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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  • 21st Annual Shorewood Criterium Classic

    The 21st Annual Shorewood Criterium Cycling Classic is back on Friday, June 27th! Shorewood will return to playing host for a day to the largest cycling event in the country, […]

    Free

  • Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summerfest: The Lil Gig & Family Fun June 19–21, June 26–28, and July 3–5, 2025 (operating hours are noon - midnight)Henry Maier Festival Park | MilwaukeeGeneral Admission Required | Kids 2 and under FREE Known as “The World’s Largest Music Festival,” Summerfest isn’t just for grownups — there’s a whole world of fun just for kids and families, especially at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park. What’s Kid-Friendly at Summerfest: The Lil Gig: A dedicated children’s festival within Summerfest, featuring local music and performance acts like magicians, puppeteers, dance troupes, and comedy. Kids Boogie Down Dance Party: A nightly dance party to wrap up the day with music, movement, and fun. Huge Playground & Green Space: Let kids run, climb, and explore in a safe and shaded space right on the lakefront. Elizabeth “Bo” Black Family Fountain: A splash pad near the main entrance — perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. […]

    $30
  • Fireworks

    4th of July in Hartland: Hometown Celebration

    4th of July 2025
    Nixon Park 175 E Park Ave, Hartland, WI, United States

    Hometown Celebration Head over to Nixon Park June 26, 27, and 28 for this year's Hometown Celebration!  Events from June 26–29 with carnival, live music, and fireworks on June 27. […]

    Free

  • Starry Night Series at the Wilson Center Brookfield

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Starry Night Series Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W Capitol Dr Brookfield WI Fridays at 6:30pm in July & August Concert Series begin on Friday, June 27 […]

    Free – $10

  • Friday Night Live in Downtown Waukesha

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    Waukesha Friday Night Live Fridays, June – August Downtown Waukesha W Main St Waukesha WI  Premier outdoor music event, held every summer Friday from June through August, from 6:30 pm […]

    Free

  • Brookfield Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Brookfield Central High School 16900 W Gebhardt Rd, Brookfield, United States

    The City of Brookfield Farmer's market is an organization that fosters the sale of Wisconsin grown farm products and locally produced items. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • South Shore Farmer’s Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    South Shore Farmers' Market  South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI  Welcome to the 2025 South Shore Farmers’ Market season! On behalf of the South Shore Farmers’ Market […]

    Free

  • Tosa Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    Every Saturday 8:00am - Noon through October 11th AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & […]

    Free

  • Greendale Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Downtown Historic Greendale 5600 Northway, Greendale, WI, United States

    June 21st through October 4thSaturdays--8am until 12pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]

    Free

  • New Berlin Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    New Berlin City Center 15055 W National Ave, New Berlin, United States

    8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Dr Please note: […]

    Free

  • Waukesha Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Waukesha Farmers Market 125 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI, United States

    For 25+ years, the Waukesha Farmers’ Market has brought fresh, local goods and community vibes to downtown Waukesha. Join us May–October, Saturdays 8am–noon, in the Waukesha State Bank employee lot. […]

    Free

  • Fondy Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    2025 Market Season EARLY SEASON Saturdays May 10th - June 28th from 9:00am to 12:00pm REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am […]

    Free

  • Oak Creek Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek WI 500 W Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

      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

  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!   The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]

    $6 – $8

  • 46th Annual Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz Downer Classic

    Historic Downer Avenue is home to one of the most famous urban criterium courses in the country. Global in reach and extremely local in flavor, The Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Day at The East Troy Railroad

    East Troy Railroad 2025
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from ​10am - 3pm Celebrate Milwaukee’s railway history with restored Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee interurban car, an historic Milwaukee streetcar, and restored Chicago North Shore […]

    $11 – $17

  • Family Fun Before the Fourth in Mequon/Thiensville

    Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    Join the fun and celebrate our great, United States of America, at this awesome Mequon-Thiensville Community tradition before the 4th!  Join us for the best parade around at 10:30 am […]

    Free

  • Fun Before the Fourth Splashdown at Elite Sports Club River Glen

    Elite Sports Club - River Glen 2001 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Get ready for a splashing good time with the whole family! Bring your swimsuits as we dive into an afternoon filled with exciting water games, giant inflatables, bubbles, crafts, and […]

