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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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 take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.
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...
For ages 6 - 11. Explore an artist or art style then create an art project based on that topic! Registration required. Register online, stop in, or call the library at 414-481-7323. Space will be limited. Located in the Hoppe Room, located in the lower level of the library. June: Cave Painting July: Texture Art
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. Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
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 that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. 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.
Ready for the World Cup? Join us at Uihlein Soccer Park for World Cup Watch Parties! We are bringing the global game to life with exciting giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. We will be hosting World Cup watch parties at Uihlein Soccer Park with giveaways, games, and food & drink specials. Grab your […]
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 in the children's room. This is a guided reading session focused on building early literacy skills in a supportive environment. A librarian reads aloud while […]
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 PM. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]
PASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + […]
Wednesdays June 10 – August 26, 2026 June 10 – WICKED for Good June 17 – The Lego Batman Movie June 24 - Gabby’s Dollhouse the Movie July 1 – How to Train Your Dragon July 8 - Encanto July 15 –The Bad Guys July 22 – The Princess Diaries July 29- Kung Fu Panda […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Join us for Glendale’s concert series, Live at the Oasis, where Richard E. Maslowski Park comes alive with free, live performances in a relaxed outdoor setting. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy great music, fresh air, and the vibrant energy of summer evenings in Glendale. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, settle in, […]
Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]
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 explore all the trails outside and discover all the exhibits inside the Visitor Center. On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26), explore the outdoor natural communities, but […]
Nature has some unique art to share with us; let's explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration! You'll craft, sketch, and paint the natural world around us. All supplies are provided. Ages 6-15 Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of the cards with repeat visits throughout the summer! Powerful Pollinators is located outdoors near Wild Burger and is open daily during Zoo hours. Please note: […]
Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.
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Join us in making under the sea themed paper machine. Little artists with learn paper mache techniques for day one (18th). We’ll give the sculptures time to dry and on day two (25th) finish things up by adding paint and whatever else their imagination can think of! Ideal age 7+. 🗓️ June 18th & 25th […]
Stroll our trails while enjoying carpets of colorful woodland flowers at their peak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to listen and look for frogs on their mating grounds. The stroll will focus on other aspects of nature as well. This educational program will give you a better understanding […]
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 […]
Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM 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 there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
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 a Pfister Tea Butler, while learning about the tea. The Afternoon Tea menu is complete with fresh scones, sandwiches, and pastries. Wednesdays - Sundays, Seating Times: […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, and make memories on the ice. Our Public Skate sessions welcome all ages and skill levels, everyone’s invited to join the fun! Please note: Dates […]
Celebrate the next generation of Milwaukee musicians at Summerfest! Join MYSO's talented Steel Band students as they bring energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park Stage. […]
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 […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, and make memories on the ice. Our Public Skate sessions welcome all ages and skill levels, everyone’s invited to join the fun! Please note: Dates […]
Ages 7 & up Drop in anytime to play games on the Nintendo Switch! Library supplies the console and games. No registration required.
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. Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Attendance is FREE! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. 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.
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 Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Welcome to Patiopalooza, the best free family hangout in East Tosa! Every Thursday from May thru September, the Little Village patio at 65th & North turns into a tiny neighborhood block party. Food trucks, ice pops, smoke bubbles, music, kids crafts, a community book swap, soda tastings & more. No tickets, no admission, just show […]
PASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + 13 Trimborn Farm ROLL OUT THE BARREL TOUR May 13-25 Wilson Park May 27 – June 14 McCarty Park June 17 – July 6 Grant […]
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. Agnes School Gym, located at 12801 W Fairmount Ave, Butler, WI 53007 No experience necessary. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
In the heart of Menomonee Falls, the Falls Sunset Concert Series has emerged as a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and connection. Hosted in the scenic setting of Village Park, this premier, free, family-friendly live music series brings residents and visitors together to experience the unifying power of music in a welcoming, small-town atmosphere. Held […]
Concerts on the Green THURSDAYS, JUNE 18-AUG. 13, FROM 6 TO 9:30 P.M. | ENDERIS PARK Gather the whole family and pack snacks and drinks for live music under summer skies at Enderis Park. Whether it’s rock, bluegrass or alternative, you’re bound to enjoy the summer night out. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Dive in! Come out to celebrate summer and swim. Our pool is heated to a perfect 80 degrees, so no matter what Mother Nature decides the temperature will be, TOSA Pool will be ready for you to kick off summer. Admission is $12 and kids under 2 are free. Please note: Dates and times are […]
The 2026 season is full of excitement and opportunities to make lasting memories when you bring the family to a game. As we celebrate our 5th season of DockHounds baseball, we are offering special themes throughout the season that will be sure to amplify your summer. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 22, 2026 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are […]
Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be […]
See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of the cards with repeat visits throughout the summer! Powerful Pollinators is located outdoors near Wild Burger and is open daily during Zoo hours. Please note: […]
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.
For children and those who love them! Learn Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, while telling a story about a child that is trying to figure out what to do when they grow up. We follow that journey from a sailor to firefighter to pirate to captain of a boat. Each of these folds […]
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...
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 in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]
This summer, young people from throughout the community, including participants from Milwaukee Recreation's before- and after-school programs, can experience new biking opportunities! If your child is interested in any kind of cycling, this special event is the perfect opportunity to learn and have fun. Participants, from grades 6-12, are invited to join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center […]
Take a journey back over 100 years along the 7-mile East Troy Electric Railroad! Ride one of over 15 operating historic electric trolley cars along rails dating to 1907 between […]
Ages 0-12: Stories, songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays! Please bring a blanket to sit on. Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary.
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