Species Spooktacular at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
It’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 nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! […]
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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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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI
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Milwaukee Makers Market at the Discovery World Pavilion
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Makers Market Sunday, July 20 from 10am to 4pm at the Discovery World Pavilion Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
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Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World
Discovery World 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMilwaukee Makers Market October 19th - Discovery World / November 29th - Discovery World / December 21st - Discovery World 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate Shop Small Saturday with […]
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Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer (Mukwonago)
Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI, United StatesAutumn 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 […]
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Pumpkin Fest at Basse’s Farm Colgate
Basse's Taste of Country Farm 3190 County Road Q, Colgate, WI, United StatesExperience One Of The Best Pumpkin Patches In Wisconsin! Start your family traditions and come explore Happy Jacks Pumpkin Land at Basse’s for our ever improving Pumpkin Festival in Colgate, […]
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Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United StatesHalloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
Marcus Theatres WI, United StatesHARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of […]
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Kids Halloween Black Cat Paint Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space
Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United StatesGet ready for a spooktacular time painting black cats with the kiddos at our paint party! Welcome to the Kids Halloween Black Cat Paint Party! 🎃🖌️ Join us at 5706 N Centerpark […]
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Pumpkin Train Rides at Milwaukee Light Engineering Society
Milwaukee Light Engineering Society 2620 Country Aire Dr, Cedarburg, WI, United StatesCome and join us for a ride and experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the family and […]
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Falls Patio Players Presents “Beetlejuice JR.”
Menomonee Falls North Auditorium N88 W16750 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United StatesAdapted from the smash-hit Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. brings the cheeky humor and heartwarming story of Tim Burton's iconic film to life on stage. With its catchy songs, outrageous characters, […]
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Trunk-or-Treat at the Northside YMCA
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee 2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd, River Hills, WI, United StatesNORTHSIDE YMCA Trunk-or-Treat SUN, OCT 19 | 1:00-3:00 PM Enjoy a safe, daytime trick-or-treating in the MCP parking lot. There’ll be spook-tacularly creative trunks, so be sure to cast your […]
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Trunk or Treat at Sherman Phoenix MKE
Sherman Phoenix 3536 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, United StatesSherman Phoenix Trunk or Treat: Sunday, October 19th from 1 PM – 4 PM at 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. Milwaukee WI Join us for an afternoon of festive […]
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David Seebach: Illusions In The Night at The Sunset Playhouse Elm Grove
Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United StatesA SPECIAL EVENT DAVID SEEBACH: ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT 2025 October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm / Saturday, October 18, 2025 at […]
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Not So Scary Halloween Party at The Hill Has Eyes (Franklin)
The Hill Has Eyes 7005 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United StatesThe Hill Has Eyes – Not So Scary Halloween Party When: Sunday afternoons in October Where: 7005 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI 53132 Details: Guided tour with just a hint of spooky fun. Trick-or-treating […]
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Teens Halloween Black Cat Paint Party at VIBEZ Creative Arts Space
Vibez Creative Arts Space (Bayshore) 5706 N. Centerpark Way, Glendale, WI, United StatesGet ready to unleash your inner artist at the coolest Halloween paint party for teens – come create your own black cat masterpiece! Come join us for a spooktacular time […]
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Happily Haunted at Bookworm Gardens
Bookworm Gardens 1415 Campus Drive, Sheboygan, WI, United StatesHappily Haunted Gardens (Bookworm Gardens) October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens […]
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China Lights Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesChina Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
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Boo at the Milwaukee Co Zoo
Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, United StatesNew for 2025 – Two Weekends! Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 It’s Halloween time at the Zoo! Join us for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring TWO weekends: Oct. 17-19 […]
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The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)
Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, United StatesJourney 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 […]
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Jack-O-Lantern Nights at the Racine Zoo
Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United StatesJack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm – 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and […]
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October Fright Nights at The Milky Way Drive-In (Franklin)
Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United StatesOctober 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 […]
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Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesScarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]
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Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesFALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
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Let’s Play to Learn at Ozaukee Family Services in Cedarburg
Ozaukee Family Services 4922 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg, WisconsinLearn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are […]
