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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Fall Family Fun Day is coming to Foxtown Station on Saturday, October 25th, from 11 AM to 4 PM! Enjoy seasonal activities, live music, tasty food and drinks, family […]
Dress up in your Halloween costume and Trick or Treat the Streich Family Wetland trail system! MNP staff and volunteers will be handing out yummy candy. This is a FREE […]
Start your trick or treating early with a stroll through historic downtown Port Washington! Stop in at businesses with the event flyer in their window for a sweet treat. The […]
Get ready for a spook-tacular Kids Halloween Paint Party filled with colorful creations and boo-tiful masterpieces! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded […]
Join us for a special series of parenting classes in collaboration with the amazing therapists from Tosa Pediatrics! Each month, we’ll explore a different topic to support you through the […]
Join us for Tiny Tasters: A Fall Cooking Series! Our hands-on culinary adventure for little chefs aged 2-6! In partnership with Toddlers Love to Cook, this three-part series at Little […]
Café Con Arte: Day of the Dead Ofrendas at Latino Arts DAY OF THE DEAD OFRENDAS Date: Wednesday, October 29th Time: 8:30 a.m. - English & 9:30 a.m. - Spanish […]
Join us for an informative and supportive community conversation designed to help families, educators, and caregivers better understand and navigate the autism journey. This panel will bring together experts from […]
Come unwind under the dome of the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and meditate for your mental health! View an awe-inspiring planetarium show featuring a stunning sunset as you travel from the Grand […]
Join Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony for a thrilling Halloween concert—free for all! Come in costume, get cozy, and enjoy a hauntingly fun evening of magical and monstrous music. Whether you’re […]
The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Join us for Nightmare on Elm Street presented by Schramka Funeral Home: trick-or-treat, food trucks, entertainment and family fun. FREE admission! Trick-or-treat […]
The North Shore's favorite Halloween event is back! Join us for Nightmare on Elm Street presented by Schramka Funeral Home: trick-or-treat, food trucks, entertainment and family fun. FREE admission! Trick-or-treat […]
A Boo-tiful Day of Play & Projects! Unleash Your Inner Monster and Your Creative Spirit! Get ready for a spooktacular, self-guided Halloween bash filled with crafts, costumes, and creative […]
Looking for something fun + kid-friendly to do on actual Halloween day that isn’t too late? This one’s perfectly tailored for you and your little boo! This event is ideal […]
The Cedarburg Chamber's Pumpkin Walk is a fun, community-wide event that celebrates all things Halloween! Bring your carved pumpkins to light up the street. Wear your costumes and creep down […]
It's time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Remember to turn your porch lights on if […]
This Halloween, the Sanderson Sisters are back, and Disney’s Hocus Pocus will cast its spell on you like never before! Accidentally brought back to life in Salem on Halloween night, […]
Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
Trainfest (FREE Admission for Kids) 📅 November 1-2 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday The Midwest’s largest model train show is chugging […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, 11/01 at 10AM in tandem with our special host, Señora Betty, for a FREE & BILINGUAL Magical Morning! Families are invited to learn […]
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly […]
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Doors open 10:30 a.m., powwow noon-7 p.m.* LOCATION: Second Floor, Milwaukee Public Museum COST AND RESERVATIONS: FREE and open to the public For the first time, Milwaukee Public […]
Join us for a special screening of Frozen 2 at St Francis Children's Center! Our sensory-friendly event is perfect for kids who may need a more relaxed environment. The lights will be […]
Grafton’s biggest Halloween celebration is back! Join us for the 5th Annual FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Utopia! Local families and businesses will deck out their trunks with spooky, silly, and […]
TWO SHOWS (Saturday & Sunday) November 1st & 2nd @ 2:00 pm Have some Halloween Magical fun at The Haunted Brumder Mansion with Comedians & Magicians Two Brothers One Mind!! […]
Welcome to the Daddy and Me: Bonding event! This is a special opportunity for dads and children with Special/Support Needs to come together and create lasting memories. Join us at St Francis Children's Center for a day filled […]
Families are invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s annual Santa’s Wonderland event! Making his grand entrance on November 1st, Santa will arrive […]
The Santa Experience with Christa Berg Photography Dates: Saturday, November 2, 2025 & Saturday, November 9, 2025 Location: Studio North, Milwaukee, WI Website: christaberg.com Instagram: @ChristaBergPhotography Experience holiday magic at The Santa Experience, a carefully […]
Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair. Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, […]
November 09, 2025, 12:00pm – 4:00pm Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC), 325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI A hands-on music event for kids? YES! Milwaukee Jazz Institute will be at […]
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR KIDSLearn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12. *****DATES/TIMES: Select Wednesdays • […]
Fall into fun with bilingual stories, songs, and craft time! Disfruta del otoño con cuentos bilingües, canciones y manualidades! Here's the link to RSVP for this FREE event/ Aqui esta […]
Mark your calendars for Riveredge’s Grand Re-Opening on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 pm! Enjoy remarks from project partners and supporters as well as complementary drinks and light appetizers as […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Re-Release) PG • 1 hr 16 min Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine? Pumpkin King Jack Skellington returns to the big screen in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare […]
Join us for an evening of fun with various stations and hands-on activities for the whole family! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]
School Day Off Workshops 2025-2026 "Ready, Set, Explore!" with Danceworks Faculty Fri 11/7/2025 From: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Get creative and make a day off of school an engaging experience! Appropriate […]
There is a Y in every family! Unplug and connect by spending some quality time together at the Y. We will have fun, family-friendly activities throughout the night, so bring […]
Join us for an exciting evening at Eble Park Ice Arena's Glow Skate! Bring your friends, family, and teammates to ice skate under the vibrant, colorful new lights, accompanied by […]
Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9 at the Bradley Symphony Center 212 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home, there’s no […]
Come explore our newly renovated Visitor Center, now featuring ADA-compliant restrooms, an accessible entrance, refreshed community spaces, and exciting new classes. After your tour, enjoy complimentary access to our beautiful […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique in Shorewood on Saturday, November 8th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading the short story, "If […]
Join us for our annual raptor festival that celebrates these powerful hunters of the sky. This unique event is held throughout the Center and offers unforgettable encounters! You will meet our resident raptors up […]
It's time to enter the multi-verse. The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe […]
Need a night out, but don't know what to do with your children? Let the Y help. A night of fun in our facility awaits your children while you are […]
Turkey Trails 5K & 10K Organizer: Bodies Race Company Date: November 9th Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI A fun […]
Bring your friends, grab a craft soda or a cold Sprecher brew, and let your imagination run wild! What to Expect: LEGO® Autumn Building Competition: Build your best Autumn-inspired […]
We're kicking off the week with a hands-on activity with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can be […]
Parents and children will come together for a mindful afternoon at Mee-Kwon Park, exploring gratitude through nature and the senses. Activities include a gentle meditation, a sensory experience with clementines […]
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