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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  • Saturday Storytime @ the St. Francis Library: Rocks

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

    Ages 0 - 5. No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

    Free
  • Technology Dinosaur Museum

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

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  • Reel Movies for Real Needs: Sensory-Friendly Moviegoing Environment at Area Marcus Theatres

    Marcus Theatres WI, United States

    Reel Movies for Real Needs A Sensory-Friendly Environment for Families and Individuals to Enjoy Hollywood's Latest Movies! Reel Movies for Real Needs, a year-round sensory-friendly moviegoing environment at select Marcus Theatres At Marcus Theatres, we believe everyone should enjoy the magic of movies on the big screen. According to the National Institute of Health, up to 16.5% […]

    $15 – $45
  • Cows in the Courtyard

    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    All ages: Celebrate National Dairy Month with the cows from Cozy Nook Farm! Weather permitting.

    Free
  • Little Moon Children’s Boutique Grand Opening Party Time (Mequon)

    North Suburbs 2026
    Little Moon Children's Boutique 1505 Mequon Road, Mequon, United States

    The store will be open during usual hours (10 AM - 3 PM) but we’ll have ribbon cutting, entertainment, refreshments and giveaways from 11-1! Grab a friend, come shop, mingle, and win exciting prizes from Little Moon and Mary Meyer. ✨ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

    Free
  • Summer Kölschtice at Foxtown Station

    Foxtown Station 6209 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

    Check out Summer Kölschtice, a Summer Solstice celebration, at Foxtown Station. Enjoy a full day of cold drinks, great music, and DJ sets from some of the best names in […]

    Free
  • Inner Bloom Yoga youth yoga class

    🌸 YOUTH YOGA WITH INNER BLOOM YOGA 🌸 Hey everyone, it’s Sherell! 💛 As some of you may know, I’m currently wrapping up my 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, and I’m […]

    $9
  • MYSO Jazz at Summerfest

    Milwaukee Summerfest Grounds 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate the next generation of Milwaukee musicians at Summerfest! Join MYSO's talented Jazz Studies and Steel Band students as they bring energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park Stage. MYSO Jazz  June 20, 2026 | 1:30 PM & 3:45 PM MYSO Steel Band June 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM […]

  • Parents Night Out at Field Workshop (5-12 yrs) (Greendale) *Registration Required*

    South Suburbs 2026
    Field Workshop 5686 S Broad St, Greendale, WI, United States

    Give yourself the gift of time and give your kids a night of unforgettable fun! Kids age 5+ can enjoy 3 hours of all Field Workshop has to offer, including games and themed activities, plus dinner! Our goal at Parents' Night Out is to make a comfortable, fun environment for your children while you have […]

    $45
  • Dads Sling FREE on Father’s Day at Slingshot Bar

    Slingshot Bar 6325 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

    Bring dad to Slingshot Bar on Father's Day, June 21 and he'll sling for FREE in our jungle junkyard range. ($25 value) While you’re at Slingshot Bar, snag a photo with the […]

  • Make Music Day – West Allis

    kegels Inn 5901 W National Ave, West Allis, WI 53214, West Allis, Wisconsin

    Live at Kegel’s Inn Beer Garden!   Get ready to rock, roll, and celebrate the first day of summer! Join us on National Ave. for a full day of incredible […]

    free
  • Brains On Live at Turner Hall Ballroom MKE

    Pabst Theater Group 2026
    Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Brains On, the wildly popular podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious science-themed show that takes the audience on an adventure through our brains. Hosts Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, […]

    $48 – $60
  • Air City 360 Father’s Day Event

    AirCity360 5320 S Moorland Rd, New Berlin, United States

    Air City 360 is hosting our first Father's Day Event on June 21, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm.   Celebrate this family day with Outdoor Activities, Trivia, Great Food, Half […]

    Free – $19.99
  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]

  • Community Science: Butterflies

    Community Science: Butterflies
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Join our team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants […]

    Free
  • Free General Admission at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 2026
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Bring the whole family to explore and enjoy all the beautiful spaces Boerner Botanical Gardens has to offer! Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, admission is FREE on the fourth Monday of each month through August 2026. Please be sure to note the specific hours for the day you plan […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Pasta Paleontology

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

    Come join us as we create dinosaur skeletons using pasta for our Pasta Paleontology STEAM Lab.   This program is for those in grades 1-2 and will take place in […]

    Free
  • Big Summer Series: Archeologist Abby

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Grab your explorer’s hat and join Abby the Archeologist on a storytelling journey around the world! Young adventurers will help piece together clues while learning...

  • STEAM Lab: Recyclosaurus

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

    Work together in groups to make a recycled dinosaur. We will display your masterpiece in the library after the program ends.   This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900

    Free
  • Magician Matthew Teague

    Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United States

    Enjoy a magic show for all ages!

    Free
  • Outdoor Storytime

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime at Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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  • Southridge Mall Kids Corner Summer Series: Greendale Robotics

    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

    𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀Discover the exciting world of robotics with hands-on learning! Special Location: Lower Level outside of Macy’s Special Time: 11AM – 1PM

    Free
  • Preschool Obstacle Course

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your little ones to the Library to get out some wiggles and practice gross motor skills! This program is best suited for ages 1 – 5  with their caregiver.

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  • Kidsplay

    Kidsplay
    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Ages 3 & Up: Join the "fitness experts" from Kidsplay, as they take you through their own hilarious fitness routine!

