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 Dragon Boat Festival (FREE!) July 12, 2025Lakeshore State Park | Milwaukee, WI Watch colorful boats race across the water in this exciting celebration of Chinese culture. Families can enjoy […]
Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 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. Here’s what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day! […]
Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
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 […]
(Free for adults & teens) Milwaukee Silent Book Club is coming to Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center. Join in with your current summer read! Read quietly with a group of […]
SATURDAY FUN DAYS on JULY 12 AND 19 from 11 am-3 pm Join Museum Educators for dino-themed arts and crafts, fossil making, and guided exhibit tours. Families with young children […]
Mini Fest MKE 📅 July 12 | ⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm at Zocalo Food Truck Park 636 S 6th St Milwaukee WI Mini Fest offers hands-on workshops led by artists and entrepreneurs, […]
Frida Fest MKE July 12–13, 20254511 S 6th St Milwaukee WIFREE Admission Celebrate the life, art, and cultural legacy of Frida Kahlo at Frida Fest MKE — a colorful, interactive two-day festival filled with music, dance, art, and community. This family-friendly event celebrates local Latinx artists and offers plenty of opportunities for kids and adults to create, dance, and explore together, including craft workshops, live music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.
Join us for a community cultural event which brings Africans, Americans, and friends together to celebrate their rich cultural heritage. This event is FREE and family-friendly. For more information, click […]
Neon Brush Kids 📅 July 12 | ⏰ 12:45 PM Connect with your kids in a fun and creative environment. With paints that glow in the dark, stencils to spark […]
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, […]
July 11-13 St. Mary’s Festival9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales CornersFood, music, games, rides, cash raffle and more. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
St. Lucy Festival3101 Drexel Ave Racine WILive music, bingo, meat sweepstakes, rummage sale and more. Get all the details here. Friday, July 11 4pm-11:00pm / Saturday, July 12 2:00pm-11:00pm / […]
The Celebrations Commission is proudly bringing back the Village's Independence Day fireworks show. Saturday July 5th at dusk, in Village Park. Truck & Tractor Pull on July 11–12 with music […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Fundraiser for SSF Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us for a fun afternoon at the Milwaukee Milkmen game on Saturday July 12th at 6:00pm. […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a […]
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, […]
Gazebo Series Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI The Gazebo Performance Series is hosted weekly during the Summer months in downtown Greendale. Each Saturday at 7:00 pm, the GEA […]
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, […]
Greenfield Movies at Konkel Park Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave Milwaukee WI May 25: Trolls Band Together June 14: Migration July 12: Despicable Me 4 Aug. 9: Inside Out 2 Sept. 6: Elemental Please […]
When you think of massive world-renowned bike rallies, bike festivals and the biggest name in motorcycles, nothing is bigger than the Harley Davidson name and The Harley Davidson Homecoming Festival!! […]
Mark your calendars for June 8, July 13, August 3, and September 7 Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE With Kids are returning to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park at the lakefront for […]
Milwaukee’s only weekly downtown farmers market, Cathedral Square Market, returns to Cathedral Square Park Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm, June-October (excluding July 20). Here's what to expect each […]
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 […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the […]
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
It's that time of year again! Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. From July 11th to July 13th, the Sussex […]
This unique drop-off program for children of all abilities ages 3 through 7 years old brings together all of your child’s favorite activities including art, baking, Flips4All, games, yoga, outdoor fun, […]
Dig 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 […]
Join us at SheWolf MKE (Women's Boxing) for a mom + me boxing class. This is designed for moms and their kids (ages 4-10) to move, sweat, and tap into […]
Every Sunday from May-October 10AM-2PM Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53220) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Piala's 12th Annual Family Fun Fest Saturday, July 12th, 9am - 4pm & Sunday, July 13th, 10am - 3pm Join us for a fun-filled family friendly weekend here at the […]
DINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 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. Here’s what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day! […]
Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
Tour Start: The Historic Railroad Depot at Immigrant Park4647 S Kinnickinnic Avenue Cudahy WI A map of 10+ locations will be provided at the depot The garden tours are complimentary […]
Frida Fest MKE July 12–13, 20254511 S 6th St Milwaukee WIFREE Admission Celebrate the life, art, and cultural legacy of Frida Kahlo at Frida Fest MKE — a colorful, interactive two-day festival filled with music, dance, art, and community. This family-friendly event celebrates local Latinx artists and offers plenty of opportunities for kids and adults to create, dance, and explore together, including craft workshops, live music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.
St. Lucy Festival3101 Drexel Ave Racine WILive music, bingo, meat sweepstakes, rummage sale and more. Get all the details here. Friday, July 11 4pm-11:00pm / Saturday, July 12 2:00pm-11:00pm / […]
Boys and girls — ever want to feel what the NHL and PWHL players feel when they’re on the ice? Grab your chance to put on gear, grab a stick, […]
July 11-13 St. Mary’s Festival9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales CornersFood, music, games, rides, cash raffle and more. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, […]
LEGO Day with the Chinooks Join us at Kapco Park for a brick-tastic afternoon at the ballgame! Saturday, July 13th Game Time: 1:05 PM Celebrate all things LEGO […]
Saturdays, May 3rd to August 30th Departing East Troy Depot 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Departing Elegant Farmer -- Guests may board at The Elegant […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Royal Tea at the Pabst Mansion June 8, July 13, August 17, September 143:30pm – 5pm Join us for Royal Tea, an exclusive afternoon in the elegant surroundings of Mrs. […]
July 13: Fossil Hike, 4:00-5:00pm (South Entrance) What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore […]
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, […]
🎶 Rainbow Summer 2025 – Free Live Music & Family Fun 📍 Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds📅 July 14–20, 2025💰 FREE Admission🌐 More Info Join the Marcus Performing Arts […]
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