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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  • Sussex Outdoor Family Movie Night + Pints in the Park

    Sussex Civic Center N64W23760 Main Street, Sussex, WI, United States

    Join us for a fun, family-friendly, outdoor event at the Sussex Civic Center!   Featured Movie: Dog Man Movie starts at dusk (approximately 8:20 p.m.) Come early (5 to 8 […]

    Free

  • Babbling Babes x Elite Sports Club Brookfield: Pickleball Date Night

    Elite Sports Club - Brookfield 13825 Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Join Milwaukee's largest moms social group Babbling Babes for a date night at Elite Sports Club in Brookfield. We will have Pickleball Courts, a Pickleball Pro to help any beginners […]

    Free

  • Música del Lago at Colectivo MKE Lakefront

    2024 Live Music Events
    Colectivo - Milwaukee Lakefront 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Música del Lago 2025! FREE Latin Music Performance Series‚ Thursdays @ Colectivo Lakefront, 6pm.June 19th- Orquesta AyalaJuly 17th- Orquesta RumbaAugust 21st- De La Buena @delabuenamusic Back for its 20th year, […]

    Free

  • Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner Botanical Gardens

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner Botanical Gardens Thursdays at 6:30 pm / June 26 - August 28 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners WI Performances occur every Thursday throughout the […]

    Free

  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!   The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]

    $6 – $8

  • Waukesha County Fair at the Waukesha Co Expo Center

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Waukesha County Expo Center 1000 Northview Rd,, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Waukesha County Fair July 16–20, 2025Waukesha County Expo Center | Waukesha, WI The oldest county fair in Wisconsin is still one of the best for families! The Waukesha County Fair brings five full days of fun, celebrating the area’s agricultural roots with a huge helping of music, food, rides, and family entertainment. What families will love: Live music & entertainment throughout the fairgrounds Barnyard animals & farm displays — perfect for curious kids Classic midway rides for all ages Crafts and 4-H exhibits that highlight local talent Fair food favorites (hello, fried everything!) Wednesday, July 16 from Noon – 10 pm / Thursday, July 17 from 10 am – […]

    $9

  • Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park MKE

    2025 Outdoor Festivals
    Cathedral Square Park 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee’s annual French-themed festival is BACK July 17-20, 2025 in Cathedral Square Park.  The four-day bash attracts over 250,000 visitors annually who enjoy live music on five stages, an international […]

    Free – $50

  • Public Skating at the Pettit National Ice Center

    Skate The Pettit 2025
    Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    See everything that’s happening today at The Pettit Ice Center via our event calendar. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please […]

    $7 – $14

  • East Side Gallery Night at Black Cat Alley MKE

    Black Cat Alley 2025
    Black Cat Alley MKE Black Cat Alley, E Ivanhoe Pl, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Friday, July 18, 2025 | 5-9 PM, select locations open until 10 PM We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new event series, East Side Gallery Night, where you can explore Milwaukee’s […]

    Free

  • Starry Night Series at the Wilson Center Brookfield

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, United States

    Starry Night Series Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W Capitol Dr Brookfield WI Fridays at 6:30pm in July & August Concert Series begin on Friday, June 27 […]

    Free – $10

  • Friday Night Live in Downtown Waukesha

    Outdoor Music 2025
    Downtown Waukesha Waukesha, WI, United States

    Waukesha Friday Night Live Fridays, June – August Downtown Waukesha W Main St Waukesha WI  Premier outdoor music event, held every summer Friday from June through August, from 6:30 pm […]

    Free

  • Moons and Myths at the UWM Planetarium

    Moons and Myths
    1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139 UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Travel to the most famous moons in the solar system, from fiery Io to icy Europa where there is evidence of the key to life: liquid water. Delve into the […]

    $5 – $6

  • Oliver! At The Oconomowoc Arts Center

    2025 Stage Performances
    Oconomowoc Arts Center @ the Oconomowoc Senior High School Campus 641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, United States

    Friday July 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM Saturday July 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM Saturday July 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM Sunday July 20, 2025 | 2:00 PM The Oconomowoc Community Theater brings Lionel […]

    $15 – $30

  • 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

  • Brookfield Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Brookfield Central High School 16900 W Gebhardt Rd, Brookfield, United States

    The City of Brookfield Farmer's market is an organization that fosters the sale of Wisconsin grown farm products and locally produced items. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

    Free

  • South Shore Farmer’s Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    South Shore Farmers' Market  South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Dr Milwaukee WI  Welcome to the 2025 South Shore Farmers’ Market season! On behalf of the South Shore Farmers’ Market […]

    Free

  • Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids in West Bend

    Regner Park 800 N Main St, West Bend, WI, United States

    Join us at Regner Park in West Bend and get ready for the ultimate outdoor obstacle course—equipped with mud pits, climbing and crawling elements, and a water slide! The Dirty […]

    Free

  • Tosa Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    Every Saturday 8:00am - Noon through October 11th AN OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE HEART OF TOSA For over 10 years, we've been supporting local farmers, food producers and artisans, & […]

    Free

  • Greendale Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Downtown Historic Greendale 5600 Northway, Greendale, WI, United States

    June 21st through October 4thSaturdays--8am until 12pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]

    Free

  • New Berlin Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    New Berlin City Center 15055 W National Ave, New Berlin, United States

    8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Dr Please note: […]

    Free

  • Waukesha Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Waukesha Farmers Market 125 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI, United States

    For 25+ years, the Waukesha Farmers’ Market has brought fresh, local goods and community vibes to downtown Waukesha. Join us May–October, Saturdays 8am–noon, in the Waukesha State Bank employee lot. […]

    Free

  • Oak Creek Farmers Market

    2025 Farmers Markets
    Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek WI 500 W Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

      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

  • Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes

    2025 Milwaukee Domes Events
    The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!   The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]

    $6 – $8

  • Active Baby Class at JCC

    Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay

    Designed for our littlest kids (birth to 2 years and 11 months) to wiggle, giggle, and grow through classes of movement, music, sensory art, and more! Saturday, July 19 features […]

    $32

  • Babbling Babes x Primrose School of Brookfield: Summer Sips & Slides

    Primrose School of Brookfield 18430 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, Wisconsin

    Babbling Babes (Milwaukee area's largest moms social group) is partnering with Primrose School of Brookfield for Summer + Slides: A laid-back morning made for moms who need a breather and […]

    $10

  • Milwaukee Lakefront Air and Water Show

    2025 Milwaukee Air and Water Show
    Milwaukee Lakefront Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, United States

    WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show July 19–20, 2025Milwaukee Lakefront | FREE Admission Milwaukee’s skies will come alive with the roar of jets and the splash of lakefront stunts during the Water & Air Show, one of the city’s most awe-inspiring—and free!—summer traditions. Families flock to the lakefront to witness the precision and power of military and civilian aircraft, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, C-130 “Fat Albert,” and many more. Pro Tip: This event gets loud—noise-cancelling headphones are a must for sensitive kids! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

    Free

  • 5th Annual Lavender Fest in Menomonee Falls

    Village Park Menomonee Falls N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    The 5th Annual Falls Lavender Festival will take place on July 19th, 2025 from 10-4 pm. Join us at Village Park in Menomonee Falls and enjoy the scent, color, flavor […]

    Free

  • Bristol Renaissance Faire

    Bristol Renaissance Faire 2025
    Bristol Renaissance Faire 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Here’s what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day! […]

    $17 – $43

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