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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It’s back! This is not your typical farmers market! Come out and get ready for the holidays at the Rosh Hashana Market — a fun-filled experience for all ages! Celebrate the season with the sights and tastes […]
Join our Middle School Craft Club and do a new project at each session. This program is for those in grades 6-8 and will take place in the Story Time […]
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. […]
Parenting is hard work, so let us help! Drop your children off at the Y and enjoy a couple of hours by yourself to recharge. Have a date night, run […]
This 15-20 minute story time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy and will be followed […]
A welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5! Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, […]
Join us for Oktoberfest at Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon! There will be live polka music featuring Carol and the Keynotes, beer, brats, hot dogs, warm pretzels, wine, hammerschlagen, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We're kicking off the week with hands on activities with Ms Abby! In our Little Mondays program, we'll explore DIY activities that we'll build at the cafe and can expanded […]
Learn ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity through these fun, play based workshops. They provide great bonding time as parent/caregiver and child will participate together. All sessions are […]
Have you seen the latest trend in whipped clay and decorative glue? We’re bringing it to life in our Kids Craft Party! Party friends will turn mini jewelry boxes […]
Special Event: Reptile Roundup! During open play, WPS Reptiles is bringing snakes, turtles, lizards, and more for a hands-on experience! Kids (and you!) can see, learn about, and even touch […]
We’ll start with a short, stroller friendly stroll, then gather for a special storytime in the park with local author Kaylee Monroe, reading her sweet book Daddy Bear Finds His […]
Get ready for a Fall baking adventure in our Mini Pumpkin Cake Class! Learn to bake adorable individual pumpkin cakes and decorate them with luscious buttercream. You'll master creating mini […]
How to Prepare ~ Resumes ~ Headshot ~ Nailing the Audition! Work on strengthening your auditioning skills in this supportive and educational ENVIRONMENT. Learn the do’s and Don’ts through a […]
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! […]
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! This beloved space in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
It's going to be a SWEET evening! Moms and daughters will enjoy a Candyland themed evening, complete with dinner, dessert, games, and more. Price per couple is $35, and […]
Come unwind under the dome of the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and meditate for your mental health! View an awe-inspiring planetarium show featuring a stunning sunset as you travel from the Grand […]
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 […]
Road America will once again take center stage in American motorsports next week as the Sports Car Club of America® (SCCA) National Championship Runoffs® returns for its 61st running, October […]
Journey through magical fairy lands, Viking ships, mermaids, witches, and wizards inhabiting the wooded trails and glistening shores of Phantom Lake YMCA camp. The Hollows is an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind experience […]
Cedarburg Oktoberfest is a free, family-friendly celebration of German culture held the first full weekend of October. Enjoy live polka music, authentic food and beer, Bavarian dancing, a lively marketplace, […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique on Saturday, October 4th at 10AM in tandem with our special host, Señora Betty of Bilingual Story Time MKE for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling […]
Join us in downtown Menomonee Falls on October 4th for a day of fall family fun! Enjoy the beauty of Mill Pond Park during this gorgeous event with: -a […]
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, […]
Just Kiln' Time Pottery turns 14! We’re celebrating BIG and you're invited to the party of the season! Here’s what’s happening: $14 Birthday Deals select pottery pieces for just […]
It's the party of the season in Downtown Port Washington! Fall Street Festival, presented by Harbor Homes, has quickly become a fall tradition in Ozaukee County. Enjoy all the […]
Sway to the sounds of folk, blues, rock, bluegrass, and country tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With seven different acts on two stages–one in the heart of […]
Celebrate fall with us at Harvest Fest, presented in collaboration with the Brown Deer School District PTC! Bring the whole family for an evening packed with festive fun, delicious food, […]
It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Gaze at the Moon through our telescopes and cozy up by a bonfire outside of the Physics building. Inside, enjoy a planetarium show at […]
Come join us at the farm for our Harvest Fest! We will have Altered Spirits Distillery supplying adult beverages and Moon Dude Coffee supplying other beverages! We also will have […]
Join us on October 5, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM for the Annual Pet Parade! Get ready for a paws-itively fun day as pets of all kinds take […]
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🎃🐾 Barktoberfest at Oktoberfest 🐾🎃 A fundraiser to support Ma Paws & Me Pet Rescue 📅 Date: Sunday, October 5th ⏰ Time: 1 PM – 5 PM 📍 Location: […]
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