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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  • Wonderful Wednesdays at Lake Park Milwaukee

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI

    Wonderful Wednesdays 📍 Lake Park (2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI)📅 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 13⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 pm🎟️ FREE & open to the public👉 Lake Park Friends Facebook for updates Gather your family for a fun summer tradition! Wonderful Wednesdays is a free concert series for kids and families held at the Lake Park Summer Stage, just south of the playground and tennis courts. ✨ New for 2025: Musa Ice Cream Truck will be on-site selling sweet treats. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and drinks. 2025 Lineup: July 9 – Fox and Branch: Energetic, family-friendly folk with a timeless twist. July 16 – Main Street Song & Dance Troupe: Talented teens perform “The Love Spectrum,” a musical about all types of love. July 23 – Yid Vicious: A high-energy klezmer band bringing traditional Yiddish folk music to life. July 30 – Little Miss Ann: Chicago-based children’s musician who gets kids moving with interactive tunes. August 6 – Duke Otherwise: Hilarious, imaginative songs with tap dancing and playful storytelling. August 13 – Susan Salidor: Beloved children’s performer known for her thoughtful, heart-filled songs. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

    Free
  • City of Glendale’s Free Summer Concert Series

    City of Glendale’s Free Summer Concert Series
    Richard E. Maslowsksi Glendale Community Park

    Soak up the sounds of summer at Live at the Oasis, the City of Glendale’s free outdoor concert series!   Held at Glendale’s beautiful Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, this lively event brings the community together for music, food, and fun under the sun Enjoy performances by top local bands across a variety of genres, […]

    Free
  • GiGiFIT: Fitness for Children at St. Francis Children’s Center

    St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    GiGiFIT classes focus on foundational movement and mobile activities such as: Gross motor: Walking, Running, Jumping Balance & Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Balance Reactions, Movement Control Combine movement learning with language learning Our classes were designed by skilled Physical Therapists who specifically work with individuals with Down Syndrome, and are led by professional trainers. These […]

    Free
  • Fondy Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler

    Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park
    Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

    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 great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]

    $7
  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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. The patterns and shapes found in these Summer flowers evoke a sense of movement and, like an artist’s color wheel, reveal the nearly limitless palette […]

    $6 – $8
  • Playtime in Alice’s Garden MKE

    Alice’s Garden 2025
    Alice's Garden Urban Farm 2136 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI

    Thursdays through August 28th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join us for some relaxed, unstructured play time in the garden! Drop in anytime between 9:30 - 11:30 am and you and your young person can explore colors, nature, reading, numbers, patterns, and science, all at your own pace. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    Free
  • Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo

    2025 Events at the Milwaukee County Zoo
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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 can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]

    $17 – $22
  • Free Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Boerner Botanical Gardens - FREE Admission!9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners, WI 53130Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Milwaukee County Parks, in partnership with the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, Inc. (FBBG) present FREE admission to Boerner on the last Thursday of the month from May - October. Don't forget to explore Margie's Garden while you're […]

    Free
  • Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters

    2025 Marcus Theatres Special Events & Movies
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 FILM SERIES LINEUP: Despicable Me 4 - June 8-12: Tickets Harold and the Purple Crayon - June 15-19: Tickets A Sloth Story - June 22-26: Tickets Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - June 29 - […]

    $3 – $5
  • Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen

    2025 Community Events
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join the celebration on Miracle Treat Day, Thursday, July 31! When you visit participating Dairy Queen locations, $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold is donated to Children's Wisconsin through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Celebrate the best day of the year while giving back to your local children's hospital! Enter your zip code on […]

    $1 – $35
  • Wisconsin State Fair

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    Wisconsin State Fair Jul 31–August 10, 2025Wisconsin State Fair Park | West Allis, WI Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 10pm Thursday – Saturday: 10am – midnight A huge celebration of all things Wisconsin, the State Fair is packed with agriculture exhibits, fair food, and entertainment. Families love the Discovery Barnyard, Kohl’s Activity Zone, and the iconic 200-foot yellow slide ($3 per […]

    $13 – $15
  • West Allis Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United States

    Shop 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 Thanksgiving. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We open […]

    Free
  • Family Fun at the Oak Creek Public Library (Ages 4-11, Siblings Welcome)

