Milwaukee With Kids

Moms Mental Health Initiative Picnic at Wilson Park Milwaukee
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Wilson Park MKE, 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, 53221, United States
May 31st from 9:00am – 12:00pm at Wilson Park Tot Lot & Area 1 – 1301 W Howard Ave Milwaukee WI
Bringing together the community to celebrate the strengths of Moms. Food, activities, and raffle!
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.

Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler
2025-05-31 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Apple Holler, 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, 53177, 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 adventures, where curiosity is encouraged and exploration rewarded.
Only $7 per person (children and adults)Available Daily | Weather Permitting
Included with your pass:

Unlimited play in the Kids Korral Play Area, featuring:

Skee Ball

Holler Hoops

Spider Web Rope Structure

Cool Cow Maze

Little Red Straw Barn

Tinyville Play Houses

Corn Palace Corn Box

Corn Maze

Straw Mountain

Amish Built Train

Rainbow Play Structure

Zip down the Giant Slide after a walk through the Jack and the Beanstalk Story Trail

Explore the Johnny Appleseed History Walk

Race around the Pedal Kart Raceway

Snap a photo at the Giant Butterfly Wing Photo Op

Visit and feed friendly goats at the Golden Goat Bridge

Discover nature at the Bees & Trees Learning Center

Don’t forget your camera! There are photo opportunities around every corner and memories waiting to be made.
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.

Cupcake Fun Run in Bayside
2025-05-31 09:30 | WI
The 16th Annual Cupcake Color Run will be held on Saturday, May 31st with festivities beginning at 10:30am!
The race format is a flat 1-mile run & walk. We will have additional family-fun activities by the Bayside Middle School track and at Ellsworth Park immediately following the run! Join us for the run, enjoy a cupcake, and stay for the FUN.
For all the details including registration, FAQ, and more, click here.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
2025-05-31 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-01 09:30 - 16:30 | Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, 53226, 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 life-sized dinos and hands-on discoveries! Exploration Dinosaur is open daily through Oct. 5 and located outside, behind the Small Mammals Building. Cost is $4 per person. Now through October 5th.

Exploration Dinosaur is open during Zoo hours:

9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, May 21 through May 23
9:30 am to 5 pm daily, May 24 through Sept. 1
9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, Sept. 2 through Oct. 5

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.

Customer Appreciation Event at Children’s Orchard – New Berlin
2025-05-31 09:30 - 18:00 | Children’s Orchard, 14145 W. Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, 53151, United States
Customer Appreciation Event at Children’s Orchard – New Berlin📍 Children’s Orchard, 14145 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151📅 Friday, May 31, 2025🕘 All day | Special activities from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM📞 262-649-3053💲 Free to attend
Join Children’s Orchard in New Berlin for a special Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, May 31st — a fun-filled day to celebrate their amazing customers!
🎉 All-Day Specials:

20% off everything in the store

Raffle prizes for every purchase (plus one extra ticket for every $10 spent)

First 10 people through the door will receive a $25 gift certificate

🚒 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: A visit from a real fire truck🎨 Face painting and a surprise character meet-and-greet (character TBD)🕹️ Sidewalk games for the kids🌮 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Delicious eats from Vocado MKE food truck
This event wraps up a full Customer Appreciation Month, where weekly discounts were offered to teachers, first responders, nurses, and military personnel. Now, everyone is invited to celebrate! They’ll start being open on Sundays from 11-4pm starting on June 1st.
Follow along for updates or call 262-649-3053 with questions.

Customer Appreciation Day at Children's Orchard New Berlin
2025-05-31 09:30 - 18:00 | Children’s Orchard, 14145 W. Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, 53151, United States
Join us Saturday May 31st to celebrate you!*First 10 customers receive a $25 store gift card *20% off store wide*Each purchase earns a raffle ticket (plus one extra ticket for every $10 spent)-Raffles to include a TJ Watt signed football, spa gift card and more!*Fun and games start outside at noon.
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.

May Monthly ASL Oasis Social at Malone Park New Berlin
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Malone Park, 16400 W Al Stigler Pkwy, New Berlin, WI, 53151, United States
Join ASL Oasis at Malone Park in New Berlin, WI for some ASL chatter, yard games, and playground shenanigans. All ages and levels welcome!
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.

