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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  • Revolutionary Era Mini Encampment

    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    All ages: Learn about daily life during the American Revolutionary War Period, from the food they ate to the clothes they wore. Historical reenactors will take you on a journey […]

    Free

  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]

    $40 – $70

  • Teen Conservation Club at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin) *Registration Required*

    Wehr Nature Center 2026
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Join us for a monthly teen club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! This group is designed to help build community for like-minded teens (ages 13-17) and give back while exploring their interest in the natural world. This club meets monthly on the last Saturday of the month at Wehr Nature Center from 12-2pm. […]

    $5

  • Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Show (Waukesha)

    Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 2026
    Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United States

    June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/3 at 11:00am - It’s About Time: Cosmic Cycles We Live By- $5.00/person Wednesday 6/10 at 11:00am - Max Goes to the Moon - $5.00/person Wednesday 6/17 at 11:00am - Mysteries of Your Brain- $5.00/person Wednesday 6/24 at 11:00am - DinoSoars! Change Over Time- $5.00/person   SATURDAY SHOWS 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, […]

    $5

  • Family Puzzle Challenge @ the St. Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Ages 6 & over. Registration required. Teams will compete to see who can complete a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle first! Teams may have up to 4 members, ages 6 & […]

    Free

  • Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim

    West Suburbs 2026
    Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA […]

    $12

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game (Franklin)

    Milwaukee Milkmen 2026
    Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United States

    MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAMES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! WHETHER YOU'RE... BUYING A TICKET PACKAGE WITH FREE GIFTS, LOOKING TO HAVE A PARTY OR GROUP OUTING, SCHEDULING A SHOWCASE OR FUNDRAISER, OR LOOKING FOR A PRO BASEBALL GAME THAT'S UDDERLY DIFFERENT A MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAME IS THE PLACE TO BE! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    $15 – $30

  • Summer Night Movies at Veterans Park (Milwaukee)

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Free Movies! Lake Michigan! It's Summer Family Movie Time! 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.

    Free

  • Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2026
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm  Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 […]

    $19 – $27

  • 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026

    Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of the cards with repeat visits throughout the summer! Powerful Pollinators is located outdoors near Wild Burger and is open daily during Zoo hours. Please note: […]

    $15 – $18

  • Rocks Rock! At Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am In this child/adult pair program, enjoy a rockin’ good time exploring the rocks found in Lake Michigan! Learn about how they form and change through the rock cycle, and study how to identify different types we find along our shoreline, including colorful granite and ancient […]

    $20 – $26

  • Animal Encounters at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2026
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]

    $19 – $27

  • Greenfield Farmer’s Market

    Farmer’s Markets 2026
    Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

    Greenfield Farmers Market Time: 10am-2pm Address: Konkel Park 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220 Every Sunday from May-October (Closed Memorial Day Weekend) from 10AM-2PM. Our Makers Market is the first Sunday of each month. We are located at Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

    Free

  • KFH Legacy Garden Railroad at Shady Lane Greenhouse (Menomonee Falls)

    KFH Legacy Garden Railroad
    Shady Lane Greenhouse W172N7388 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running, on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

    Free

  • Wisconsin Card Show at The Fiserv Forum MKE

    Fiserv Forum 2026
    Fiserv Forum 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

      Lake County Cards and SWARMM Events will bring the Wisconsin Card Show to Fiserv Forum June 26–28, marking the first time the popular event will be held at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment destination. The Wisconsin Card Show will be the signature card collecting event in the Milwaukee area, featuring more than 400 tables […]

    $15
  • Daddy Daughter Date Night Sky Zone Waukesha Milwaukee Wisconsin girls

    Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone Greenfield

    Sky Zone 2025
    Sky Zone Greenfield 4940 S 76th St,, Greenfield, United States

    Elevate your Sunday Funday with your Family – Family, Fun, and Food Included! Family of 4 can now get 60 minute jumps, a large pizza, and a pitcher of soda for just $79.99. Offer valid only Sundays 12pm-8pm. Additional jumpers are $9.99 in-park.   Enjoy the awesome, healthy, and fun activities Sky Zone Greenfield has […]

    $80

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free
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    Children’s Concert: The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns at The Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

