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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  • 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
  • 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
  • Party in the Park (West Bend)

    Regner Park 800 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 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: […]

    Free
  • Hometown Half Marathon 5K/10K at Brown Deer Park

    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 […]

    $15
  • Milwaukee County Parks 2025

    Cool Waters Aquatic Center at Greenfield Park Opening Weekend

    Greenfield Park 2028 S 124th St, West Allis, WI, 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 […]

    $7 – $11
  • West Allis Downtown 2025

    West Allis A La Carte

    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, […]

    Free
  • Ice Cream!

    Battle of the New Flavors Tasting Event Block Party at Purple Door Ice Cream Milwaukee

    Purple Door Ice Cream 205 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 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 […]

    $20 – $25
  • Milwaukee Monarchs 2025 Season

    Milwaukee Monarchs Home Game in Wauwatosa

    Hart Park 1190 N 70th St,, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Monarchs Hart Park 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Sunday, June 1, 2025, 2:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $15; Students $12; Kids 12 and Under FREE Southeastern Wisconsin’s first and only women’s professional ultimate team has their 2025 home opener versus New York Gridlock. Gates open at 2:00 PM, first pull at 2:30 PM. […]

    $15
  • Marcus Performing Arts Center 2025

    MJ The Musical at Uihlein Hall Milwaukee (Ages 8 and Up)

    Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 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 […]

    $49 – $300
  • Exploring Lab at Little Sprouts Shorewood

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and more! We're excited to share our love of exploration with your little scientists.  What’s included in Exploring Lab? Admission for 1 child (ages 2.5 - […]

    $26
  • Explorer Zone at the St Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    June Theme: Sonic July Theme: Dragons For ages 6 - 11. Explore different themes through experiments, crafts, and more. Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. 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
  • Crayon Costume Party at Boswell Book Company

    Boswell Book Company 2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Crayon Costume Party with Blue Crayon, star of The Day the Crayons Made Friends Wednesday, June 4 at 4 pm | Costume Party, Picture Book, Crafts, Fun at Boswell Book Company 2559 North Downer Avenue Milwaukee WI   Boswell hosts a crayon costume party in the store to celebrate the latest Crayon book, The Day the […]

    Free – $20
  • The Mom Walk Collective x Babbling Babes: Family Walk & Beer Garden Night

    Join Babbling Babes and The Mom Walk Collective at the Juneau Beer Garden for a FAMILY walk and beer garden night! This is a great opportunity for both moms and dads to come and make some connections. We’ll start with a family walk and then return to the beer garden for drinks and snacks. Spouses, […]

    Free
  • Free Day + Celebration: Community at the Milwaukee Art Museum

    Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for a free day with family and friends to connect through art, music, movement, and more. During this day-long themed celebration, we’re highlighting communities we’re born into, we choose, that choose us, that embrace us for who we are, that challenge us—community in all its forms and all the love and richness the […]

    Free
  • Babbling Babes x Milwaukee Art Museum: FREE Story Time and Community Gathering

    Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Babbling Babes is Milwaukee's largest mom social group. Gather to hear a story time with Danette Justus of JustUs and Books, create a drawing inspired by what you have seen and heard, and build meaningful connections and community with other parents of children ages 5 and under. You will get FREE access to the museum, […]

    Free
  • Father/Son Date Night at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls

    Chick-Fil-A - Menomonee Falls W185N9590 Bancroft Drive, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

    Join us at Chick-Fil-A in Menomonee Falls for a construction-themed date night for fathers and sons. It's time for dads and sons to show us what they're BUILT of! It's a construction-themed date night! Come ready to put your building skills to the test with a project courtesy of Home Depot in Menomonee Falls. $35/couple, […]

    $35
  • An Evening of Support for Happy Place Cooking Space at Art of Joy Cedarburg

    Art of Joy W63N664 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, United States

    Happy Place Cooking Space is opening this June, and we’re hosting a modern-day barn-raising to help them cross that final finish line! Join us at Art of Joy on Thursday, June 5 from 5–8pm for a special community celebration to support this incredible project — and the amazing women behind it.   Happy Place Cooking […]

    Free
  • School Day Off Workshops at Danceworks Milwaukee

    Danceworks 1661 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience. Explore, learn and let your imagination run wild on a day off from school. Dance, theater, visual art, and much more will be part of each school day off workshop experience. Preregistration is required. NOV. 5, 2024 (Tuesday) | Welcome to The Rainforest JAN. […]

    $75
  • Outdoor Family Movie Night at Elite Sports Club Glendale

    Get ready for the beginning of summer and join us with the whole family for a movie together under the stars at Elite Sports Club in Glendale! Play lawn games and make s'mores before the film rolls. Bring your blankets and chairs, dress in your comfy clothes, and have fun watching a family movie on […]

    Free
  • Kids Name Sign Workshop in Thiensville

    Join us outside at Frankie’s in Thiensville for a fun and creative Kids Name Sign Workshop led by Emily of North88!   Kids will get to customize a two-layer wood name sign. The top layer will be painted by them, then glued onto a pre-stained back piece (12” wide). A perfect project for little artists—and […]

    $15
  • Summer 2025

    Schulz Aquatic Center Opening

    Schulz Aquatic Center 1301 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Pool Openings 2025 We're excited to announce our pools' opening for Summer 2025!  Visit us this Summer at Cool Waters Aquatic Center, David F. Schulz Aquatic Center, Wilson Pool, McCarty Park Pool, and Sheridan Park Pool. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

    $8 – $11
  • West Suburbs 2025 Events

    ART64 in the Village of Wauwatosa

    Village of Tosa WI, United States

    June 6, 2025 from 5pm - 8pm & June 7, 2025 from 10am - 5pm Village of Wauwatosa 7700 Harwood Ave Wauwatosa WI Discover Wauwatosa’s ART64, presented by North Shore Bank, is back for its fourth year, and you're invited to join the celebration! This summer, on June 6 & 7, 2025, The Village of […]

    Free
  • Wisconsin Fest at The Bavarian Bierhaus

    Wisconsin Fest at The Bavarian Bierhaus

    The Bavarian Bierhaus 700 W Lexington Blvd, Glendale, WI, United States

    The Bavarian Bierhaus is hosting their first annual Wisconsin Fest on Friday, June 6 in Old Heidelberg Park. There is no cover charge.   Wisconsin Fest runs 4:00-11:00pm on Friday and 10:00am-6:00pm on Saturday. This event will feature a fish fry, reuben rolls, cheese curds, Usinger Brats, pretzels, butter burgers, and Kringle both days old […]

    Free
  • Painting with Goats at Just Kiln’ Time Pottery Menomonee Falls

    Just Kiln' Time N88W16683 Appleton Ave,, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Get ready for an afternoon full of laughter, creativity, and the cutest goat snuggles ever!   For just $45, you’ll get:  A pottery piece to paint All painting supplies Quality time with adorable goats A whole lot of unforgettable fun!   Spots will fill fast! Don’t miss this WILD & artsy experience! Grab your friends, your family, and […]

    $45

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