    Oak Creek Library 2025
    Oak Creek Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI, United States

    June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7 Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) Different themes for each session! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose […]

    Free
  • Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 more

    Summer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us this summer in the Children's Area for fun hands-on activities!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

    Free
  • South Milwaukee Downtown Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Bucyrus Commons 1028 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, United States

    Welcome 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 3 pm to 7 pm Bucyrus Commons 1101 Milwaukee Avenue

    Free
  • Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park

    2025 Events at the Urban Ecology Center
    Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Thursdays 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 Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
  • Summer Block Party at Rite-Hite YMCA

    Rite-Hite Family YMCA 9250 N. Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, WI, United States

    Sunshine, smiles, and summer vibes! Join us for unforgettable fun on our beautiful 34-acre campground. Whether you want to satisfy your sense of adventure or just relax and spend time outside, we will have family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. There will also be delicious food and treats available for purchase. Free and open to […]

    Free
  • Summer Block Party at Rite-Hite YMCA

    Rite-Hite Family YMCA 9250 N. Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, WI, United States

    Sunshine, smiles, and summer vibes! Join us for unforgettable fun on our beautiful 34-acre campground. Whether you want to satisfy your sense of adventure or just relax and spend time outside, we will have family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. There will also be delicious food and treats available for purchase. Free and open to […]

    Free
  • Jazz in Cathedral Square Park Downtown MKE

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Jazz 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 events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Thursday Bike Nights at the Harley-Davidson Museum

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    HARLEY-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 (and non-riders) for free live music from some of Milwaukee’s favorite bands, fun, drool-worthy rolling sculptures and outdoor food and beverage. All wheels welcome. All […]

    Free
  • Falls Family Movie Night, presented by Menomonee Falls Events

    Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Join us in Menomonee Falls for Family Movie Night!   "Previews" start at 6pm with live music, beer + wine garden, food trucks, yard games, and the Optimist Club Popcorn Wagon. The free movie will start at DUSK.   100 Free Youth T-shirts will be given away (look for the T-shirt sign as you enter […]

    Free
  • Bedtime Stories at Wonderland Bookshop Shorewood

    Bedtime Stories at Wonderland Bookshop Shorewood
    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Join us to unwind before bedtime with a relaxing story time! Lead by Waldorf-trained teacher Julie Demet, our summer bedtime stories are the perfect way to end your night. All ages are welcome, and pajamas are encouraged! This series will run through August 28th. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and […]

    Free
  • Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner Botanical Gardens

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner Botanical Gardens Thursdays at 6:30 pm / June 26 - August 28 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners WI Performances occur every Thursday throughout the summer beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at approximately 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Admission to The Boerner Botanical Gardens to attend the summer concerts […]

    Free
  • Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler

    Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park
    Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

    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 great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]

    $7
  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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. The patterns and shapes found in these Summer flowers evoke a sense of movement and, like an artist’s color wheel, reveal the nearly limitless palette […]

    $6 – $8
  • Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo

    2025 Events at the Milwaukee County Zoo
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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 can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]

    $17 – $22
  • East Troy Electric Railroad Rides

    East Troy Railroad 2025
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    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 Farmer* 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm (last round trip), 3 pm, 4 pm * Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up […]

    $11 – $17
  • Wisconsin State Fair

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    Wisconsin State Fair Jul 31–August 10, 2025Wisconsin State Fair Park | West Allis, WI Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 10pm Thursday – Saturday: 10am – midnight A huge celebration of all things Wisconsin, the State Fair is packed with agriculture exhibits, fair food, and entertainment. Families love the Discovery Barnyard, Kohl’s Activity Zone, and the iconic 200-foot yellow slide ($3 per […]

    $13 – $15
  • Public Ice Skating at Eble Arena Brookfield

    Public Ice Skating at Eble Arena Brookfield
    Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Public 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 outings, staying active, or simply enjoying time on the ice. Our Public Skate Sessions are open to all ages and skating abilities.  Please note: Dates […]

    $12
  • Public Skating at Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena (Delafield)

    Public Ice Skating
    Naga-waukee Ice Arena 2699 Golf Rd, Delafield, WI, United States

    Grab your skates and hit the ice at Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group outings, staying active, or simply enjoying time on the ice.  Public Skate Sessions are open to all ages and skating abilities. We do not have skate aids or double runner […]

