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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Events
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Fox River Congregational Church N34W23575 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, Åland Islands$15
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A Night in Guatemala at the UWM Planetarium
UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCelebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! UWM Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast […]
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Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesFALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
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Fondy Farmers Market
Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States2025 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 […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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Public Ice Skating at Eble Arena Brookfield
Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United StatesPublic Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group […]
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West Allis Farmers Market
West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United StatesShop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
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South Milwaukee Downtown Market
Bucyrus Commons 1028 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, United StatesWelcome to the South Milwaukee Downtown Market Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursdays May 29 – October 2, 2025 […]
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Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
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China Lights Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesChina Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
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Jazz in Cathedral Square Park Downtown MKE
Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJazz in the Park Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
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Thursday Bike Nights at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM BIKE NIGHT CONCERT SERIESMay 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025 All bikes unite every Thursday from 5pm–9pm at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders […]
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Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesFALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
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Reptile Roundup at Bug and Goose Play Cafe (Elm Grove & Delafield)
Bug and Goose Play Cafe 13448 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove, WI, United States +1 moreSpecial Event: Reptile Roundup! During open play, WPS Reptiles is bringing snakes, turtles, lizards, and more for a hands-on experience! Kids (and you!) can see, learn about, and even touch […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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Mamas & Minis Gathering | Stroll & Storytime at Thiensville Village Park
Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, WisconsinWe’ll start with a short, stroller friendly stroll, then gather for a special storytime in the park with local author Kaylee Monroe, reading her sweet book Daddy Bear Finds His […]
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Family Storytime at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesFamily Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe […]
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Family Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics
Infinite Gymnastics 8989 N 55th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223, USAJoin us at Infinite Gymnastics for Family Open Gym on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm Family Open Gym is designed for ages 1-6 with a parent (all ages are welcome on no […]
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Reptile Roundup at Bug and Goose Play Cafe (Elm Grove & Delafield)
Bug and Goose Play Cafe 13448 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove, WI, United States +1 moreSpecial Event: Reptile Roundup! During open play, WPS Reptiles is bringing snakes, turtles, lizards, and more for a hands-on experience! Kids (and you!) can see, learn about, and even touch […]
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Public Ice Skating at Eble Arena Brookfield
Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United StatesPublic Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group […]
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Native Heritage Celebration at the Peck Pavilion
Marcus Performing Arts Center, Peck Pavilion 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSeptember 26 at 4:00 PM Native Heritage Celebration Learn about the culture and heritage of each of the eleven tribes in Wisconsin through a variety of offerings including traditional smudging, […]
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China Lights Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesChina Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
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Harvest Fair at State Fair Park
Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United StatesHarvest Fair 2025 Celebrate 32 years of Harvest Fair, September 26-28! The dates and times for Harvest Fair are: Friday, September 26: 5pm – 11pm Saturday, September 27: 10am – […]
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Pumpkin Mini Cakes at Happy Place Cooking Space
Happy Place Cooking Space W57N14280 Doerr Way, CedarburgGet ready for a Fall baking adventure in our Mini Pumpkin Cake Class! Learn to bake adorable individual pumpkin cakes and decorate them with luscious buttercream. You'll master creating mini […]
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Free Concert Series at Ivanhoe Plaza MKE
Ivanhoe Plaza 2050 E Ivanhoe Pl, Milwaukee, United StatesFree Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza! We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo and FM 102/1 to bring you […]
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Auditioning Pop Up Class at Mosaic Studios
Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United StatesHow to Prepare ~ Resumes ~ Headshot ~ Nailing the Audition! Work on strengthening your auditioning skills in this supportive and educational ENVIRONMENT. Learn the do’s and Don’ts through a […]
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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at The Riverside Theater
Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFRI SEP 26, 2025 - 7:30 PM The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI, United States | Ages: All Ages Join Cary Elwes […]
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Fondy Farmers Market
Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States2025 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 […]
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Brookfield Farmers Market
Brookfield Central High School 16900 W Gebhardt Rd, Brookfield, United StatesThe City of Brookfield Farmer's market is an organization that fosters the sale of Wisconsin grown farm products and locally produced items. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesFALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
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South Shore Farmer’s Market
South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSouth Shore Farmers' Market South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI Welcome to the 2025 South Shore Farmers’ Market season! On behalf of the South Shore Farmers’ Market […]
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Tosa Farmers Market
Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United StatesEvery Saturday 8:00am - Noon through October 11th AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & […]
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Greendale Farmers Market
Downtown Historic Greendale 5600 Northway, Greendale, WI, United StatesJune 21st through October 4thSaturdays--8am until 12pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
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New Berlin Farmers Market
New Berlin City Center 15055 W National Ave, New Berlin, United States8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Dr Please note: […]
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Waukesha Farmers Market
Waukesha Farmers Market 125 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI, United StatesFor 25+ years, the Waukesha Farmers’ Market has brought fresh, local goods and community vibes to downtown Waukesha. Join us May–October, Saturdays 8am–noon, in the Waukesha State Bank employee lot. […]
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Oak Creek Farmers Market
Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek WI 500 W Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United StatesPlease 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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Piala’s Fall Festival (Waukesha)
Piala's Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc. S39W27833 Genesee Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189, Waukesha, WI, United StatesPiala's 15th ANNUAL Fall Festival Saturday, September 27th, 9am - 4pm & Sunday, September 28th, 10am - 3pm Join us for a fun-filled family friendly weekend here at the nursery! […]
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Doors Open MKE
Downtown Milwaukee WISeptember 27-28 An annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods, Doors Open Milwaukee opens 150+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free. Building listing coming Sept 1, […]
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Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesDig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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Tiny Hooves Sanctuary Guided Tour in Union Grove (*Please Register In Advance / Link Included*)
Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N. Britton Rd, Union Grove, WI, United StatesTiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N Britton Rd Union Grove, WI Join us for a special experience at Tiny Hooves Sanctuary during our limited-date guided tour season! These educational and interactive […]
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Farmers Market in Richfield
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We're dog and kid-friendly, making it a […]
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Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad Museum
East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United StatesHarvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities such as the Elegant Farmer’s […]
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Doors Open MKE at Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park
Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park , United StatesDoors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! This beloved space in […]
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Fall On the Farms at Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, WI, United StatesFall On the Farms @ Old World Wisconsin 📅 August 30-September 28 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday) A nip in the air, forests full of […]
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Doors Open at MKE PBS
Milwaukee PBS 1036 N 8th St, Milwaukee, United StatesDoors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Please note: Dates and […]
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Doors Open at Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club 2715 S Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI, United StatesDoors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step back in time […]
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Doors Open MKE at Davidson Park
Davidson Park at Harley Davidson HQ 3700 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, United StatesAddress: 3725 W Juneau Ave | Fully wheelchair accessible Explore the newly opened Davidson Park, located on Harley-Davidson’s historic campus! This 4.8-acre urban oasis was created with community input, making […]
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Doors Open MKE at Carma Laboratories (Carmex) in Franklin
Carma Laboratories, Inc. 9750 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, United StatesDoors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Ever wondered how Carmex, […]
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Doors Open MKE at Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio, WPR 1243 N 10 St, Suite 100, Milwaukee, United StatesDoors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step inside the beautifully […]
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Doors Open MKE at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm
Alice's Garden Urban Farm 2136 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WIDoors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step into the beautiful […]
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