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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  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

    $25
  • Maple Sugar Days at Wehr Nature Center

    Maple Sugar Days
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Join us at our 46th Annual Maple Sugar Days to hear the surprising stories behind your favorite sticky treat. Learn how the indigenous peoples of North America created the first maple […]

    $10 – $12
  • Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    Enjoy a family day at the Zoo — outdoors or in! On this day, all guests receive free admission (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). See Eastern black rhinos […]

    Free
  • 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) […]

  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Be My Neighbor Day

    Join Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Public Library for a free family event that celebrates kindness. Saturday, March 14, 2026 10am to 2pm Milwaukee Central Library 814 West Wisconsin Ave. […]

    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
  • 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! […]

    $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 […]

    $80 – $150
  • 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 […]

    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
  • Maple Syrup Family Day at Richfield Historical Park

    Richfield Historical Park 1896 Hwy 164, Richfield, Wisconsin, United States

    Maple Syrup Family Day Returns March 28, 2026 Our annual Maple Syrup Family Day returns on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and it’s shaping up […]

    Free
  • Barnes and Noble Bayshore in Bloom

    Bayshore Events 2026
    Barnes and Noble BAYSHORE 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI, United States

    Fun for the whole family! Please join us for a fun Spring event featuring local authors, raffles, crafts, storytime and more! From 11am to 3pm we will have several local […]

    Free
  • Kid Boogie Down’s Season Finale Dance Party

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

    It's the last dance party of the season at the Bavarian Bierhaus! Join us one last time before we break for the warm weather! Live music/video show by DJ Lukewarm […]

    $6 – $12
  • Family Veggie Gardening Workshop at The Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park

    Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Family Veggie Gardening Workshop Saturday, March 28 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM   Riverside Park 1500 E  Park Pl Milwaukee WI Grow fresh veggies together this spring! Families learn what to plant […]

    $5
  • Monarchs and Caterpillars Showcase Event

    Viets Field 1305 N Broadway, Milwaukee, United States

    The Milwaukee Monarchs are a professional women's ultimate frisbee team that play in the Premier Ultimate League. Join us for this pre-season showcase event at MSOE Viets Field! The Milwaukee […]

  • Once Upon an Art Studio at Hales Corners Library

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

    Where stories become masterpieces! Step into a world of imagination! Kids 5-9 will enjoy a magical read-aloud and create a colorful artwork inspired by the story’s characters, setting, and scenes. […]

  • Family Fun Fest: Fantasy Quest at The MKE Domes

    Milwaukee Domes 2026
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

      Step into a world of imagination— no travel required. This spring break, families are invited to explore Family Fun Fest: Fantasy Quest, a playful morning of discovery where fairy […]

    $15 – $30
  • Gravity Gauntlet

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

    Design, tape, and race your own marble roller coaster! In Gravity Gauntlet, kids (ages 10-12) team up to engineer the longest, smoothest run using cardboard tubes, tape, and physics smarts.

  • Eggstravaganza 2026 at The Racine Zoo

    Racine Zoo 2026
    Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

    Saturday,  April 4, 2026   |   10AM – 4PM Gather the little ones and enjoy an Easter-themed day to put a little "spring" in your step! Be sure to bring your own basket for […]

    $9 – $11
  • Faith Celebration & Drone Spectacular

    Bear Paw Adventure Park 10006 7 mile Road, Caledonia, United States

    Join us for a FREE, family-friendly faith celebration like no other! Northern Lights Drone Shows and Bear Paw Adventure Park are bringing you an evening of games, attractions, and a […]

    Free

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