Farmers Market in Richfield
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | WI
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We’re dog and kid-friendly, making it a perfect family outing. Each week features a unique theme, adding an extra layer of fun to your visit. Enjoy a rotating selection of new food trucks alongside your favorite farmers market staples from local vendors. Experience fresh produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit in one vibrant location!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Health and Wellness Fair at Precision Healing and Wellness Brookfield
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Precision Healing and Wellness, 17040 W Greenfield Ave Suite 6, Brookfield, 53005, United States
Join Us at Precision Healing and Wellness for a Day of Healing, Fun & Community!
We’re bringing the community together for a FREE family-friendly wellness event you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re curious about holistic therapies, looking for local wellness resources, or just want something fun to do with the family—this is the event for you! This Saturday May 31st from 10am-2pm at Precision Healing and Wellness 17040 W Greenfield Ave Suite 6 Brookfield WI 53005
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.

East Troy Electric Railroad Rides
2025-05-31 10:00 - 15:00 | East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St, East Troy, 53120, 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 or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.
Sundays, June 1st to August 31st
Departing East Troy Depot
1 pm, 3 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
2 pm (last round trip), 4 pm
* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.

Fridays, June 6th to August 29th
Departing East Troy Depot
10 am, Noon, 2 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
11 am, 1 pm (last round trip), 3 pm
​* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.
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.

National Smile Day Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
2025-05-31 11:00 - 11:30 | Wonderland Bookshop, 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin, 53211
To celebrate National Smile Day, we will be reading a collection of our favorite and funniest picture books – guaranteed to make you smile! We will also have free smiley face stickers and joyful coloring pages in celebration room. We hope you join us! RSVP here.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Milwaukee Recreation's Family Day of Play at Wick Playfield
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Wick Playfield, 4929 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Event Information

Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Wick Playfield (park in the MPS Central Services lot – 5225 W Vliet St)
Ages: 5 and up
Register Here!

Please use the appropriate registration codes for adult registration and youth registration.
A vibrant family day of fun and excitement awaits!
Families are invited to enjoy over 10 engaging activities including an obstacle course, crafts, games, and more. The day also features delicious food available for purchase, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to participate in the exciting raffle drawings for a chance to win amazing prizes.
As you explore the event, live music will fill the air, creating the perfect atmosphere for family bonding and memories. It will be a day filled with laughter, joy, and endless entertainment.
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.

Milwaukee Recreation's Family Day of Play at Wick Playfield
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Wick Playfield, 4929 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
A vibrant family day of fun and excitement awaits!
Families are invited to enjoy over 10 engaging activities including an obstacle course, crafts, games, and more. The day also features delicious food available for purchase, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to participate in the exciting raffle drawings for a chance to win amazing prizes.
As you explore the event, live music will fill the air, creating the perfect atmosphere for family bonding and memories. It will be a day filled with laughter, joy, and endless entertainment.
Event Information

Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Wick Playfield (park in the MPS Central Services lot – 5225 W Vliet St)
Ages: 5 and up
Cost for adults: $10 for city of Milwaukee residents/$20 for non-residents
Cost for youth: $5 for city of Milwaukee residents/$8 for non-residents
Register Here!

Please use the appropriate registration codes for adult registration and youth registration.
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.

Wild Indigo Exploration Day at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park (Please register)
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Urban Ecology Center Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
11:00 am -Doors open
12:00 – 1:00 pm -Adventure Course 1
1:00 – 1:15 pm -Refreshments
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm -Adventure Course 2
Please register.
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.

Cool Waters Aquatic Center at Greenfield Park Opening Weekend
2025-05-31 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-01 11:00 - 16:30 | Greenfield Park, 2028 S 124th St, West Allis, WI, 53227, United States
Visit Cool Waters Aquatic Center
In Greenfield Park
Stay cool at the waterpark with the tallest waterslides in Milwaukee County! Enjoy the heated pool, children’s waterslides, interactive water toys, sand volleyball courts, a children’s playground, Cool’s Cafe, and more.

Season Hours
Opening Weekend:

Saturday, May 31st: 11 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday, June 1st: 11 am to 4:30 pm

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.

Port Washington Festival of the Arts
2025-05-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Port Washington, 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, 53074, United States
Ring in the summer season with a FREE art-filled celebration in historic downtown Port Washington on the lake. Spend a day creating art, perusing art, listening to and watching performing arts with FREE art activities for families, music stage on the lake, and global dance and acrobatics.
Highlights:
– Milwaukee Art Museum Kohl’s Mobile Art Studio (free art projects!)
– Aerial acrobatics on the street
– Watch chalk art by Kaylee Goodmann take shape
– Music Stage with Fox Valley Symphony and Kojo Reggae Band
– Global dance acts
– Food + Drink on the street
– Art and Artisan Vendors
– Sidewalk sales
– Community art projects
This art-filled summer celebration is presented by Ansay & Associates, a local company with a passion for supporting the arts and our community.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Festa Italiana at Henry Maier Festival Park
2025-05-31 11:00 - 23:00 | Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Festa Italiana
May 30–June 1, 2025
Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee
Admission: $15 for adults, kids 12 and under are free

Friday May 30th 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Saturday May 31st 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Sunday June 1st 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Milwaukee’s beloved Italian heritage festival is back — and there’s plenty for kids to enjoy! Here’s why it’s great for families:

Jr. Pizza Chef Competition (June 1): Kids ages 9–13 can compete to create the best pizza — with a real cash prize on the line!
Carnival-style vibes: From delicious food to live music, the lakefront park has plenty of space to roam, dance, and explore.
Fireworks Show (May 31 at 10:30 PM): End the night with a colorful bang.
Italian Idol: For older kids and teens (14+), the talent competition adds a fun, family-friendly evening show.

