Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar โ 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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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 […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Pavilion in Bay View ๐ October 15-18 | โฐ 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM This four-day, family-friendly event brings neighbors from all over the city to Humboldt Park Pavilion […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons ๐ October 10-31 | โฐ 11:00 AM โ 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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. […]
Trick or Treat Trains Fridays: October 3, 10, 17, 24 โBring your kids or grandkids in costume and weโll take a train from the Depot in East Troy to Byrnes Park […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 โ 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]
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 […]
Join us for Spooky Sussex 2025, presented by Sussex NAPA Auto Parts! Spooky Sussex is a not-so-scary, family-friendly, Halloween event with activities geared for children 10 and under. This […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. โChildren under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 ๐ […]
New for 2025 โ Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 Itโs Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]
Legends & Lore Select Friday & Saturdays 5:30pm โ 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 […]
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 […]
Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza! Weโre thrilled to partner with The Argo and FM 102/1 to bring you […]
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 […]
Jack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm โ 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scarecrow Lane ๐ Now through October 31 | โฐ Sunrise โ 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]
The City of Brookfield Farmer's market is an organization that fosters the sale of Wisconsin grown farm products and locally produced items. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerโs Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
South Shore Farmers' Market South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI Welcome to the 2025 South Shore Farmersโ Market season! On behalf of the South Shore Farmersโ Market […]
8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Dr Please note: […]
For 25+ years, the Waukesha Farmersโ Market has brought fresh, local goods and community vibes to downtown Waukesha. Join us MayโOctober, Saturdays 8amโnoon, in the Waukesha State Bank employee lot. […]
Join us for Babyโs First Book Club! Designed especially for our littlest "readers" (though children of all ages are welcome), this club offers a chance for families to connect, share […]
PUMPKIN PARTY OCTOBER 18 โข 9:00am - 12:00pm Celebrate the season at Davidson Parkโs Pumpkin Party, a kid-friendly fall fest full of harvest fun and hands-on activities. Donโt […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We're dog and kid-friendly, making it a […]
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 […]
Autumn Celebration @ Urban Ecology Center ๐ October 18 | โฐ 10:00 AM โ 2:00 PMGet ready for a great time celebrating autumn at Washington Park! Whether youโre into nature […]
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 โsuch as the Elegant Farmerโs […]
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 […]
Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basseโs for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Pumpkin Pavilion in Bay View ๐ October 15-18 | โฐ 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM This four-day, family-friendly event brings neighbors from all over the city to Humboldt Park Pavilion […]
The Corners of Brookfield: Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.โ1 p.m Trick or Treat at The Corners returns! Head to Market Square to meet our sponsors and get your trick-or-treat map! […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons ๐ October 10-31 | โฐ 11:00 AM โ 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Haunted Halloween SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 1:00 โ 4:00PM | FUN FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! This family-friendly Halloween event is geared towards participants of all ages! Stroll Historic Downer […]
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