Milwaukee Public Library Summer Kickoff
Gather the whole family to kick off a summer of learning with hands-on activities for kids & teens, special exhibits for all to enjoy, and early registration for the summer […]
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50 events found.
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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Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States
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FREE Health & Wellness Fair: Bounce House & Face Painting Fun!!!
Precision Healing and Wellness 17040 W Greenfield Ave Suite 6, Brookfield, United StatesJoin Us for Our Annual Health & Wellness Fair in Brookfield! Precision Healing and Wellness is excited to welcome the Brookfield community back for a day dedicated to holistic health, […]
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KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesThe G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running, on […]
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MPM Greatest Hits: Rainforest & Butterflies at The Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesRainforest & Butterflies: May 7-June 6, 2026 This Greatest Hit takes visitors to the tropics to celebrate two of MPM’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, which […]
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Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEvery Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with […]
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ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStories 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 […]
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Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesNOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
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Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinStory 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 […]
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Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)
Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United StatesMay Planetarium Programs Wednesday 5/6 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet Wednesday 5/13 at 11:00am - Galileo: The Power of the Telescope Wednesday 5/20 at 11:00am -The […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAFTERNOON 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 […]
$40 – $70 -
MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
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Teen Conservation Club at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin) *Registration Required*
Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United StatesJoin us for a monthly teen club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! This group is designed to help build community for like-minded teens (ages 13-17) and give back […]
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Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)
Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United StatesMay Planetarium Programs Wednesday 5/6 at 11:00am - The Case of the Disappearing Planet Wednesday 5/13 at 11:00am - Galileo: The Power of the Telescope Wednesday 5/20 at 11:00am -The […]
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Tiny Hands Gardening: Building a Fairy Garden at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WISummer is here, the fairies are back, and they need a place to stay! Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we build our own fairy gardens. We will hike the […]
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Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim
Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesDive 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 […]
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Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United StatesTeam up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn […]
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Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United StatesRuns May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story […]
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Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Percy Jackson’s The Lightning Thief Presented By Mosaic Creative Studios
Catholic Memorial High School 601 E College Ave, Waukesha, United StatesAs the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his […]
$19.50 -
Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United StatesRuns May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story […]
$17 – $22 -
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesKohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you […]
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Animal Encounters at Discovery World
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEvery 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 […]
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Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage
The Cooperage 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, United StatesWe're back for an encore at The Cooperage on Sunday May 31st! This is your chance to get your groove on if you missed out earlier this year. Packed with […]
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Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage
The Cooperage 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, United StatesKid Boogie Down returns to the Harborfront for an all inclusive, dance party for the kids! Join us one more time before we break for the warm weather! Live music/video […]
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KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)
Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesThe G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running, on […]
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MPM Greatest Hits: Rainforest & Butterflies at The Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesRainforest & Butterflies: May 7-June 6, 2026 This Greatest Hit takes visitors to the tropics to celebrate two of MPM’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, which […]
$19 – $29 -
Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield
Sky Zone Greenfield 4940 S 76th St,, Greenfield, United StatesElevate your Sunday Funday with your Family – Family, Fun, and Food Included! Family of 4 can now get 60 minute jumps, a large pizza, and a pitcher of soda […]
$80 -
Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesNOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
$19 – $25 -
SoccerTots (Ages 2-3) at Nicolet High School (Glendale)
Nicolet High School WI, United StatesThis soccer-themed class helps youngsters develop motor skills while getting involved in sports. We develop kicking, running control, and dribbling. This course will help kiddos learn to listen and follow […]
$78.00 -
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAFTERNOON 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 […]
$40 – $70 -
2026 Trains Are Running at The East Troy Electric Railroad
East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United StatesTake 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 […]
$10 – $31 -
Locust Street Festival (Riverwest MKE)
East Side of Milwaukee - Locust St between Humboldt Blvd and Holton St N Holton St & E Locust St, Milwaukee, United StatesThe Locust Street Festival is back for 2026 4 Live Music Stages, Local Vendors, Artists, Food Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)
Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States +1 morePASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
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SoccerTots (Ages 3-4) at Nicolet High School (Glendale)
Nicolet High School WI, United StatesThis soccer-themed class helps youngsters develop motor skills while getting involved in sports. We develop kicking, running control, and dribbling. This course will help kiddos learn to listen and follow […]
$78.00 -
Percy Jackson’s The Lightning Thief Presented By Mosaic Creative Studios
Catholic Memorial High School 601 E College Ave, Waukesha, United StatesAs the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his […]
$19.50 -
Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim
Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesDive 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 […]
$12 -
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United StatesTeam up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn […]
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Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library
Tippecanoe Library 3912 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLooking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
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Pippin at The Racine Theatre Guild
Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United StatesRuns May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story […]
$17 – $22 -
MSO Sensory Friendly Concert at the Bradley Symphony Center
Bradley Symphony Center 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSAVE THE DATE! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the return of our Sensory Friendly Concert. Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism […]
$50 – $100 -
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLittle 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. […]
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MPM Greatest Hits: Rainforest & Butterflies at The Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesRainforest & Butterflies: May 7-June 6, 2026 This Greatest Hit takes visitors to the tropics to celebrate two of MPM’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, which […]
$19 – $29 -
Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United StatesNOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
$19 – $25 -
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
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Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
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Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim
Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesDive 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 […]
$12 -
Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)
Waukesha County Parks 515 W Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, United StatesTeam up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn […]
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STEAM Labs at Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United StatesWork as a team to create, experiment and learn through hands-on activities. This program is for those in grades 2-5 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration […]
Free
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