Milwaukee With Kids

Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
2026-05-08 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-05-09 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-05-10 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-05-11 10:30 - 16:10 (America/Chicago) | MPM Daniel M Soref Planetarium, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
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.
Wisconsin Stargazing

11:10 a.m.
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa

12:10 p.m.
A to Z Astronomy!

12:50 p.m.
Ocean Odyssey

1:50 p.m.
Wisconsin Stargazing

2:30 p.m.
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa

3:30 p.m.
A to Z Astronomy!

4:10 p.m.
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon*

* Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon will also play on the last Friday night of the month at 6 & 7 p.m.
(Dates are January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, & May 29)
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.

Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE
2026-05-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | The Pfister Hotel, 424 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
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: 11 am – 2:00 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.

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2026-05-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
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 change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Milwaukee Campus)
2026-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Milwaukee Humane Society Milwaukee Campus, 4500 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
What better way to end the week than by making friends with other animal enthusiasts and meeting animal guests? Kids Night Out is for kids in grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy a Friday evening to themselves while the kids have an awesome time at WHS. Themes and crafts are always changing so even if you’ve attended before, there will be something new to enjoy!
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 Ballet's ALICE (In Wonderland)
2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Fall down the rabbit hole into ALICE (in wonderland), a family-friendly adventure full of iconic characters and jaw-dropping dance, circus, theater, and puppetry. This vibrant delight promises something for all ages to enjoy! Find your tickets 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.

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-10 09:00 - 15:30 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
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 can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.

Included with General Admission
Last call at 3:15 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.

Free Family Art Workshops at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (*Pre-registration Required*)
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, 53045, United States
Family Art Workshop at The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 3270 Mitchell Park Dr Brookfield WI

Free Family Art Workshops
*Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-ins please.

The Wilson Center is excited to announce the return of Free Family Art Workshops!

Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Free of charge to the first 40 registered participants.
10:00am-Noon. Families can arrive anytime between 10:00am-11:30am. Projects usually take around 30 minutes to complete.
Projects will vary from month to month, but all will be the perfect opportunity for families to come together and create art.
*Pre-registration required. Space is limited, no drop-in’s please.

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.

Animal Encounters at Discovery World
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
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 animals.
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.

MPM Greatest Hits: Rainforest & Butterflies at The Milwaukee Public Museum
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Rainforest & Butterflies: May 7-June 6, 2026
This Greatest Hit takes visitors to the tropics to celebrate two of MPM’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, which showcase some of the planet’s most beautiful biodiversity—using recreated and real specimens.
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.

Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
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 the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you have seen and heard.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is free. Tickets are available at the door or online.
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 MKE Central Downtown Library
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
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! Ages 4-6.
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.

Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves! At Miller High Life Theatre MKE
2026-05-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Miller High Life Theater, 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood!
This exciting show will have kids and parents alike out of their seats and moving and dancing along with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends as they dance, stretch, and play along to fan-favorite songs, including “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.”
Families will discover fun and playful ways to move—from yoga and jumping rope to cartwheeling and silly dance moves— all in a welcoming environment that brings the magic of Sesame Street from the screen to the stage. More than just a show, Elmo’s Got the Moves is a shared moment of laughter and learning – an experience you and your child will treasure long after the final song.
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.

New Berlin Historical Society Open House
2026-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | New Berlin Historical Society, 19885 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI, 53146, United States
The New Berlin History Museum will be open the second Sunday of each month during the hours 1-4 pm. There is no admission charge.
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.
