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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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 nursery! Free Admission, enjoy live music, food, family activities & games, door prizes, plant specials, our peacock palace, and MORE. FESTIVAL LONG HIGHLIGHTS!: - Family […]
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, and hit the ice — for FREE! Register using the link today as these events fill up FAST. We provide the gear to use. Plenty […]
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 with fun activities, awesome giveaways, and exclusive LEGO-inspired products available at the game! Bring the whole family and build unforgettable memories—only at LEGO Day with […]
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. Pabst’s Parlor and the Captain’s Study. Sip on signature teas inspired by the character of each room, enjoy delicious tastings, and raise a glass of […]
🎶 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 Center and Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 for Rainbow Summer 2025, a week of free public performances, food trucks, activities, an interactive art installation, and more! […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-3rd grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure […]
ART IN NATURE A Six-Week Art Program Series — Come for one session or all! Nature has some unique art to show us—colors, patterns, and textures everywhere! Let’s explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration. We’ll craft, sketch, and paint (both acrylic and watercolor). All supplies are provided. DATES & TIME: Tuesdays, June 10 – July […]
Ages 10 - 18. Registration Required. Learn how to make faux stained glass pictures. 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.
Join us in the Deer District's beer garden for a summer spin on your favorite book fair! Shop for books, meet authors, and enjoy bookish gifts & activities in the summer sun. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer […]
June Theme: Groovy Lava Lamp (registration begins 5/12) July Theme: Messy Art (registration begins 6/11) For ages 6 - 11. Explore an artist or art style then create an art project based on that topic! Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. Space will be limited. Located in the Hoppe Room, […]
Who doesn’t love the carnival? Come by for an evening of carnival rides, music, food trucks, bounce houses, and more. Tickets for rides are available for purchase - bring cash! This event is FREE and open to the community - come celebrate summer with us! This event is generously sponsored by Pete's Pops and The […]
Milwaukee Night Market Wednesdays, June 11, July 16, August 13, September 10 from 5pm to 10pm on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street & Vel R Phillips Avenue aThe Milwaukee Night Market is a free, outdoor event showcasing a variety of local vendors, performers, and artists. The Milwaukee Night Market transforms the heart of downtown into […]
Join us with your littles to learn more about MOMS Club. There will be popsicles and sand toys for all to enjoy.Meet up at the kids/play structure area off of Mac Arthur Dr. Have questions? Reach out to us via Facebook Messenger or at mfmomsclubwest@gmail.com Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to […]
Join us for a fun, family-friendly, outdoor event at the Sussex Civic Center! Featured Movie: Dog Man Movie starts at dusk (approximately 8:20 p.m.) Come early (5 to 8 p.m.) to enjoy the Pints in the Park Traveling Beer Garden before the movie. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, […]
Join Milwaukee's largest moms social group Babbling Babes for a date night at Elite Sports Club in Brookfield. We will have Pickleball Courts, a Pickleball Pro to help any beginners (beginners definitely welcome - swing by Target and get your paddles and you're all set), and FREE childcare for babies/kids 6 weeks and up. YOU […]
Música del Lago 2025! FREE Latin Music Performance Series‚ Thursdays @ Colectivo Lakefront, 6pm.June 19th- Orquesta AyalaJuly 17th- Orquesta RumbaAugust 21st- De La Buena @delabuenamusic Back for its 20th year, this outdoor concert series highlights our area's finest Latin music groups! Enjoy special and exclusive menu items during concerts! June 19th- Tie-Dye Shirt Shortbread & […]
Our littlest kids will wiggle, giggle, and grow through weekly sessions of movement, music, sensory art, and more! Each class features a special guest instructor for fun, hands-on experiences that spark development and connection. This is a 4-week rotating class and is offered on Friday and/or Saturday mornings. Everyone is welcome! Register here: https://www.jccmilwaukee.org/event/active-baby-series-saturdays/ […]
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 5-9 PM, select locations open until 10 PM We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new event series, East Side Gallery Night, where you can explore Milwaukee’s East Side through the lens of local art and creativity. On Friday, July 18, from 5-10 PM, the neighborhood transforms into a vibrant celebration of […]
July- Ice Cream Family Night is July, Friday 18th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm $15 open play admission 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.