    Free
  • Fireworks

    4th of July in Hartland: Hometown Celebration

    4th of July 2025
    Nixon Park 175 E Park Ave, Hartland, WI, United States

    Hometown Celebration Head over to Nixon Park June 26, 27, and 28 for this year's Hometown Celebration!  Events from June 26–29 with carnival, live music, and fireworks on June 27. […]

    Free

  • Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summerfest: The Lil Gig & Family Fun June 19–21, June 26–28, and July 3–5, 2025 (operating hours are noon - midnight)Henry Maier Festival Park | MilwaukeeGeneral Admission Required | Kids 2 and under FREE Known as “The World’s Largest Music Festival,” Summerfest isn’t just for grownups — there’s a whole world of fun just for kids and families, especially at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park. What’s Kid-Friendly at Summerfest: The Lil Gig: A dedicated children’s festival within Summerfest, featuring local music and performance acts like magicians, puppeteers, dance troupes, and comedy. Kids Boogie Down Dance Party: A nightly dance party to wrap up the day with music, movement, and fun. Huge Playground & Green Space: Let kids run, climb, and explore in a safe and shaded space right on the lakefront. Elizabeth “Bo” Black Family Fountain: A splash pad near the main entrance — perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. […]

    $30

  • Global Fest in West Bend

    Global Fest in West Bend
    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    Join us Downtown West Bend for a brand-new event in 2025! Global Fest will celebrate cultures and traditions from around the world through food, music, dance, performances, artisans, and more! […]

    Free

  • Holidaze in Grafton

    Come and celebrate the Fourth of July with us at Lime Kiln Park in Grafton. There will be live music, food, and fireworks at dusk.   Please note: Dates, times, […]

    Free

  • Greendale Concert at Gazebo Park

    Greendale Movie at Gazebo Park
    Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United States

    Gazebo Series Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI The Gazebo Performance Series is hosted weekly during the Summer months in downtown Greendale. Each Saturday at 7:00 pm, the GEA […]

    Free

  • Summer Night Movie at Veteran’s Park MKE

    Outdoor Movies 2025
    Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Gift of Wings in Veterans Park is proud to present our FREE 2025 Summer Night Movies series under the stars on Milwaukee's Lakefront. We start at Dusk. Bring your Blankets […]

    Free

  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!   The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]

    $6 – $8

  • Greenfield Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

    Every Sunday from May-October  10AM-2PM Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53220) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

    Free

  • Global Fest in West Bend

    Global Fest in West Bend
    Downtown West Bend 120 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, United States

    Join us Downtown West Bend for a brand-new event in 2025! Global Fest will celebrate cultures and traditions from around the world through food, music, dance, performances, artisans, and more! […]

    Free
  • Daddy Daughter Date Night Sky Zone Waukesha Milwaukee Wisconsin girls

    Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield

    Sky Zone 2025
    Sky Zone Milwaukee W229 N 1420 Westwood Dr, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $80

  • Pollinator Palooza at Schlitz Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Butterflies and bumblebees and birds- oh my! Pollinators help keep our world colorful and beautiful, spreading life wherever they go. Join Schlitz Audubon in learning to appreciate, celebrate, and conserve […]

    $18
  • Fireworks

    4th of July in Hartland: Hometown Celebration

    4th of July 2025
    Nixon Park 175 E Park Ave, Hartland, WI, United States

    Hometown Celebration Head over to Nixon Park June 26, 27, and 28 for this year's Hometown Celebration!  Events from June 26–29 with carnival, live music, and fireworks on June 27. […]

    Free

  • Soft Girl Reset: An All Teen Girls Meet-Up at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space

    Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United States

    Disconnect to reconnect. Create. Reflect. Be heard. Soft Girl Reset is a monthly wellness and creativity series designed for teen girls ages 16–18 to slow down, connect with each other, […]

    Free – $10
  • fall wildflowers in autumn at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Urban Bird Hike at Lakeshore State Park

    Lakeshore State Park 2025
    Lakeshore State Park 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Sundays: June 29 & July 27: Urban Bird Hike from 4pm-5pm (South Entrance) Sundays: August 31 & September 21: Urban Bird Hike from 9:30-10:30am Lakeshore State Park is home to […]

    Free

  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!   The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]

    $6 – $8

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