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.

Party in the Park (West Bend)
2025-05-31 12:00 - 21:00 | Regner Park, 800 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Come on up to West Bend and join us for a FREE family event for all ages. There will be live music, food + drinks, raffles + prizes, dancing, games for all ages, and lots of FUN!
The event runs from noon until 9pm. Entertainment in the evening from the band, Totally Neon.
Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

MJ The Musical at Uihlein Hall Milwaukee (Ages 8 and Up)
2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldonand two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America; London’s West End; Hamburg Germany…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Milwaukee as it makes its Wisconsin premiere at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in May 2025.
Event dates
May 27 – June 1
Tuesday, May 27 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 28 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, May 29 @ 7:30pm
Friday, May 30 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, May 31 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, May 31 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, June 1 @ 1:00pm
Sunday, June 1 @ 6:30pm

For ages 8 & up

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 Kid Disco at Elm Grove Park
2025-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Elm Grove Park, 13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove, WI, United States
Saturday, May 31st from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Elm Grove Park
Celebrate Springtime with the Elm Grove Junior Guild. Join us for a Kid Disco at Elm Grove Park on Saturday, 5/31 from 4-6pm. Kid Boogie Down DJs will be be performing at the pavilion near the playground and Elm Grove Beer Garden. There will be bubbles. There will be a fog machine. There will be lights. Bring your dancing shoes!
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.

Milwaukee Milkmen Home Games at Franklin Field
2025-05-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Field, 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, 53132, United States
Milwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The 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 out with their mascot, Bo Vine, and enjoy family entertainment including stunts, games, and promotions.
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.

Hometown Half Marathon 5K/10K at Brown Deer Park
2025-06-01 07:00 - 10:00 | Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k; a run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Click here for more information!
Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Cathedral Square Market Downtown MKE
2025-06-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Milwaukee’s only weekly downtown farmers market, Cathedral Square Market, returns to Cathedral Square Park Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm, June-October (excluding July 20).
Here’s what to expect each week: Fresh produce, flowers, handmade goods/gifts and specialty foods Fresh coffee and food trucks/stands FREE yoga (9-10 AM) and rotating fitness classes (10:15-11 AM) Live music by local talent (11:30 AM-1:45 PM)
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.

West Allis A La Carte
2025-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown West Allis, Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States
West Allis A La Carte
7231 W Greenfield Ave Ste 201 West Allis WI
Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 11 am – 5 pm
Admission: FREE
This street festival is a day filled with activities geared towards bringing together every member of the family, from toddler to teenager, from parents to grandparents, for fun, games, food, and music.
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.

Garden Opening Day at Villa Terrace Museum
2025-06-01 11:00 - 18:00 | Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Kick off the start of summer opening the gates to the garden! Walk the gardens and relax by the koi fish pond while enjoying bites from Paul’s Smokehouse BBQ, and Pete’s Pops. There will be a live band, tarot card readings by Tarot D’Amore, Howdy Hat Bar, and a face painter. Event is free to attend and open to all ages!
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.

Battle of the New Flavors Tasting Event Block Party at Purple Door Ice Cream Milwaukee
2025-06-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Purple Door Ice Cream, 205 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Celebrate the start of summer at Purple Door Ice Cream’s 5th Biennial Battle of the New Flavors tasting event and block party.
On June 1st, all are welcome to the neighborhood flavor tasting block party where the 12 finalist flavors (master-minded by Purple Door customers) will be revealed. At the event, each of the 12 flavors is sampled by the community (ticket holders), who then vote on their favorite flavor. The ice cream flavor that receives the most votes will be made a permanent flavor on Purple Door’s rotating flavor menu.
Tickets available at Purple Door Ice Cream scoop shops – 205 S 2nd Street and 6300 Mequon Road or online at https://purpledooricecream.com.
Proceeds from event ticket sales will be donated to Street Angels MKE, a Milwaukee organization that is a mobile outreach dedicated to assisting individuals in ending their homelessness by providing dignified services, advocacy, connections to critical resources and hope.
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.
