Milwaukee With Kids

Lake Country Clean Water Festival at Lakefront Park in Pewaukee
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 222 W Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072, 222 W Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee, 53072, United States
Lake Country Clean Water Festival is a family friendly event offering lake based activities from paddle boarding and yoga to educational workshops about lake creatures and habitats. Come enjoy the beach, activities, food, music, and fun at this free event at Lakefront Park in Pewaukee.
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.

Family Generations Expo at the Oak Creek Community Center
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, 53154, United States
Join us Saturday, June 21st for the 2025 Family Generations Expo, a free, fun-filled day at the Oak Creek Community Center!

Free Indoor Family Fun Park – Play a variety of games including Retro Pac Man, Magna Tiles, Dance Mats, Rock’ Em Sock’ Em Robots, Foosball Frenzy and more.
Free Photo Booth – Capture the moment with your family and friends with fun dress up props and take home a great memory!
Free Expo Hall – Meet with experts and see products and get information for home remodeling projects, retirement planning, financial advice, family vacations and more.
Free Prizes Every Hour – Win a Visa gift card just for being there!

Bonus Raffle Ticket: Register online now and get an extra raffle ticket when you arrive! That’s 2 chances to win a Visa gift card – but only if you sign up early.
Visit FamilyGenerationsExpo.com to register now, view the full schedule, and see what’s in store.
Mark your calendar — June 21st is a day you won’t want to miss!
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.

East Troy Electric Railroad Rides
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St, East Troy, 53120, United States
Saturdays, May 3rd to August 30th
Departing East Troy Depot
10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm (last round trip), 3 pm, 4 pm
* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.
Sundays, June 1st to August 31st
Departing East Troy Depot
1 pm, 3 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
2 pm (last round trip), 4 pm
* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.

Fridays, June 6th to August 29th
Departing East Troy Depot
10 am, Noon, 2 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
11 am, 1 pm (last round trip), 3 pm
​* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.
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.

Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
2025-06-21 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-22 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-23 10:00 - 21:00 | Milwaukee Metro Area, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location!
THE FILM SERIES LINEUP:

Despicable Me 4 – June 8-12: Tickets

Harold and the Purple Crayon – June 15-19: Tickets

A Sloth Story – June 22-26: Tickets

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – June 29 – July 3: Tickets

The Garfield Movie – July 6-10: Tickets

Kung Fu Panda 4 – July 13-17: Tickets

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – July 20-24: Tickets

The Wild Robot – July 27-31: Tickets

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.

Girl Scouts Summer Community Troop Meeting at Mitchell Street Library (Girls entering K5-5th Grades)
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today.

Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops.

An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure your girl has a positive experience, we encourage adults to engage in the program.

Contact Merari Contreras with questions and to RSVP: mcontreras@gswise.org or 414-443-3975 (text/call) (se habla Espanol).

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.

Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park
2025-06-21 12:00 - 23:30 | Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Summerfest: The Lil Gig & Family Fun
June 19–21, June 26–28, and July 3–5, 2025 (operating hours are noon – midnight)Henry Maier Festival Park | MilwaukeeGeneral Admission Required | Kids 2 and under FREE
Known as “The World’s Largest Music Festival,” Summerfest isn’t just for grownups — there’s a whole world of fun just for kids and families, especially at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.
What’s Kid-Friendly at Summerfest:

The Lil Gig: A dedicated children’s festival within Summerfest, featuring local music and performance acts like magicians, puppeteers, dance troupes, and comedy.
Kids Boogie Down Dance Party: A nightly dance party to wrap up the day with music, movement, and fun.
Huge Playground & Green Space: Let kids run, climb, and explore in a safe and shaded space right on the lakefront.
Elizabeth “Bo” Black Family Fountain: A splash pad near the main entrance — perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.
Family Amenities: Includes sensory rooms, nursing stations, clean restrooms, and shaded seating.
Skyglider: There’s nothing like your first ride on the sky glider. The gentle ride offers a scenic view of Henry Maier Festival Park, Lake Michigan, and the entertainment below. One-way and round-trip fares are available. Kids must be 48 inches tall to ride.
Big Bang Fireworks: For those who can stay up a little later, the fireworks show that kicks off Summerfest is always a hit!
Get in free: Discounted or free tickets are available on most days during the festival. Check out the promotions details on their website.
Be aware of the Lost Children’s Area near the Mid Gate for children who become separated from their parents. Children are brought to this secure area and checked in by a member of the Summerfest staff.
Create an identification wristband for your child at any main gate.
Nursing? Look for the Mother’s Nursing Suites in the Northwestern Community Park area and on the south end of the grounds.

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.

Girl Scouts Summer Community Troop (for Girls entering K5-5th) at Washington Park Library
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Washington Park, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States

Greendale Concert at Gazebo Park
2025-06-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Greendale Gazebo Park, 5798 Broad Street, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
Gazebo Series
Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI
The Gazebo Performance Series is hosted weekly during the Summer months in downtown Greendale. Each Saturday at 7:00 pm, the GEA brings local musical talent to the park at the Gazebo. Pack a cooler, bring your blankets & chairs to the park, and settle in for the fun!
In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Middle School.
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.

