Milwaukee With Kids

Animal Encounters at Discovery World
2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm

Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly animals.
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.

MPM Greatest Hits: Rainforest & Butterflies at The Milwaukee Public Museum
2026-05-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Rainforest & Butterflies: May 7-June 6, 2026
This Greatest Hit takes visitors to the tropics to celebrate two of MPM’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, which showcase some of the planet’s most beautiful biodiversity—using recreated and real specimens.
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.

Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
2026-05-29 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-05-30 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-05-31 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-06-01 10:30 - 16:10 | MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM
Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily.
Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays)

10:30 a.m.
Wisconsin Stargazing

11:10 a.m.
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa

12:10 p.m.
A to Z Astronomy!

12:50 p.m.
Ocean Odyssey

1:50 p.m.
Wisconsin Stargazing

2:30 p.m.
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa

3:30 p.m.
A to Z Astronomy!

4:10 p.m.
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon*

* Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon will also play on the last Friday night of the month at 6 & 7 p.m.
(Dates are January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, & May 29)
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.

Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
2026-05-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | The Pfister Hotel, 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
AFTERNOON TEA
The Pfister’s Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by a Pfister Tea Butler, while learning about the tea. The Afternoon Tea menu is complete with fresh scones, sandwiches, and pastries.
Wednesdays – Sundays, Seating Times: 11 am – 2:00 pm
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.

You Build It! At Center Street Library MKE
2026-05-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Milwaukee Public Library – Center Street, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Calling all architects! Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!
This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws.
The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building projects. It is best suited for children who enjoy creative construction, along with families or friends who want to build together. The program is structured as drop-in, with participants free to arrive and leave during the scheduled time.
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.

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2026-05-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Little Nature Museum

Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk.
Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.
Attendance is FREE!
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.

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World
2026-05-30 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-31 09:00 - 15:30 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open

Saturdays & Sundays
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.

Included with General Admission
Last call at 3:15 pm

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.

Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
2026-05-30 10:30 - 11:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you have seen and heard.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is free. Tickets are available at the door or online.
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.

ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
2026-05-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter! Ages 4-6.
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.

MSO Sensory Friendly Concert at the Bradley Symphony Center
2026-05-31 14:30 - 17:00 | Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
SAVE THE DATE! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the return of our Sensory Friendly Concert.
Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the autism spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, relaxed house rules, on-stage hosts, available sensory kits, noise reduction headphones, quiet areas, concert social narratives, and more. Patrons are encouraged to come early and enjoy an hour of special pre-concert activities.

STEAM Labs at Oak Creek Public Library
2026-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, 53154, United States
Work as a team to create, experiment and learn through hands-on activities.
This program is for those in grades 2-5 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.
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.

Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
2026-06-02 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages 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.

French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
2026-06-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – East Branch, North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
French Club for Kids
Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm
East Library – 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI
For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive activities.
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.
