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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What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy a Friday evening to themselves while the kids have an awesome time at WHS. Themes and crafts are always […]
Ages 3-12: Make a seasonal craft! While supplies last. 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.
Ever wondered what it's like to be an animal living at Havenwoods? Join us for our creative storytelling program. Participants will start with a short storytelling of the children's book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin; a book that humorously details the life of a worm through his diary entries. After, Participants will then […]
This is a comic convention featuring vendors, artists, creators, and special guests. The event includes a large floor space with more than 200 tables. Attendees can browse exhibits and interact with participants throughout the event. A comic is provided at the door. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗵𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 Bundle up for a fun, interactive, and educational storytelling adventure with 𝗪𝗲𝗵𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! This hands-on session is 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝟱-𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 and invites young explorers to become animal detectives on a snowy day. Using the book 𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙒𝙝𝙤’𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚? 𝗯𝘆 […]
Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your town in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and […]
Celebrate winter at our first Frostfest, a free outdoor event from the Milwaukee Public Market designed to bring people together and activate one of the city’s most dynamic public spaces. 📍 Location: Riverwalk Commons (beneath I-794, across from the Market at 423 N. Water St.) 📅 Date: Saturday, Feb. 21 ⏰ Time: 3–7 p.m. 🎟 […]
Step into an evening of grace, talent, and empowerment. The Miss Milwaukee & Miss Milwaukee’s Teen Competition 2026 celebrates extraordinary young women competing for scholarships, and the opportunity to represent Milwaukee on the state stage. 💫 What to Expect Inspiring Performances: Contestants will showcase their unique talents—from dance to spoken word, music to theater. Onstage Elegance: Evening gown and fitness […]
MYSO’s Senior Symphony presents a powerful and richly expressive program that showcases storytelling through vibrant orchestral color. The concert opens with Aram Khachaturian’s “Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia,” a sweeping movement from his ballet Spartacus, known for its soaring melodies and cinematic beauty. The orchestra then brings to life Zoltán Kodály’s Háry János Suite, a spirited, humorous work […]
Cedarburg Winter Festival is a cozy, can’t-miss winter tradition just north of Milwaukee, perfect for families with kids. Bundle up and enjoy ice sculpting, family activities, live entertainment, and festive fun throughout historic downtown Cedarburg. With free attractions, walkable streets, and plenty of spots to warm up with treats and hot drinks, it’s an easy […]
Creative Time for Families Winter/Spring 2026 Sessions: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 12:30-2:30 pm Polymer Clay Creations: Craft Your Own Beads Sunday, March 22, 2026, 12:30-2:30 pm: Stamp Carving Sunday, April 12, 2026, 12:30-2:30 pm: Get Ready for Earth Day! Seed Paper Workshop From February through April, we will be offering monthly drop-in workshops for families. […]
Join us for an afternoon filled with themed games, food, beverages, inflatables, and more! We will be welcoming special guests from rise and shine food truck and McNamara McCarthy school of Irish dance (who will be performing and teaching a jig). Entry is free, but some activities and refreshments will require ticket purchase or an […]
Jolie Canoli has great family friendly events. You can find out more about her in her facebook with the same name. The admission is 3/person with max of 10 per family. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]
Join us upstairs in the Library Program Room for this 40 minute story time geared toward children ages 2 to 6, with an adult (siblings are welcome). These sessions incorporate music and movement into all books, songs, and rhymes. Get read to sing and dance along! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Drop in, meet fellow players, and try out some multiplayer games on the library’s Nintendo Switch! For children in grades 3-6. Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]
Family friendly event! Learn dance routines and groove to some of our favorite Tippi Toes songs. We promise your kids will have fun! This event is geared toward ages 3 - 7, but older and younger siblings are more than welcome to join the fun! Sign up today.
Winter Night Out (Fox Brook Park – Brookfield) Thursday, February 26 | 6:00–8:30 PMBundle up for a cozy evening outdoors at Fox Brook Park. Families can enjoy a candlelight hike around the lake, take in the winter scenery along paved trails, and warm up by the campfire afterward. Leashed dogs are welcome, making it an […]
CHRISTOPHER ROUBIQUE, AUTHOR OF MYTHSPEAKER Thursday, February, 26 2026 at 6:30pm Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek, WI 53154 Boswell Book Company presents Wisconsin author Christopher Roubique at Oak Creek Public Library for an event featuring his debut middle grade novel, Mythspeaker, an epic fantasy adventure inspired by Indigenous American mythology […]
Join us for an hour of family-friendly bingo. Have fun and win great prizes! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration not required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and […]
Glow Ice Skating - (Online Registration Required) Join us for an exciting evening at Eble Park Ice Arena's Glow Skate! Bring your friends, family, and teammates to skate under the vibrant, colorful new lights, accompanied by your favorite tunes. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating abilities. LOCATION: Eble Park Ice Arena (19400 […]
Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party! We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited to come and build. Stop by for 15 minutes of building or stay for the entire session! All ages with an adult caregiver. No registration […]
Are you a diehard Swiftie? The ERAS tour is over, but relive the magic & music with us! DRESS UP in your favorite TSwift outfit, dance and sing along to your favorite T Swift tunes! Live music/video show by DJ Lukewarm complete with lights, lasers, bubbles, and more! * FREE glitter tattoos* Fresh spun all […]
View displays created by members of the Wisconsin LEGO Users Group (WisLUG) AND build your own creations! 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.
