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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The UPAF Ride for the Arts, Presented by Miller Lite, is more than just a ride – it’s an opportunity for friends, families and coworkers to have fun and support […]
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you […]
See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of […]
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 […]
We're back for an encore at The Cooperage on Sunday May 31st! This is your chance to get your groove on if you missed out earlier this year. Packed with […]
The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running, on […]
Rainforest & Butterflies: May 7-June 6, 2026 This Greatest Hit takes visitors to the tropics to celebrate two of MPM’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, which […]
Morning Glory Art Fair at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee on May 30 & 31. The Morning Glory Art Fair is a production of Wisconsin Craft, a […]
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 […]
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
This soccer-themed class helps youngsters develop motor skills while getting involved in sports. We develop kicking, running control, and dribbling. This course will help kiddos learn to listen and follow […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform a concert for children and families, joined by occasional special guests. For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences […]
Children ages 4–14 must bring their bike and helmet for a fun-filled event featuring: Bike safety checks Helmet fitting & decorating 7 fun skill courses Raffle prizes
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 […]
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 […]
The Locust Street Festival is back for 2026 4 Live Music Stages, Local Vendors, Artists, Food Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
PASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
This soccer-themed class helps youngsters develop motor skills while getting involved in sports. We develop kicking, running control, and dribbling. This course will help kiddos learn to listen and follow […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, […]
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their […]
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his […]
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor […]
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, […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA […]
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Runs May 15 – May 31, 2026 There’s magic to do in one of Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz’s first musicals. A troupe of performers present, and sometimes manipulate, the story […]
SAVE THE DATE! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the return of our Sensory Friendly Concert. Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of […]
Grab your bike and bring your neighbors! Join Mayor Cavalier Johnson for a fun, slow-roll community ride through Downtown Milwaukee. We’ll gather at 10 a.m. at Zeidler Union Square Park, […]
Rainforest & Butterflies: May 7-June 6, 2026 This Greatest Hit takes visitors to the tropics to celebrate two of MPM’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, which […]
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, […]
11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA […]
Work as a team to create, experiment and learn through hands-on activities. This program is for those in grades 2-5 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
PASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
Beanstack and SLP training for teen volunteers. Please stop by a Library service desk and fill out your volunteer paperwork before the session.
The 2026 Banana Ball World Tour is heading to American Family Field Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7! "Banana Ball" is a fast-paced, action-packed style of baseball with rules […]
See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of […]
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the […]
Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA […]
French Club for Kids Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
Tuesday, June 2 Slow Roll: 4:45pm Game: 6:40pm Join us for a casual “slow roll” to the Brewers vs. Giants game as part of Wisconsin Bike Week and to commemorate […]
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