    $7
  • Free Family Hands-On Art Activities at Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2025
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    Free Family Hands-On Art Activities at RAM Join Education staff at Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, for a family-oriented art project. Friday, July 11, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, August 1, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

    Free
  • Retzer Beer Garden (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    FRIENDS OF RETZER NATURE CENTER BEER GARDEN Enjoy a fun evening out! Grab some food, drinks, and try the 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds benefiting the Friends of Retzer Nature Center in support of Retzer Nature Center programs and initiatives. The event will feature beer from North Pillar Brewing Co, live music from the J Ryan Trio, […]

    Free
  • BAYSHORE’s Sounds of Summer Series

    BAYSHORE’s Sounds of Summer Series
    The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, Glendale

    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: […]

    Free
  • Starry Night Series at the Wilson Center Brookfield

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Starry Night Series Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W Capitol Dr Brookfield WI Fridays at 6:30pm in July & August Concert Series begin on Friday, June 27 at 6:30pm Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center's beautiful Gerlach/Haack […]

    Free – $10
  • Friday Night Live in Downtown Waukesha

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    Waukesha Friday Night Live Fridays, June – August Downtown Waukesha W Main St Waukesha WI  Premier outdoor music event, held every summer Friday from June through August, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Milkmen Home Games at Franklin Field

    Milwaukee Milkmen 2025
    Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Milkmen Games 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 May 23-26, 2025 Admission: $11-$51 The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a 4-game series this weekend. You can park for free at Franklin Field and get affordable tickets online or in person. Hang […]

    $20 – $50
  • Revel + Release: An Interwovxn Dance Party (For Mom’s Only, No Kids)

    Mom-Only Events 2025
    The Rivulet 309 N. Water St., Milwaukee, United States

    Milwaukee will join an international movement on August 1 with a pop-up dance party designed by women, for women.  Revel + Release is a dance party series presented by Interwovxn with a new twist on self-care.  Building on the success of our first mother's day dance party in May, this party will return for the […]

    $30
  • Moons and Myths at the UWM Planetarium

    Moons and Myths
    1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139 UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Travel to the most famous moons in the solar system, from fiery Io to icy Europa where there is evidence of the key to life: liquid water. Delve into the rich and captivating Greek myths associated with these moons. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity […]

    $5 – $6
  • The Little Mermaid Junior at Waukesha Civic Theatre

    Waukesha Civic Theatre 264 W Main St, Waukesha

    The Little Mermaid Junior! In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome […]

    $16 – $22
  • Moth and Bat Night at Retzer Nature Center

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    MOTH & BAT NIGHT Stick around after the Friends of Retzer Nature Center Beer Garden for a magical night of moths and bats! Moth species are more numerous than butterfly species and come in many incredible shapes and colors. We’ll have special illuminated equipment close to the building which will safely bring in winged Lepidoptera (moths and […]

    Free
  • Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park Ice Arena

    Public Ice Skating at Eble Ice Arena
    Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Gather your friends, family, teammates, and public ice skate under Eble Park Ice Arena's new "glowing" lights.  All ages and skating abilities are welcome. Public skating rules apply during these sessions. The cost is $12.00 per skater with FREE skate rental (if needed). All skaters must purchase their admission ticket online prior to arriving. To […]

    $12
  • Greendale Movie at Gazebo Park

    Greendale Movie at Gazebo Park
    Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United States

    Greendale Movies In The Park hosted by Gift of Wings Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI June 7: Inside Out 2 July 11: Moana 2 Aug. 1: The Garfield Movie 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
  • Flicks on the Field at American Family Field

    Flicks on the Field presented by Fleet Farm
    American Family Field 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Friday, August 1, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM An all-new family night at American Family Field! Join the Crew for Flicks on the Field, our new family-friendly movie night, presented by Fleet Farm. Flicks on the Field includes exclusive access to the American Family Field outfield grass to watch the Brewers away game […]

    $32.50 – $77.50
  • Fondy Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • Brookfield Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Brookfield Central High School 16900 W Gebhardt Rd, Brookfield, United States

    The 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 change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

    Free
  • South Shore Farmer’s Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    South 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 Committee, we are delighted to share with the community a 27th summer and fall of local, fresh food from over 50 regional vendors, musical performances […]

    Free

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