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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Join us for a squishy, whimsical night inspired by everyone’s favorite plushie pals—Jellycats (with a glaze-y twist, of course)! At gellycatz @ glaze, guests will:-Sculpt their own Jellycat-inspired character […]
Join us for FREE Movie Nights at Davidson Park—presented in partnership with Near West Side Partners! July 25, August 15, September 12 | 6:30 pm Presented in partnership with Near […]
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 10AM – 5PM Who says it has to be cold to celebrate Christmas?! Bring all your friends and family for a festive and fun-filled day at the Zoo […]
11 am Saturday, July 26th, 2025 FREE FAMILY FUN! More than 100 units will take to the streets for the parade. Marching bands, local political leaders, clowns, scouts, veterans groups, […]
Enjoy a warm, sunny day with your family at Summer Playdate! There will be tractor rides, games, food, and more. This FREE event is fun for the whole family! Sign […]
KidsFest is presented by Don & Joan Sommer and Family. Let’s celebrate all things KID! Join us for:• Live entertainment, including Taylor Swift tribute band “Sailor Thrift and the […]
School of Rock Shorewood and Girls Rock MKE are teaming up to bring new youth music events and opportunities to the community. We hope to promote creativity and empowerment for […]
Come join the fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Free coffee will be available. Please RSVP on the flyer QR code for […]
Southridge Mall's 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 is Back! Get ready for an exciting monthly series of FREE, educational events for kids and families. 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵: 𝘾𝘽𝙎 𝟱𝟴 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛 […]
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.
One of the last FREE fairs in the Midwest! Since 1859, the Ozaukee County Fair has been offering residents and visitors great traditional fair entertainment such as live music, truck […]
Thursdays through August 28th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join us for some relaxed, unstructured play time in the garden! Drop in anytime between 9:30 - 11:30 am and you […]
Sunshine, smiles, and summer vibes! Join us for unforgettable fun on our beautiful 34-acre campground. Whether you want to satisfy your sense of adventure or just relax and spend time […]
Sunshine, smiles, and summer vibes! Join us for unforgettable fun on our beautiful 34-acre campground. Whether you want to satisfy your sense of adventure or just relax and spend time […]
Public Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group […]
Milwaukee will join an international movement on August 1 with a pop-up dance party designed by women, for women. Revel + Release is a dance party series presented by Interwovxn […]
The Little Mermaid Junior! In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the […]
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM An all-new family night at American Family Field! Join the Crew for Flicks on the Field, our new family-friendly movie […]
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 2 features […]
Tiny Hooves Sanctuary 1117 N Britton Rd Union Grove, WI Join us for a special experience at Tiny Hooves Sanctuary during our limited-date guided tour season! These educational and interactive […]
Experience the world's largest root beer float festival right here in Glendale, WI! At Root Beer Bash, you will experience fun and free activities for all ages. This family-friendly fun […]
Up for a drive? Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of football, family + fun at Family Fest in Titletown, just west of Lambeau Field in Green Bay! Get game-day […]
Up for a drive? Packers Family Night, presented by Emplify Health by Bellin, will take place Saturday evening, Aug. 2. Now in its 24th year, 'Family Night' will serve as […]
Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival Sunday, August 3 | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM📍 North Avenue between Dr. MLK Jr. Drive & 7th Street Families can explore vendor booths, grab tasty eats, […]
Beekeeeper Pete (the legend!) from Bee All About It and Brookfield Zoo Chicago makes it super fun to learn about bees and the five hives in the Yerkes apiary. This […]
Aug 4, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cozy up with critters in an interactive show with animal expert, Ms. Kim! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
A free community-wide event in Hales Corners Park with must-see attractions that will engage all community members. The purpose of this event is to build relationships between local businesses, police […]
Stop by Sprecher Brewery, 701 W. Glendale Avenue in Glendale from 11 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, August 6 and receive a free bottle of root beer while supplies last. The […]
National Night Out promotes neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. Join us for this FREE family event featuring: • Community Booths• Food• […]
Calling all truck enthusiasts! Tour different trucks and vehicles used by community workers in Menomonee Falls. This event will be held outside in the loop around the Library parking lot […]
Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza! We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo and FM 102/1 to bring you […]
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. Parents and kids everywhere agree that learning […]
Falls Kids Festival, presented by Menomonee Falls Ascension Wisconsin Hospital, is a magical day of FREE activities, games, and performances for families of all ages to enjoy together. This day […]
Summer Park Jam Weekend 2025 More than an event—it’s a one of kind intergenerational platform for Milwaukee connections, pride, and impact! TRUE Skool is excited for our Annual Summer Park […]
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 […]
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” […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Wednesday, August 20th and Wednesday, September 17th from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Town Food Truck Festival presented by Discover Brookfield is back! Head to The Corners of Brookfield […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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