwaukee WI […]
Summer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us this summer in the Children's Area for fun hands-on activities! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Joyful Tween Book Club Tuesday, July 29 from 4-4:45 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join this group as we read a chapter from a fun book each session and discuss what else we are reading and watching this summer. Please note: Dates and times […]
Skyline Music Series Kadish Park (750 E North Ave Milwaukee WI) Tuesday nights in July & August Riverwestโs popular free concert series is presented by COA Youth and Family Centers, ensuring their weekly events are truly kid-friendly. Pack a picnic or enjoy food from one of the vendors, and enjoy the fantastic view of the […]
All Ages. No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. 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.
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