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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When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy is miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz, she goes in search of the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the […]
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
DINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
HeartBeats of the City Lunchtime Concert & Food Truck Series Wednesdays, June 4 - August 27 Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Grab your favorite pair of […]
Riverside Rhythms is a vibrant weekly concert series that brings live music and delicious eats to the scenic banks of the Fox River! Enjoy incredible performances from talented local artists […]
DPW Big Trucks Wednesday, July 23 from 1-2 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Join us at the Good Hope branch to get up […]
You Build It! During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), "You Build It!" is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year "You Build It!" is offered […]
Wednesday, July 23 from 2-3 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Animals are fun, but petting animals is even more fun!! Learn about Ms. […]
Read Together Book Club Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30-4 pm Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee, WI Each week we will read a book, chapter, […]
Summer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
Bembé Drum & Dance Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30-5:30 pm Zablocki Library - 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Join Bembé Drum & Dance for an Afro-Latino drum and dance presentation […]
Back by popular demand, get ready for popcorn, blankets, and blockbusters under the stars! BAYSHORE's Family Flicks Free Movies Series returns this summer, Wednesday nights starting June 11th through August 27th! […]
Mufasa Party - Wednesday, July 9th @ 5:30-6:30 pm for Ages 3-5 Barbie Party - Wednesday, July 16th @ 5:30-7:00 pm for Ages 6-9 Snow White Party - Wednesday, July […]
JUNE 12 | MOANA 2 JULY 23 | COCO AUGUST 7 | ENCANTO SEPTEMBER 4 | WICKED From 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us in The Beer Garden on select Summer […]
Washington Park Bandshell 43rd Street Between Vliet & Lloyd Street SPEND YOUR SUMMERS WITH US! Every year on Wednesday from July to August. Happy Hour starts at 5pm, concerts at 6! Washington […]
Tosa Tonight Select Wednesdays, June – August Rotary Park Pavilion 1190 N 70th St Wauwatosa WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Waterfront Wednesdays Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Lakefront Park 222 W Wisconsin Ave Pewaukee WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
July is for Jazz and the cool cats will congregate in Cutler Park as Jazz fills the scene! Come early to enjoy concessions in the park, starting at 6:00 p.m. […]
Wonderful Wednesdays 📍 Lake Park (2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI)📅 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 13⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 pm🎟️ FREE & open to the public👉 Lake Park Friends Facebook for updates Gather your family for a fun summer tradition! Wonderful Wednesdays is a free concert series for kids and families held at the Lake Park Summer Stage, just south of the playground and tennis courts. ✨ New for 2025: Musa Ice Cream Truck will be on-site selling sweet treats. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and drinks. 2025 Lineup: July 9 – Fox and Branch: Energetic, family-friendly folk with a timeless twist. July 16 – Main Street Song & Dance Troupe: Talented teens perform “The Love Spectrum,” a musical about all types of love. […]
Soak up the sounds of summer at Live at the Oasis, the City of Glendale’s free outdoor concert series! Held at Glendale’s beautiful Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, this […]
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to […]
Up for a drive? Action, excitement, education,and everything in between make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh your perfect, affordable summer destination! For seven days from sunrise to well past sunset, your Oshkosh […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 EAA Aviation CenterEAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902 July 21-27, 2025 Immerse yourself in a week of awe-inspiring displays, featuring daily air shows […]
GiGiFIT classes focus on foundational movement and mobile activities such as: Gross motor: Walking, Running, Jumping Balance & Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Balance Reactions, Movement Control Combine movement learning with […]
2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the […]
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
DINO DAYS OF SUMMER July 7-25, 2025 Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric […]
Margie's Garden Summer Bloom Series - New for 2025 Season! June Bloom Monday, June 16th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Special Discounted Admission for ages 3-12 (kids 0-2 are […]
Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location! THE […]
Community Resource & Enrollment Fair MPS will host a Community Resource & Enrollment Fair so families can enjoy summer fun, learn about schools, and enroll children for fall. Staff from […]
Shop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move: Dinosaur Hunt Thursday, July 24 from 1-2 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us on a trip back […]
Join ASL Oasis at the Milwaukee Children's Museum for robART and time with all the hands on exhibits. ASL interpreter is provided! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
All ages. This spectacular show will thrill and chill audiences with amazing dry ice experiments! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7 Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI 4-11 with an adult (siblings […]
Thursday, July 24 from 2-3 pm Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with […]
Summer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
Welcome to the South Milwaukee Downtown Market Produce, Organics, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods, Sweet Treats, Live Music, Fun for the whole family! Thursdays May 29 – October 2, 2025 […]
McKinley Beach: July 24, August 7, August 21 from 4pm-9:30pm ARTBLAZE IS BACK! The all-ages programming includes live music and entertainment, food, vendors, interactive art activities, waterside s’mores, and the […]
Jazz in the Park Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells St Milwaukee WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM BIKE NIGHT CONCERT SERIESMay 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025 All bikes unite every Thursday from 5pm–9pm at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Grab your bike. Join your fellow riders […]
Bring the family out to Firemen's Park in Germantown for some Big Top fun! You are sure to find something for everyone to enjoy as we partner with Taste of […]
Come experience Menomonee Falls' premier FREE, family-friendly live music event -- the Falls Sunset Concert Series! Set in the scenic Village Park on the Milwaukee Tool Amphitheater stage, right in […]
Join us to unwind before bedtime with a relaxing story time! Lead by Waldorf-trained teacher Julie Demet, our summer bedtime stories are the perfect way to end your night. All […]
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