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’ll be celebrating Hop Summer Nights with a special event onboard The Hop on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 4-6 p.m. Local favorite Pete’s Pops will once again bring their refreshing “hopsicles” to the party, available for free to all riders while supplies last, while local pianist JL Russell and his Smoothwalk jazz group will treat riders to […]
The Jewish Food Festival, an annual celebration of Jewish culture, cuisine, and community! Held in Mequon, WI, this year we're anticipating a grand turnout of 7500+ enthusiastic attendees. The Jewish Food Festival brings together residents and visitors from all backgrounds to experience the rich traditions and delicious flavors of Jewish heritage. The Jewish Food Festival […]
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music at Tribute Tuesday! This free concert series brings top-tier tribute bands to the Les Paul Performance Center at Cutler Park in Waukesha, delivering the sounds of legendary artists in a beautiful outdoor setting. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month as we celebrate the favorite […]
In this class, we will teach you how to make pizza dough, scratch made sauce, and how to cook in an outdoor pizza oven. We will offer tips and tricks to make a world class pizza in whatever cooking device you have at home. You will leave the class with dough, pasta sauce, and in […]
Join us at Epilogue Books in Downtown Menomonee Falls on the second Wednesday of month for a special afternoon with a local Children's author. Each session will feature a live reading, time for Q&A and plenty of fun for young readers (and the grown-ups who love them). 6/11: Joyce Uglow and Stuck! The story of […]
Free Drop-In for Art at RAM’s Wustum Museum Kids ages four and up—accompanied by an adult—can drop in for some free art fun at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue. Browse the galleries to learn about the current exhibitions, then create an art project for a well-rounded experience! Thursday, July 3, 2:00 – 4:00 pm […]
Visit your local Fleet Farm for a FREE Touch a Truck event! Each store will have different local community service vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, school buses, garbage trucks, and more (Type of vehicle varies by store). You'll be able to get up close and personal, giving your kids a hands-on learning experience […]
Designed for our littlest kids (birth to 2 years and 11 months) to wiggle, giggle, and grow through classes of movement, music, sensory art, and more! Saturday, August 16 features special guest, Carlie Aizenberg. Coffee provided for parents to enjoy while they chat. Baby Yoga (Ages 0–2) with Carlie Aizenberg This gentle and engaging class […]
This is for the littles who love to feel fancy, the moms who deserve to be in the frame, and the women looking for a joyful, one-of-a-kind experience you’ll remember long after summer ends. SATURDAY, August 16th, 2-3:30pm Here’s what’s included: A real tea party, setup styled by Detailed Design: floral, feminine, and full […]
Come celebrate summer with a special Saturday evening open swim, Saturday August 16th from 6pm - 8pm. This extra evening swim session is open to the public and will feature concessions specials such as "buy-one-get-one" ice cream cups, music and more! $9 for open swim; free for season pass holders.
Gift of Wings in Veterans Park is proud to present our FREE 2025 Summer Night Movies series under the stars on Milwaukee's Lakefront. We start at Dusk. Bring your Blankets or lawn chairs and oh yeah, the popcorn is still only $1.00. Veterans Park, Milwaukee — Captain America: Brave New World, Saturday, August 16, 8:30 […]
Admission is free! Kid-friendly fun includes: Bilingual Story Time | Starting at 10 AM Balloon art | 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Face painting with Face Painters Ink Ice cream from Ben & Jerry's Milwaukee Live music by Holly Haebig & Dena Aronson | 11:30 AM-1:45 PM
August 14-16: 9:30 am - 9 pm August 17: 9:30 am - 8 pm Mark your calendar for this Milwaukee tradition as the Zoo comes alive with music, food, and fun! Popular Milwaukee restaurants are scattered throughout the park, offering delicious fare, AND top national and local entertainment perform for guests on six stages. And […]
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10 AM – 12 PM Children's Business Fair Saint Francis, Wisconsin Taxi and Tide Imaginative Play Space MKE We will be hosting another Children's Business Fair at Taxi and Tide on Sunday, August 17th from 10am to noon. If you have a child age 6-14 who is interested in being […]
Join the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) at its annual Art & Chalk Fest—a live arts weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 16–17 in West Bend, WI. This FREE, outdoor, live arts festival is set amidst the museum’s four-acre campus and features artists from the Wisconsin arts community. Experience chalk artists creating large-scale works of […]
Join us for the best event of the summer! The Main Street Block Party, presented by Exterior Pros, is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Join your neighbors, friends and family in downtown Sussex. The event will feature: • Farmers/artisan market• Food trucks• Live music by Mt. Olive• Games• Local beer vendors […]
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