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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  • Special Needs Swim at Springs Water Park at The Ingleside Hotel (Pewaukee)

    Springs Water Park 2026
    Springs Water Park 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI, United States

    Springs Water Park at The Ingleside Hotel, 2810 Golf Road Pewaukee WI Special Needs Swim The Ingleside Hotel offers a refreshing change of pace from the conventional meeting and conference destinations. Business events can be something special when there are trails for hiking and wide-open spaces for team building right outside your door. The Springs Water […]

    $10

  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]

    $3

  • Monday Magic: Open Play and Sensory Fun St Francis Children’s Center (N Port Washington Rd MKE)

    St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us Mondays 3:30–5 PM for after-school sensory activities & open play for children with special/support needs!   Monday Sensory & Play Club (3:30–5 PM) Our after-school program is designed for children with special or support needs—your child does not need to be part of our organization to join. Siblings and school friends are welcome; […]

    Free

  • Shamrock Shindig (St. Patrick’s Day Carnival)

    Elite Sports Club - Brookfield 13825 Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Join us for an afternoon filled with themed games, food, beverages, inflatables, and more! We will be welcoming special guests from rise and shine food truck and McNamara McCarthy school […]

    Free

  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]

    $3

  • French Club for Kids at East Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    French Club for Kids Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all […]

    Free

  • Family Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)

    West Suburbs 2026
    The Landing at Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Every Tuesday night is family night at the Landing! Open all year, we will have indoor and outdoor activities for families and kids of all ages. Featured partners: Tosa Block […]

    Free

  • Bucks Home Game Family Night

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

    WED DEC 31 @ 7:00 PM vs WASHINGTON WIZARDS   TUE FEB 3 @ 7:00 PM vs CHICAGO BULLS   SUN FEB 22 @ 2:30 PM vs TORONTO RAPTORS   […]

    $35 – $70

  • Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes

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

    December 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual […]

    $6 – $9

  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026
    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    February Planetarium Programs Wednesday 2/4 at 11:00am - Worlds of Curiosity- $5.00/person Wednesday 2/11 at 11:00am - Flight Adventures - $5.00/person Wednesday 2/18 at 11:00am - Stargazers of Africa - […]

    $5

  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]

    $40 – $70

  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]

    $3

  • Family Fun Day at Slick City (Wauwatosa)

    Slick City 1435 N 113th St, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Experience the ultimate Family Day at Slick City! Slide into a day of excitement and action with activities for all ages. From thrilling slides to the Junior Jungle play area, […]

    $86

  • Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on […]

    Free

  • Paws to Read at Good Hope Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free

  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • “Pop Up” Dance Party

    “Pop Up” Dance Party
    Menomonee Falls Community Center W152N8645 Margaret Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Family friendly event!  Learn dance routines and groove to some of our favorite Tippi Toes songs.  We promise your kids will have fun!  This event is geared toward ages 3 […]

    FREE

  • Free Day at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Wehr Nature Center does not charge an admission fee, so on the "Free Day" (the last Thursday of the month), the parking fee is waived. Individuals, families, and friends may […]

    Free

  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]

    $40 – $70

  • KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series at Local Marcus Theatres®

    Marcus Movies 2026
    Marcus Majestic Cinema of Brookfield 770 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, United States +4 more

    KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]

    $3

  • “Pop Up” Dance Party

    “Pop Up” Dance Party
    Menomonee Falls Community Center W152N8645 Margaret Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Family friendly event!  Learn dance routines and groove to some of our favorite Tippi Toes songs.  We promise your kids will have fun!  This event is geared toward ages 3 - 7, but older and younger siblings are more than welcome to join the fun!  Sign up today.

    FREE

  • Syrenka Children’s Polish Folk Dance Ensemble Open Rehearsal (Ages 4-9) at St Agnes School Gym (Butler)

    Syrenka Children’s Polish Folk Dance Ensemble – New Season
    St Agnes School Gym 12801 West Fairmount Ave., Butler, Wi

    Join Milwaukee's own Syrenka Children's Polish Folk Dance Ensemble: Learn Polish Folk Dancing, singing, games, and stories, legends and history. Ages 4-9 We rehearse on Thursdays at 6pm at St. Agnes School Gym, located at 12801 W Fairmount Ave, Butler, WI 53007 No experience necessary. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

    Free

  • Winter Night Out: Candlelight Hike at Fox Brook Park (Brookfield)

    Fox Brook Park - Brookfield 2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield

    Winter Night Out (Fox Brook Park – Brookfield) Thursday, February 26 | 6:00–8:30 PMBundle up for a cozy evening outdoors at Fox Brook Park. Families can enjoy a candlelight hike […]

    $7

  • Winter Night Out at Fox Brook Park (Brookfield)

    Winter 2026
    Fox Brook Park - Brookfield 2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield

    Join us for a fun-filled Winter Night Out at Fox Brook Park! Enjoy the paved trails and scenery of Fox Brook Park after dark, take a candlelight hike around the lake, and gather around the campfire with family and friends. Dogs on six-foot leash welcome. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

    Free

  • Christopher Roubique: WI YA Author at Oak Creek Public Library

    Boswell Book Co 2026
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    CHRISTOPHER ROUBIQUE, AUTHOR OF MYTHSPEAKER Thursday, February, 26 2026 at  6:30pm Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek, WI 53154 Boswell Book Company presents Wisconsin author Christopher Roubique at Oak Creek Public Library for an event featuring his debut middle grade novel, Mythspeaker, an epic fantasy adventure inspired by Indigenous American mythology […]

    Free

  • Meet Oak Creek Author Christopher Roubique at The Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Meet Christopher Roubique, debut author of the new Mythspeaker children's book, at this very special event brought to you by Boswell Books. At this exclusive author talk, you'll get the chance to hear an excerpt read by Roubique himself as well as participate in a discussion about the importance of diverse characters & stories followed by a free signing. Books […]

    Free

  • Nature Hill Intermediate School Musical at The Oconomowoc Art Center’s Neudecker Theater: Disney’s Moana Jr

    West Suburbs 2026
    Oconomowoc Arts Center @ the Oconomowoc Senior High School Campus 641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, United States

    Disney's Moana Jr - NHI OASD | Nature Hill Intermediate Musical | 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 26-28 and 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 Disney’s Moana JR. is the story of Moana, the brave young woman who becomes a hero for her community. Whether it’s the villagers she works hard to protect, the family she […]

    $10 – $12

  • Salto National Gymnastics Invitational at WI State Fair Park

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

    2026 Salto National Invitational VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION!   Salto Gymnastics Center is thrilled to welcome competing gymnasts and their family and friends to the 2026 Salto National Invitational Gymnastics Meet. We look forward to welcoming close to 1,000 gymnasts for three days of exciting competition! Excellent concessions will be available each day during […]

    $15 – $20

  • Family Storytime at The St Francis Library

    Family Storytime @ the St. Francis Library
    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. 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.

    Free

  • Animal Encounters at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2026
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]

    $19 – $27

  • No School Day: Bingo! At The Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Join us for an hour of family-friendly bingo. Have fun and win great prizes! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration not required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. Please note: Dates and […]

    Free

  • Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium

    Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium 2026
    MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, United States

    NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026  (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. Wisconsin Stargazing 11:10 a.m. Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa 12:10 p.m. A to Z Astronomy! 12:50 p.m. Ocean Odyssey 1:50 p.m. Wisconsin Stargazing […]

    $19 – $25

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