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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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St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States
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Family Escape Room: Jurassic Park @ the St. Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesCan you solve the puzzles to find the dino DNA and escape the island in time? For groups of up to 4 people. Groups limited to kids ages 6 - 14, with at least one adult. Registration required and begins July 1.
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Heatwave Half Marathon – Milwaukee
Friends of Estabrook Park - Volleyball Courts 4400 N Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRace Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! […]
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Fun in the Sun!
The Sparkle Studio 8626B W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI, United StatesCome join us for a family fun event at The Sparkle Studio! We will be joined by Fruity Fushions and Miranti Crafts! Filled with the first hour free face painting, family friendly foods, ice cream bar and free family activities ! Located conveniently in West Allis! Right by State Fair! Outdoor event with indoor cool […]
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Milwaukee Public Museum Presents: Mummification in Ancient Egypt @ the St. Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 6 & up. Registration required. Explore the mysteries of mummies as we learn how and why Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead. Participants will get a chance to help in the mummification process of a life-sized model.
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ArtBlaze at McKinley Beach MKE
McKinley Beach 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoy Engine Announces the Return of ArtBlaze to Milwaukee Beaches This Summer Free Summer Series of Art, Music and Wonder Returns with Giant Inflatable Art Experiences to Bring Communities Together ArtBlaze 2026 Dates and Locations Thursday, July 30 at McKinley Beach Thursday, August 6 at South Shore Beach Thursday, August 20 at McKinley Beach Please […]
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Community Science: Clams (County Parks)
Centennial Park Grafton, WI, United StatesJoin our team for an engaging, hands-on survey of aquatic life! Learn how scientists study invertebrates and assist in monitoring invasive Asian clams to help safeguard our waterways. Earn volunteer service hours while gathering meaningful field data and putting your skills into action. No prior experience is needed. (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as […]
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Touch a Truck! @ the St. Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesFiretrucks, police cars, and more! Check out a variety of vehicles up close. The frist 30 minutes will be low-noise, sensory friendly. Located at the lot across the street from […]
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Kids From Wisconsin Presents America’s Soundtrack
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, 4257 N 100th St, Milwaukee, United StatesCelebrating its 58th season, Kids From Wisconsin’s newest production honors the 250th anniversary of the United States through a high-energy musical journey featuring the sounds that have shaped generations of Americans. From rhythm and blues and jazz to rock and roll, soul, pop, folk, country, and Broadway classics, the live performance showcases the creativity and […]
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Bubblefest @ the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAll ages. Celebrate the end of summer reading at Bubble Fest! Immerse yourself in hands-on bubble making and bubble play, happening in the green space across the street from the […]
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FREE Realize Your Dream Workshop
Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, United StatesIn this 1-hour session, participants have a choice to hang with the band to create their own music composition, earn portions of the choreography from the show with the singers and dancers or BYI (Bring your own instrument) Participants also have the opportunity to visit our lighting and sound booths to learn about the technical […]
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Kids’ Art Day: Weaving
Grohmann Museum - MSOE 1000 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesGet inspired by the textile arts depicted in the galleries and then venture up to the rooftop where you will be provided a cardboard loom and instructions on how to make your own bookmark. Kids may also participate in a collaborative project and add a line of yarn to our traditional loom.
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Monarch Butterflies: Royal Pollinators
Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United StatesAges 3-adult: Karen Albrecht, the Butterfly Lady, will discuss how the monarch butterfly is in peril and what we can do to help. We'll wrap up with a butterfly release, weather permitting!
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Ice Cream Social
Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United StatesAll ages: Stop by the courtyard for ice cream and enjoy live musicby the J Ryan Trio! Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield […]
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Summer Sizzler- Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Sports Complex 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United StatesRace Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal […]
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A Journey Through Dance 2026 at The TBEY Arts Center MKE
TBEY Arts Center 2266 N Prospect Ave Suite 325B, Milwaukee, United StatesA Journey Through Dance 2026 Join TBEY Arts Center for a vibrant celebration of dance! Witness the culmination of a three-month journey as our talented young performers take the stage alongside special guests. A Journey Through Dance showcases the incredible diversity of dance styles. Witness solo and group performances by TBEY’s dedicated youth dancers, alongside […]
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Family Dance Party with Kid Boogie Down at The Yard Bayshore
Bayshore Mall 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, United StatesGet ready to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, with Kid Boogie Down brings the Dance Party to Bayshore in the YARD for Summer 2026. Throughout the event, little dancers will groove alongside the Kid Boogie Down crew during interactive dance sessions packed with upbeat music, and feel-good energy. Bubbles float through the air, and the crowd […]
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Oak Creek LionsFest
American Legion Post 434 9327 S. Shepard Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States4 day Festival over Labor Day Weekend! 3 live music venues, carnival rides, raffles and great food/drinks. Free admission and parking!
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Habitat Restoration Naga-Waukee Park
Naga-Waukee Park 651 Hwy 83, Hartland, United StatesJoin us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Park Office (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday may […]
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Habitat Restoration Minooka Park
Minooka Park 1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha, United StatesJoin us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 3 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]
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GO DOG GO! / VE PERRO ¡VE!
Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United StatesGo Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! Ve Perro ¡Ve! cobra vida en el escenario en una aventura rápida, divertida, musical bilingüe, llena de perros que patinan sobre ruedas, montan en bicicleta […]
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GO DOG GO! / VE PERRO ¡VE!
Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United StatesGo Dog Go! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual musical romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! Ve Perro ¡Ve! cobra vida en el escenario en una aventura rápida, divertida, musical bilingüe, llena de perros que patinan sobre ruedas, montan en bicicleta […]
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Habitat Restoration Mukwonago Park
Mukwonago Park S100W31900 County Hwy LO, Mukwonago, United StatesJoin us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 1 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]
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Habitat Restoration at Muskego Park
Muskego Park S83 W20370 Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI, United StatesJoin us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 4 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]
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Habitat Restoration Nashotah Park
Nashotah Park W330 N5113 County Rd C, Nashotah, United StatesJoin us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Meets at Picnic Area 2 (Ages 13+) Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. In poor weather, workday […]
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DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesExperience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.
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EVERYBODY
Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street, WI, United StatesYOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman, casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and the meaning of it all.
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WINNIE-THE-POOH: FOREVER FRIENDS
Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with his granddaughter, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most.
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THE SNOW
Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family.
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TWELFTH NIGHT
Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.
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Disney’s Beauty And The Beast at The Marcus Center’s Uihlein Hall MKE
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDisney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Mar. 16 – 21, 2027 Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in […]
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BROADWAY JUNIOR REVUE: PURE IMAGINATION
Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesTHEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order): Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • Anthony Drewe • Stephen Flaherty • Zina Goldrich • Marcy Heisler • Carolyn Leigh • David Lindsay-Abaire • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin […]
$26 – $49
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