Cathedral Square Market Downtown MKE
2025-06-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Milwaukee’s only weekly downtown farmers market, Cathedral Square Market, returns to Cathedral Square Park Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm, June-October (excluding July 20).
Here’s what to expect each week: Fresh produce, flowers, handmade goods/gifts and specialty foods Fresh coffee and food trucks/stands FREE yoga (9-10 AM) and rotating fitness classes (10:15-11 AM) Live music by local talent (11:30 AM-1:45 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 details.

Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler
2025-06-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Apple Holler, 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, 53177, United States
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural adventures, where curiosity is encouraged and exploration rewarded.
Only $7 per person (children and adults)Available Daily | Weather Permitting
Included with your pass:

Unlimited play in the Kids Korral Play Area, featuring:

Skee Ball

Holler Hoops

Spider Web Rope Structure

Cool Cow Maze

Little Red Straw Barn

Tinyville Play Houses

Corn Palace Corn Box

Corn Maze

Straw Mountain

Amish Built Train

Rainbow Play Structure

Zip down the Giant Slide after a walk through the Jack and the Beanstalk Story Trail

Explore the Johnny Appleseed History Walk

Race around the Pedal Kart Raceway

Snap a photo at the Giant Butterfly Wing Photo Op

Visit and feed friendly goats at the Golden Goat Bridge

Discover nature at the Bees & Trees Learning Center

Don’t forget your camera! There are photo opportunities around every corner and memories waiting to be made.
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.

Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
2025-06-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 | The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!

The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas.
The patterns and shapes found in these Summer flowers evoke a sense of movement and, like an artist’s color wheel, reveal the nearly limitless palette of the natural world.
Dynamic sculptures meld with the variegated flower bed to create a striking whole; this joyous display will move you in unexpected ways!

Monday – Friday:
9 AM – 5 PM
Last admission is at 4 PM
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‍‍Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
9 AM – 4 PM
Last admission is at 3 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 details.

Sunday Story Time at Betty Brinn Children's Museum
2025-06-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Introducing children to literature and storytelling at an early age enhances vital skills in language acquisition, comprehension and critical thinking. That’s why we are excited to partner with the Milwaukee Public Library to bring even more literacy programs to the Museum throughout the run of Storyland!
SUNDAY STORY TIMES
Join the Milwaukee Public Library’s Children’s Librarians for a fun and engaging Story Time featuring books from Storyland!
DATES:

June 22 at 9:30 am
July 20 at 9:30 am
August 10 at 9:30 am

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.

Summer Sunday Fundays at Friendship Circle in Fox Point
2025-06-22 09:30 - 13:30 | Friendship Circle, 8649 Port Washington, Fox Point, WI, United States
This unique drop-off program for children of all abilities ages 3 through 7 years old brings together all of your child’s favorite activities including art, baking, Flips4All, games, yoga, outdoor fun, hands-on time with animals from a traveling petting zoo, and most importantly, the chance to build lasting friendships.
Every session is packed with energy, creativity, and joy! This program runs for four consecutive Sundays from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, located at 8649 N. Port Washington Road in Fox Point, WI. The dates of the four sessions are as follows (you can sign up for all 4 dates or individual dates):

June 22nd
June 29th
July 6th
July 13th

We will provide a morning snack, a yummy and nutritious lunch, and an afternoon snack each session.
For more information, including the general schedule of what to expect, pricing, and registration, click here.
Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
2025-06-22 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, 53226, United States
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with life-sized dinos and hands-on discoveries! Exploration Dinosaur is open daily through Oct. 5 and located outside, behind the Small Mammals Building. Cost is $4 per person. Now through October 5th.

Exploration Dinosaur is open during Zoo hours:

9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, May 21 through May 23
9:30 am to 5 pm daily, May 24 through Sept. 1
9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, Sept. 2 through Oct. 5

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.

Lolo Blvd Custom Car & Bike Show at Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Museum
2025-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Lolo Blvd Custom Car & Bike Show (FREE!)
Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53201
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 10 am-4 pm
Stroll through an impressive display of lowriders, bikes, and jaw-dropping custom creations. From sleek designs to one-of-a-kind builds, this event is a feast for the eyes and a celebration of creativity. Don’t miss this unforgettable day of automotive artistry and community vibes!

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.

Painting With Ducks at Just Kiln' Time Pottery Menomonee Falls
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Just Kiln’ Time, N88W16683 Appleton Ave,, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
Get ready for an afternoon full of laughter, creativity, and the cutest ducks snuggles ever!

For just $45, you’ll get:
A pottery piece to paint All painting supplies Quality time with adorable goats A whole lot of unforgettable fun!

Spots will fill fast. Don’t miss this WILD & artsy experience! Grab your friends, your family, and your phones (because the photo ops will be epic ). CLICK HERE to register.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

June Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | American Science & Surplus, 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53219, United States
Join us on Sundays in June from 2pm-4pm for some family activities!
Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes.
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.

Public Skating at the Pettit National Ice Center
2025-06-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53214, United States
See everything that’s happening today at The Pettit Ice Center via our event calendar.
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.