February Planetarium Programs Wednesday 2/4 at 11:00am - Worlds of Curiosity- $5.00/person Wednesday 2/11 at 11:00am - Flight Adventures - $5.00/person Wednesday 2/18 at 11:00am - Stargazers of Africa - $5.00/person Wednesday 2/25 at 11:00am - A Place Like No Other- $5.00/person SATURDAY SHOWS 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 and 2/28 at 11:00am - A to […]
Harbor District will host Harbor Lights winter art installation event Thirteen local artists will bring a series of projections, light and sound installations, and "creative surprises" to a shipping container and mobile storage unit on the waterfront as part of a new event, called Harbor Lights, on Saturday, Feb. 28. The free event, which takes […]
LION KING JR. February 20 - March 1 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 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.
2026 Salto National Invitational VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Salto Gymnastics Center is thrilled to welcome competing gymnasts and their family and friends to the 2026 Salto National Invitational Gymnastics Meet. We look forward to welcoming close to 1,000 gymnasts for three days of exciting competition! Excellent concessions will be available each day during […]
KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE SERIES LINEUP: "How to Train Your Dragon" - Jan. 9, 10, 11: Tickets "A Minecraft Movie" - Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19: Tickets "Migration" - Jan. 23, 24, […]
9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Maple Magic 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Maple Magic A program for toddlers to enjoy with their favorite adult. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Work 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 is required. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
This 30-minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is not required. This Story Time will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Purim is around the corner, and we’re bringing the spirit of joy and celebration to life with an unforgettable evening — Purim in Italy! Join us next month for a one-of-a-kind Purim experience inspired by the beauty, flavor, and excitement of Italy. Travel through “different cities” throughout the night, each offering its own themed experience! […]
Learn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12. 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 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 […]
These programs are designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration not required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
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 […]
Little artists (ages 3-5, with caregiver) will hunt for textures, plan their collage (arrange first, glue second), and create a springy art piece – building fine-motor skills, descriptive vocabulary, and sensory awareness. Make a garden, a monster, or anything you imagine! All materials provided.
A Walk in the Park Date: Now through December Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: March 6: Jacobus Park, April 3: Froemming Park, May 1: Greenfield Park June 5: Cooper/Kops Park, July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5 August 7: Dineen Park, September 4: Madison Park, October 2: Kletzsch Park, November […]
Quitapenas gives you a taste of their rhythmic contagion. This tropical Afro-Latin combo was born under the warm California sun. They borrow aesthetics from the radical 60s, 70s and 80s. Each song echoes a remix of history and invites one to engage in the liberating evenings of Angola, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and beyond. The name […]
Enjoy a family day at the Zoo — outdoors or in! On this day, all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). See Eastern black rhinos Kianga and Zuri in the new Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center, and say hello to hippo Happy. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
It's Time for The Festival City Symphony Milwaukee! “Pictures at an Exhibition” Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm Festival City Symphony invites you to experience the magic of musical storytelling through three vibrant orchestral masterpieces. The concert begins with Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra—a dazzling exploration of each section of the […]
Families can enjoy the Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space during these special evening sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 5-7 p.m. These sessions provide access to the museum in a reduced-stimulus environment with lower noise levels and a calmer atmosphere. The goal is to make exhibits more accessible for visitors […]
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Join us at our 46th Annual Maple Sugar Days to hear the surprising stories behind your favorite sticky treat. Learn how the indigenous peoples of North America created the first maple sugar and continue their sacred tradition today. Meet our Maple Trees and discover the science behind their sweet, spring sap. Travel back in time to […]
These are 90-minute play-based classes for toddlers. Each session includes storytime, music and parachute play, along with hands-on sensory and craft stations. The class ends with open playtime, during which children can explore and have a snack or lunch from the cafe. Families may attend on a drop-in basis. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Join us on the second Monday of each month for our LEGO Lab in the Ben Hunt Room. The LEGO Lab is a monthly club where kids ages five (recommended) and up explore creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through hands-on LEGO building challenges. We blend imagination with STEM-inspired fun to spark curiosity and confidence in every […]
All Ages. Wear your comfiest PJs and join us for an evening storytime that will include stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
This 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow. Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend […]
WEE WONDERS Discover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m. *October 2025 program falls on first Tuesday LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI) COST: $5 […]
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
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