Milwaukee With Kids

Urban Bird Hike at Lakeshore State Park
2025-06-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Sundays: June 29 & July 27: Urban Bird Hike from 4pm-5pm (South Entrance)
Sundays: August 31 & September 21: Urban Bird Hike from 9:30-10:30am
Lakeshore State Park is home to over 70 native and migratory species of birds, and the spring is an excellent time to spot some of our returning friends! Join us on a morning hike to learn the basics of bird watching and seek out some of these beautiful species. Each bird hike is unique as migration causes our residents to change throughout the year. All ages and abilities are welcome, meet at the park’s south entrance. We recommend bringing your own binoculars, but a small amount are available to those who need them. Please inquire by June 27 to reserve a pair!
All events start at the south entrance of Lakeshore State Park, unless otherwise indicated. Public parking on the south side of the park can be found by entering “Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse” into a GPS map program. Approximate coordinates to the starting location are 43.029163, -87.895880
Contact: Elaine Zautke (Park Manager) 414.274.4281 elaine.zautke@wisconsin.gov
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.

Pop-Up Little Mondays (4th of July Sensory Bottles) at Little Sprouts Shorewood
2025-06-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Little Sprouts, 4606 N Wilson, Shorewood, Wisconsin
Boom! Pow! Get into 4th of July spirit with this hands on activity 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. This week, we’re celebrating with 4th of July Sensory Bottles.
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.

What are we making?!
4th of July Sensory Bottles

Practicing pouring and mixing skills

Adding materials to enhance our play experience

Creating self-contained, celebration bottles!!

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.
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.

Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler
2025-06-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-02 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
2025-06-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-02 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.

Ms Kim and Her Amazing Animals and Open Play at Nugget Nation
2025-06-30 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Nugget Nation MKE, 12501 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005
June 30th – Ms Kim and her Amazing Animals 9:30 am and 1 pm $25 special event play session

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.

Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
2025-06-30 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-01 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-02 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.

Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
2025-06-30 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-01 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.

Monday Sensory Art Enrichment Class and Open Play at St. Francis Children's Center
2025-06-30 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
2025-06-30 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.

Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game
2025-06-30 18:30, 2025-07-01 18:30 | Kapco Park, 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097, USA
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, meaning they feature college players who are not yet professional. Players on this team are from all over the country; they play predominantly Division I college baseball during the school year and then join Collegiate Summer League teams from June through August.
These games are family-friendly, and Kapco Park has a full concession stand with a large variety of food and beverage choices.
Tickets are available to purchase by the public. There are season tickets, group tickets, and individual game tickets sold for all home games. Grab your tickets 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.

Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
2025-06-30 19:05 - 20:05 | Altius Gymnastics Academy, 9670 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
Ninja Open Gym

Ages 6+ (Including Adults!)
Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm
Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm
Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance.

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.

Art in Nature at Retzer Nature Center
2025-07-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, 53188, United States
ART IN NATURE
A Six-Week Art Program Series — Come for one session or all!
Nature has some unique art to show us—colors, patterns, and textures everywhere! Let’s explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration. We’ll craft, sketch, and paint (both acrylic and watercolor). All supplies are provided.

DATES & TIME: Tuesdays, June 10 – July 15, 2025 • 9-10 a.m.

COST: $8 per child per date (ages 5-12)

REGISTRATION: Required; visit wauk.co/webtrac (click “Programs & Special Events”). Register online by noon the day before; walk-ins welcome if space allows. Walk-ins call (262) 896-8007 to confirm space and arrive 15 mins early to register.

JUNE 10 — Art Journal: Craft your own faux leather art journal to hold all your summer creations!JUNE 17 — Starting with a Sketch: You’ll sketch big scenes and tiny details in your journal. Let the creativity flow!JUNE 24 — Painting with Dots: George Seurat painted with dots…and now it’s your turn to create an acrylic masterpiece, one dot at a time!JULY 1 — Fabulous Flowers: Head to the prairie and paint your own Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired floral masterpiece in acrylics.JULY 8 — Wonderful Watercolors: Master the basics of watercolor painting and then create your own beautiful prairie landscape!JULY 15 — Frame It: Gather nature’s treasures to create a frame for your favorite summer painting.

