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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Friday – Saturday at 10:30AM General Admission Show is approximately 50 minutes long. Wear your pjs if you want and snuggle in for our bug in a rug Children’s Theater. Arrive a half hour early to participate in a family friendly craft. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Join us for a bilingual celebration that connects families to diverse stories and honors cultural heritage. 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.
Opening Weekend Celebration at Bear Paw Adventure Park! Kick off the season with an unforgettable Opening Weekend Celebration at Bear Paw Adventure Park! Join us for an evening packed with live entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, a live Brewers game on the big screen — and a jaw-dropping drone show and fireworks finale you won’t […]
Signature Service Mortuary is honored to help support autism awareness through the SonShine Autism Easter Event! 💙✨ Hop on over and join us as we come together for a day of joy, connection, and empowerment! This fun-filled event will include music education, therapy, games, sensory arts & crafts, an egg hunt, bouncy houses, and more! […]
As part of the Y’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep kids safe in and around water, the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County is opening up the Safety Around Water program to the community for FREE at the Mukwonago, Southwest, Tri County, Waukesha, and West Suburban branches in Spring. Families are invited to participate […]
A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream April 10 - 26, 2026 Experience a brand new take on William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Journey from ancient Athens, into the woods, and back again, as we follow impassioned lovers, hilarious rustics, fantastical spirits, and feuding royalty in this magical, rock-and-roll rendition of one of the greatest and most-performed plays […]
Mother's Day Mini Session - Florals with white backdrop Details: These sessions will take place in my home photography studio in Lannon. April 26 15 Minute Session $188 + Tax Unlimited Photos Your photos will be delivered before Mother's Day. https://www.christaberg.com/mini-sessions/
Celebrate the flavors of spring – or stick with the OG – and follow your nose to the Cream Puff Spring Fling Drive-In! For one weekend only, Fair foodies can place orders (in advance online or in-person) for 3-Packs of Original Cream Puffs or try the first-ever Orange Dream Puff as we get closer to […]
Mommy + Me, Grandma + Me, sibling shoots, or pics of the whole fam! Photographed by Chelsea Ann Bell Photography 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.
APRIL 24-26 | BAIRD CENTER The largest gaming event of the year is back celebrating 25 years! The Midwest Gaming Classic is a massive 350,000+ square foot gaming playground, packed with 10,000+ games all on free play, 300+ vendors, and 100+ industry guests from across the gaming world. As the largest and longest-running all-encompassing gaming […]
Capture Lasting Memories: Mother's Day Minis at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play! Get ready for a truly special Mother's Day experience! We're thrilled to host Chelsea to bring you Mother's Day Minis, right here at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play. Join us for a beautiful, minimally staged Mother's Day photo scene, expertly photographed […]
A Taste of Italy! Bring the whole famiglia for an afternoon packed with Italian fun. We’re serving up a little bit of everything — and a whole lot of joy.
The magic of some of the most iconic fairytale songs come to life in Signature Spotlight concert "Royal Melodies: Enchanted Again" on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12, 2, and 4 p.m. at the Racine Theatre Guild. The princes, princesses, villains, and heroes return for a magically musical concert. Cinderella, the Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, and […]
🌿 One Village Park Meet-Up 🌿 Join us for a relaxed, come-as-you-are park meet-up with One Village 🤍 One Village is a welcoming community for only-child families (and those considering one and done), created to help moms and kids build meaningful connections in a space that feels easy, supportive, and unjudged. ✨ What to expect:• […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Melissa Honigman mhonigman@shorewood.k12.wi.us (414) 963-6951 ext. 6226 SHOREWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PRESENTS FAMILY-FRIENDLY “KIDZ ‘N KONZERT” Music, crafts, face painting and an instrument petting zoo offer family fun Shorewood, WI– The Shorewood Intermediate School and Brass Bell Music Store present the annual “Kidz ‘n Konzert”, a family-friendly event at Shorewood Intermediate […]
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with this interactive presentation, snacks, and prizes! Tweens and teens (ages 10 -18) are invited (with their adult) to learn about financial basics like how to make a budget and why to put money in a savings account. Presented in collaboration with Bank Five Nine.
North Shore Littles, the newest sister branch to local mom's group Lake Country Littles, is having a launch meet-up in Cedarburg! A brand new season of motherhood community is beginning, and you’re invited. Join us for a fun, easy morning designed for you to enjoy. 📍 The Daily Dose Juice Bar (Cedarburg) 🗓️ Tues. 4/28 […]
This incredible annual celebration shows off the hard work of participating students from Milwaukee area schools, as they compete in three dance styles: African Jazz, Funky Tap and Tango. The Competition is free and open to the public – join us! UW-MILWAUKEE PANTHER ARENA Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Competition 10:00am / Finals & Awards 12:45pm […]
✨LCMM x Tidy Tot Express Mom Walk!✨ ⏰When: April 29th | 9-11am 📍Where: Nixon Park, Hartland Join us for a morning of fresh air, connection, and a little something extra for moms💛 🧼The Tidy Tot Express is a local pickup and drop-off service that specializes in professionally cleaning and sanitizing car seats and strollers for […]
Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. 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.
It's Time for The Festival City Symphony Milwaukee! “Around the World – A Festival of Dances” Spring Pajama Jamboree Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 7:00-8:00 pm Composers love to dance just like you! Join Festival City Symphony for a lively, toe-tapping concert featuring dance-inspired music from around the world. From the elegance of Tchaikovsky’s ballet […]
The 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival is set to light up the screens of the Oriental and Downer theaters April 16-30. The Rated K: For Kids program, presented by Marianne and Sheldon Lubar, and sponsored by Milwaukee With Kids, offers a selection of award-winning features and shorts from around the world, recommended for ages 3-12. Future […]
For generations, Florence Eiseman has created beautifully crafted children’s clothing. Shop the quality Florence Eiseman you know and love, but at Warehouse Sale prices- thousands of garments are being prepared for the event. The Florence Eiseman Warehouse Sale has been a tradition for decades, and we're back for another year!
Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. 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.
Thanks to the generous funding of the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation, Racine Art Museum visitors can enjoy free admission from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on First Friday of the month. Plus, visitors can enjoy a museum scavenger hunt, a special make-and-take art project, and an opportunity to create their own poetry. Please note: Dates […]
A Walk in the Park Date: Now through December Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: March 6: Jacobus Park, April 3: Froemming Park, May 1: Greenfield Park June 5: Cooper/Kops Park, July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5 August 7: Dineen Park, September 4: Madison Park, October 2: Kletzsch Park, November […]
GO “WILD FOR RHINOS” AT THE ZOO THIS SATURDAY Celebrate the Opening of the Outdoor Habitats on May 2 MILWAUKEE, WI (April 29, 2026) – Eastern black rhinos Kianga and Zuri have settled into the new Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center here at the Milwaukee County Zoo — and now it’s time to […]
🌟 Bilingual Story Time is back at BlackBear Children’s Boutique! 🌟 Join Señora Betty for a joyful morning filled with:📚 Interactive stories🎶 Singing & dancing💃 Movement and fun props🎨 Hands-on crafts This FREE bilingual experience is perfect for little ones ages 0–5 (siblings welcome!) and is a wonderful way to introduce children to English and […]
G-Scale Model Railroad running all day, updated with Easter and spring embellishments. Music, entertainment, food and activities for children all day. Games & trains are FREE! Paint a Train Ornament $5 Plant Some Love for Mom $5 Scouts will be selling food, beverages and treats Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Harley-Davidson Museum EXHIBITS IN ACTION series brings the galleries to life through interactive, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and turn every visit into an adventure! Saturday, May 2 | 10 AM–4 PM H-D Museum (Lower Level) Free with H-D Museum General Admission or H-D Museum Annual Pass Jump into the world of Harley-Davidson racing and explore […]
Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal […]
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.
Celebrating Everything Outdoors! | May 1–3 Blain’s Farm & Fleet is bringing neighbors together at all of our store locations for Blain’s Fest 2026—a three-day, in-store event celebrating everything outdoors, with fun, savings, and activities for the whole family. From spring projects and backyard fun to outdoor hobbies and family activities, Blain’s Fest is a […]
Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts Students in 7 – 12th grade are proud to present The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery by Brian D. Taylor. The players at The Murder Mystery Playhouse are rehearsing a new show, Putting a Little English on It. It’s a not-so-good attempt at a British murder mystery, complete […]
May 2026 Mon 4 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Seeds & Sprouts 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Seeds & Sprouts Jun 2026 Mon 8 9:30 am - 10:30 am Little Wonders for Twos: Animal Babies 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Little Wonders for Threes: Animal Babies Please […]
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 is required. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
For 3rd - 8th Grade Students STEM Night Programs 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Multiple Dates STEM night programs are 1.5 hour hands-on learning opportunities for students to design, build and prototype solutions to engineering challenges. 3 new programs are now open for registration! March 10th: Catapults April 16th: Mini Golf May 4th: Space Lander […]
This 30-minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is not required. This Story Time will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
Come unwind under the dome of the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and meditate for your mental health! Unwind as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole, then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Following the show, take a quiet 45-minute hike with a naturalist through the […]
A Milwaukee movement community for moms focused on strength workouts that actually fit mom life. Bring your kids, strollers, blankets, all of it. Extra hands on site when you need them. Every fitness level welcome. We show up, we move, and we hold each other accountable. If taking time for yourself is selfish, we’re owning […]
You’re Invited: Join us at our next Discover Authentic event! The first Wednesday of every month, we offer a tour, presentation, and open Q&A for expecting or future parents. 💫 It’s a free opportunity to learn more about our philosophy of care, meet some of the midwives, see our birthing suites, and ask questions. No […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2026 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. Free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month. FREE admission for Kohl's Thank You Thursdays. ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to […]
These programs are designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration not required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
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 read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun craft! All children must be accompanied […]
What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy a Friday evening to themselves while the kids have an awesome time at WHS. Themes and crafts are always […]
Warblers, Orioles, Thrushes, and more! Celebrate Migratory Bird Day with the Urban Ecology Center during this half-day, come-and-go, scientific celebration of birds on the move. Designed for adults, families, and birders of all experience levels, this event offers multiple ways to explore birding, conservation, and outdoor learning at your own pace. Throughout the morning, enjoy […]
Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 1 Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday may be […]
Join the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee at Retzer Nature Center for A Half Day of Awareness – a four-hour experience designed to reconnect you with nature and yourself. Through gentle walking, mindful movement, meditation, forest bathing, and a simple service project, you’ll cultivate presence and peace in a supportive outdoor setting. This event invites you […]
Celebrate Mother's Day with a barre class, coffee + connection, plus fun goodies & giveaways! Barre class will be from 9:30-10:10am. Babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages are welcome! Or, come alone and enjoy a little extra "me" time this Mother's Day. After class, stick around for complimentary coffee and wonderful connection with other […]
Meet us at Maedke Chiropractic to celebrate Mother’s Day! Maedke is offering coffee, light snacks, and portraits by Wind Willow Photography. Dr. Elizabeth Ortega is a family-focused chiropractor in Milwaukee. Specializing in pregnancy and pediatric care, she is dedicated to care for patients from birth and beyond. Dr. Elizabeth is Webster Technique certified and fully […]
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