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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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 […]
Join us for a special Sensory Day designed for families with children who thrive in a calmer, quieter environment. From 10 AM–11 AM, the park will open exclusively with low […]
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 […]
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞-𝐌𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 – 𝟓𝐩𝐦. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 […]
🎃🐾 Barktoberfest at Oktoberfest 🐾🎃 A fundraiser to support Ma Paws & Me Pet Rescue 📅 Date: Sunday, October 5th ⏰ Time: 1 PM – 5 PM 📍 Location: […]
Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair. Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, […]
Science plus preschoolers - does it get better?!? This hands-on program introduces our little friends to science with some fun, Little Sprouts flair. Meeting the 1st Monday of each month, […]
Parenting can be rewarding, challenging, beautiful and sometimes overwhelming. That’s why we’re launching Parent Café, a welcoming and supportive space where parents and caregivers can come together to: ✔️Share ideas […]
Craft with Ms. Morgan: Ages 5-11 4:30- 6:30 Bring our your creativity with Ms. Morgan in her crafting Corning! From Bracelets, to art, pom pom creations and more let Ms. […]
Come on up to downtown West Bend and dress in your Halloween best! Bring your treat bag and get ready to trick-or-treat at various businesses. There will also be FREE […]
What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides […]
One night, three events ... Glo Run/Walk - Ghoul Gala - Beer Garden 5:30pm Glo Run/Walk Registration Opens6:30pm Glo Run/Walk RACE Begins with Police & Fire Siren Start6:30-8:30pm Ghoul […]
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the […]
So much fun, it's scary! Put on your costume, gather your friends, and join us for a ghoulish good time. Enjoy family-friendly games, crafts, trick-or-treating, and more. $20/family, free for […]
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes: Great Swag - designer shirt […]
Enjoy a wonderful day in the country! Tour the 25th historic buildings, see demonstrations of trades of old, farming exhibits, music throughout the village by members of Pickin' Up Speed […]
Join us at BlackBear Children's Boutique for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading a book and doing a matching craft & coloring activity to follow. […]
Fall Into Grafton is a FREE family event held at Paramount Plaza between Bridge and Beech Street in downtown Grafton. Fall Into Grafton features children's activities, mini golf, the annual […]
Join us for a beautiful day on the banks of the Milwaukee River. Enjoy the fall colors, salmon running up river, migrating birds, great food, music, and tons of fun […]
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Harvest the Arts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Hartford! This day promises something for everyone—whether […]
We’re celebrating 20 years of the Milwaukee Public Market at this year’s Harvest Festival! 🎃 We have an event packed with free activities and entertainment, perfect for the whole family: […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Milwaukee. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor […]
Come and join us for a ride and experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 19th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly ... nothing scary! Bring the family and […]
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 […]
Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra […]
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 […]
Join us for Tiny Tasters: A Fall Cooking Series! Our hands-on culinary adventure for little chefs aged 2-6! In partnership with Toddlers Love to Cook, this three-part series at Little […]
Join us for Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society! This FREE program is designed for children ages 2-4. Furry Tales includes heartwarming animal-themed books with an extra […]
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