Milwaukee Family Events

Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar ā€” 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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  • Tree Climbing Festival at Riveredge Nature Center

    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of […]

    $25

  • Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer (Mukwonago)

    Autumn 2025
    Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI, United States

    Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and […]

    Free

  • Pumpkin Fest at Basse’s Farm Colgate

    Pumpkin Fest at Basse’s Farm Colgate
    Basse's Taste of Country Farm 3190 County Road Q, Colgate, WI, United States

    Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basseā€™s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, […]

    $23

  • ABC Academy at Central Library

    Milwaukee Public Library 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]

    Free

  • Southridge Mall’s Kids Corner: Halloween Spooktacular Science Show

    2025 South Suburbs
    Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, United States

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    Free

  • Pumpkin Pavilion in Bay View MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Bay View, WI Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    Pumpkin Pavilion in Bay View šŸ“… October 15-18 | ā° 11:00 AM ā€“ 1:00 PM This four-day, family-friendly event brings neighbors from all over the city to Humboldt Park Pavilion […]

    Free

  • Trick or Treat at The Corners of Brookfield

    Halloween 2025
    The Corners of Brookfield 20111 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    The Corners of Brookfield: Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.ā€“1 p.m Trick or Treat at The Corners returns! Head to Market Square to meet our sponsors and get your trick-or-treat map! […]

    Free

  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons šŸ“… October 10-31 | ā° 11:00 AM ā€“ 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]

    Free

  • Floating Pumpkin Patch at Tri-County YMCA Menomonee Falls

    Tri County YMCA N84W17501 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Every registered family member will have 45 minutes to go swimming and select a pumpkin from our Family Pool. This event is […]

    $7

  • Haunted Halloween on Downer Ave MKE

    Halloween 2025
    N Downer Ave & E Webster Pl Milwaukee WI 53211 N Downer Ave & E Webster Pl, Milwaukee, WI

    Haunted Halloween SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 1:00 ā€“ 4:00PM | FUN FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! This family-friendly Halloween event is geared towards participants of all ages! Stroll Historic Downer […]

    Free

  • Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Nine Below 1905 E North Ave, Milwaukee

    BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. ā€‹Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 šŸŽƒ […]

    $45

  • Happily Haunted at Bookworm Gardens

    Halloween 2025
    Bookworm Gardens 1415 Campus Drive, Sheboygan, WI, United States

    Happily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 ā€“ 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]

    $8 ā€“ $15

  • Tales by the Fire at HAWS Waukesha

    HAWS 2025 Events
    HAWS Animal Shelter Waukesha 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, United States

    Join us for a cozy and fun-filled fall event at the Schallock Center for Animals! Tales by the Fire is a Halloween-themed evening perfect for families and animal lovers of all […]

    $10

  • Boo at the Milwaukee Co Zoo

    2025 Events at the Milwaukee County Zoo
    Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United States

    New for 2025 ā€“ Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 Itā€™s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]

    $15 ā€“ $17

  • Old World Wisconsinā€™s Halloween Legends and Lore

    Halloween 2025
    Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, WI, United States

    Legends & Lore Select Friday & Saturdays 5:30pm ā€“ 9:30pm  Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 They say the veil between our world and the next is weakest in places where old […]

    $17 ā€“ $22

  • The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)

    The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
    Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, United States

    Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience […]

    $12 ā€“ $20

  • Jack-O-Lantern Nights at the Racine Zoo

    Halloween 2025
    Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

    Jack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm ā€“ 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and […]

    $10

  • Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center

    Halloween 2025
    Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, United States

    Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 Time: Entry start times range from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College […]

    $15

  • October Fright Nights at The Milky Way Drive-In (Franklin)

    2025 Family Movies
    Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

    October Fright Nights (Milky Way Drive-In) October 3-November 2, 2025 The Milky Way Drive-in is showing Halloween movies every weekend in October at 6:30 p.m. Beforehand, you can walk through […]

    $45

  • Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Halloween 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Scarecrow Lane šŸ“… Now through October 31 | ā° Sunrise ā€“ 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]

    Free
  • Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha WI

    Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    FALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Centerā€™s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]

    Free

  • Cathedral Square Market Downtown MKE

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukeeā€™s only weekly downtown farmers market, Cathedral Square Market, returns to Cathedral Square Park Sundays from 9 am ā€“ 2 pm, June-October (excluding July 20). Here's what to expect each […]

    Free

  • Fondy Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Fondy Farmers Market 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • Fall Fest at St. Francis Children’s Center (for special/support needs families)

    St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for our Annual Fall Fest, a fun and inclusive event created especially for families with children who have special or support needs. šŸŽƒ Enjoy a low-pressure, family-friendly morning on our large […]

    Free

  • Greenfield Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Konkel Park - Greenfield 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield

    Every Sunday from May-October  10AM-2PM Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue ā€¢ Greenfield, WI 53220) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]

    Free

  • Species Spooktacular at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

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

    Itā€™s the time of year when the haunts come out to play at the Center. You can come in costume to learn about some of natureā€™s spooky and misunderstood animals! […]

    $18

  • Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World

    Discovery World 2025 Events
    Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am ā€“ 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with […]

    Free ā€“ $25

  • Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer (Mukwonago)

    Autumn 2025
    Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI, United States

    Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer Now through Oct. 27, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only) 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 Admission: FREE (fees apply for activities, apples and […]

    Free

  • Pumpkin Fest at Basse’s Farm Colgate

    Pumpkin Fest at Basse’s Farm Colgate
    Basse's Taste of Country Farm 3190 County Road Q, Colgate, WI, United States

    Experience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basseā€™s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, […]

    $23

  • Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons šŸ“… October 10-31 | ā° 11:00 AM ā€“ 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]

    Free

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