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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  • Falls Memorial Fest, presented by The Village of Menomonee Falls

    Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Join us for the annual Falls Memorial Fest, presented by The Village of Menomonee Falls   From the 5K run/walk, live music on 3 stages, vendor marketplace, the car show, the kids zone, the lucky ducky derby, the art fair, and more ... there is truly something for everyone. This event is FREE and family-friendly. […]

    Free
  • Sherlock Holmes Day Celebration at Wonderland Bookshop

    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    We are in search of young detectives to help us! May 22nd is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Birthday, so we are celebrating the creator of Sherlock Holmes with a special mystery party! Come help us follow the clues to find the missing stuffy and get a chance to win the plush at the end of […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

    Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

    The Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 am each day, with events running through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday. The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at Noon, when 600+ kites take to the sky in a breathtaking display over Lake Michigan. Please […]

    Free
  • 2025 Greenfield Events

    Dan Jansen Family Fest at Konkel Park Greenfield

    Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

    Saturday FESTIVAL OPEN 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm / Sunday FESTIVAL OPEN 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm / Monday** FESTIVAL CLOSED **RIDES OPEN 12:00 pm - 4:00 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.

    Free
  • Memorial Day Parade (Menomonee Falls)

    Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The Menomonee Falls Memorial Day Parade is held on Memorial Day at 10:00 am and starts on Main Street at Harrison Avenue, traveling to downtown Menomonee Falls and continues west on Main Street, turning north on Grand Avenue (adjustment for 2025 construction), east on Roosevelt, north on Water and finishing at the Knights of Columbus […]

    Free
  • Memorial Day 2025

    Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade

    Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI, United States

    May 26 at 10:30am 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
  • Whitefish Bay’s Memorial Day Ceremony

    Whitefish Bay Armory Park 1225 E Henry Clay St, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

    We welcome the community to join us for Whitefish Bay’s Memorial Day Ceremony. The Veterans Monument and Memorial Garden at Armory Park honors the rich history of men and women who served and fought valiantly for our nation. Located on the original site of Whitefish Bay National Guard Armory, the monument is located at the […]

    Free
  • 2025 U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills Golf Course

    History will be made at Erin Hills, the host of the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, the premier championship in women's golf. From May 29-June 1, defending champion Yuka Saso will join 155 others, including World No.1 Nelly Korda and 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Ko. Fun for the whole family, visitors 17 […]

    $55 – $150
  • Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2025

    Library Day at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Introducing children to literature and storytelling at an early age enhances vital skills in language acquisition, comprehension and critical thinking. That's why we are excited to partner with the Milwaukee Public Library to bring even more literacy programs to the Museum throughout the run of Storyland! LIBRARY DAYS Families can borrow a book to read […]

    $13 – $14
  • Firefly Grove Park Grand Opening & Troll Unveiling

    Firefly Grove Park 1900 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, United States

    🎉 Firefly Grove Park Grand Opening & Troll Unveiling Date & Time:Wednesday, May 28, 20254:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location:Firefly Grove Park116th & Gilbert Ave, Wauwatosa, WI Cost:FREE Description:Be among the first to explore Wauwatosa’s brand-new Firefly Grove Park, a $5 million greenspace filled with one-of-a-kind features like a pump track, sensory paths, a living willow […]

    Free
  • Summer Kickoff Party at Pauline Haass Public Library (Sussex)

    Celebrate the start of the annual Summer Reading Program with a huge party on the library lawn!   Join us for games, face painting, and a special performance from the Wildlife in Need Center (WINC) at 6 PM. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks, and the Friends of the Library will be […]

    Free
  • Falls Family Movie Night, presented by Menomonee Falls Events

    Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Join us in Menomonee Falls for Family Movie Night!   "Previews" start at 6pm with live music, beer + wine garden, food trucks, yard games, and the Optimist Club Popcorn Wagon. The free movie will start at DUSK.   100 Free Youth T-shirts will be given away (look for the T-shirt sign as you enter […]

    Free
  • MotoAmerica Superbikes & Vintage MotoFest

    MotoAmerica Superbike races are returning to America’s National Park of Speed on May 30-June 1, 2025. Enjoy qualifying on Friday and all-day racing Saturday & Sunday. Six classes of road racing will compete, including Superbike, Motovation Supersport, Mission King Of The Baggers, Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul, Stock 1000, and Royal Enfield Build. Train. […]

    $65 – $115
  • Action in Jackson

    Action in Jackson

    Jackson Park 3500 W. Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come on up to Jackson to join us for Action in Jackson! Enjoy the food, live music (all music is FREE!), top notch rides, car show, woodcarving auction, games, and so much more!   Carnival wristband discounts are available on Friday from 5-9pm and Saturday from 1-5pm.   Friday May 30th Schedule:4:30-9pm Fish Fry4:30-6:30pm Double […]

    Free
  • Moms Mental Health Initiative Summer Social at Wilson Park Milwaukee

    Wilson Park MKE 1301 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Join us for the 4th Annual Moms Mental Health Initiative Summer Social!   This fundraising event unites us in celebration of the strength of our participants and the immeasurable power of togetherness. One in five moms experiences a perinatal mental health condition, like postpartum depression. On May 31, 2025 at Wilson Park in Milwaukee, you’re […]

    Free
  • Cupcake Fun Run in Bayside

    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 […]

    $20 – $30
  • Customer Appreciation Event at Children’s Orchard – New Berlin

    Children's Orchard 14145 W. Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, 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 — […]

  • Customer Appreciation Day at Children’s Orchard New Berlin

    Children's Orchard 14145 W. Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, 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 […]

    $10 – $70
  • National Smile Day Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop

    Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    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 […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Family Day of Play at Wick Playfield

    Wick Playfield 4929 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 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 […]

    $8 – $20
  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Family Day of Play at Wick Playfield

    Wick Playfield 4929 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 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 […]

    $5 – $20
  • Wild Indigo Exploration Day at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park (Please register)

    Urban Ecology Center Washington Park 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 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.

    Free
  • Port Washington Festival of the Arts

    Downtown Port Washington 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, 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 […]

    Free

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