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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  • Autumn Acoustics Music Festival at Riveredge Nature Center

    Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, United States

    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 […]

    $30

  • Taylor Swift – The Official Release Party of a Showgirl at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theaters only October 3rd - 5th. See the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with behind-the-scenes footage from […]

    $8 – $19

  • Mrs Doubtfire at Uihlein Hall

    2025 Stage Performances
    Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    September 30 - October 5 A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit […]

    $60 – $180

  • Haunted Mini Golf at Nine Below MKE

    Halloween 2025
    Nine Below 1905 E North Ave, Milwaukee

    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 🎃 WALK-INS ONLY🎃 FRI | 5PM – 11PM & SAT | 2PM – 11PM •Oct 23rd & 30th ​from 5PM - 11PM •Oct 26th from 12PM […]

    $45

  • Taylor Swift – The Official Release Party of a Showgirl at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theaters only October 3rd - 5th. See the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with behind-the-scenes footage from […]

    $8 – $19

  • Harvest Fest in Brown Deer

    Brown Deer Village Park 920 W Green Brook Dr, Brown Deer, WI, United States

    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, […]

    Free

  • The Lion King Kids at Waukesha Civic Theatre

    2025 Stage Performances
    Waukesha Civic Theatre 264 W Main St, Waukesha

    The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm / Sun Oct 5 2025 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. […]

    $15

  • Community and International Observe the Moon Night Open House at the Yerkes Observatory (Williams Bay)

    Yerkes Observatory 2025
    Yerkes Observatory 373 W Geneva St, Williams Bay, United States

    Community and International Observe the Moon Night Open House Saturday, October 4 from 6pm-8pm – Community and International Observe the Moon Night Join us at Yerkes Observatory for an Open House! We'll have telescopes on the South Lawn, presentations, food, and educational activities for you and your family. Each event has a unique theme and activities, […]

    $5 – $10

  • The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA (Mukwonago)

    The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
    Phantom Lake YMCA Camp S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, United States

    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 of 3,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that will pique your imagination and create magic. A portion of proceeds from the event provide financial support for our inclusion […]

    $12 – $20

  • Taylor Swift – The Official Release Party of a Showgirl at The Avalon Atmospheric Theater

    2025 Family Movies
    Avalon Theater 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Taylor Swift / The Official Release Party of a Showgirl NR • 1 hr 29 min • Director & Cast: Taylor Swift • Genre: Music Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theaters only October 3rd - 5th. See the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with behind-the-scenes footage from […]

    $8 – $19

  • The Lion King Kids at Waukesha Civic Theatre

    2025 Stage Performances
    Waukesha Civic Theatre 264 W Main St, Waukesha

    The Lion King KIDS Thu Oct 2 2025 at 6:30 pm / Fri Oct 3 2025 at 6:30 pm / Sat Oct 4 2025 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm / Sun Oct 5 2025 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. […]

    $15

  • Observe the Moon Night at the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium

    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 7 or 8 p.m. covering lunar exploration and personal and cultural connections to our closest celestial neighbor. Gazing through telescopes is free; planetarium shows are […]

    $6

  • Observe the Moon Night at the UWM Planetarium

    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 2025
    1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139 UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Weather permitting, gaze at the Moon through our telescopes and cozy up by a bonfire outside of the Physics building for free. Inside, enjoy a planetarium show at 7 or 8 p.m. covering lunar exploration and personal and cultural connections to our closest celestial neighbor. Gazing through telescopes is […]

    $6

  • Mrs Doubtfire at Uihlein Hall

    2025 Stage Performances
    Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    September 30 - October 5 A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit […]

    $60 – $180

  • Ghostbusters (1984) at The Rosebud Cinema (Wauwatosa)

    2025 Family Movies
    Rosebud Cinema 6823 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

    Director: Ivan Reitman Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy 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.

    $8 – $16
  • Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha WI

    Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Harvest Fest in Richfield

    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 […]

    Free

  • Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer (Mukwonago)

    Autumn 2025
    Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Brady Street Pet Parade MKE

    East Side MKE
    Brady St & Farwell Ave Milwaukee E. Brady St. & Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Applefest 2025 in Thiensville

    Village Park Thiensville 240 Elm St, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    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 […]

    Free

  • Octo-PURR-Fest at Root River Bowl (Franklin)

    2025 Community Events
    Root River Center 7220 West Rawson Avenue Franklin, Franklin, United States

    OctoPURRfest is Back — with a New Twist! Join Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE for our annual OctoPURRfest — a fun-filled fundraiser featuring:  A silent auction  50/50 raffle  Gift card […]

    $25

  • Snow White at The Racine Children’s Theatre

    2025 Stage Performances
    Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, United States

    Mirror, mirror on the wall, it’s time to welcome “Snow White” one and all to the Racine Children's Theatre Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2025. In this quirky […]

    $7

  • Mrs Doubtfire at Uihlein Hall

    2025 Stage Performances
    Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    September 30 - October 5 A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit […]

    $60 – $180

  • Barktoberfest at Matty’s Big Backyard (New Berlin)

    Fundraisers
    Matty's Big Backyard 14460 College Ave, New Berlin, United States

    🎃🐾 Barktoberfest at Oktoberfest 🐾🎃 A fundraiser to support Ma Paws & Me Pet Rescue    📅 Date: Sunday, October 5th ⏰ Time: 1 PM – 5 PM 📍 Location: […]

    Free – $20

  • Not So Scary Halloween Party at The Hill Has Eyes (Franklin)

    Halloween 2025
    The Hill Has Eyes 7005 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

    The Hill Has Eyes – Not So Scary Halloween Party When: Sunday afternoons in October Where: 7005 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI 53132 Details: Guided tour with just a hint of spooky fun. Trick-or-treating […]

    $12

  • Mrs Doubtfire at Uihlein Hall

    2025 Stage Performances
    Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    September 30 - October 5 A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit […]

    $60 – $180
  • Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center Waukesha WI

    Story Hike at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

    Retzer Nature Center 2025
    Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • Exploring Lab (Fizzy Pumpkins) at Little Sprouts

    Little Sprouts 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin

    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, we'll combine age appropriate introductions to science with play time for your child. This program promotes critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, and more! We're […]

    $26.00

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