    Free
  • DIY Dinosaur Eyes

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

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  • Middle School: Stone Mosaics

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

    Use stone pebbles to create a fun, circular mosaic you can put in your garden or hang on your wall. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

    Free
  • Hot Ones

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Think you can handle the heat or are you headed for extinction? Join us for a prehistoric twist on the "Hot Ones" challenge! We’re serving up dinosaur nuggets...

  • Art Lab @ the St. Francis Library

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

    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, located in the lower level of the library. June: Cave Painting July: Texture Art

    Free
  • Nintendo Switch Day at The Mequon Public Library

    Mequon Library 2026
    Frank L. Weyenberg Library Of Mequon-Thiensville 11345 North Cedarburg Road, Mequon, United States

    Drop in, meet fellow players, and try out some multiplayer games on the library’s Nintendo Switch! For children in grades 3-6. Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]

    Free
  • Outdoor Storytime

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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  • City Workers Story Time: City Clerk

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

    This 20-25 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited to meet a special guest! Come say "hello" to our City Clerk to learn all about voting and elections.   Registration is not required. This […]

    Free
  • MYSO Steel Band at Summerfest

    Milwaukee Summerfest Grounds 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate the next generation of Milwaukee musicians at Summerfest! Join MYSO's talented Steel Band students as they bring energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park Stage.   MYSO Steel Band June 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM & 5:30 PM  

  • Family Fun: STEAM Makerspace with WIT4Girls

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

    Let's celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back to the community. We'll have various craft projects available for kids to make that we will gift to senior citizens and veterans in the community. Please wear something that can get messy! All ages and genders are welcome, though this program is designed for ages 4-11 with […]

    Free
  • Switch Gaming @ the St. Francis Library

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

    Ages 7 & up Drop in anytime to play games on the Nintendo Switch! Library supplies the console and games. No registration required.

    Free
  • Family Dino Bingo

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    D-I-N-O, what's that spell? We hope you have a "free space" on your calendar for some special dino-themed family bingo fun. This event is for children ages twelve...

  • MKE REC’s Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center (Ages 6-12)

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Beulah Brinton - Milwaukee Recreation 2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    This summer, young people from throughout the community, including participants from Milwaukee Recreation's before- and after-school programs, can experience new biking opportunities! If your child is interested in any kind of cycling, this special event is the perfect opportunity to learn and have fun. Participants, from grades 6-12, are invited to join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center […]

    Free
  • Wisconsin Card Show at The Fiserv Forum MKE

    Fiserv Forum 2026
    Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

      Lake County Cards and SWARMM Events will bring the Wisconsin Card Show to Fiserv Forum June 26–28, marking the first time the popular event will be held at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment destination. The Wisconsin Card Show will be the signature card collecting event in the Milwaukee area, featuring more than 400 tables […]

    $15
  • Treat Trot Milwaukee

    Milwaukee County Sports Complex 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

    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! […]

    $25.98
  • Lake Country Clean Water Festival

    Lakefront Park - Pewaukee 222 W Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    Lake Country Clean Waters proudly hosts the 15th Annual Lake Country Clean Water Festival on Saturday, June 27, at Lakefront Park Beach in downtown Pewaukee. Held in partnership with the Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party, the festival celebrates Lake Country’s lakes while promoting clean water awareness and stewardship. The event’s Education Tent features hands-on activities and […]

    Free
  • Dog Days at Lynden Sculpture Garden MKE

    Lynden Sculpture Garden
    Lynden Sculpture Garden 2145 Brown

    Dog Days Repeats every month on the third Saturday until Mon Dec 21 2026 except Sat Jun 20 2026, Sat Nov 21 2026. Also includes Sat Jun 27 2026, Sat Nov 28 2026. January 17, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm February 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm March 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm April […]

    Free
  • Revolutionary Era Mini Encampment

    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    All ages: Learn about daily life during the American Revolutionary War Period, from the food they ate to the clothes they wore. Historical reenactors will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating insights and stories that will leave you with a new appreciation for our country's past. Outside weather permitting, inside if necessary. Note: […]

    Free
  • Family Puzzle Challenge @ the St. Francis Library

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

    Ages 6 & over. Registration required. Teams will compete to see who can complete a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle first! Teams may have up to 4 members, ages 6 & over. At least one member of each team must be an adult. If no team finishes, the team with the fewest pieces remaining will be […]

    Free
  • Children’s Concert: The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns at The Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

    Villa Terrace 2026
    Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Children’s Concert - The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns Presented By: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens Location: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens June 28, 2026 Join us for a delightful performance of Le Carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals), the beloved and humorous musical suite by Camille Saint-Saëns. This playful concert will […]

    $10 – $15
  • Will Branch: Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)

    Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert
    Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform a concert for children and families, joined by occasional special guests. For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. Their dynamic mix of old-time music, original songs, and family folk music has appealed to children and […]

    Free
  • Dino Taxidermy @ the St. Francis Library

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

    Combine creepy and cool as we mix toy dinosaurs and paint to create a truly unique piece of art. Registration Required.

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Flying Dinosaurs

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

    It's rumored that dinosaurs evolved into modern-day birds. But which dinos ruled the prehistoric skies? Come find out at our STEAM Lab!   This program is for those in grades 1-2 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling […]

    Free
  • America 250 Family Party

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    It's the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States! Let's celebrate with special crafts, games, and activities. This event is best suited for children ages...

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