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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  • Hop Summer Nights on The Hop Streetcar MKE

    2025 Milwaukee Downtown Events & Activities
    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    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 […]

    Free
  • Jewish Food Festival

    Jewish Food Festival
    Rotary Park Mequon 4100 Highland Rd, Mequon, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Tribute Tuesday Concert – Elvis Tribute at Cutler Park in Waukesha

    Les Paul Performance Center 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Pizza Making Class at Shully’s Cuisine Thiensvile

    Shully's Events and Cuisine 146 Green Bay Road, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    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 […]

    $50
  • Kid’s Story Hour: Summer Series at Epilogue Books Menomonee Falls

    Kid’s Story Hour – Summer Series
    Epilogue Books n88w16739 Main St, Menomonee Falls, United States

    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
  • Free Drop-In for Art at Racine Art Museum

    Racine Art Museum 2025
    Racine Art Museum 441 Main St, Racine, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Touch-a-Truck at Fleet Farm

    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 […]

    Free
  • Active Baby Series at the Jewish Community Center

    Jewish Community Center 2025
    Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

    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 […]

    $32
  • Mom + Tee Tea Party at First Roots Oconomowoc

    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 […]

    $70
  • Celebrate Summer Pool Party at Hoyt Pool

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

    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.   

    $9
  • Summer Night Movie at Veteran’s Park MKE

    Outdoor Movies 2025
    Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Kids Day at Cathedral Square Park

    Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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

    Free
  • Zoo A La Carte

    2024 Events at the Milwaukee County Zoo
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    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 […]

    $15 – $18
  • Children’s Business Fair at Taxi and Tide Imaginative Play Space Saint Francis

    Taxi and Tide 2025 Events and Activities
    Taxi and Tide Imaginative Play Space 4016 S Packard Ave, St Francis, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Art & Chalk Fest at Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA)

    Art & Chalk Fest at Museum of Wisconsin Art
    Museum of Wisconsin Art

    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 […]

    Free
  • Main Street Block Party in Sussex

    Sussex Civic Center N64W23760 Main Street, Sussex, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Kids Party Workshop: Summer Memories at Let’s Celebrate Party Studio

    Let's Celebrate, LLC Party Studio 11122 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin

    Kids are invited to a crafty night where they’ll create their very own summer memory pennant — perfect for displaying pins from camp, Disney trips, vacations, and more!   We’ll also be working on our junk journals: If your child attended a previous session, they can continue adding to theirs. New to junk journaling? No problem […]

    $40
  • ArtBlaze (Last One!)

    McKinley Beach 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Date & TimeThursday, August 21, 2025 • 4:00–9:30 p.m. LocationMcKinley Beach, Milwaukee, WI(Lakefront near Lincoln Memorial Dr.) CostFree AgesAll ages OrganizerJoy Engine (public art nonprofit) • Website: joyengine.org Photo CreditSamer Ghani Event DescriptionCelebrate summer’s finale on the lakefront with Joy Engine’s last ArtBlaze of the season—featuring aerial dance, a community-built beach mandala, live music, local […]

    Free
  • Richfield Days 2025

    Firemen's Park - Richfield 2008 Hwy 175, Hubertus

    Richfield Days is a vibrant community celebration held on the fourth weekend of August at Fireman’s Park in Richfield, Wisconsin. This event brings together local organizations and residents to honor the town’s rich heritage while enjoying a wide array of family-friendly activities. Highlights include live music, the longest parade in Washington County, a thrilling fireworks […]

    Free
  • Active Baby Class at JCC

    Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

    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 23 features special guest instructor, Andrea Kitsis. Coffee provided for parents to enjoy while they chat. Sensory Art for Babies (Ages 0–2 Years) with Andrea Kitsis Get […]

    $32
  • Menomonee Falls Festival of the Arts

    Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The Falls Festival of the Arts is back and bigger than ever! On Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the streets of Downtown Menomonee Falls (Main Street, from Grand to Water Street) Mill Pond Plaza and Park will be transformed into a dynamic celebration of creativity and culture. This year’s festival […]

    Free
  • IndyCar Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend

    Milwaukee Mile
    Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

    Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend Schedule From the Free Fan Zone to the turbocharged races, don’t miss out on the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend! This year, we’re expanding the Free Fan Zone by adding more interactive experiences, VIP opportunities, and programming for all ages to bring fans an unforgettable race weekend. Whether you’re a […]

    $28 – $78
  • 40th Anniversary Party at Sprecher Brewery

    Sprecher Brewery 701 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale, WI, United States

    It’s time to party like it’s 1985! Join Sprecher for an epic 80s-themed anniversary bash on Sunday, August 24 from 11am to 6pm in the Brewery’s Grand Hall and parking lot at 701 W. Glendale Avenue in Glendale. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite 80s outfit. Random Sprecher-themed gifts will be handed out to individuals who […]

    Free

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