Milwaukee Family Events

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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  • Middle School: Dinosaur Trinket Dish

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Use stone pebbles to create a fun, circular mosaic you can put in your garden or hang on your wall. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will […]

    Free
  • Be-Tween

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Hang out with friends at a special all-tween hour of fun. This event is for tweens ages 10 <span aptos=""...

  • Free Admission for Dads

    Skip the ordinary gifts and treat Dad to a FREE visit to Farm Wisconsin June 18–20! Give him a day to remember exploring interactive exhibits, meeting a dairy cow in the […]

    Free for Dads, general admission for others
  • Outdoor Storytime

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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  • NERF Lock-in

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Come play capture the flag, zombies and other fantastic foam flinging games at the Library with Milwaukee Area NERF Outings! Bring your own blaster or borrow ours. All blasters...

  • Habitat Restoration Fox Brook Park

    Fox Brook Park - Brookfield 2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield

    Join us for a fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems right here in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! […]

    Free
  • Technology Dinosaur Museum

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

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  • Cows in the Courtyard

    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    All ages: Celebrate National Dairy Month with the cows from Cozy Nook Farm! Weather permitting.

    Free
  • Community Science: Butterflies

    Community Science: Butterflies
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    Join our team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Pasta Paleontology

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Come join us as we create dinosaur skeletons using pasta for our Pasta Paleontology STEAM Lab.   This program is for those in grades 1-2 and will take place in […]

    Free
  • Big Summer Series: Archeologist Abby

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Grab your explorer’s hat and join Abby the Archeologist on a storytelling journey around the world! Young adventurers will help piece together clues while learning...

  • STEAM Lab: Recyclosaurus

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Work together in groups to make a recycled dinosaur. We will display your masterpiece in the library after the program ends.   This program is for those in grades 3-6 […]

    Free
  • Magician Matthew Teague

    Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United States

    Enjoy a magic show for all ages!

    Free
  • Outdoor Storytime

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime at Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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  • Preschool Obstacle Course

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your little ones to the Library to get out some wiggles and practice gross motor skills! This program is best suited for ages 1 – 5  with their caregiver.

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  • DIY Dinosaur Eyes

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

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  • Middle School: Stone Mosaics

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Use stone pebbles to create a fun, circular mosaic you can put in your garden or hang on your wall. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will […]

    Free
  • Hot Ones

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Think you can handle the heat or are you headed for extinction? Join us for a prehistoric twist on the "Hot Ones" challenge! We’re serving up dinosaur nuggets...

  • Outdoor Storytime

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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  • City Workers Story Time: City Clerk

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 20-25 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited […]

    Free
  • Family Fun: STEAM Makerspace with WIT4Girls

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Let's celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back to the community. We'll have various craft projects available for kids to make that we will gift to senior citizens and veterans […]

    Free
  • Family Dino Bingo

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    D-I-N-O, what's that spell? We hope you have a "free space" on your calendar for some special dino-themed family bingo fun. This event is for children ages twelve...

  • Treat Trot Milwaukee

    Milwaukee County Sports Complex 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, United States

    Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! […]

    $25.98
  • Revolutionary Era Mini Encampment

    Brookfield Public Library 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, United States

    All ages: Learn about daily life during the American Revolutionary War Period, from the food they ate to the clothes they wore. Historical reenactors will take you on a journey […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Flying Dinosaurs

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    It's rumored that dinosaurs evolved into modern-day birds. But which dinos ruled the prehistoric skies? Come find out at our STEAM Lab!   This program is for those in grades […]

    Free
  • America 250 Family Party

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    It's the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States! Let's celebrate with special crafts, games, and activities. This event is best suited for children ages...

  • STEAM Lab: Ancient Sea Monsters

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    What giant sea creatures swam in the ocean's depths? Explore with us in this fun and adventurous lab!   This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take […]

    Free
  • Outdoor Storytime

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime at Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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  • Tween Jurassic Escape Quest

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Can you work in groups to solve puzzles and escape from the Jurassic Period? This program is best suited for ages 10-12. Registration is required. 

