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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  • Fun in the Sun!

    The Sparkle Studio 8626B W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI, United States

    Come join us for a family fun event at The Sparkle Studio! We will be joined by Fruity Fushions and Miranti Crafts! Filled with the first hour free face painting, […]

  • Community Science: Clams (County Parks)

    Centennial Park Grafton, WI, United States

    Join our team for an engaging, hands-on survey of aquatic life! Learn how scientists study invertebrates and assist in monitoring invasive Asian clams to help safeguard our waterways. Earn volunteer […]

    Free

  • Birth Fest MKE at Mount Mary University

    2026 Community Events
    Mount Mary University - Bergstrom Hall 2927 N 92nd St, Milwaukee, United States

    Birth Fest Milwaukee, a registered 501c3 non-profit, hosted its 4th annual event on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Mount Mary University in Bergstrom Hall. […]

    Free

  • Community Science: Butterflies

    Community Science: Butterflies
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Join our team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants […]

    Free

  • Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2026
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $8 – $10

  • LEGO Club at The Brookfield Public Library

    LEGO Club
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Free-build a LEGO creation or complete the Library's challenge! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free

  • The Muppet Movie (1979) at Marcus Area Theatres

    Family Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +2 more

    Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to […]

    $10 – $45

  • Snooze at the Zoo! At the Milwaukee Co Zoo

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    Get ready to bunk by the bears and camp by the caribou. Snooze at the Zoo provides campers with the unforgettable experience of spending a night under the stars at […]

    $19 – $30

  • Habitat Restoration Naga-Waukee Park

    Naga-Waukee Park 651 Hwy 83, Hartland, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! […]

    Free

  • Habitat Restoration Minooka Park

    Minooka Park 1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! […]

    Free

  • GO DOG GO! / VE PERRO ¡VE!

    Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United States

    Go Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all […]

    $27

  • GO DOG GO! / VE PERRO ¡VE!

    Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United States

    Go Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all […]

    $27

  • Habitat Restoration Mukwonago Park

    Mukwonago Park S100W31900 County Hwy LO, Mukwonago, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! […]

    Free

  • Habitat Restoration Nashotah Park

    Nashotah Park W330 N5113 County Rd C, Nashotah, United States

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! […]

    Free

  • DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a […]

    $30 – $54

  • EVERYBODY

    Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United States

    YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman, casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and […]

    $24

  • WINNIE-THE-POOH: FOREVER FRIENDS

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with […]

    $26 – $49

  • THE SNOW

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves […]

    $24

  • TWELFTH NIGHT

    Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you […]

    $24

  • BROADWAY JUNIOR REVUE: PURE IMAGINATION

    Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order): Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • […]

    $26 – $49

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