Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar ā 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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PUMPKIN PARTY OCTOBER 18 ā¢ 9:00am - 12:00pm Celebrate the season at Davidson Parkās Pumpkin Party, a kid-friendly fall fest full of harvest fun and hands-on activities. Donāt forget to wear your costume and trick-or-treat your way through the park! Whether you want to relax after work, meet up with your team, or […]
Celebrate the season at the Fall into Fun Run, a festive 5K and 10K walk/run race taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Village Park in Brown Deer! Whether you're running for time, walking with friends, or dressing up in your best fall costume, this event is the perfect way to enjoy the crisp […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading a book and doing a matching craft & coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-4 years. Hope to see you there! October 11: We'll be reading "The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom" October 18: We'll […]
Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a ābat hangā ā Adventure awaits! This event is for adults and children […]
Autumn Celebration @ Urban Ecology Center š October 18 | ā° 10:00 AM ā 2:00 PMGet ready for a great time celebrating autumn at Washington Park! Whether youāre into nature walks, biking trails, or canoeing on the lagoon, Urban Ecology Center has you covered. Theyāll also have games, crafts, and delicious treats to enjoy! Please […]
Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities āsuch as the Elegant Farmerās Autumn Harvest Fest. The first train leaves the East Troy Depot at 10am The first train leaves The Elegant Farmer about 11am The last train leaves the East […]
Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and pumpkins) elegantfarmer.com Whether youāre continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers an old-fashioned, on-farm experience. Please note: Dates […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basseās for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin. Only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and […]
ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or […]
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Pumpkin Pavilion in Bay View š October 15-18 | ā° 11:00 AM ā 1:00 PM This four-day, family-friendly event brings neighbors from all over the city to Humboldt Park Pavilion to carve pumpkins, admire the display of 1,000 lit pumpkins, enjoy live music, eat local food, and embrace the fun that is Halloween. Please note: […]
The Corners of Brookfield: Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.ā1 p.m Trick or Treat at The Corners returns! Head to Market Square to meet our sponsors and get your trick-or-treat map! Costumes are encouraged for all ages! Activities: -Live Music with Kid Boogie Down in Market Square -Trick or Treating at participating restaurants, retailers & businesses […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons š October 10-31 | ā° 11:00 AM ā 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Join us for our annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Every registered family member will have 45 minutes to go swimming and select a pumpkin from our Family Pool. This event is $7 for non-members, free for members. Click here to register for the 12pm-12:45pm time slot. Click here to register for the 1pm-1:45pm time slot. […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child pick a […]
Haunted Halloween SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 1:00 ā 4:00PM | FUN FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! This family-friendly Halloween event is geared towards participants of all ages! Stroll Historic Downer Avenue, where businesses from Park to Webster will be handing out trick-or-treats for both children and adults. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Curious about Milwaukee Repertory Theater's brand new Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center? Thinking about taking a class with us but not sure what to expect? Join us for the School of Theater Open House on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00pm-6:00pm! Drop in anytime from 1:00pm-6:00pm to: -Learn more about Milwaukee Rep Education & Engagement Programming […]
Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween adventure like no other! Join us for two days of safe trick-or-treating as we journey through the historic Old Falls Village in Menomonee Falls. ā But that's not all - there's plenty of entertainment for everyone! Groove to some spine-tingling music, munch on scrumptious refreshments, and indulge in tons […]
A SPECIAL EVENT DAVID SEEBACH: ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT 2025 October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm / Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm / Sunday, October 19, 2025 2 pm Back by popular demand! Enjoy a mixture of magic and humor with some […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. āChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 š WALK-INS ONLYš FRI | 5PM ā 11PM & SAT | 2PM ā 11PM ā¢Oct 23rd & 30th āfrom 5PM - 11PM ā¢Oct 26th from 12PM […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child […]
Our Little Pumpkin Painters Party is perfect for even the littlest of ghouls. Bring your family for some scare-free fun to celebrate Halloween! This event is toddler friendly. Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Fest is getting an upgrade. This year, we're adding some tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. The Main Event: Let your child pick a […]
R.L. STINEāS GOOSEBUMPS: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM October 11 - November 2 Adapted for the stage with: Book & Lyrics by John Maclay Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch Orchestrations & Arrangements by Danny Abosch Horror fans Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the […]
