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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11:00 am -Doors open 12:00 - 1:00 pm -Adventure Course 1 1:00 - 1:15 pm -Refreshments 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm -Adventure Course 2 Please register. 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.
Visit Cool Waters Aquatic Center In Greenfield Park Stay cool at the waterpark with the tallest waterslides in Milwaukee County! Enjoy the heated pool, children's waterslides, interactive water toys, sand volleyball courts, a children's playground, Cool's Cafe, and more. Season Hours Opening Weekend: Saturday, May 31st: 11 am to 4:30 pm Sunday, June 1st: 11 am […]
Ring in the summer season with a FREE art-filled celebration in historic downtown Port Washington on the lake. Spend a day creating art, perusing art, listening to and watching performing arts with FREE art activities for families, music stage on the lake, and global dance and acrobatics. Highlights: – Milwaukee Art Museum Kohl’s Mobile Art […]
Festa Italiana May 30–June 1, 2025 Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee Admission: $15 for adults, kids 12 and under are free Friday May 30th 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Saturday May 31st 11:00 am - 11:00 pm | Sunday June 1st 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Milwaukee’s beloved Italian heritage festival is back — and there’s plenty for kids to enjoy! Here’s why it’s great for families: Jr. Pizza Chef Competition (June 1): Kids ages 9–13 can compete to create the best pizza — with a real cash prize on the line! Carnival-style vibes: From delicious food to live music, the lakefront park has plenty of space to roam, dance, and explore. Fireworks Show (May 31 at 10:30 PM): End the night with a colorful bang. Italian Idol: For older kids and teens (14+), the talent competition adds a fun, family-friendly evening show. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Come on up to West Bend and join us for a FREE family event for all ages. There will be live music, food + drinks, raffles + prizes, dancing, games for all ages, and lots of FUN! The event runs from noon until 9pm. Entertainment in the evening from the band, Totally Neon. Please note: […]
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldonand two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular […]
Saturday, May 31st from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Elm Grove Park Celebrate Springtime with the Elm Grove Junior Guild. Join us for a Kid Disco at Elm Grove Park on Saturday, 5/31 from 4-6pm. Kid Boogie Down DJs will be be performing at the pavilion near the playground and Elm Grove Beer Garden. There will […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a 4-game series this weekend. You can park for free at Franklin Field and get affordable tickets online or in person. Hang out with their mascot, […]
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldonand two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular […]
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k; a run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under […]
Milwaukee’s only weekly downtown farmers market, Cathedral Square Market, returns to Cathedral Square Park Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm, June-October (excluding July 20). Here's what to expect each week: Fresh produce, flowers, handmade goods/gifts and specialty foods Fresh coffee and food trucks/stands FREE yoga (9-10 AM) and rotating fitness classes (10:15-11 AM) Live […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]
Visit Cool Waters Aquatic Center In Greenfield Park Stay cool at the waterpark with the tallest waterslides in Milwaukee County! Enjoy the heated pool, children's waterslides, interactive water toys, sand volleyball courts, a children's playground, Cool's Cafe, and more. Season Hours Opening Weekend: Saturday, May 31st: 11 am to 4:30 pm Sunday, June 1st: 11 am […]
West Allis A La Carte 7231 W Greenfield Ave Ste 201 West Allis WI Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 11 am - 5 pm Admission: FREE This street festival is a day filled with activities geared towards bringing together every member of the family, from toddler to teenager, from parents to grandparents, for fun, games, […]
Kick off the start of summer opening the gates to the garden! Walk the gardens and relax by the koi fish pond while enjoying bites from Paul's Smokehouse BBQ, and Pete's Pops. There will be a live band, tarot card readings by Tarot D'Amore, Howdy Hat Bar, and a face painter. Event is free to […]
Celebrate the start of summer at Purple Door Ice Cream’s 5th Biennial Battle of the New Flavors tasting event and block party. On June 1st, all are welcome to the neighborhood flavor tasting block party where the 12 finalist flavors (master-minded by Purple Door customers) will be revealed. At the event, each of the 12 […]
Festa Italiana May 30–June 1, 2025 Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee Admission: $15 for adults, kids 12 and under are free Friday May 30th 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Saturday May 31st 11:00 am - 11:00 pm | Sunday June 1st 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Milwaukee’s beloved Italian heritage festival is back — and there’s plenty for kids to enjoy! Here’s why it’s great for families: Jr. Pizza Chef Competition (June 1): Kids ages 9–13 can compete to create the best pizza — with a real cash prize on the line! Carnival-style vibes: From delicious food to live music, the lakefront park has plenty of space to roam, dance, and explore. Fireworks Show (May 31 at 10:30 PM): End the night with a colorful bang. Italian Idol: For older kids and teens (14+), the talent competition adds a fun, family-friendly evening show. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldonand two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular […]
