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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  • Touch-a-Truck

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

    All Ages: See a variety of City of Brookfield vehicles and meet the heroes who drive them! Then purchase a treat from Chillwaukee to beat the heat. Hosted in the Library’s East parking lot. Weather permitting.

    Free

  • Kids From Wisconsin Presents America’s Soundtrack

    Thiensville Village Park Pavilion 250 Elm St, Thiensville, United States

    Celebrating its 58th season, Kids From Wisconsin’s newest production honors the 250th anniversary of the United States through a high-energy musical journey featuring the sounds that have shaped generations of Americans. From rhythm and blues and jazz to rock and roll, soul, pop, folk, country, and Broadway classics, the live performance showcases the creativity and […]

    Free

  • Bright Star Theatre: American Songbook

    Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United States

    Celebrate American history through a timeline of music. From tribal songs of the early Native Americans, to influential anthems of the civil rights movement, this show leaves few songs unsung.

    Free

  • Middle School: Cookie Decorating

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

    Gather with friends to decorate and eat tasty cookies! This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

    Free

  • Farm Wisconsin’s 8th Anniversary Celebration

    FarmWisconsin Discovery Center, 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc

    Celebrate Farm Wisconsin's 8th Anniversary and enjoy three days of family fun, happening July 23–25 from 9 AM–1 PM each day! Pet live animals, see tractors and agricultural equipment up close, take a […]

  • City Workers Story Time: DPW + Excavator

    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 Department of Public Works to learn all about excavators. Following Story Time, we'll get a […]

    Free

  • Family Fun: Indoor Beach Party

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

    Come join us for an indoor beach party day at the library! We'll have beach-themed games, crafts, and activities. Please wear something that can get messy. This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration not required. This program is sponsored by the […]

    Free

  • Cattail Critters @ St. Francis Library

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

    A mobile zoo expericence where you get to learn about and meet wild animals!

  • Heatwave Half Marathon – Milwaukee

    Friends of Estabrook Park - Volleyball Courts 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal […]

    $25.98

  • Fun in the Sun!

    The Sparkle Studio 8626B W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI, United States

    Come join us for a family fun event at The Sparkle Studio! We will be joined by Fruity Fushions and Miranti Crafts! Filled with the first hour free face painting, […]

  • ArtBlaze at McKinley Beach MKE

    Joy Engine 2026
    McKinley Beach 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Joy Engine Announces the Return of ArtBlaze to Milwaukee Beaches This Summer Free Summer Series of Art, Music and Wonder Returns with Giant Inflatable Art Experiences to Bring Communities Together […]

    Free

  • Community Science: Clams (County Parks)

    Centennial Park Grafton, WI, United States

    Join our team for an engaging, hands-on survey of aquatic life! Learn how scientists study invertebrates and assist in monitoring invasive Asian clams to help safeguard our waterways. Earn volunteer service hours while gathering meaningful field data and putting your skills into action. No prior experience is needed. (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as […]

    Free

  • Touch a Truck! @ the St. Francis Library

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

    Firetrucks, police cars, and more! Check out a variety of vehicles up close. The frist 30 minutes will be low-noise, sensory friendly. Located at the lot across the street from the Library.

    Free

  • Kids From Wisconsin Presents America’s Soundtrack

    Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, 4257 N 100th St, Milwaukee, United States

    Celebrating its 58th season, Kids From Wisconsin’s newest production honors the 250th anniversary of the United States through a high-energy musical journey featuring the sounds that have shaped generations of […]

    $15

  • Bubblefest @ the St Francis Library

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

    All ages. Celebrate the end of summer reading at Bubble Fest! Immerse yourself in hands-on bubble making and bubble play, happening in the green space across the street from the Library. You'll be getting soapy, so be sure to wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel. Thanks to Dog City Hotel and Spa for lending […]

    Free

  • FREE Realize Your Dream Workshop

    Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, United States

    In this 1-hour session, participants have a choice to hang with the band to create their own music composition, earn portions of the choreography from the show with the singers […]

    Free

  • Kids’ Art Day: Weaving

    Grohmann Museum - MSOE 1000 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Get inspired by the textile arts depicted in the galleries and then venture up to the rooftop where you will be provided a cardboard loom and instructions on how to make your own bookmark. Kids may also participate in a collaborative project and add a line of yarn to our traditional loom.

    $3 – $12

  • Monarch Butterflies: Royal Pollinators

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

    Ages 3-adult: Karen Albrecht, the Butterfly Lady, will discuss how the monarch butterfly is in peril and what we can do to help. We'll wrap up with a butterfly release, weather permitting!

    Free

  • Ice Cream Social

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

    All ages: Stop by the courtyard for ice cream and enjoy live musicby the J Ryan Trio! Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library.

    Free

  • Summer Sizzler- Milwaukee

    Milwaukee County Sports Complex 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

    Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal […]

    $25.98

  • Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra

    Uihlein Hall 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, United States

    When was the last time you witnessed; strings, horns and piano at a Hip-Hop concert? Add to that, a party-rocking DJ, a soul-stirring female vocalist and a fire-breathing MC and that is still but a fraction of what you’ll see when you catch Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra in action! Combining the raw energy and passion […]

    $38.00

  • Oak Creek LionsFest

    Oak Creek LionsFest
    American Legion Post 434 9327 S. Shepard Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    4 day Festival over Labor Day Weekend! 3 live music venues, carnival rides, raffles and great food/drinks. Free admission and parking!

    Free

  • Habitat Restoration Naga-Waukee Park

    Naga-Waukee Park 651 Hwy 83, Hartland, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Park Office (Ages 13+)  Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday may […]

    Free

  • Habitat Restoration Minooka Park

    Minooka Park 1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 3 (Ages 13+)  Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]

    Free

  • GO DOG GO! / VE PERRO ¡VE!

    Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United States

    Go Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! Ve Perro ¡Ve! cobra vida en el escenario en una aventura rápida, divertida, musical bilingüe, llena de perros que patinan sobre ruedas, montan en bicicleta […]

    $27

  • GO DOG GO! / VE PERRO ¡VE!

    Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United States

    Go Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! Ve Perro ¡Ve! cobra vida en el escenario en una aventura rápida, divertida, musical bilingüe, llena de perros que patinan sobre ruedas, montan en bicicleta […]

    $27

  • Habitat Restoration Mukwonago Park

    Mukwonago Park S100W31900 County Hwy LO, Mukwonago, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 1 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]

    Free

  • Habitat Restoration Nashotah Park

    Nashotah Park W330 N5113 County Rd C, Nashotah, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 2 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]

    Free

  • DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.

    $30 – $54

  • EVERYBODY

    Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United States

    YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman, casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and the meaning of it all. 

    $24

  • WINNIE-THE-POOH: FOREVER FRIENDS

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with his granddaughter, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most. 

    $26 – $49

  • THE SNOW

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family. 

    $24

  • TWELFTH NIGHT

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.  

    $24

  • Disney’s Beauty And The Beast at The Marcus Center’s Uihlein Hall MKE

    Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 2027
    Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST                                                      Mar. 16 – 21, 2027 Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in […]

    TBD

  • BROADWAY JUNIOR REVUE: PURE IMAGINATION

    Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order): Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • Anthony Drewe • Stephen Flaherty • Zina Goldrich • Marcy Heisler • Carolyn Leigh • David Lindsay-Abaire • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin […]

    $26 – $49

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