Adapted from the smash-hit Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. brings the cheeky humor and heartwarming story of Tim Burton's iconic film to life on stage. With its catchy songs, outrageous characters, and a heartwarming message about family and belonging, Beetlejuice JR. is a theatrical party for all ages. Adults and Seniors $15.00 Students $10.00 Purchase Tickets […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: ā Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ Drop Off - Parents sign kids in and then leave. ā Yellow Trampolines: Only ONE person is allowed to jump at […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 ā 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted Gardens! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures,storytime, I-Spy, bonfire, Pumpkin Walk, and enjoy seasonal delights […]
China Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and we were blown away! The vibrant lanterns, intricate displays, and beautiful gardens lit up at night left us in awe. […]
Join us for a cozy and fun-filled fall event at the Schallock Center for Animals! Tales by the Fire is a Halloween-themed evening perfect for families and animal lovers of all ages. Enjoy a heartwarming visit from Mobile Adoption, where you can meet adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. Get up close with adorable resident […]
New for 2025 ā Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 Itās Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 AND Oct. 24-26. Enjoy not-so-scary family-friendly activities including a Trick-or-Treat Trail, live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, dazzling light shows andā¦ANIMALS! All ghosts and goblins (and their parents) […]
Legends & Lore Select Friday & Saturdays 5:30pm ā 9:30pm Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 They say the veil between our world and the next is weakest in places where old spirits still linger. Embark on an eerie journey to Old World Wisconsin this October, where supernatural stories, haunted tours, bone-chilling performances and spectral sights await […]
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available. $10 per person over age 18$5 per person age […]
Every Other Saturday / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Drop Off Your Children Age 6-12 years old for LEGO FUN! EAST TOSA has so many amazing restaurants, so leave the kids with us, where everything is awesome, while you go enjoy an well deserved break. Supervised LEGO play, pizza, juice box, and more! Please note: Dates and […]
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience of 3,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that will pique your imagination and create magic. A portion of proceeds from the event provide financial support for our inclusion […]
Jack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm ā 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and intricately designed jack-o-lanterns. Discover custom designs including cats, owls, scarecrows, and more Halloween-themed creations. To compliment the jack-o-lanterns, there will be enchanting light displays throughout the […]
Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 Time: Entry start times range from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132 Phone: (414) 425-8550 Admission: $15 per person; $12 for Friends of Wehr members. A parking fee of $5 is also payable […]
October Fright Nights (Milky Way Drive-In) October 3-November 2, 2025 The Milky Way Drive-in is showing Halloween movies every weekend in October at 6:30 p.m. Beforehand, you can walk through a Not-So-Scary Halloween Party every Sunday from 2:30-4:45 (more info above). A family bundle for both attractions is $45, and that gets admission for everyone […]
A SPECIAL EVENT DAVID SEEBACH: ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT 2025 October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm / Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm / Sunday, October 19, 2025 2 pm Back by popular demand! Enjoy a mixture of magic and humor with some […]
Scarecrow Lane š Now through October 31 | ā° Sunrise ā 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is a self-guided hike on the west end of the Learning Center building. The scarecrows, decorated by local families and businesses, will be on display through […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerās Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
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 change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Join us for our Annual Fall Fest, a fun and inclusive event created especially for families with children who have special or support needs. š Enjoy a low-pressure, family-friendly morning on our large outdoor playground, with access to ADA-compliant indoor bathrooms. š¬ Children are invited to visit no-pressure Trick-or-Treat stations, where they can choose candy or a sensory toy at […]
Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities āsuch as the Elegant Farmerās Autumn Harvest Fest. The first train leaves the East Troy Depot at 10am The first train leaves The Elegant Farmer about 11am The last train leaves the East […]
Itās the time of year when the haunts come out to play at the Center. You can come in costume to learn about some of natureās spooky and misunderstood animals! Weāll bust myths about them and share their true ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes, tarantulas, turtles, and raptor […]
Milwaukee Makers Market Sunday, July 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Discovery World Pavilion 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.
Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am ā 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with amazing handmade items while supporting local businesses as the Milwaukee Makers Market returns to Discovery World! Milwaukee Makers Market is a celebration of the cityās […]
Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and pumpkins) elegantfarmer.com Whether youāre continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers an old-fashioned, on-farm experience. Please note: Dates […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basseās for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, Wisconsin. Only 25 minutes north west of Milwaukee. Enjoy our pumpkin patch to pick-your-own perfect pumpkin, challenge yourself in our 8 acre corn maze, and […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons š October 10-31 | ā° 11:00 AM ā 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays with ghosts, Frankenstein, witches, and scarecrows; plus plenty of photo ops. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
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