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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  • Art in Nature at Retzer Nature Center

    Art in Nature
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    ART IN NATURE A Six-Week Art Program Series — Come for one session or all! Nature has some unique art to show us—colors, patterns, and textures everywhere! Let’s explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration. We’ll craft, sketch, and paint (both acrylic and watercolor). All supplies are provided. DATES & TIME: Tuesdays, June 10 – July […]

    $8
  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!   The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. The patterns and shapes found in these Summer flowers evoke a sense of movement and, like an artist’s color wheel, reveal the nearly limitless palette […]

    $6 – $8
  • The Mom Walk Collective x Moon Dude Coffee: Lattes & Mom Walk

    Meet us at Metcalfe's Market for $5 Lavender Moon Lattes from Moon Dude Coffee, followed by a stroller walk through Hart Park!  Please register once per family.   Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the […]

    Free
  • Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters

    2025 Marcus Theatres Special Events & Movies
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Despicable Me 4 - June 8-12: Tickets Harold and the Purple Crayon - June 15-19: Tickets A Sloth Story - June 22-26: Tickets Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - June 29 - […]

    $3 – $5
  • Family Movie at the St Francis Library: Sonic 3

    2025 Family Movies
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    All Ages. Kids have the option to sit and watch the movie or move around an enjoy other activities. In this environment, play is expected and quiet isn’t! 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
  • Tuesday Story Time and Social Groups at St. Francis Children’s Center

    St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    On Tuesday's, we are offering limited and FREE Story Time Social Groups for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Story time and Open Play are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability AND children with all abilities […]

    Free
  • Tribute Tuesday Concert – Taylor Swift Tribute at Cutler Park in Waukesha

    Les Paul Performance Center 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music at Tribute Tuesday! This free concert series brings top-tier tribute bands to the Les Paul Performance Center at Cutler Park in Waukesha, delivering the sounds of legendary artists in a beautiful outdoor setting. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month as we celebrate the favorite […]

    Free
  • School’s Out, Get Out – Summer Kick Off at Urban Ecology Center

    Urban Ecology Center - All Three Branches ilwaukee, United States

    What do you do with that time in between school ending and summer camps starting? You send your kiddos on an outdoor adventure at the UEC of course! From amazing animals, climbing, biking, hiking and canoeing, to catch and release fishing, we have exciting activities happening each day. Adventures available for ages 4 - 17 […]

    $45 – $70.
  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!   The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. The patterns and shapes found in these Summer flowers evoke a sense of movement and, like an artist’s color wheel, reveal the nearly limitless palette […]

    $6 – $8
  • Kids’ Art Day at the Grohmann Museum MKE

    MSOE Grohmann Museum 2025
    Grohmann Museum - MSOE 1000 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Kids' Art Days: Papermaking Wednesday, June 11 from 10 am — 2 pm Learn how to make your own eco-friendly paper. Participants will create handmade paper by mixing recycled paper scraps, water, dried flowers, and seeds. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

    Free
  • Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters

    2025 Marcus Theatres Special Events & Movies
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE FILM SERIES LINEUP: Despicable Me 4 - June 8-12: Tickets Harold and the Purple Crayon - June 15-19: Tickets A Sloth Story - June 22-26: Tickets Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - June 29 - […]

    $3 – $5
  • Kid’s Story Hour: Summer Series at Epilogue Books Menomonee Falls

    Kid’s Story Hour – Summer Series
    Epilogue Books n88w16739 Main St, Menomonee Falls, United States

    Join us at Epilogue Books in Downtown Menomonee Falls on the second Wednesday of month for a special afternoon with a local Children's author.  Each session will feature a live reading, time for Q&A and plenty of fun for young readers (and the grown-ups who love them). 6/11: Joyce Uglow and Stuck! The story of […]

    Free
  • Art Lab at the St Francis Library

    Art Lab @ the St. Francis Library
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    June Theme: Groovy Lava Lamp (registration begins 5/12) July Theme: Messy Art (registration begins 6/11) For ages 6 - 11. Explore an artist or art style then create an art project based on that topic! Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. Space will be limited. Located in the Hoppe Room, […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Night Market on West Wisconsin Avenue Downtown MKE

    2025 Outdoor Events & Activities
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    Milwaukee Night Market Wednesdays, June 11, July 16, August 13, September 10 from 5pm to 10pm on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street & Vel R Phillips Avenue  aThe Milwaukee Night Market is a free, outdoor event showcasing a variety of local vendors, performers, and artists. The Milwaukee Night Market transforms the heart of downtown into […]

    Free
  • BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks Free Movies Series

    The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, Glendale

    Back by popular demand, get ready for popcorn, blankets, and blockbusters under the stars!   BAYSHORE's Family Flicks Free Movies Series returns this summer, Wednesday nights starting June 11th through August 27th! The movie hits The Big Screen in The Yard, the open central community space in the heart of BAYSHORE, at 5:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs […]

    Free
  • Lilo and Stitch at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater Bay View

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Lilo & Stitch  • 1 hr 48 min   Director: Dean Fleischer Camp Cast: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Courtney B. Vance Genre: Adventure, Science fiction, Comedy, Family 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.

    $8 – $12
  • How to Train Your Dragon at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater Bay View

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends […]

    $8 – $12
  • Lilo and Stitch at the Rosebud Cinema Wauwatosa

    2025 Movies
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    Lilo & Stitch PG • 1 hr 48 min •  “Lilo & Stitch,” the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch.” Please note: Dates […]

    $9 – $11

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