     

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  • Middle School: Desktop Message in a Bottle

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Create a miniature version of a message in a bottle to keep on your desk. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place in the Story […]

    Free
  • LEGO Club

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Drop in for some creative building time. We’ll have suggested challenges for you to try, or you can build your own creation. Projects will...

  • Teen Hangout

    Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

    Hang out in the Teen Space!  We’ll have gaming, crafting (like Perler Beads, DIY stickers, button making, etc), and snacks out!

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  • City Workers Story Time: Fire Department

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 20-25 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited […]

    Free
  • Family Fun: Patriotic Community Project Day

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Let's celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back to the community. We'll have various craft projects available for kids to make that we will gift to senior citizens and veterans […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Wild Weather

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Ever wonder what's inside of a thunderstorm or how a hurricane forms? Learn just how wild weather can be in this week's STEAM Lab. This program is for those in […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Light-Up Treasure Map

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Learn about circuitry and electricity as we make our own treasure map that lights up! This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in the Story […]

    Free
  • Musical Mondays at Lake Park MKE

    Lake Park MKE 2026
    Lake Park 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI

    Musical Mondays run eight consecutive Mondays in a row from July 6 through Aug. 24. The timeframe is 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase […]

    Free
  • Middle School: Create Your Own Zine

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Ever wanted to create your own magazine? Now you can! Join us as we create our own publications. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place […]

    Free
  • Washington Park Wednesdays MKE

    Washington Park Wednesdays MKE
    Washington Park 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Here is the complete schedule: July 8 – Venus Rising (Femme-forward) Ladies Must Swing & Ellie Jackson. A powerful opening night celebrating women in music, featuring swing-era revival and soulful […]

    Free
  • Dinosaur Dimensions

    Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, United States

    Experience an interactive dinosaur show with animatronic puppets! This show includes audience involvement and a meet-and-greet afterwards.

    Free
  • The Painted Path: A Guided Tour of Murals and Heritage

    LATINO ARTS, INC 1028 S 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Explore the rich history of Milwaukee’s Hispanic/Latino community through exhibits, murals, and public art across the UCC campus, including works by acclaimed muralist, Reynaldo Hernandez, neighborhood youth, schools, community groups, […]

    $10.00
  • City Workers Story Time: Health Department

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    This 20-25 minute Story Time  is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited […]

    Free
  • Family Fun: Dinos Stay and Play

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Come and join us for a dinosaur-themed party. 🦖 🥳 🦕 We'll read, sing, dance, and play dinosaur games & crafts. Please wear something that can get messy! This program […]

    Free
  • Free Family Concert featuring the Scally Brothers

    St. Bruno Parish School 226 W. Ottawa Ave., Dousman, WI, United States

    Join us on Thursday, July 9 at St. Bruno Parish & School in Dousman for a FREE outdoor concert featuring the nationally touring Scally Brothers, offering an evening of uplifting […]

    Free
  • Story Time at the Farmers Market

    Story Time at the Farmers Market
    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Meet us at the Farmers Market for Story Time! This 20-minute interactive Story Time incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes.   This program is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Lights & Shadows

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Learn about the science of light and it's dark side...shadows. This program is for those in grades 1-2 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. […]

    Free
  • STEAM Lab: Mix It Up Chemistry Lab!

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Chemistry is part of our everyday lives. Let's experiment with household ingredients to learn more about it! This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in […]

    Free
  • Middle School: Create Your Own Board Game

    Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, United States

    Get creative in order to make your own board game & rules. This program is for those in grades 6-9 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration […]

    Free
  • Talavera Birdhouses

    LATINO ARTS, INC 1028 S 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come paint a birdhouse with us that you get to take home and put in your garden! Families will learn construction and painting techniques as they build and decorate birdhouses […]

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