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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We Are on Indigenous Land Monday, November 10 from 4-4:45 pm Central Library - 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee WI Inspired by the picture book I Am on Indigenous Land, let's learn about the Indigenous land we in Wisconsin call home and celebrate natural treasures around us by painting landscapes. Please note: Dates and times […]
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic November 10-13, All day Washington Park Library - 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee WI Week-long drop-in program. Children and their caregivers are invited to grow their health literacy. From visiting the doctor to basic first aid, children thrive in new situations when they have important information skills developed around wellness. Drop in […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
WEE WONDERS 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. DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m. *October 2025 program falls on first Tuesday LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI) COST: $5 […]
Learn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are planned for the specific ages listed below. Facilitated by OFS Parents as Teachers staff. Registration closes 2 business days before each session so register early! […]
WEE WONDERSDiscover 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. *****DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]
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 […]
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic November 10-13, All day Washington Park Library - 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee WI Week-long drop-in program. Children and their caregivers are invited to grow their health literacy. From visiting the doctor to basic first aid, children thrive in new situations when they have important information skills developed around wellness. Drop in […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
WEE WONDERSDiscover 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. *****DATES/TIMES: Second Tuesday & Wednesday of the month* • 9:30–10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)COST: $5 per child per date (ages 2-4) […]
Move & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. 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. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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 from 4-5 pm, ie. beginning again on August 3, 2025 Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply […]
Parenting is hard work, so let us help! Drop your children off at the Y and enjoy a couple of hours by yourself to recharge. Have a date night, run errands, or unwind at home while your kids have fun with friends. Our staff will keep everyone active and engaged with games in the gym, […]
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic November 10-13, All day Washington Park Library - 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee WI Week-long drop-in program. Children and their caregivers are invited to grow their health literacy. From visiting the doctor to basic first aid, children thrive in new situations when they have important information skills developed around wellness. Drop in […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
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 […]
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am 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 […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for Family Open Gym on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm Family Open Gym is designed for ages 1-6 with a parent (all ages are welcome on no school days!). RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ […]
Parents and children will come together for a mindful afternoon at Mee-Kwon Park, exploring gratitude through nature and the senses. Activities include a gentle meditation, a sensory experience with clementines and nutmeg, and a five-senses scavenger hunt along the trails. The program concludes with a heartfelt service project where children create gratitude gift bags for […]
The Germantown World Culture Fest is a celebration of multiculturalism through music, food, games, and other special activities. Visit one of the food trucks, try your hand at a trivia game, and learn more about the local clubs and businesses that celebrate our cultural heritages. This event is FREE and for all ages. Thank you […]
What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy a Friday evening to themselves while the kids have an awesome time at WHS. Themes and crafts are always […]
Learn to make Prop Food that looks good enough to eat! Props are the items used on stage to help tell the story. Learn to build food props that look like the real thing, just like a prop master! Ages 9-15 $35 To join email Sam@mosaiccreativestudios.com Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND READING COME TO LIFE Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced, high energy musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. Follow Tom, a young teacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality […]
November 14 - December 28, 2025 Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical adventure. Follow biblical superstar Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, through his trials, tribulations, and triumphs, after his jealous brothers sell him into slavery. From outcast […]
2025 Market Season LATE SEASON Saturdays November 1st-15th from 9:00am to 12:00pm 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.
Come support our amazing young makers as they showcase their handmade gifts, art, and creations—just in time for the holidays! This youth maker's market will be at Edison Hall (inside Inventor’s Brewpub) in Port Washington. Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
The Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Frydach Insurance and the Kid's Jingle Bell Dash sponsored by DP Kids & Dental Professionals are brought to you by the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce. Held the same day as the Germantown Christmas Festival (Parade + Christmas Festivities), this kid 1K and family friendly 5k run/walk starts […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, November 15th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "Apple Cake" and doing a matching craft & coloring activity to follow. Best-suited for ages 1-4 years. Hope to see you there! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to […]
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year. From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]
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 […]
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 23rd @ 5:30-6:30 pm for Ages 3-5 Shrek Party - Wednesday, July 30th @ 5:30-7:00 pm for Ages 6-9 Lilo & Stitch Party - Wednesday, […]
Join us for the annual Christmas Festival in Germantown. Gather your family, friends and neighbors to join us for a fun parade + festival at Firemen's Park. Enjoy the Christmas festivities in November before it gets too busy and too COLD! The parade starts at 1:30pm. Here is the parade route: Start - Pilgrim Rd […]
MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND READING COME TO LIFE Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced, high energy musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. Follow Tom, a young teacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality […]
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: 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. Yellow Trampolines: Only ONE person is allowed to jump at […]
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 […]
MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND READING COME TO LIFE Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced, high energy musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. Follow Tom, a young teacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality […]
Toy Train and Collectible Show. Buy, Sell , and Trade Toy Trains and other Collectibles. New and Used . Our parts dealer has O gauge parts, mostly Lionel, post war and some pre war and some late model parts.Admission $4.00 Kids 12 and under Free with AdultEntrance on East side building off west Cleveland Ave […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly grew in size and popularity, eventually taking over half a greenhouse by its third year. From 2011 to 2013, the railroad underwent further expansion, […]
Deck the Streets and Village...There's no place like MPM for the holidays! November 16, 2025 - January 25, 2026 Wednesdays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic of the holiday season inside two of MPM's most beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, where the walkthrough turn-of-the-century streetscapes have been transformed […]
🎄The Brickyard Holiday Marketplace + BrickBox are a brand-new collaborative event between handmade and your favorite art-centric brick & mortar locations! Please note: this is NOT A DESTASH EVENT. Vendors will be selling their wares at regular prices. Tickets for adults are required for entry, kids are FREE. 🎟️ $10 Ticket Includes: $5 Admission → […]
Soda with Santa is a fun, family friendly event! When you arrive, check in at the front desk and then wait to get your picture taken with Santa. Once you get your picture taken, you go on a brewery tour. On the tour, adults get four craft beer samples, and everyone gets unlimited soda samples. […]
Boswell Book Company and Books & Company Presents Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man, at the Riverside Theater Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of […]
MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND READING COME TO LIFE Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced, high energy musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. Follow Tom, a young teacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality […]
MATH, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND READING COME TO LIFE Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced, high energy musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. Follow Tom, a young teacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 – December 14 Cathedral Square Park Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and […]
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