The Sixth Annual BAYSHORE Sounds of Summer music series lineup returns select Fridays starting Friday, June 13th through Friday, August 15th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in The Yard. See you in The Yard with your dancing shoes and a cold beverage from Mallards! Featuring: 6/13: Country Sensation - Wire & Nail 6/27: Local Legends - 5 Card Studs 7/18: […]
Kid's Night Out Parents- leave the kids with us for 4 hours of non-stop fun! Tickets include slide time, games, pizza and a drink. Ages 6-12 years old only. Friday, July 18th from 6-10pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Join us at Regner Park in West Bend and get ready for the ultimate outdoor obstacle course—equipped with mud pits, climbing and crawling elements, and a water slide! The Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids™ is designed for youth ages 4-15. Course length is adjusted for each age group. Each participant receives an event packet […]
Join us for Baby’s First Book Club! Designed especially for our littlest "readers" (though children of all ages are welcome), this club offers a chance for families to connect, share stories, and build community. To ensure an inviting environment, meetings will take place before the store opens, every third Saturday of the month. Please RSVP each […]
Dog Days at Drexel (FREE!) Drexel Town Square, 361 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154 July 18-19, 2025 Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! This paw-some celebration features thrilling dog dock diving competitions, a canine costume parade, a K-9 demonstration by the Oak Creek Police Department, and a variety of pet product […]
Designed for our littlest kids (birth to 2 years and 11 months) to wiggle, giggle, and grow through classes of movement, music, sensory art, and more! Saturday, July 19 features special guest, Mrs. Kristen, for music & movement. Coffee provided for parents to enjoy while they chat. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are […]
Ages 0 - 5. Betty Suárez of Bilingual Story Time MKE creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and proud to speak or learn Spanish, English, Spanglish, or any other language! Held at Citizen’s Park, next to the Library. ¡Únete a nuestra serie de cuentos bilingües de verano con Betty Suárez de Cuentos Bilingües en […]
Babbling Babes (Milwaukee area's largest moms social group) is partnering with Primrose School of Brookfield for Summer + Slides: A laid-back morning made for moms who need a breather and kids who need to burn some energy. We’re taking over their spacious, ENCLOSED playground for: Chalk, bubbles, crafts, and tons of space to run […]
The 5th Annual Falls Lavender Festival will take place on July 19th, 2025 from 10-4 pm. Join us at Village Park in Menomonee Falls and enjoy the scent, color, flavor and decorating influence of everything Lavender! The day will be filled with enchantment, vibrant festivities, and delightful surprises. Let the kids cool off and have […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure […]
Registration Required. Sign up for a 20 minute timeslot. Independent readers can relax and unwind by reading to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a dog can boost literacy skills in children plus build social-emotional confidence. Adult must be present during their child’s reading session. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
See Jeff Kinney’s popular character take center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary (or is it a journal?) becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. School can be tough. Really tough. Being the middle child can be even tougher. As Greg embarks on a quest to become popular, we meet his quirky classmates Patty, Chirag and Fregley among […]
Join Bluey and Bingo on a sleepy time adventure! On July 19, at 6:00 PM we will read some Bluey stories followed by an activity. Please join us in your finest PJs and maybe even stop by the café ahead of time and get a hot coco or Frappuccino! Please note: Dates, times, and […]
Join Milwaukee's largest moms social group, Babbling Babes, and The Mom Walk Collective Milwaukee for a Family Walk + beer garden outing at Whitnall Park in Franklin. We’ll start with a family walk and then return to the beer garden for drinks and snacks. Spouses, older siblings, and well-mannered pups are all welcome to join! […]
WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show July 19–20, 2025Milwaukee Lakefront | FREE Admission Milwaukee’s skies will come alive with the roar of jets and the splash of lakefront stunts during the Water & Air Show, one of the city’s most awe-inspiring—and free!—summer traditions. Families flock to the lakefront to witness the precision and power of military and civilian aircraft, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, C-130 “Fat Albert,” and many more. Pro Tip: This event gets loud—noise-cancelling headphones are a must for sensitive kids! 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.
Milwaukee Makers Market Sunday, July 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Discovery World Pavilion 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.
Join us for our Moon Day Paint Party! At this creative event perfect for all ages participants will receive a pre-sketched moon themed canvas and all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.
Join us for our Teen Ice Cream Day Paint Party! At this creative event for teens participants will receive a sweet treat, pre-sketched ice cream themed canvas and all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm […]
A brand new Mom + Me Baby Group is here. ✨ We’ll have the Play Café all to ourselves. You heard it right, private play in a cool, cozy space designed just for moms and their babes. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer morning, with room to breathe, connect, and move at your own pace. […]
H2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic Fork Farms garden can grow plants with only water and light. Join us for h2gr0w programs every Monday at 1 p.m. to plant seeds, keep […]
Join us for a Mom + Baby Group at The Wiggle Room in Mukwonago. Older siblings are welcome for $5/each. Socks are required. Click here to RSVP!
Get out this summer for our family-friendly film series! Monday Night Movies in the Park starts at 6:00 p.m. with pre-movie activities that relate to the movie being played that night! Movies start at 7:15 p.m. and will end by approximately 9:00 p.m. Monday Night Movies Monday, June 16, 2025: Moana 2 Monday, July 21, 2025: The […]
Because YOU deserve a night that’s equal parts laughter, music, and maybe a little shopping too. Babbling Babes (Milwaukee's largest moms social group) is teaming up with Wild and Precious for an unforgettable Moms Night Out featuring Bingo Beats, our spin on music bingo with a playlist full of powerhouse women who bring the energy […]
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place at the Pavilion from 6:30-7:30pm and are free with membership or admission. In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved […]
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. 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.
Join us in West Bend for the 167th annual Washington County Fair! Headliners include Foreigner, Russell Dickerson + Gabby Barrett, and Nashville Next featuring Chris Lane + Dylan Schneider + Greylan James. Admission: $15.95 for adults (13+), $5.95 for youth (7-12). Admission tickets are good for any day of the fair! Get your tickets today. […]
Join Miss April for a cow-themed story time, complete with snack and craft. This month we will have two special guests!! Always a fun time! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.
HAWS Schallock Center for Animals | W330 S1205 County Rd C - Delafield WI June 24th | 9:15-10:00am July 22nd | 9:15-10:00am August 26th | 9:15-10:00am Join us for a paws-itively exciting story time at the Schallock Center for Animals! On the fourth Tuesday of each month this summer (June, July, and August), from 9:15 […]
Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday nights are Family Night at the Landing! Come enjoy family-friendly entertainment and activities and family fun for all ages. 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.
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