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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  • Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)

    West Suburbs 2026
    The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Every Tuesday night is family night at the Landing! Open all year, we will have indoor and outdoor activities for families and kids of all ages. Featured partners: Tosa Block […]

    Free
  • Game Night at Center Street Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Game Night Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.  Please note: […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At MPL: Capitol Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session […]

    Free
  • West Allis Winter Week

    Winter 2026
    Downtown West Allis Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    IT'S TIME TO EMBRACE WINTER Downtown West Allis Inc and other community organizations are teaming up to bring you a week’s worth of fun, winter activities! Join us as we […]

    Free
  • Waukesha JanBoree

    Winter 2026
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free
  • Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes

    The Mitchell Park Domes 2026
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    December 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual […]

    $6 – $9
  • Storytime at The MKE Domes

    The Mitchell Park Domes 2026
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    January 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Storytime at The Domes Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual […]

    $9 – $12
  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25
  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026
    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Schedule Winter/Spring 2026 Purchase Tickets Here. Wednesday 1/7 at 11:00am - Two Small Pieces of Glass - $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/14 at 11:00am - Amazing Planet- $5.00/person  Wednesday 1/21 […]

    $5
  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]

    $40 – $70
  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]

    $3
  • Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on […]

    Free
  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program […]

    Free
  • West Allis Winter Week

    Winter 2026
    Downtown West Allis Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    IT'S TIME TO EMBRACE WINTER Downtown West Allis Inc and other community organizations are teaming up to bring you a week’s worth of fun, winter activities! Join us as we […]

    Free
  • Waukesha JanBoree

    Winter 2026
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free
  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25
  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]

    $40 – $70
  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]

    $3
  • ArtLab at MPL: Center Street Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Be a creator and bring your ideas to life every week at ArtLab! This is an open art program that provides space and materials for hands-on creative projects. Participants can […]

    Free
  • West Allis Winter Week

    Winter 2026
    Downtown West Allis Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    IT'S TIME TO EMBRACE WINTER Downtown West Allis Inc and other community organizations are teaming up to bring you a week’s worth of fun, winter activities! Join us as we […]

    Free
  • Waukesha JanBoree

    Winter 2026
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    JANUARY 16-25, 2026 Event information and updates posted here. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

    Free
  • Craft And Storytime at The Mequon Nature Preserve

    Mequon Nature Preserve
    Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, United States

    Mequon Nature Preserve has many family-friendly events throughout the year! These events are FREE to attend! Craft And Storytime One Friday a month at 10:00am, listen to a seasonally-themed book […]

    Free
  • Animal Encounters at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2026
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $19 – $27
  • Deck the Streets and Village at Milwaukee Public Museum

    Holiday 2025
    Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026  Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic […]

    $19 – $25
  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]

    $40 – $70
  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]

    $3

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