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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Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together. This Family Nature […]
October 15: Pumpkin Craft Drop In 5-6pm / Beach Bonfire 5-7:30pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Parenting is hard work, so let us help! Drop your children off at the Y and enjoy a couple of hours by yourself to recharge. Have a date night, run […]
This 15-20 minute story time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy and will be followed […]
Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra […]
THU OCTOBER 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM Avatar: The Last Airbender - In Concert 20th Anniversary Tour Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee, WI, United States | Ages: All Ages Celebrate 20 […]
A welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5! Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, […]
Wicked For Good! Ages 5+ Friday October 17th Full day Event 9:30- 3:30 (Crafting & Wicked) Afternoon Event 12:30- 3:30 (Wicked) Spend the Day heading to Oz in our Wicked […]
Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween adventure like no other! Join us for two days of safe trick-or-treating as we journey through the historic Old Falls Village in Menomonee Falls. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for Spooky Sussex 2025, presented by Sussex NAPA Auto Parts! Spooky Sussex is a not-so-scary, family-friendly, Halloween event with activities geared for children 10 and under. This […]
New for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]
Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza! We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo and FM 102/1 to bring you […]
A SPECIAL EVENT DAVID SEEBACH: ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT 2025 October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm / Saturday, October 18, 2025 at […]
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 […]
PUMPKIN PARTY OCTOBER 18 • 9:00am - 12:00pm Celebrate the season at Davidson Park’s Pumpkin Party, a kid-friendly fall fest full of harvest fun and hands-on activities. Don’t […]
Celebrate the season at the Fall into Fun Run, a festive 5K and 10K walk/run race taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Village Park in Brown Deer! Whether […]
Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of […]
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! Get ready for 𝗠𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 at Southridge Mall! Enjoy a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 filled with science tricks & treats, cauldrons of […]
Join us for our annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Every registered family member will have 45 minutes to go swimming and select a pumpkin from our Family Pool. This event is […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin […]
Adapted from the smash-hit Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. brings the cheeky humor and heartwarming story of Tim Burton's iconic film to life on stage. With its catchy songs, outrageous characters, […]
Join us for a cozy and fun-filled fall event at the Schallock Center for Animals! Tales by the Fire is a Halloween-themed evening perfect for families and animal lovers of all […]
Join us for our Annual Fall Fest, a fun and inclusive event created especially for families with children who have special or support needs. 🎃 Enjoy a low-pressure, family-friendly morning on our large […]
It’s the time of year when the haunts come out to play at the Center. You can come in costume to learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! […]
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 […]
Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with […]
Get ready for a spooktacular time painting black cats with the kiddos at our paint party! Welcome to the Kids Halloween Black Cat Paint Party! 🎃🖌️ Join us at 5706 N Centerpark […]
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at the coolest Halloween paint party for teens – come create your own black cat masterpiece! Come join us for a spooktacular time […]
Learn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are […]
Get ready for a colorful and creative Halloween celebration! This event is designed specifically for our Little Sprouts ages 2–6 to create their own custom trick-or-treat bag and burn off […]
Join our Middle School Craft Club and do a new project at each session. This program is for those in grades 6-8 and will take place in the Story Time […]
We’re taking over The Quad at Elite Sports Club River Glen (a massive indoor turf + climb zone + fenced soccer field) for a Halloween party that’s fun for all […]
Come celebrate the release of the highly anticipated 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series!! We'll have party favors, treats, activities, and a Greg Heffley approved raffle drawing […]
Join us for our Fall Fest Family Night! We will have face painting, balloon animals, and you can decorate your own pumpkin! Free to attend. No registration required. Please […]
Watch the Planetarium Show, “The Dark Side of Light” that will show us how humans impact the night sky. Then head outside to enjoy a naturalist-led Autumn Night Hike where […]
Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Check out the jack-o’-lantern display; enjoy beer, hot cider, and delicious food from local vendors; and […]
Can you outrun the undead at the Teen Zombie Run? Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us at Spassland Park in Germantown for a spooky mile run infested with […]
Grab your costumes and join us Thursday, October 23 from 4–7 PM for a spook-tastic night of Halloween fun in Menomonee Falls Downtown! Participating businesses will be handing out treats […]
Join us for an evening of tricks and treats for kids on the trails of Riveredge! Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun […]
Fall Movie Night Under the Stars! Grab your blankets, cozy up, and join us for a magical evening of movies, food, and fall fun! Join us on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 […]
Ghostly Gathering returns from 5 to 9 p.m. October 24th. The Family Friendly Ghostly Gathering includes live music from The Front Porch Rockers, pumpkin-carving, and a costume contest for […]
Join us for our annual Halloween celebration with fun activities including arts and crafts, games, face painting, photo booth, trick-or-treat stations, and more! Everybody is encouraged to dress up in […]
Join us at Old Falls Village Park in Menomonee Falls for its first scary Halloween event for ages 8 and older on the evenings of October 24-25th, 2025. Walk among […]
10/25/2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location Havenwoods State Forest: 6141 N Hopkins St Milwaukee WI Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin's only urban state forest. The forest was created to […]
It's the last market of the season and we are celebrating! Bring the family down for free pumpkins, face painting, hot dogs, apple cider, games and more! As always, […]
We are excited for you to be a part of the Trail of Treats at Breuer Park in Slinger, a spooktacular Halloween event that promises to be a "frightfully" fun […]
Join us for Wonderland Bookshop's 1st Birthday Party! We will have special deals, activities, and raffles all day. Plus, get 20% off all books during our birthday celebration! Check the […]
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