Sunday Funday Open Play at St. Francis Children's Center
2025-06-22 15:00 - 16:30 | St Francis Children’s Center, 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
Children with special needs of all ages are welcome to Open Play and a planned activity during our Sunday Funday collaboration! During the month of June the planned activities are creating jelly fish art pieces.
This is a family activity and siblings are encouraged to come along/participate in open play and sensory art activities! There are no costs involved with either activities and the art projects are take home to display your child’s artistic abilities! All art supplies will be provided.
We have ADA Family Restrooms, a Keurig maker for those who need coffee mid-day (BYO mug with a lid for coffee), and bottle water.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Little Mondays at Little Sprouts Play Cafe Shorewood
2025-06-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Little Sprouts, 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin
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 upon at home. Parents and kids will each pickup new ways to create fun ways to play together. With our open-ended activities, these programs are great for siblings to join together.
Ideal ages : 18 months – 5 years old (with caregiver, siblings welcome with their own tickets)
Some classes include swallowable materials – so use your judgement when signing up.
*We use flour in our heat-free, playdough recipe*

What’s included in Little Mondays?

Admission for 1 child (ages 18mon – 5yr) – includes playtime at Little Sprouts during class

All tools and ingredients needed to make our sensory bottles

Community building while we DIY our base material together

Time for each child to explore their own bottle creations

Completed sensory bottle to take home

Play sheets &/or material recipe to take home

Each program is private (aka. open play is closed during class). Each class also includes playtime. For our sensory activities, we’ll create the sensory material in class and caregivers will take the materials home to continue playing. We’ll also provide each guest with our recipe so you can create it again at home. Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to a friend of your choice.
Summer Schedule:
6/9: Lemonade Playdough
6/23: Berry Patch Sensory Bin
7/14: Sand Foam
7/28: Lucky Duck Sensory Bin
8/11: Ocean Jello Dig
8/25: Flower Pot Playdough

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Milwaukee Recreation's Foam Bubble Parties at Multiple Area Parks
2025-06-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Milwaukee Metro Area, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Milwaukee Recreation will be hosting six (6) Foam Bubble Parties at various playground locations on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24. Foam blasting cannons will create mounds of bubbles in which kids age 6 – 17 can play in while age-appropriate music is played. This is a FREE event. Dates, times, and locations are listed below.
Monday, June 23:

Clovernook Playfield (6595 N. Landers St.), 11:00am – 12:00pm.
Carmen Playfield (7320 W. Carmen Ave.), 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.), 3:00pm – 4:00pm.

Tuesday, June 24:

Burnham Playfield (1755 S. 33rd St.), 11:00am – 12:00pm.
Holt Playfield (1716 W. Holt Ave.), 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Whittier School Playground (4381 S. 3rd St.), 3:00pm – 4:00pm.

More information HERE.
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.

Monday Sensory Art Enrichment Class and Open Play at St. Francis Children's Center
2025-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Children’s Center, 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
On Mondays, we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability.
Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a great way for guardians to connect with their children through art.
Our Sensory Art Classes are led by our Family Activity Center Manager, an experienced Special Needs Parent, who’s passion is to create ways for families with a child with special needs or different abilities to connect.
Children are allowed to do art at their own pace, so we do not have a “structured” time for the Sensory Art activity- it’s available during the 2pm-4pm time frame. Siblings under 10 years old are welcome- please get a “Child Ticket” for them as well!
Lastly, these classes are great for guardians to connect with one another and possibly make friends- we’ve seen it happen, love it, and support it! We are your village here at St Francis Children’s Center.
How are these classes for free and how do you qualify?
We have amazing funders that ensure our programming is for free for our families with children that have a special need or different ability. The only qualification is a pending diagnosis or a current diagnosis of a special need or different ability- no proof is necessary.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Sensory Art Enrichment Class and Open Play at St Francis Children’s Center
2025-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Children’s Center, 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
On Mondays’s we are offering limited and FREE Sensory Art Classes for 15 children and their guardians to attend with an amazing open concept Open Play Area. Classes are created for children ages 6 months- 10 years old with a special need or different ability.
Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a great way for guardians to connect with their children through art.
Our Sensory Art Classes are led by our Family Activity Center Manager, an experienced Special Needs Parent, who’s passion is to create ways for families with a child with special needs or different abilities to connect.
Children are allowed to do art at their own pace so we do not have a “structured” time for the Sensory Art activity- it’s available during the 2pm-4pm time frame. Siblings under 10 years old are welcome- please get a “Child Ticket” for them as well!
Lastly, these classes are great for guardians to connect with one another and possibly make friends- we’ve seen it happen, love it, and support it! We are your village here at St Francis Children’s Center.
How are these classes for free and how do you qualify?
We have amazing funders that ensure our programming is for free for our families with children that have a special need or different ability. The only qualification is a pending diagnosis or a current diagnosis of a special need or different ability- no proof is necessary.
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.

Paint 'n Sip at the St Francis Library
2025-06-23 15:30 - 16:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages 6 – 9. Registration Required.
Paint a unique work of art! Beverages will be provided.
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.