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Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United StatesHalloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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See The Harry Potter Movie Series on the Big Screen Marcus Theatres in SE WI (See Details)
Marcus Theatres WI, United StatesHARRY POTTER MOVIE SERIES You are cordially invited back to Hogwarts to re-live the magic of Harry Potter on the BIG SCREEN. THIS SPECIAL SERIES INCLUDES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of […]
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H2GRoW at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesH2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic […]
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Dye + Dash: Trick or Treat Tote Workshop at Little Sprouts Cafe + Play
Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, WisconsinGet ready for a colorful and creative Halloween celebration! This event is designed specifically for our Little Sprouts ages 2–6 to create their own custom trick-or-treat bag and burn off […]
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China Lights Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesChina Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
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Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
Altius Gymnastics Academy 9670 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, United StatesNinja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. Please note: Dates and times are […]
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Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesScarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]
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Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesFALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
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Babbling Babes x Elite Sports Club River Glen: Halloween Costume Party
Elite Sports Club - River Glen 2001 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WisconsinWe’re taking over The Quad at Elite Sports Club River Glen (a massive indoor turf + climb zone + fenced soccer field) for a Halloween party that’s fun for all […]
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Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 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.
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Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinJoin us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you […]
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Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United StatesHalloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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West Allis Farmers Market
West Allis Farmers Market 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, United StatesShop Fresh and Local May - November The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after […]
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release Party at Wonderland Bookshop
Wonderland Bookshop 4001 N Downer Avenue, Shorewood, WisconsinCome celebrate the release of the highly anticipated 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series!! We'll have party favors, treats, activities, and a Greg Heffley approved raffle drawing […]
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Hollowings Pumpkin Festival at Gazebo Park (Downtown Greendale)
Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United StatesHollowings returns to Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village! The halloween holiday fun begins Tuesday, October 21, and runs through Sunday, October 26, afternoons and evenings. The fun happens […]
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China Lights Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesChina Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
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Hike Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesScarecrow Lane 📅 Now through October 31 | ⏰ Sunrise – 10:00 PM Say hello to the unique scarecrows along the Blue Trail at Retzer Nature Center! Scarecrow Lane is […]
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Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United StatesFALL STORY HIKE Step into fall at Retzer Nature Center’s Story Hike! Stroll the Orange Trail as you read Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, with illustrations by Diana Sudyka. This […]
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Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesAges 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.
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Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
St Francis Public Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, United StatesMove & Groove Wednesdays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the […]
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Halloween Village Walk at The Baird Community Commons MKE
Baird Commons 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United StatesHalloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
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You Build It! At Central Downtown Library
Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYou Build It! During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), "You Build It!" is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year "You Build It!" is offered […]
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Hollowings Pumpkin Festival at Gazebo Park (Downtown Greendale)
Greendale Gazebo Park 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, United StatesHollowings returns to Gazebo Park in the Historic Downtown Greendale Village! The halloween holiday fun begins Tuesday, October 21, and runs through Sunday, October 26, afternoons and evenings. The fun happens […]
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China Lights Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesChina Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival […]
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Fall Fest Family Night at Chick-Fil-A Menomonee Falls
Chick-Fil-A - Menomonee Falls W185N9590 Bancroft Drive, Menomonee Falls, WisconsinJoin us for our Fall Fest Family Night! We will have face painting, balloon animals, and you can decorate your own pumpkin! Free to attend. No registration required. Please […]
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Wisconsin Science Festival Planetarium Show and Night Hike at The Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium (Waukesha)
Horwitz - DeRemer Planetarium (Retzer Nature Center) S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukehsa, WI, United StatesWatch the Planetarium Show, “The Dark Side of Light” that will show us how humans impact the night sky. Then head outside to enjoy a naturalist-led Autumn Night Hike where […]
$10
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