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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Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program […]
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held […]
Drop in, meet fellow players, and try out some multiplayer games on the library’s Nintendo Switch! For children in grades 3-6. Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 […]
Wehr Nature Center does not charge an admission fee, so on the "Free Day" (the last Thursday of the month), the parking fee is waived. Individuals, families, and friends may […]
This is a Music Together class, a research-based early childhood music and movement program. The class is for children from birth to age 8 and the adults who care for […]
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]
KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Join Milwaukee's own Syrenka Children's Polish Folk Dance Ensemble: Learn Polish Folk Dancing, singing, games, and stories, legends and history. Ages 4-9 We rehearse on Thursdays at 6pm at St. […]
Winter Night Out (Fox Brook Park – Brookfield) Thursday, February 26 | 6:00–8:30 PMBundle up for a cozy evening outdoors at Fox Brook Park. Families can enjoy a candlelight hike […]
Join us for a fun-filled Winter Night Out at Fox Brook Park! Enjoy the paved trails and scenery of Fox Brook Park after dark, take a candlelight hike around the […]
CHRISTOPHER ROUBIQUE, AUTHOR OF MYTHSPEAKER Thursday, February, 26 2026 at 6:30pm Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek, WI 53154 Boswell Book Company presents Wisconsin author Christopher […]
Meet Christopher Roubique, debut author of the new Mythspeaker children's book, at this very special event brought to you by Boswell Books. At this exclusive author talk, you'll get the chance to hear an excerpt […]
Disney's Moana Jr - NHI OASD | Nature Hill Intermediate Musical | 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 26-28 and 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 Disney’s Moana JR. is the story […]
2026 Salto National Invitational VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Salto Gymnastics Center is thrilled to welcome competing gymnasts and their family and friends to the 2026 Salto National […]
Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library. Please […]
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]
Join us for an hour of family-friendly bingo. Have fun and win great prizes! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place […]
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister's Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by […]
KIDS MOVIE MAGIC Series Join us between Jan. 9 and March 1, 2026, to view your favorite family movies for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus […]
Calling all architects! Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. […]
Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together. Please […]
Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. […]
Glow Ice Skating - (Online Registration Required) Join us for an exciting evening at Eble Park Ice Arena's Glow Skate! Bring your friends, family, and teammates to skate under the vibrant, […]
February 20 - March 22 at The Todd Wehr Theater Recommended for families with young people ages 6-14 and magical dreamers of all ages J.M. Barrie’s classic story comes to […]
Disney's Moana Jr - NHI OASD | Nature Hill Intermediate Musical | 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 26-28 and 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 Disney’s Moana JR. is the story […]
LION KING JR. February 20 - March 1 Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
2026 Salto National Invitational VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Salto Gymnastics Center is thrilled to welcome competing gymnasts and their family and friends to the 2026 Salto National […]
When the temperatures drop, the flavors don’t stop. The Oak Creek Winter Farmers Market brings more than 65 local vendors under one roof each week, turning winter Saturdays into a […]
Saturdays through the end of March: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market has returned to The Table every Saturday this winter. Its dual goals are to […]
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you […]
February 20 - March 22 at The Todd Wehr Theater Recommended for families with young people ages 6-14 and magical dreamers of all ages J.M. Barrie’s classic story comes to […]
Get ready to catch ‘em all at our Pokémon Palooza! Perfect for families with kids of all ages, this event is packed with activities inspired by the world of Pokémon. […]
MilWALKee Walks and the Kozy Community Center are partnering together to offer a FREE, family-friendly community walking series! Join us every 2nd Tuesday or 4th Saturday of the month to […]
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]
Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party! We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited […]
We are delighted to host the 1st Annual Winter Farmers' Market in Brookfield this year. The winter market sets up in the Food Court each Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm […]
Winter Break Milwaukee When: Havenwoods State Forest: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Embrace the season at Winter Break Milwaukee, a free family-friendly winter festival that’s all about enjoying the great outdoors, […]
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with […]
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a […]
This annual event features hands-on, educational activities designed to engage K-12 kids and fuel their interest in all things STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Please note: Dates and times are […]
NOW SHOWING AT THE DANIEL M. SOREF THEATER AND PLANETARIUM Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily. Now through June 12, 2026 (Wednesdays through Mondays) 10:30 a.m. […]
February Planetarium Programs Wednesday 2/4 at 11:00am - Worlds of Curiosity- $5.00/person Wednesday 2/11 at 11:00am - Flight Adventures - $5.00/person Wednesday 2/18 at 11:00am - Stargazers of Africa - […]
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