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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Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]
Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between […]
Ages 0-12: Stories, songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays! Please bring a blanket to sit on. Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary.
Beat the summer heat with free admission to Schulz Aquatic Center, courtsey of the Milwaukee Aquatics Ambassadors! Enjoy games, giveaways, and a full afternoon of wet and wild family fun. Date: […]
Can you solve the puzzles to find the dino DNA and escape the island in time? For groups of up to 4 people. Groups limited to kids ages 6 - […]
Firefly Fridays is back for 2026! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, spend your Friday nights with us at Firefly Grove Park for rotating food trucks, live music from local […]
Free Community Quilt Mural Sewing: All-ages 8+, 3-hours, 4th Fridays 6-9pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Fridays June 12 - August 21 - 2026 Sounds of Summer June 12 - Motown Review June 26 - King Solomon July 10 - Another One July 24 - 5 […]
JULY 24, 2026 / FRIDAY@ 7:00 PM GET TICKETS The Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour is headed to Milwaukee this summer on July 24! Bring YOUR squad and get ready […]
Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! […]
Description The Tosa Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-centered open-air market held each Saturday from early June through mid-October in the heart of the Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. As a […]
AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & creating a more sustainable community. Please note: […]
The Fox Point Farmers' Market runs every Saturday, June 13 – September 26 from 8:00am–12:00pm at 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in Fox Point — completely free to attend, outdoors, […]
Come in for a fun free kid’s event! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Reel Movies for Real Needs A Sensory-Friendly Environment for Families and Individuals to Enjoy Hollywood's Latest Movies! Reel Movies for Real Needs, a year-round sensory-friendly moviegoing environment at select Marcus Theatres At […]
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with […]
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]
Join us for a monthly teen club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! This group is designed to help build community for like-minded teens (ages 13-17) and give back […]
Deer District will host a new farmer’s market this summer, opening every Sunday from June 7-Oct. 25. Managed by Lauryn Wynter Company, the market supported by Deer District BID 53 […]
Greenfield Farmers Market Time: 10am-2pm Address: Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220 Every Sunday from May-October (Closed Memorial Day Weekend) from 10AM-2PM. Our Makers Market is the […]
Elevate your Sunday Funday with your Family – Family, Fun, and Food Included! Family of 4 can now get 60 minute jumps, a large pizza, and a pitcher of soda […]
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, […]
The 2026 season is full of excitement and opportunities to make lasting memories when you bring the family to a game. As we celebrate our 5th season of DockHounds baseball, […]
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 […]
Ages 6 & up. Registration required. Explore the mysteries of mummies as we learn how and why Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead. Participants will get a chance to help in […]
Joy Engine Announces the Return of ArtBlaze to Milwaukee Beaches This Summer Free Summer Series of Art, Music and Wonder Returns with Giant Inflatable Art Experiences to Bring Communities Together […]
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 […]
Firetrucks, police cars, and more! Check out a variety of vehicles up close. The frist 30 minutes will be low-noise, sensory friendly. Located at the lot across the street from […]
Celebrating its 58th season, Kids From Wisconsin’s newest production honors the 250th anniversary of the United States through a high-energy musical journey featuring the sounds that have shaped generations of […]
All ages. Celebrate the end of summer reading at Bubble Fest! Immerse yourself in hands-on bubble making and bubble play, happening in the green space across the street from the […]
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. […]
Have you ever wondered what a year in the life of a raptor looks like? Wonder no more, as our live birds fly you through each season– from surviving freezing […]
In this 1-hour session, participants have a choice to hang with the band to create their own music composition, earn portions of the choreography from the show with the singers […]
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 […]
All regular-season Monday-Friday night games will begin at 6:40 p.m. in 2026. Excluding a 1:10 p.m. first pitch on Opening Day and Memorial Day (May 25 vs. St. Louis), all […]
You’re Invited: Join us at our next Discover Authentic event! The first Wednesday of every month, we offer a tour, presentation, and open Q&A for expecting or future parents. 💫 […]
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. […]
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 […]
This 30-minute Story Time welcomes children of all ages with their caregivers and seniors from the community. It will feature stories and songs followed by a playtime and social for […]
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 […]
Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins […]
our gather & grow market is a joyful celebration of community and the jam-packed, outdoor season. we’re bringing together some of our favorite local businesses and playful activities to create an […]
Mark your calendars for June 7, July 19, August 9, and September 13 Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE With Kids are returning to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park at the lakefront for […]
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. Second Tuesday, […]
The New Berlin History Museum will be open the second Sunday of each month during the hours 1-4 pm. There is no admission charge. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Get inspired by the textile arts depicted in the galleries and then venture up to the rooftop where you will be provided a cardboard loom and instructions on how to […]
Ages 3-adult: Karen Albrecht, the Butterfly Lady, will discuss how the monarch butterfly is in peril and what we can do to help. We'll wrap up with a butterfly release, […]
All ages: Stop by the courtyard for ice cream and enjoy live musicby the J Ryan Trio! Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield […]
Grab your lawn chairs and join us for Music on the Lawn, a free concert series at The Ingleside Hotel—perfect for families, friends, and neighbors looking to enjoy a relaxing […]
Weekend Artventures Drop in Sat & Sun, 9–Noon (Sept.-May) for hands-on fun for kids! Summer Pop-ups Drop in 9–Noon June 6, July 18 & August 15 Create. Play. Explore. Every […]
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