    Villa Terrace 2026
    Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Children’s Concert - The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns Presented By: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens Location: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens June 28, 2026 Join us for a delightful performance of Le Carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals), the beloved and humorous musical suite by Camille Saint-Saëns. This playful concert will […]

    $10 – $15

  • Will Branch: Family Concert at Anodyne Coffee (Walker’s Point MKE)

    Fox and Branch Family Folk Music Concert
    Anodyne - Walkers Point 224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Fox & Branch's Will Branch will perform a concert for children and families, joined by occasional special guests. For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. Their dynamic mix of old-time music, original songs, and family folk music has appealed to children and […]

    Free

  • Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

    2026 Pfister Milwaukee
    The Pfister Hotel 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by a Pfister Tea Butler, while learning about the tea. The Afternoon Tea menu is complete with fresh scones, sandwiches, and pastries. Wednesdays - Sundays, Seating Times: […]

    $40 – $70

  • 2026 Trains Are Running at The East Troy Electric Railroad

    East Troy Electric Railroad 2026
    East Troy Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, United States

    Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

    $10 – $31

  • Public Ice Skating at Eble Ice Arena (Brookfield)

    Public Ice Skating at Eble Arena Brookfield
    Eble Park Ice Arena 19400 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, and make memories on the ice. Our Public Skate sessions welcome all ages and skill levels, everyone’s invited to join the fun! Please note: Dates […]

    $6 – $10

  • Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game (Franklin)

    Milwaukee Milkmen 2026
    Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United States

    MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAMES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! WHETHER YOU'RE... BUYING A TICKET PACKAGE WITH FREE GIFTS, LOOKING TO HAVE A PARTY OR GROUP OUTING, SCHEDULING A SHOWCASE OR FUNDRAISER, OR LOOKING FOR A PRO BASEBALL GAME THAT'S UDDERLY DIFFERENT A MILWAUKEE MILKMEN GAME IS THE PLACE TO BE! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

    $15 – $30

  • Homestand Themes – Lake Country DockHounds Home Game (Oconomowoc)

    Lake Country DockHounds 2026
    Lake County Dock Hounds 1011 Blue Ribbon Cir N, Oconomowoc, WI, United States

    The 2026 season is full of excitement and opportunities to make lasting memories when you bring the family to a game. As we celebrate our 5th season of DockHounds baseball, we are offering special themes throughout the season that will be sure to amplify your summer. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

    $15 – $22

  • Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim

    West Suburbs 2026
    Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]

    $12

  • Games on Sundays at Tippecanoe Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Tippecanoe Library 3912 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play! 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.

    Free

  • Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations

    Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]

  • Dino Taxidermy @ the St. Francis Library

    St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United States

    Combine creepy and cool as we mix toy dinosaurs and paint to create a truly unique piece of art. Registration Required.

    Free

  • Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators

    Milwaukee County Zoo 2026
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of the cards with repeat visits throughout the summer! Powerful Pollinators is located outdoors near Wild Burger and is open daily during Zoo hours. Please note: […]

    $15 – $18

  • Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2026
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! 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.

    $15

  • Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE

    Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2026
    Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! 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.

    $15

  • STEAM Lab: Flying Dinosaurs

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    It's rumored that dinosaurs evolved into modern-day birds. But which dinos ruled the prehistoric skies? Come find out at our STEAM Lab!   This program is for those in grades […]

    Free

  • Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park Public Open Swim

    West Suburbs 2026
    Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]

    $12

  • America 250 Family Party

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    It's the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States! Let's celebrate with special crafts, games, and activities. This event is best suited for children ages...

  • STEAM Lab: Ancient Sea Monsters

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    What giant sea creatures swam in the ocean's depths? Explore with us in this fun and adventurous lab!   This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

    Free

  • Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Hawthorn Glen MKE 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.  Monday-Friday:  4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE!  Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Movies In The Park at The Phoenix Park Bandshell (Delavan)

    Outdoor Movies 2026
    Phoenix Park Bandshell 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan, United States

    The Park & Recreation Department hosts Movies in the Park at 8:45pm. 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.

    Free

  • 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

    Oak Creek Public LIbrary 2026
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]

    Free

  • Baby Story Time

    Baby Story Time
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 15-20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow. Registration is not required. Each session will take place in the Story Time Room. Please only attend one […]

    Free

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