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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  • Teen Hangout

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

    Hang out in the Teen Space!  We’ll have gaming, crafting (like Perler Beads, DIY stickers, button making, etc), and snacks out!

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  • 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

  • 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 that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design.  The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]

    Free

  • Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. 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 Kicker Soccer Club’s World Cup Watch Party at Uihlein Soccer Park

    2026 Community Events
    Uihlein Soccer Park 7101 W Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, United States

    Ready for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]

    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

  • 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 – How to Train Your Dragon July 8 - Encanto July 15 –The Bad Guys July 22 – The Princess Diaries July 29- Kung Fu Panda […]

    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

  • Feature on Becher: Family Outdoor Movie Time (West Allis)

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    West Allis / West Milwaukee Neighborhoods West Allis

    We are excited to bring back The Feature on Becher for another year! In partnership with the City of West Allis & West Allis West Milwaukee Recreation Department, we will be hosting a big screen viewing of the classic movie "The Goonies"! The screen will be set up on Becher Street facing west in front […]

    Free

  • Live at the Oasis at Richard E Maslowski Community Park (Glendale)

    Outdoor Music 2026
    Richard E. Maslowsksi Glendale Community Park

    Join us for Glendale’s concert series, Live at the Oasis, where Richard E. Maslowski Park comes alive with free, live performances in a relaxed outdoor setting. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy great music, fresh air, and the vibrant energy of summer evenings in Glendale. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, settle in, […]

    Free

  • Discover Authentic at Authentic Birth Center (Wauwatosa)

    Authentic Birth Center
    Authentic Birth Center 530 N 108th Place Suite 100, Wauwatosa, United States

    You’re Invited: Join us at our next Discover Authentic event! The first Wednesday of every month, we offer a tour, presentation, and open Q&A for expecting or future parents. 💫 It’s a free opportunity to learn more about our philosophy of care, meet some of the midwives, see our birthing suites, and ask questions. No […]

    Free

  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]

  • Art in Nature (Ages 6-15) at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Art in Nature
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Nature has some unique art to share with us; let's explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration! You'll craft, sketch, and paint the natural world around us. All supplies are provided. Ages 6-15 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    $8

  • 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

  • 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

  • Stroll with a Naturalist at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

    Riveredge Nature Center 2026
    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]

    Free

  • Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Thank You Thursdays

    Milwaukee Public Museum 2025 Events
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.  FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]

    Free

  • City Workers Story Time: Fire Department

    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 Fire Department to learn all about fire safety and prevention. Following Story Time, we'll get […]

    Free

  • Board Game Day

    Board Game Day
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Ages 3 & Up: Play a variety of fabulous, family-friendly board games!

    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 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

  • Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park MKE

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summerfest - located in downtown Milwaukee along Lake Michigan will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    $33

  • Family Fun: Patriotic Community Project Day

    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 […]

    Free

  • Board Game Day

    Board Game Day
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Ages 3 & Up: Play a variety of fabulous, family-friendly board games!

    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

  • 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

  • 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 may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free

  • Patiopalooza at The Little Village Play Cafe (MKE/Tosa)

    Outdoor Events & Activities 2026

    Welcome to Patiopalooza, the best free family hangout in East Tosa! Every Thursday from May thru September, the Little Village patio at 65th & North turns into a tiny neighborhood block party. Food trucks, ice pops, smoke bubbles, music, kids crafts, a community book swap, soda tastings & more. No tickets, no admission, just show […]

    Free

  • Enderis Park Concerts on the Green MKE

    Outdoor Music 2026

    Concerts on the Green THURSDAYS, JUNE 18-AUG. 13, FROM 6 TO 9:30 P.M. | ENDERIS PARK  Gather the whole family and pack snacks and drinks for live music under summer skies at Enderis Park. Whether it’s rock, bluegrass or alternative, you’re bound to enjoy the summer night out.  Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    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

  • Concerts in the Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)

    Outdoor Music 2026
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Concerts in the Garden  THURSDAYS, JULY 2-AUG. 20, FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. | BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS Celebrate the weekend early on Thursdays by getting into the groove at Concerts in the Garden. Feel free to pack your favorite snacks and a cozy blanket, or dive into the delicious local flavors offered by on-site vendors. […]

    Free

  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]

  • 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

  • Animal Encounters at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2026

    Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]

    $19 – $27

  • Train Rides at The East Troy Electric Railroad

    East Troy Electric Railroad 2026

    Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    $10 – $31

  • Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2026
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    Thanks to the generous funding of the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, Racine Art Museum visitors can enjoy free admission from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on First Friday of the month. Plus, visitors can enjoy a museum scavenger hunt, a special make-and-take art project, and an opportunity to create their own poetry. Please note: Dates […]

    $8 – $10

  • 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 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

  • Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park MKE

    2026 Outdoor Festivals & Events MKE
    Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summerfest - located in downtown Milwaukee along Lake Michigan will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    $33

  • 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

  • You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE

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

    Calling all architects! Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Firefly Fridays at Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa

    Firefly Grove Park Wauwatosa

    Firefly Fridays is back for 2026! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, spend your Friday nights with us at Firefly Grove Park for rotating food trucks, live music from local artists and family fun in the park. Join us every Friday from 5–8 PM. We can’t wait to see you back at the park! Please […]

    Free

  • Starry Nights at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Brookfield)

    Outdoor Music 2026

    Starry Nights FRIDAYS, JULY 3-AUG 7, 6:30 P.M | SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center's beautiful Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater! One of the most popular Wilson Center summertime traditions, Starry Nights outdoor concerts are […]

    $10

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