Saturdays, May 3rd to August 30th Departing East Troy Depot 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Departing Elegant Farmer -- Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer* 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm (last round trip), 3 pm, 4 pm * Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a 4-game series this weekend. You can park for free at Franklin Field and get affordable tickets online or in person. Hang out with their mascot, […]
Join us on Sundays in June from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Milwaukee Monarchs Hart Park 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Sunday, June 1, 2025, 2:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $15; Students $12; Kids 12 and Under FREE Southeastern Wisconsin’s first and only women’s professional ultimate team has their 2025 home opener versus New York Gridlock. Gates open at 2:00 PM, first pull at 2:30 PM. […]
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldonand two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular […]
Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and more! We're excited to share our love of exploration with your little scientists. What’s included in Exploring Lab? Admission for 1 child (ages 2.5 - […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]
On Mondays's we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability. Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, […]
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, meaning they feature college players who are not yet professional. Players on this team are from all over the country; they play predominantly Division I […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]
Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
June Theme: Sonic July Theme: Dragons For ages 6 - 11. Explore different themes through experiments, crafts, and more. Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. 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.
Chill on the Hill Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00Humboldt Park Bandshell 3000 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI Chill on the Hill is the quintessential summer experience in Milwaukee’s eclectic Bay View neighborhood. Head to the bandshell in beautiful Humboldt Park and enjoy local bands from your favorite spot on the hill. It feels like a neighborhood party […]
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, meaning they feature college players who are not yet professional. Players on this team are from all over the country; they play predominantly Division I […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 May 23-26, 2025 Admission: $11-$51 The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a 4-game series this weekend. You can park for free at Franklin Field and get affordable tickets online or in person. Hang […]
Social groups are designed to strengthen social interactions and communication skills of children between the ages 0-4 years old. For parents that want socialize their children and a way to connect with other parents for a 4 week series during June. Our Social Groups are led by our Family Activity Center Manager, an experienced Special […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]
Ages O - 5. 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.
HeartBeats of the City Lunchtime Concert & Food Truck Series Wednesdays, June 4 - August 27 Red Arrow Park 920 N Water Street Milwaukee WI Grab your favorite pair of sunglasses for a lunch break in Red Arrow Park! Featuring nearly a dozen local and national bands, this year's concert lineup has something for everyone. […]
Crayon Costume Party with Blue Crayon, star of The Day the Crayons Made Friends Wednesday, June 4 at 4 pm | Costume Party, Picture Book, Crafts, Fun at Boswell Book Company 2559 North Downer Avenue Milwaukee WI Boswell hosts a crayon costume party in the store to celebrate the latest Crayon book, The Day the […]
Join Babbling Babes and The Mom Walk Collective at the Juneau Beer Garden for a FAMILY walk and beer garden night! This is a great opportunity for both moms and dads to come and make some connections. We’ll start with a family walk and then return to the beer garden for drinks and snacks. Spouses, […]
Waterfront Wednesdays Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Lakefront Park 222 W Wisconsin Ave Pewaukee WI 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.
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, meaning they feature college players who are not yet professional. Players on this team are from all over the country; they play predominantly Division I […]
Milwaukee Milkmen Games 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 May 23-26, 2025 Admission: $11-$51 The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a 4-game series this weekend. You can park for free at Franklin Field and get affordable tickets online or in person. Hang […]
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural […]
Turtle Fest Thursday, June 5th – Sunday, June 8th9:00 am – 4:00 pmJoin us for a 4-day shellabration of Discovery World’s most charismatic residents! Learn from our aquarists and local wildlife experts, catch a turtle feeding and even a tiny zoo! Get to know our amazing turtles (and meet some turtle-y cool friends from partner […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with […]
Join us for a free day with family and friends to connect through art, music, movement, and more. During this day-long themed celebration, we’re highlighting communities we’re born into, we choose, that choose us, that embrace us for who we are, that challenge us—community in all its forms and all the love and richness the […]
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