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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Jack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm – 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Boo-tiful Day of Play & Projects! Unleash Your Inner Monster and Your Creative Spirit! Get ready for a spooktacular, self-guided Halloween bash filled with crafts, costumes, and creative […]
Looking for something fun + kid-friendly to do on actual Halloween day that isn’t too late? This one’s perfectly tailored for you and your little boo! This event is ideal […]
Family Storytime Fridays from 10:00am - 10:30am Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe […]
Halloween Village @ Baird Community Commons 📅 October 10-31 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Take a stroll through Halloween Village, featuring a giant Great Pumpkin; interactive lighting displays […]
Halloween Ghost Hunt in Milwaukee Step into the role of a ghosthunter this Halloween! Using your smartphone as a “supernatural detector,” your family will explore Milwaukee’s haunted streets, track wandering […]
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 […]
The Cedarburg Chamber's Pumpkin Walk is a fun, community-wide event that celebrates all things Halloween! Bring your carved pumpkins to light up the street. Wear your costumes and creep down […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 […]
It's time for the SWEETEST tradition of the year: trick-or-treating! Grab your costumes and bucket, and have a fun and safe time. Remember to turn your porch lights on if […]
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 […]
Our next Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025! October 31 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Admission includes: Entrance […]
Jack-O-Lantern Nights (Racine Zoo) October 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 2025 from 6:00pm – 10:00pmWebsite Stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and b immersed in dazzling lights and […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the […]
October Fright Nights (Milky Way Drive-In) October 3-November 2, 2025 The Milky Way Drive-in is showing Halloween movies every weekend in October at 6:30 p.m. Beforehand, you can walk through […]
Friday, October 31 · 7 - 9:30pm Latino Arts, Inc. 1028 South 9th Street Milwaukee, WI Celebrate the richness of Mexican culture through traditional dance, music, and storytelling in A Journey […]
This Halloween, the Sanderson Sisters are back, and Disney’s Hocus Pocus will cast its spell on you like never before! Accidentally brought back to life in Salem on Halloween night, […]
BEWARE: Nine Below's Haunted Mini Golf is a PG-13 experience. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 1 🎃 […]
Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- […]
2025 Market Season LATE SEASON Saturdays November 1st-15th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
Trainfest (FREE Admission for Kids) 📅 November 1-2 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday The Midwest’s largest model train show is chugging […]
Family Free Day from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, 11/01 at 10AM in tandem with our special host, Señora Betty, for a FREE & BILINGUAL Magical Morning! Families are invited to learn […]
This remarkable attraction began in 1998 when proprietor Karl Hornung was inspired by a magazine article about garden-scale railroads. What started as a small 6′ x 24′ Christmas setup quickly […]
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 […]
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Doors open 10:30 a.m., powwow noon-7 p.m.* LOCATION: Second Floor, Milwaukee Public Museum COST AND RESERVATIONS: FREE and open to the public For the first time, Milwaukee Public […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you […]
Unity in the Community Saturday, November 1 from 12-4 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W.Historic Mitchell St Milwaukee WI Join us for a celebration of diverse cultures, art, and […]
Back To Hogwarts! Harry Potter 8-Movie Marathon 2-Day event at multiple local Marcus Movie Theatres. For details and locations, check Here for Day 1 and Here for Day 2. Please […]
Join us for a special screening of Frozen 2 at St Francis Children's Center! Our sensory-friendly event is perfect for kids who may need a more relaxed environment. The lights will be […]
Kidpreneur Fair Support & encourage local kid entrepreneurs as they present their products, ideas and inventions SAVE THE DATE! DATES: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 TIMES: Two Groups Each Day- […]
Community Celebration November 1 from 1pm-5pm As the city’s longest-standing tradition of commemorating this cultural practice, we are thrilled to present this year’s theme: “Memoria y Valentía / Memory and […]
Grafton’s biggest Halloween celebration is back! Join us for the 5th Annual FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Utopia! Local families and businesses will deck out their trunks with spooky, silly, and […]
TWO SHOWS (Saturday & Sunday) November 1st & 2nd @ 2:00 pm Have some Halloween Magical fun at The Haunted Brumder Mansion with Comedians & Magicians Two Brothers One Mind!! […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the […]
R.L. STINE’S GOOSEBUMPS: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM October 11 - November 2 Adapted for the stage with: Book & Lyrics by John Maclay Music & Lyrics by Danny Abosch Orchestrations […]
Welcome to the Daddy and Me: Bonding event! This is a special opportunity for dads and children with Special/Support Needs to come together and create lasting memories. Join us at St Francis Children's Center for a day filled […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, […]
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 […]
Halloween Ghost Hunt in Milwaukee Step into the role of a ghosthunter this Halloween! Using your smartphone as a “supernatural detector,” your family will explore Milwaukee’s haunted streets, track wandering […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the […]
Families are invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s annual Santa’s Wonderland event! Making his grand entrance on November 1st, Santa will arrive […]
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 […]
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event PG • 1 hr 39 min We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, […]
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