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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September 13 | ⏰ Noon – 4:00 PM Head to Henry Maier Festival Park to celebrate 150 years of courage, integrity, and honor, with live music from Milwaukee’s own Chasin’ […]
The 6th Annual North Shore Bank Shorewood Feast is Shorewood’s signature street festival from the 4200 to the 4400 blocks of Oakland Avenue. This is a family-friendly foodie event with […]
It’s back! This is not your typical farmers market! Come out and get ready for the holidays at the Rosh Hashana Market — a fun-filled experience for all ages! Celebrate the season with the sights and tastes […]
SEPTEMBER 14 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 19th Annual Bug Day Bugs Rule! Creep, crawl, and flutter your way to fun at Wehr’s 19th Annual Bug Day! Join us for […]
September 14, 2025 / SUNDAY at 8:00 PM Hokus Pokus Live! conjures up a wickedly spoopy fully scripted theatrical experience starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and Sapphira Cristál as the legendary Sisters and […]
Join our Middle School Craft Club and do a new project at each session. This program is for those in grades 6-8 and will take place in the Story Time […]
GEO RUTHERFORD, CREATOR OF SPOOKY LAKES COLORING BOOK Tue, 9/16/2025 at 6:30pm Boswell Book Company 2559 N Downer Ave Milwaukee, WI Boswell welcomes Wisconsin artist, educator, and TikTok start Geo Rutherford, […]
Pocket Park at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Pocket Park exhibit at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum — designed just for kids 4 and under — is getting a magical tooth fairy garden theme refresh. […]
Parenting is hard work, so let us help! Drop your children off at the Y and enjoy a couple of hours by yourself to recharge. Have a date night, run […]
Bill Blagg Family Magic September 17 at 7:00 PM Over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun! Family Magic will entertain and engage audiences of all ages as ordinary objects come […]
This 15-20 minute story time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy and will be followed […]
A welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5! Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, […]
Only one will claim the night. The Dark Knight of Gotham City™ begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes a […]
Join us for Oktoberfest at Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon! There will be live polka music featuring Carol and the Keynotes, beer, brats, hot dogs, warm pretzels, wine, hammerschlagen, and […]
FRIENDS OF RETZER NATURE CENTER'S APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Celebrate autumn at our family-friendly Apple Harvest Festival! Purchase fresh apples and enjoy delicious apple treats like pies, crisps, and cider at […]
Richfield Historical Society (RHS) invites all to welcome fall at its annual Thresheree & Harvest Festival event. The celebration will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st, 9:00 […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, September 20th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle and […]
We are excited to welcome you to Appleland's Fall Festival on September 20th & 21st from 10am - 4pm each day! This is a fun filled family event that we […]
Experience 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, […]
Get excited for all things FALL at Festival of Cedarburg's Wine & Harvest Festival! Enjoy the FREE two day festival featuring Arts on the Avenue and Family-Friendly Party in the Park […]
Witness the speed, style, and destruction of Monster Truck Throwdown as 6 of the wildest monster trucks in the Midwest take over Slinger Speedway on Saturday, September 20th for one […]
September 20 | ⏰ 2:00 – 6:00 PM A new Goldfish Swim School just opened in Oak Creek, and they're celebrating with a Grand Opening party. Expect an afternoon full […]
DroneArt Show: The Concert That Takes Flight 🌍 After sold-out performances all around the world, DroneArt Show is lighting up the sky in Milwaukee! As night falls, hundreds of […]
Sunday, September 21: Milwaukee County Discount Sunday Milwaukee County residents can visit the Zoo and receive the reduced County admission rate: $11.50 for adults and $9 for children (age 3 […]
Get ready to take to the skies without leaving the ground! Join us for a full day of high-flying fun at Flight Day. ✈︎ Paper Airplane Distance Competition: Test your […]
Flour Girl and Flame pizza, pumpkins, fall decor, florals and farm stuff! This is a low-key event to enjoy the harvest season and eat good 'za. Purchase the ticket for […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded […]
Learn 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 […]
Have you seen the latest trend in whipped clay and decorative glue? We’re bringing it to life in our Kids Craft Party! Party friends will turn mini jewelry boxes […]
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! UWM Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast […]
Special Event: Reptile Roundup! During open play, WPS Reptiles is bringing snakes, turtles, lizards, and more for a hands-on experience! Kids (and you!) can see, learn about, and even touch […]
We’ll start with a short, stroller friendly stroll, then gather for a special storytime in the park with local author Kaylee Monroe, reading her sweet book Daddy Bear Finds His […]
Get ready for a Fall baking adventure in our Mini Pumpkin Cake Class! Learn to bake adorable individual pumpkin cakes and decorate them with luscious buttercream. You'll master creating mini […]
How to Prepare ~ Resumes ~ Headshot ~ Nailing the Audition! Work on strengthening your auditioning skills in this supportive and educational ENVIRONMENT. Learn the do’s and Don’ts through a […]
Piala's 15th ANNUAL Fall Festival Saturday, September 27th, 9am - 4pm & Sunday, September 28th, 10am - 3pm Join us for a fun-filled family friendly weekend here at the nursery! […]
September 27-28 An annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods, Doors Open Milwaukee opens 150+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free. Building listing coming Sept 1, […]
Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! This beloved space in […]
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 […]
Get ready to raise your steins—Foxtoberfest is back on Saturday, September 27th from 11am to 10pm! Join us for a full day of Foxtown-style fun as we celebrate the […]
Join us for a fabulous Fall Fest that promises to be bursting with fun and excitement! Dive into the spirit of the season with our giant bounce house that will […]
Join us for a special Sensory Day designed for families with children who thrive in a calmer, quieter environment. From 10 AM–11 AM, the park will open exclusively with low […]
Ticket prices: Free admission, $15 donation to sponsor a sturgeon Hand-release a baby sturgeon into its native home in Lake Michigan at this eco-celebration with Riveredge Nature Center! Educational activities, […]
CUB SCOUT NIGHT (FALL 2025) Join us for Cub Scout Night at Retzer Nature Center and the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Scouts will enjoy exciting, engaging adventures in nature and space. It’s […]
It's going to be a SWEET evening! Moms and daughters will enjoy a Candyland themed evening, complete with dinner, dessert, games, and more. Price per couple is $35, and […]
Come unwind under the dome of the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and meditate for your mental health! View an awe-inspiring planetarium show featuring a stunning sunset as you travel from the Grand […]
Scarecrow 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 […]
Road America will once again take center stage in American motorsports next week as the Sports Car Club of America® (SCCA) National Championship Runoffs® returns for its 61st running, October […]
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 […]
Cedarburg Oktoberfest is a free, family-friendly celebration of German culture held the first full weekend of October. Enjoy live polka music, authentic food and beer, Bavarian dancing, a lively marketplace, […]
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