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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  • All Ages Block Party at Whitefish Bay Library

    North Suburbs 2026
    Whitefish Bay Library 5420 N Marlborough, Whitefish Bay, WIsconsin

    Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party!  We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited to come and build.  Stop by for 15 minutes of building or stay for the entire session!  All ages with an adult caregiver.  No registration […]

    Free
  • Kid Boogie Down’s Taylor Swift Dance Party

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

    Are you a diehard Swiftie? The ERAS tour is over, but relive the magic & music with us! DRESS UP in your favorite TSwift outfit, dance and sing along to […]

    $6 – $12
  • Harbor Lights at Harbor Plaza MKE

    Harbor District MKE
    Harbor Plaza 600 E. Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Harbor District will host Harbor Lights winter art installation event Thirteen local artists will bring a series of projections, light and sound installations, and "creative surprises" to a shipping container […]

    Free
  • STEAM Labs at Oak Creek Public Library

    STEAM Labs at Oak Creek Public Library
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Music and Movement at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Just Between Friends Sale at The Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center

    Just Between Friends 2026 Events
    Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, United States

    Where families save 50-90% on everything growing kids need! Are you tired of paying too much for clothes that your kids quickly outgrow? When you shop at Just Between Friends you'll save hundreds of dollars on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. […]

    Free
  • Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2026
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    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 […]

    $8 – $10
  • Little Hands Texture Jam at Hales Corners Library

    Hales Corners Library 5885 S 116th St, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Little artists (ages 3-5, with caregiver) will hunt for textures, plan their collage (arrange first, glue second), and create a springy art piece – building fine-motor skills, descriptive vocabulary, and […]

  • A Walk In The Park at Area MKE Co Parks

    Milwaukee County Parks 2026
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Mosaic Kids Night In!

    Mosaic Creative Studios 3400 Intertech Drive Suite 200, Brookfield, United States

    Mosaic is hosting a DROP OFF event for kids 5 and older! Kids Night In is a fun night at Mosaic filled with games, crafts, friends, and PIZZA! During the evening we […]

    $45
  • Quitapenas at The Latino Arts Gallery MKE

    Latino Arts Gallery 2026
    LATINO ARTS, INC 1028 S 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Quitapenas gives you a taste of their rhythmic contagion. This tropical Afro-Latin combo was born under the warm California sun. They borrow aesthetics from the radical 60s, 70s and 80s. Each song echoes a remix of history and invites one to engage in the liberating evenings of Angola, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and beyond. The name […]

    $25
  • Make Maple Syrup at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Maple Sugar Days
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Discover your new favorite pancake topping! Experience the excitement of traditional and modern maple syrup-making methods in Milwaukee Recreation's Maple Sugaring class at Hawthorn Glen . Ages 5 and up […]

    $5 – $8
  • Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield

    Sky Zone 2025
    Sky Zone Greenfield 4940 S 76th St,, Greenfield, United States

    Elevate your Sunday Funday with your Family – Family, Fun, and Food Included! Family of 4 can now get 60 minute jumps, a large pizza, and a pitcher of soda for just $79.99. Offer valid only Sundays 12pm-8pm. Additional jumpers are $9.99 in-park.   Enjoy the awesome, healthy, and fun activities Sky Zone Greenfield has […]

    $80
  • LEGO Lab

    LEGO Lab
    Hales Corners Library 5885 S 116th St, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Join us on the second Monday of each month for our LEGO Lab in the Ben Hunt Room. The LEGO Lab is a monthly club where kids ages five (recommended) and up explore creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through hands-on LEGO building challenges. We blend imagination with STEM-inspired fun to spark curiosity and confidence in every […]

  • EDtalk: The Village Speaks | Navigating Autism Together – Part 2

    St. Francis Children's Center 6700 N. Port Washington rd, MIlwaukee, WI, United States

    Understanding medical, educational, and family supports after an autism diagnosis. When a child receives an autism diagnosis, families often leave with more questions than answers. What happens next? Where do we start? Who do we call? What supports are available? On Wednesday, March 11, St. Francis Children's Center invites families, educators, and community members to […]

    Free
  • EDtalk: The Village Speaks | Navigating Autism Together – Part 2

    Understanding medical, educational, and family supports after an autism diagnosis. When a child receives an autism diagnosis, families often leave with more questions than answers. What happens next? Where do we start? Who do we call? What supports are available? On Wednesday, March 11, St. Francis Children's Center invites families, educators, and community members to […]

    Free
  • Hello Dolly at The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center

    South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI, United States

    This production is presented by our South Milwaukee High School Students. For more information about SMHS Theatre Co., visit here. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play "The Matchmaker" bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century […]

    $10 – $13
  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The G-Scale Railroad is a permanent display in our House of Blooms greenhouse. Multiple trains are running 10am-3pm when we are open . Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit for a spell to do coloring pages and activities Please note: Dates and times […]

    Free
  • Downtown Milwaukee’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

    Parades 2026
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    The 58th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick's Day Parade reurns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 14 at noon. The 58th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade reurns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 14 at noon. The parade departs from the corner of North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and […]

    Free
  • Girl Scout Night at Retzer Nature Center

    Retzer Nature Center 2026
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    GIRL SCOUT NIGHT (SPRING 2026) Join us to earn badges during Girl Scout Night at Retzer Nature Center and the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Scouts will enjoy exciting, engaging adventures in nature […]

    $6 – $8
  • Camille’s Rainbow – Opera for Children – at Milwaukee Opera Theatre DWN MKE

    Theater for Families
    Milwaukee Opera Theatre 790 N Milwaukee Street Unit 349, Milwaukee

    Last season, Camille’s Rainbow dazzled little ones and grown-ups alike with its heart, color, and sparkle—so we’re bringing it back for an encore performance! This 45-minute opera, created just for babies and toddlers (ages 0–3) and their grown-up sidekicks, invites families into Camille’s enchanting world, where music shimmers and colors come to life. Let the adventure begin […]

    $22
  • LCMM Mom Walk

    Dickten Park N43W32800 Rasmus Rd, Nashotah, United States

    Walk & Play: Join us for a local mom walk that connects and supports each other every step of the way! After the walk, we can hang out and chat while the little ones play on the playground!

