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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  • Cub Scout Night at Retzer Nature Center

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

    CUB SCOUT NIGHT (FALL 2025) Join us for Cub Scout Night at Retzer Nature Center and the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Scouts will enjoy exciting, engaging adventures in nature and space. It’s […]

    $6 – $8

  • Mother/Daughter Date Night at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls

    Chick-Fil-A - Menomonee Falls W185N9590 Bancroft Drive, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

    It's going to be a SWEET evening!   Moms and daughters will enjoy a Candyland themed evening, complete with dinner, dessert, games, and more. Price per couple is $35, and […]

    $35

  • Family Fun at The Oak Creek Public Library

    Family Fun
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Join us for an evening of fun with various stations and hands-on activities for the whole family! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]

    Free

  • Road America to Host 61st SCCA National Championship Runoffs

    Road America N7390 WI-67, Plymouth

    Road America will once again take center stage in American motorsports next week as the Sports Car Club of America® (SCCA) National Championship Runoffs® returns for its 61st running, October […]

    $30 – $80

  • The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)

    The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
    Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, United States

    Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience […]

    $12 – $20

  • Cedarburg Oktoberfest

    Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

    Cedarburg Oktoberfest is a free, family-friendly celebration of German culture held the first full weekend of October. Enjoy live polka music, authentic food and beer, Bavarian dancing, a lively marketplace, […]

    Free

  • Kids Workshop at Home Depot

    Kids Workshop at Home Depot

    Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]

    Free

  • Menomonee Falls Harvest Festival

    Mill Pond Park Main Street and Grand Avenue, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Join us in downtown Menomonee Falls on October 4th for a day of fall family fun! Enjoy the beauty of Mill Pond Park during this gorgeous event with:   -a […]

    Free

  • Port Washington Fall Street Festival

    Historic Downtown Port Washington Franklin St, Port Washington, United States

    It's the party of the season in Downtown Port Washington! Fall Street Festival, presented by Harbor Homes, has quickly become a fall tradition in Ozaukee County.   Enjoy all the […]

    Free

  • Autumn Acoustics Music Festival at Riveredge Nature Center

    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    Sway to the sounds of folk, blues, rock, bluegrass, and country tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With seven different acts on two stages–one in the heart of […]

    $30

  • Harvest Fest in Brown Deer

    Brown Deer Village Park 920 W Green Brook Dr, Brown Deer, WI, United States

    Celebrate fall with us at Harvest Fest, presented in collaboration with the Brown Deer School District PTC! Bring the whole family for an evening packed with festive fun, delicious food, […]

    Free

  • Observe the Moon Night at the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium

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

    It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Gaze at the Moon through our telescopes and cozy up by a bonfire outside of the Physics building. Inside, enjoy a planetarium show at […]

    $6

  • Harvest Fest in Richfield

    Come join us at the farm for our Harvest Fest! We will have Altered Spirits Distillery supplying adult beverages and Moon Dude Coffee supplying other beverages! We also will have […]

    Free

  • Brady Street Pet Parade MKE

    East Side MKE
    Brady St & Farwell Ave Milwaukee E. Brady St. & Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us on October 5, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM for the Annual Pet Parade! Get ready for a paws-itively fun day as pets of all kinds take […]

    Free

  • Applefest 2025 in Thiensville

    Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞-𝐌𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 – 𝟓𝐩𝐦. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 […]

    Free

  • Barktoberfest at Matty’s Big Backyard (New Berlin)

    Fundraisers
    Matty's Big Backyard 14460 College Ave, New Berlin, United States

    🎃🐾 Barktoberfest at Oktoberfest 🐾🎃 A fundraiser to support Ma Paws & Me Pet Rescue    📅 Date: Sunday, October 5th ⏰ Time: 1 PM – 5 PM 📍 Location: […]

    Free – $20

  • Exploring Lab (Fizzy Pumpkins) at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair.  Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, […]

    $26.00

  • Exploring Lab: Fizzy Pumpkins at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair.  Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, […]

    $26

  • Parent Cafe at Ozaukee Family Services in Cedarburg

    Ozaukee Family Services 4922 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    Parenting can be rewarding, challenging, beautiful and sometimes overwhelming. That’s why we’re launching Parent Café, a welcoming and supportive space where parents and caregivers can come together to:  ✔️Share ideas […]

    Free

  • Cereal Party at The Oak Creek Public Library

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

    Join us on a Friday morning no-school day for some cereal delights! We'll get crafty with cereal-themed creations and play some games. Please wear something that can get messy. We […]

    Free

  • Crafting Class! At Mosaic Studios (Ages 5-11)

    Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

    Craft with Ms. Morgan: Ages 5-11 4:30- 6:30 Bring our your creativity with Ms. Morgan in her crafting Corning! From Bracelets, to art, pom pom creations and more let Ms. […]

    $25

  • Trick-or-Treat Downtown West Bend

    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    Come on up to downtown West Bend and dress in your Halloween best! Bring your treat bag and get ready to trick-or-treat at various businesses. There will also be FREE […]

    Free

  • Jackson Fall Festival of Fun

    One night, three events ... Glo Run/Walk - Ghoul Gala - Beer Garden   5:30pm Glo Run/Walk Registration Opens6:30pm Glo Run/Walk RACE Begins with Police & Fire Siren Start6:30-8:30pm Ghoul […]

    $25 – $60

  • Halloween Hullabaloo at Rite-Hite YMCA Brown Deer

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

    So much fun, it's scary! Put on your costume, gather your friends, and join us for a ghoulish good time. Enjoy family-friendly games, crafts, trick-or-treating, and more. $20/family, free for […]

    $20

  • Spooky Sprint at Estabrook Park

    Estabrook Park 4400 N. Estabrook Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon!  A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes: Great Swag - designer shirt […]

    $17 – $66

  • Autumn at the Village in Saukville

    Ozaukee County Pioneer Village 4880 Highway I, Saukville, Wisconsin

    Enjoy a wonderful day in the country! Tour the 25th historic buildings, see demonstrations of trades of old, farming exhibits, music throughout the village by members of Pickin' Up Speed […]

    Free

  • Fall Into Grafton

    Downtown Grafton Grafton, WI, United States

    Fall Into Grafton is a FREE family event held at Paramount Plaza between Bridge and Beech Street in downtown Grafton. Fall Into Grafton features children's activities, mini golf, the annual […]

    Free

  • Shorewood Fish & Feather Festival

    Hubbard Park 3565 N Morris Blvd, Shorewood, WI, United States

    Join us for a beautiful day on the banks of the Milwaukee River. Enjoy the fall colors, salmon running up river, migrating birds, great food, music, and tons of fun […]

    Free

  • Harvest the Arts Festival in Hartford

    Downtown Hartford 33 N Main Street, Hartford, Wisconsin, United States

    The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Harvest the Arts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Hartford!  This day promises something for everyone—whether […]

    Free

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