Milwaukee With Kids

Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
2025-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Piala's 12th Annual Family Fun Fest
2025-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | S39W27833 Genesee Road, Waukesahe, WI 53189, S39W27833 Genesee Rd, Waukesha, 53189, United States
Piala’s 12th Annual Family Fun Fest
Saturday, July 12th, 9am – 4pm &
Sunday, July 13th, 10am – 3pm
Join us for a fun-filled family friendly weekend here at the nursery! Free Admission, enjoy live music, food, family activities & games, door prizes, plant specials, our peacock palace, and MORE.
FESTIVAL LONG HIGHLIGHTS!:
– Family activities & games, free for young & old!
– Live Music
– Hot Food and Beverages, & more!
– Visit Our Resident Animals & Peacock Palace
– Exclusive, festival-only specials and door prizes
– Donate a non-perishable or household item to the Food Pantry and enter to win an amazing door prize!
SATURDAY LINEUP:
– BSA Troop 159 grilling fundraiser all day
– Live Music: Ian Gould 11am-3pm
– Dandelion Designs face painting 10am-2pm
– Waukesha Fire Department 10am-3pm
– Waukesha Sheriff’s Department 10am-1pm
SUNDAY LINEUP:
– Sea Scout Ship 1 grilling fundraiser all day
– Live Music: JJ & The Nickster 10am-3pm
– Dandelion Designs face painting 11am-3pm
– Waukesha Fire Department 10am-3pm
– Waukesha Sheriff’s Department 10am-1pm
More Information & Directions on our website: www.pialasnursery.com
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.

Sussex Lions Daze
2025-07-12 09:00 - 23:30 | Sussex Village Park, W244N6125 Weaver Dr, Sussex, WI, 53089, United States
It’s that time of year again! Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. From July 11th to July 13th, the Sussex Lions Club and Sussex Area Service Club will be hosting an incredible lineup of events that you won’t want to miss.

Lions Daze has an array of activities such as carnival rides, live music, fireworks, parade, tractor pulls, beer tents, softball tournaments, pony rides, balloon sculpting, refreshments and food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

So, gather your friends, bring your family, and join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun, food, and festivities. We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make this year’s event the best one yet!

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
2025-07-12 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.

Saturday Storytime at the St Francis Library: Mix It Up!
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages 0 – 5. 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.

Hands-on Drop-in Workshop with Nina Ghanbarzadeh at the Haggerty Museum of Art
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Learn to write your name in Farsi, Nina Ghanbarzadeh’s mother tongue, using stencils and other art supplies. Start with a two-dimensional version, writing right to left, then experiment, as Ghanbarzadeh does in her exhibition, with three dimensions. Her work is on view at the Haggerty from June 12 through August 2 in The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists 2024.
Nina Ghanbarzadeh transplanted from Tehran, Iran, in 2001. She holds a BFA in Painting and Drawing and Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and completed a two-year artist residency at Redline Milwaukee in 2015. Ghanbarzadeh has been involved in many exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and presentations. She received the 1st Place award at the Wisconsin Artists Biennial in 2020, and she was chosen by Professional Dimensions as the 2025 Imprint Award Artist.
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.

Farmers Market in Richfield
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | WI
Join us every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the scenic Richfield Nature and Historical Park for the Richfield Farmers Market! We’re dog and kid-friendly, making it a perfect family outing. Each week features a unique theme, adding an extra layer of fun to your visit. Enjoy a rotating selection of new food trucks alongside your favorite farmers market staples from local vendors. Experience fresh produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit in one vibrant location!

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.

East Troy Electric Railroad Rides
2025-07-12 10:00 - 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.

Chicago Day at The East Troy Railroad
2025-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 | East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St, East Troy, 53120, United States
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 from ​10am – 3pm
Come ride our 100 year old Chicago Elevated Cars, while also learning some Chicago railway history with National Park Rangers from Indiana Dunes National Park. Our fleet of Chicago, South Shore & South Bend railroad cars stopped at Indiana Dunes for more than 50 years.
We have six operating South Shore cars, originally built in the 1920s, plus three Chicago Elevated Cars and a recently restored Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Car. National Park Rangers from Indiana Dunes National Park will be on hand to explain the history of the South Shore Line and the connection to our cars.
Trains run on the hour from 10am to 3pm.
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.

