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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Join us as we kick off summer with a warm, adventure-filled evening at the HAWS Schallock Center for Animals! Tales by the Fire: Summer Kickoff is the perfect seasonal celebration for families and animal lovers of all ages. Meet our resident goats and horses as you explore the property. Create a bird feeder to take […]
Mark your calendars for June 7, July 19, August 9, and September 13 Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE With Kids are returning to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park at the lakefront for the 2026 season — and they’re completely FREE to attend. The popular family friendly series takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and features […]
Garden Opening with Free Admission 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.
The Rotary Club of Mitchell Field brings you the tastiest of fundraisers! It's our fourth-annual spring Food Trucks & Jazz event at Vretenar Memorial Park in St Francis. We're featuring 10 of Milwaukee's finest Food Trucks and 3 of Milwaukee's grooviest Jazz Bands. Check the website www.foodtruckfrenzy.org for a full list of trucks. There's something […]
☀️We’ve got the perfect summer morning event for you and your littles! Join us on June 8th from 9:30-11:30 am at @glazepottery 🎨Where your tiny artists will create a handmade gift for dad that they will treasure forever 🫶🏻 This will be a fun-filled morning to create custom art, sip on fun drinks, make cards, […]
Beanstack and SLP training for teen volunteers. Please stop by a Library service desk and fill out your volunteer paperwork before the session.
A relaxed morning, mom walk + coffee! LCMM & The Mama Gathering Co are meeting in the middle, Menomonee Falls!
Come join us for a relaxed, fun mom walk with not one, but two mom groups! Grab a coffee at the meetup & connect! After, kiddos can play!
Join the Grohmann Museum for Kids' Art Days on select Wednesdays! With summer festivals and the 4th of July approaching, get into the spirit by creating pipe cleaner fireworks. Participants will dip their sculpted pipe cleaners in acrylic paint and stamp their design on paper. Included with Museum Admission:$5 adults$3 senior/studentsChildren under 12: Free
Hang out in the Teen Space! We’ll have gaming, crafting (like Perler Beads, DIY stickers, button making, etc), and snacks out!
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Discover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. Second Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the month • 9:30-10:30 a.m. (all days) • 1-2 p.m. (Tuesday only) MAY 12, 13, or 14 — Here Comes Spring: […]
Ideal for ages 2 - 5. Pretend to be an archealogist and join us for some fun dino-themed indoor play.
The New Berlin History Museum will be open the second Sunday of each month during the hours 1-4 pm. There is no admission charge. 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.
Ages 3-12: Juggling, music, and laughter abound in this hit show!
Mix it up, shake it up, and eat it up! We will mix milk, salt, and ice with energy to make our own ice cream. This event is for tweens ages 10-12 and requires registration....
Grab your lawn chairs and join us for Music on the Lawn, a free concert series at The Ingleside Hotel—perfect for families, friends, and neighbors looking to enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors. Enjoy live music, local beer sponsors, food trucks, lawn games, and family-friendly activities while soaking up summer evenings on the lawn. Each night […]
Little artists are invited to join us for a short storytime followed by an open-ended art project. Dress for a mess. Best suited for children ages 1 – 3. Registration is...
The United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026. To understand how our nation came to be, we invite you to think about how immigrants have shaped the United States, starting right here in Milwaukee. Indigenous Peoples were the first to live on this land. Later, waves of immigrants arrived, changing the community and creating […]
Little artists are invited to join us for a short storytime followed by an open-ended art project. Dress for a mess. Best suited for children ages 1 – 3. Registration is...
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. Wisconsin Stargazing 11:10 a.m. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa 12:10 p.m. A to Z Astronomy! 12:50 p.m. Ocean Odyssey 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin Stargazing […]
Kid’s Day: Art “250” Friday, June 12, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, Free Community Event at RAM’s Wustum Museum Enjoy exploring a fun exhibition, creating hands-on art projects, and playing games inside and outside the museum, all inspired by Handcrafted: RAM Community Art Show and 250 years of creativity. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 […]
Beanstack and SLP training for teen volunteers. Please stop by a Library service desk and fill out your volunteer paperwork before the session.