NOTE: Each child must be accompanied by an adult; adult is free. Dress for the weather, as program will be held outdoors. In poor weather, program may move indoors.

Location
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI
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.

Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
2025-07-01 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages 1.5 – 3 years. Siblings welcome.
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories!
No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

West Allis Farmers Market
2025-07-01 12:00 - 17:00 | West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Shop Fresh and Local May – November

The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We open later in the day to allow the farmers to bring only the freshest produce, picked that morning, to the market. Farmers may leave early if all produce has been sold. The Market welcomes only Wisconsin-based growers and makers, so you can shop local and enjoy the best Wisconsin has to offer.
View our events page for dates and hours of our seasonal special events.

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 Movie at the St Francis Library: Moana 2
2025-07-01 14:00 - 16:00 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
All Ages.
Kids have the option to sit and watch the movie or move around an enjoy other activities. In this environment, play is expected and quiet isn’t!
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 Night at The Landing (Wauwatosa)
2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | The Landing at Hoyt Park, 1800 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Tuesdays from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday nights are Family Night at the Landing!
Come enjoy family-friendly entertainment and activities and family fun for all ages.
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.

Parent Cafe hosted by the Parent Network at St. Francis Children's Center
2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:30 | St Francis Children’s Center, 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
Parents that have children with special/support needs, your community starts with us at our dinner provided and parent resources. Parent Cafés are the perfect way to meet other parents face to face! Join us for great conversations designed to get tips, tools, and new ideas that make parenting less stressful. FREE dinner and child care provided!

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.

Riverwalk Commons Concert Series
2025-07-01 17:00 - 20:30 | Riverwalk Commons, 423 North Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Riverwalk Commons Concert Series
The free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series is back!
On nine select Tuesdays this summer, and one special Friday evening, the Milwaukee Public Market presents the free Riverwalk Commons Concert Series featuring local food trucks, local drinks and local musicians.
Where: Riverwalk Commons 423 N Water St Milwaukee WI – Across from Milwaukee Public Market
When: Each concert begins with Happy Hour from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, with the musician performing from 6:00 PM -8:30 PM.
2025 Riverwalk Commons Concert Lineup
June 13: De La Buena
June 17: TallBoy
July 1: Joe Wray
July 15: Learning To Fly
July 29: Mathew Haeffel
August 12: Evan Christian
August 26: Radio Radio
September 9: Joey Acopiado
September 23: Steve Beguhn
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.

Open Gym with The Ability Center at Longfellow Middle School Wauwatosa
2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, 53213, United States
All programs are FREE, open to the public, and inclusive for all abilities.

Open Gym (Open to the Public)

Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Open Gym will be outside on the basketball courts

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.

Chill on the Hill at the Humboldt Park Bandshell Bay View
2025-07-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Humboldt Park Milwaukee, 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States
Chill on the Hill
Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00Humboldt Park Bandshell 3000 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI
Chill on the Hill is the quintessential summer experience in Milwaukee’s eclectic Bay View neighborhood. Head to the bandshell in beautiful Humboldt Park and enjoy local bands from your favorite spot on the hill. It feels like a neighborhood party with food trucks, activities for kids, pets, picnickers, and a generally festive vibe.
Helpful hint: The playground and beer garden are just steps away, as well as a picturesque lagoon and walking paths.
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.

Milwaukee Milkmen Home Games at Franklin Field
2025-07-01 18:30 - 21:30 | Franklin Field, 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, 53132, United States
Milwaukee Milkmen Games
7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132
May 23-26, 2025
Admission: $11-$51
The Milwaukee Milkmen are a pro baseball team in Franklin, and they’re playing the Sioux Falls Canaries in a 4-game series this weekend. You can park for free at Franklin Field and get affordable tickets online or in person. Hang out with their mascot, Bo Vine, and enjoy family entertainment including stunts, games, and promotions.

May 23: Builder Fest – A brick-tastic evening of baseball, building fun, and over $500 in epic giveaways courtesy of Bricks & Minifigs Franklin! (6:35 p.m.)
May 24: Medieval Game (6 p.m.)
May 25: Faith & Family Picnic Day (1 p.m.)
May 26: Military Appreciation Game (1 p.m.)

For Full 2025 Home Game Schedule (May through August), Check 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.