Ruckus & Glee 10th Anniversary Celebration Wauwatosa
2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Ruckus & Glee, 805 N. 68th Street, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213, United States
Ruckus & Glee 10th Anniversary Celebration

📅 July 12 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ruckus & Glee is turning 10 — can you believe it?! This Wauwatosa toy store is celebrating with a FREE 10th Anniversary Celebration, which will include games, face painting, a magic show, a sidewalk sale, and plenty of cake. Bring the kids, your inner child, or both!

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.

Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
DINO DAYS OF SUMMER
July 7-25, 2025
Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric programming. Examine real fossils, think like a paleontologist, and test your di-knowledge through hands-on activities and special events.
Wednesdays through Mondays
10 am to 5 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.

Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park MKE
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:30 | Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival (FREE!)
July 12, 2025Lakeshore State Park | Milwaukee, WI
Watch colorful boats race across the water in this exciting celebration of Chinese culture. Families can enjoy martial arts, music, folk dance, and interactive cultural exhibits like lantern-making and traditional games.
10:00am – Opening Ceremony – Dotting the Eye of the Dragon
10:40am – Start Semi-Final Dragon Boat Race Heats
12:40am – Lunch Break/Cultural Performances
1:30pm- Start Final Dragon Boat Race Heats
3:45pm – Awards Ceremony/Beer Tent Celebrations
5:30pm – Festival End
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.

Bristol Renaissance Faire
2025-07-12 10:00 - 19:00 | Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free
Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Here’s what families will love:

Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day!
Fully armored jousting matches and interactive parades
16 stages of non-stop entertainment: comedy, puppetry, music, dance & more
Whimsical characters (including fairies!) roaming the streets
Special KidQuests and hands-on activities for young adventurers
Rides and games throughout the grounds
Giant turkey legs and other medieval-inspired food & treats

The entire faire is stroller- and wagon-friendly, and you’ll find plenty of shady spots and family conveniences to make a full day comfortable.
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
2025-07-12 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.

ABC Academy at Central Library
2025-07-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch – Central, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
ABC Academy
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Central Library – 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
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 new letter!
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.

Silent Book Club: MKE Reads at UEC Riverside Park
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park, 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
(Free for adults & teens) Milwaukee Silent Book Club is coming to Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center. Join in with your current summer read!
Read quietly with a group of fellow readers or find your perfect reading nook in the park with our best reading spots map.
Drop in early for some book chatter or silent reading starts at 11:30am and goes until 1pm. Stay after to walk in the park with some readers or talk about next summer titles!
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.

Saturday Fun Day at the Milwaukee Public Museum
2025-07-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
SATURDAY FUN DAYS on JULY 12 AND 19 from 11 am-3 pm
Join Museum Educators for dino-themed arts and crafts, fossil making, and guided exhibit tours.
Families with young children (recommended for ages 3-6) are welcome to visit our Early Learning classroom under the Grand Staircase on the Ground Floor for hands-on activities and story times that celebrate all things dino!
Sessions are facilitated by MPM Educators. Story times will take place at selected times throughout the day.

Mini Fest MKE at Zocalo Food Truck Park
2025-07-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Zócalo Food Truck Park, 636 S 6th St, Milwaukee, 53204, United States
Mini Fest MKE
📅 July 12 | ⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm at Zocalo Food Truck Park 636 S 6th St Milwaukee WI
Mini Fest offers hands-on workshops led by artists and entrepreneurs, helping reconnect community with imagination. This annual summer festival started in Chicago in 2019 and has expanded to Milwaukee (Zocalo Food Park). All ages welcome.
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.

