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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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! Please note: Dates and […]
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! Step back in time […]
Address: 3725 W Juneau Ave | Fully wheelchair accessible Explore the newly opened Davidson Park, located on Harley-Davidson’s historic campus! This 4.8-acre urban oasis was created with community input, making […]
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! Ever wondered how Carmex, […]
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! Step inside the beautifully […]
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! Step into the beautiful […]
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 […]
Harvest Fair 2025 Celebrate 32 years of Harvest Fair, September 26-28! The dates and times for Harvest Fair are: Friday, September 26: 5pm – 11pm Saturday, September 27: 10am – […]
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 at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are […]
China 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 at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and we were blown away! The vibrant lanterns, intricate displays, and beautiful gardens lit up at night left us in awe. […]
This one’s just for the teens Climb, flip, race, and hang out during Teen Night at Urban Air Milwaukee West. $30 gets you: Platinum Attractions Pizza Slice Drink Serious fun 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.
FALL 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 book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
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, […]
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 […]
Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities such as the Elegant Farmer’s Autumn Harvest Fest. The first train leaves the East Troy Depot at 10am The first train leaves The Elegant Farmer about 11am The last train leaves the East […]
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! […]
Join the fun on Sunday, September 28 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, for a day filled with hands-on Girl Scout activities and visiting your favorite animal friends. You're ready […]
Fall On the Farms @ Old World Wisconsin 📅 August 30-September 28 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday) A nip in the air, forests full of […]
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! Step into the beautiful […]
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! Step back in time […]
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 […]
Harvest Fair 2025 Celebrate 32 years of Harvest Fair, September 26-28! The dates and times for Harvest Fair are: Friday, September 26: 5pm – 11pm Saturday, September 27: 10am – […]
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, […]
HARBOR FEST 2025 — CELEBRATE THE INNER HARBOR! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Harbor View Plaza, 600 E. Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204Admission: Free for all ages […]
Garden Closing Day at Villa Terrace (September 28, 11 AM-3 PM): Walk the gardens and relax by the koi fish pond while enjoying bites from Paul's Smokehouse & BBQ, LLC, […]
HARRY 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 Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
Mermaid Echo and Mr. Larkin present educational programming at Harbor Fest & Sturgeon Fest in Milwaukee, WI in a 750 gallon traveling mermaid tank. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Join us on Sundays in September from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or […]
Public Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group […]
China 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 at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and we were blown away! The vibrant lanterns, intricate displays, and beautiful gardens lit up at night left us in awe. […]
FALL 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 book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
HARRY 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 Secrets - Tickets (September 14 & 15) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Tickets (September 21 & 22) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Tickets (September 28 & […]
Public Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group […]
Viva Yuyi Monday, September 29, 4-4:45 pm Central Library - 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee WI Let's celebrate award-winning Mexican American children's book artist Yuyi Morales. We'll explore some of […]
China 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 at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and we were blown away! The vibrant lanterns, intricate displays, and beautiful gardens lit up at night left us in awe. […]
Join us for a special series of parenting classes in collaboration with the amazing therapists from Tosa Pediatrics! Each month, we’ll explore a different topic to support you through the ups and downs of parenting—from toddler tantrums to anxiety. This monthly workshop series is designed to give parents evidence-based tools, expert insight, and a whole […]
FALL 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 book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Public Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group […]
Paws to Read Tuesday, September 30, 3:30-4 pm Capitol Library - 3969 N. 74th St. Milwaukee WI Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with […]
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 […]
China 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 at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and we were blown away! The vibrant lanterns, intricate displays, and beautiful gardens lit up at night left us in awe. […]
September 30 - October 5 A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit […]
FALL 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 book celebrates the fabulous fungi all around us, brought to you by Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System. Come hike, read, and enjoy […]
Move & 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 Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]
Join the FREE fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story in Spanish and English, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Rescued Roasters 4435 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219 SAVE THE DATES October 1st @ 10 AM November 5th @ 10 AM December 3rd @ 10 AM Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Experience the ultimate Family Day at Slick City! Slide into a day of excitement and action with activities for all ages. From thrilling slides to the Junior Jungle play area, […]
Read Aloud, Read Along - Practice your reading with Miss Liz Wednesday, Oct. 1, 3:30-4 pm Center Street - 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. A post-story time chance for kids to practice reading aloud to or together with our children's librarian. Held in the children's room. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
You 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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