    Free
  • Love, Ruby Valentine

    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    A musical that reminds us how important it is to show kindness and caring, "Love, Ruby Valentine" comes to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22, 2026.   Join Ruby and her parrot, Lovebird, as they prepare for Valentine’s Day. It’s Ruby’s favorite day of the year because she gets to […]

    $7
  • Hoppers at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    Family Movies 2026
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, […]

    $9 – $11
  • Welcome Spring Sunrise Hike at The Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit

    Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit N1765 Cty Rd G, Campbellsport, United States

    WELCOME SPRING SUNRISE HIKE at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit On this first day of spring, join us as we explore how nature welcomes this new season. We will be walking the two-mile Tamarack Trail around Mauthe Lake. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear as the trail may be snowy or wet. This […]

    $5 – $32
  • Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 – Milwaukee

    Friends of Estabrook Park 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am 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 […]

    $25.98
  • Shen Yun 2026 at The Marcus Performing Arts Center

    Shen Yun 2026 In Milwaukee WI
    Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Shen Yun 2026-the 20th Anniversary Celebration with Spiritually Inspired Performance EXPERIENCE The Beauty of Ancient China Before Communism LET SHEN YUN TAKE YOU on a journey through China’s five millennia of divinely inspired culture. Ancient legends of dynasties past, inspiring stories of the modern day, the world’s finest classical Chinese dancers, and dazzling animated backdrops […]

    $80 – $150
  • Big Bunny Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt at Apple Holler (Sturtevant)

    Easter 2026
    Apple Holler 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, United States

    Big Bunny Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt Embark on a journey with the Country Bunny this spring and make it a day you’ll never forget! Experience an adventurous, interactive story and meet the Country Bunny himself! Make sure to bring your camera... he’ll be ready for pictures with you! Please note: Dates and times are […]

    $14
  • Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair

    Medical Support Services 140 E Rawson Ave STE 317, Oak Creek, United States

    Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair Join Us for Our 3rd Annual Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt & All-Abilities Resource Fair! 🐣🌷 Medical Support Services and We Rock the Spectrum – Milwaukee are excited to host our 3rd Annual Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt, now expanded to include an All-Abilities Resource Fair. This inclusive community event […]

    Free
  • Family Day at the Milwaukee County Historical Society

    Milwaukee Historical Society 2026
    Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N Old World Third St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Family Day Saturday, March 21st, 2026 | 10:00am - 2:00pm MCHS| 910 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Milwaukee, WI, 53203 Join us for Family Day at the Milwaukee County Historical Society – this year's theme is Transportation. Come see how planes, trains, cars, and boats have shaped the city! Explore the science behind […]

    Free
  • Skip, Hop, Kick! (Egg hunt & more)

    Journey Martial Arts 217 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, United States

    Stop by Journey Martial Arts in Waukesha for some FREE Family Fun: outdoor & indoor Easter time festivities! We’ll be running a kids "egg & spoon" obstacle course inside & […]

    Free
  • Spring Fling at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE

    Spring Fling
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Hop into spring at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum at the first-ever Spring Fling on Saturday, March 21. Meet fluffy bunnies and chicks from Havens Petting Farm from 11 a.m.-1 […]

    $15
  • (W)here in the World: Where Global Dance Thrives at The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center

    South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI, United States

    What happens when Flamenco meets West African dance, Mexican folk dance, and Polynesian traditions? One explosive evening of global dance and live music! (W)here in the World takes the stage on March 21st, fusing music and dance traditions from around the world. Unique to Milwaukee, the Midwest, and beyond, this stellar lineup of global dance […]

    $10 – $45
  • World Down Syndrome Day Party at Sprecher Brewery

    Sprecher Brewery 701 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale, WI, United States

    Sprecher, Milwaukee’s original craft brewery together with GiGi’s Playhouse will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Sunday, March 22 from 3-5 pm with a special party at Sprecher’s Glendale headquarters at 701 W. Glendale Avenue. Guests are encouraged to wear their boldest, loudest, mismatched socks—or grab a pair at the door—and help spread awareness, […]

    $4 – $21
  • LCMM Mom Walk

    Firemen's Park Pavilion 1128 Main St, Delafield, United States

    Come join us! LCMM is a welcoming space where moms can walk together, connect, and support each other every step of the way. After the walk, moms can keep the conversation going while the little ones play on the playground!

    Free
  • Bilingual Story Time MKE at Wild and Precious Boutique (Cedarburg)

    Bilingual STORY TIME MKE 2026 Events
    Wild & Precious Boutique W62N542 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, United States

    🌟 Bilingual Story Time is back! 🌟 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 Spanish through play, music, […]

    Free

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