Frida Fest MKE at The Farmhouse
2025-07-12 11:00 - 20:00 | The Farmhouse Paint Bar and Banquet Hall, 4511 S 6th St, Milwaukee, 53221
Frida Fest MKE
July 12–13, 20254511 S 6th St Milwaukee WIFREE Admission
Celebrate the life, art, and cultural legacy of Frida Kahlo at Frida Fest MKE — a colorful, interactive two-day festival filled with music, dance, art, and community. This family-friendly event celebrates local Latinx artists and offers plenty of opportunities for kids and adults to create, dance, and explore together, including craft workshops, live music and dance performances, food trucks, and more.

African Cultural Festival at Brown Deer Park
2025-07-12 11:00 - 20:00 | Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Join us for a community cultural event which brings Africans, Americans, and friends together to celebrate their rich cultural heritage. This event is FREE and family-friendly. For more information, 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.

Neon Brush Kids: Family Painting Experience at The Box MKE
2025-07-12 12:30 - 14:30 | The Box MKE, 311 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Neon Brush Kids
📅 July 12 | ⏰ 12:45 PM
Connect with your kids in a fun and creative environment. With paints that glow in the dark, stencils to spark your imagination, and family-friendly tunes to set the mood, you’ll be painting, laughing, and creating unforgettable memories together. Plus, you’ll each leave with a colorful creation that’s uniquely yours.
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.

Mean Girls: High School Edition at the Box Theatre Co Oconomowoc
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Box Theatre Company, W359 N5920 Brown St, Oconomowoc, 53066, United States
July 11 – 27, 2025
Fri. 7:00, Sat. 2:00 & 7:00, Sun. 4:00
The Box Theatre W359N5920 Brown St Oconomowoc 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.

St. Mary’s Festival Hales Corners
2025-07-12 14:00 - 23:00 | St Mary’s Hales Corners, 9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, 53130, United States
July 11-13
St. Mary’s Festival9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales CornersFood, music, games, rides, cash raffle and more.
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.

St Lucy Festival (Racine)
2025-07-12 14:00 - 23:00 | St Lucy Racine, 3101 Drexel Ave, Racine, 53403, United States
St. Lucy Festival3101 Drexel Ave Racine WILive music, bingo, meat sweepstakes, rummage sale and more. Get all the details here.
Friday, July 11 4pm-11:00pm / Saturday, July 12 2:00pm-11:00pm / Sunday, July 13 11:30am-9pm
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.

4th of July Fireworks in Big Bend & Rumble By The River
2025-07-12 15:00 - 23:00 | Village Park Big Bend, Riverside Dr, Waukesha, 53103, United States
The Celebrations Commission is proudly bringing back the Village’s Independence Day fireworks show. Saturday July 5th at dusk, in Village Park.
Truck & Tractor Pull on July 11–12 with music and fireworks both nights.
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 Game Fundraiser for Stepping Stone Farms (Franklin)
2025-07-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Franklin Field, 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, 53132, United States
Milwaukee Milkmen Fundraiser for SSF

Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Join us for a fun afternoon at the Milwaukee Milkmen game on Saturday July 12th at 6:00pm. Games are held at Franklin Field in Franklin, WI.
Only tickets to the July 12th game will benefit Stepping Stone Farms. Here’s how you can get tickets:
STEP ONE: Go to www.milwaukeemilkmen.com
STEP TWO: Click “Community” and then “Nonprofit Program” STEP THREE: Click on the Stepping Stone Farms link
STEP FOUR: Buy tickets to the July 12, 2025 game! Please purchase tickets to the Saturday, July 12, 2025 Milkmen game. No other games will apply to our fundraiser. Tickets make great gifts for the people you love, and who love baseball and our horses. Reach out to baseball fans and encourage them to purchase tickets, too!
There will be horses at this event!

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
2025-07-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Field, 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, 53132, United States
Milwaukee Milkmen Games7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132May 23-26, 2025Admission: $11-$51The 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.
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
2025-07-12 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.

Greendale Concert at Gazebo Park
2025-07-12 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.
