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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Show Dome Theme: Mythical Menagerie September 20 - November 9 Loki, Medusa, and Merlin aren’t just legendary beings—they’re fantastical plants in this fall’s magical, horticultural experience at the Mitchell Park […]
Step into a world of wonder this autumn as our new Fall Floral Show, Mythical Menagerie, opens September 20th and runs through November 9th! To make the fall show opening […]
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. […]
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 […]
September 20: Fall Scavenger Hunt 9:30am-10:30am Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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 […]
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We're dog and kid-friendly, making it a […]
Take it Outside - Bike Day Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center 3700 W Pierce St Milwaukee, WI Join us at the Menononee Valley […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday, September 20 at 10:30 am Storytime with Sue - free family fun! Storytime Sue is back! Sue, a retired kindergarten teacher and early childcare specialist turned expert storyteller is […]
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 […]
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 […]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm The Bay View Bash takes place on the 3rd Saturday each September between Potter and Clement on Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Other Saturday / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Drop Off Your Children Age 6-12 years old for LEGO FUN! EAST TOSA has so many amazing restaurants, so leave the kids with […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Milwaukee’s only weekly downtown farmers market, Cathedral Square Market, returns to Cathedral Square Park Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm, June-October (excluding July 20). Here's what to expect each […]
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 […]
Show Dome Theme: Mythical Menagerie September 20 - November 9 Loki, Medusa, and Merlin aren’t just legendary beings—they’re fantastical plants in this fall’s magical, horticultural experience at the Mitchell Park […]
Step into a world of wonder this autumn as our new Fall Floral Show, Mythical Menagerie, opens September 20th and runs through November 9th! To make the fall show opening […]
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. […]
Sundays: June 29 & July 27: Urban Bird Hike from 4pm-5pm (South Entrance) Sundays: August 31 & September 21: Urban Bird Hike from 9:30-10:30am Lakeshore State Park is home to […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
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 […]
Every Sunday from May-October 10AM-2PM Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53220) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join us for the EyeWalk for Sight on Sunday, September 21, at the Milwaukee County Zoo—a family-friendly event filled with fun and purpose! Enjoy a walk through the zoo, games, […]
Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin September 21, 2025 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Henry Maier Festival grounds 200 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee, WI Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin is […]
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 […]
FOOTBALL TAILGATE SEPTEMBER 21 • 12:00–3:00PM Join us for an incredible “tailgate” experience with great food, drinks, entertainment, and all your favorite tailgating traditions. Enjoy interactive games, giveaways, a wing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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