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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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, […]
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.
Get inspired by the textile arts depicted in the galleries and then venture up to the rooftop where you will be provided a cardboard loom and instructions on how to […]
Ages 3-adult: Karen Albrecht, the Butterfly Lady, will discuss how the monarch butterfly is in peril and what we can do to help. We'll wrap up with a butterfly release, […]
All ages: Stop by the courtyard for ice cream and enjoy live musicby the J Ryan Trio! Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield […]
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 […]
This 15-20 minute story time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy and will be followed by a craft related to the story. Wear something that can get messy! Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story […]
Mequon Nature Preserve has many family-friendly events throughout the year! These events are FREE to attend! Craft And Storytime One Friday a month at 10:00am, listen to a seasonally-themed book […]
Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! […]
A Journey Through Dance 2026 Join TBEY Arts Center for a vibrant celebration of dance! Witness the culmination of a three-month journey as our talented young performers take the stage […]
Get ready to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, with Kid Boogie Down brings the Dance Party to Bayshore in the YARD for Summer 2026. Throughout the event, little dancers will groove alongside the Kid Boogie Down crew during interactive dance sessions packed with upbeat music, and feel-good energy. Bubbles float through the air, and the crowd […]
Monarch Butterfly Release and Celebration Presented By: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens Location: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens September 1, 2026 Discover the awe-inspiring journey of Monarchs as they travel from Mexico's mountain sanctuaries to the valleys of the United States and Canada. Enjoy a captivating lecture at 2:00 PM, then take part in the […]
4 day Festival over Labor Day Weekend! 3 live music venues, carnival rides, raffles and great food/drinks. Free admission and parking!
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! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Park Office (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday may […]
Join us for Touch a Truck 2026 presented by Lannon Stone Foundation! This event is geared toward kids ages 2-8, but will appeal to anyone--kid or adult--who loves trucks! So many […]
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! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 3 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]
Go Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! Ve Perro ¡Ve! cobra vida en el escenario en una aventura rápida, divertida, musical bilingüe, llena de perros que patinan sobre ruedas, montan en bicicleta […]
Go Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all […]
The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to nearly 100 cities, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert returns in fall 2026 to visit more than 60 […]
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! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 1 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]
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! […]
Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a […]
YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman, casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and the meaning of it all.
WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with […]
ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family.
YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Mar. 16 – 21, 2027 Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in […]
THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order): Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • Anthony Drewe • Stephen Flaherty • Zina Goldrich • Marcy Heisler • Carolyn Leigh • David Lindsay-Abaire • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin […]
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