Fridays June 12 - August 21 - 2026 Sounds of Summer June 12 - Motown Review June 26 - King Solomon July 10 - Another One July 24 - 5 Card Studs August 7 - V Funk August 21 - Stone Jam Band Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
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! […]
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! […]
Free-build a LEGO creation or complete the Library's challenge! 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.
Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI Free Family Art Workshops *Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please. The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. Free of charge to […]
RAIN DATE: Sunday, June 20 | 10:00a-12:00p Join Schlitz Audubon Staff to clean up Mystery Lake! We will use canoes to access every inch of the pond so we can remove the large invasive snails. You will learn about this snail species, its impact on the ecosystem, and how you’re making a difference. You and […]
Join us for a MAKE & TAKE cake decorating class! You will choose your own ice cream flavors from a selection, choose your middle, and learn to decorate a 6 inch round cake. The best part is you get to take it home with you! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
Come in for a fun free kid’s event! 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.
The Sheboygan Police Department is sponsoring the 2026 Kids Bike Rodeo. Topics include hand signals, bicycle maintenance, safe riding, rules of the road, lock-up, and handouts. Activities include free helmet fitting, free bike inspection, free education and skills course, and free raffle prizes. The first 80 kids to sign up in advance will receive a bicycle […]
Milwaukee Public Museum’s BioBlitz Community Event: Saturday, June 13 from 10 am – 3 pm Wehr Nature Center will host MPM’s 11th Annual BioBlitz, a 24-hour celebration of biodiversity where scientists work together to see how many species of plants and animals they can find in one area. Learn more about MPM’s BioBlitz. While the […]
On June 12 and 13, Milwaukee’s Lakeshore State Park comes alive with oars, paddles, sails, and wooden boats. Milwaukee’s nonprofit organization, All Hands Boatworks, invites families, kids and adults to get out on the water –for free—and experience the city’s lakefront from a whole new angle. Row or sail one of All Hands Boatworks’ many […]
Touch a Truck Glendale (SAT 13) at Richard E. Maslowski Glendale Community Park Bring the whole family out for a fun, hands-on experience where kids can get up close to some of their favorite big vehicles. From trucks and service vehicles to other larger-than-life machines, there will be plenty to see, explore, and learn about. […]
NFL Players Eric Murray and Dare Ogunbowale host The Mil Football Camp in Partnership with Milwaukee Recreation NFL players and Milwaukee natives Eric Murray and Dare Ogunbowale will be hosting […]
our gather & grow market is a joyful celebration of community and the jam-packed, outdoor season. we’re bringing together some of our favorite local businesses and playful activities to create an […]
Public Swimming Pool in Greenfield Park Open June 13 - September 7 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.
Prepare yourselves for a family-friendly dance party featuring remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks, K-Pop songs, remixes, and iconic pop anthems from the movies. Costumes, dancing, and shining bright are encouraged! 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.
Celebrate with us the Birth of Flag Day at Stony Hill School! This year's focus will be a 250th Celebration. Meet Bernard Cigrand and hear his story about how […]
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What do you see when you look in the mirror? Join us for this original kids’ play asking you to look in the mirror and dream. 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.
Join us as we kick-off our summer STEAM Labs with a fun dinosaur dig. We will talk about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology before "digging up" our own fossils! This […]
Join us on a trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era with the Milwaukee Public Museum, where we’ll learn all about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them! This program...
Join us as we kick-off our summer STEAM Labs with a fun dinosaur dig. We will talk about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology before "digging up" our own fossils! This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events […]
Join us on a trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era with the Milwaukee Public Museum, where we’ll learn all about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them! This program...
Unwind together with a special evening storytime! Share stories, songs, and activities to end the day. Best suited for ages 2 to school age and their...
Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime at Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.
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Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild features educational content, puppetry, and audience interaction with realistic baby dinosaur puppets. The live show will be followed by a dino meet and greet! This program is geared toward children ages 4-11, with an adult, and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration is not required. Find out more by […]
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