Milwaukee With Kids

Wisconsin State Fair
2025-08-03 10:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Wisconsin State Fair
Jul 31–August 10, 2025Wisconsin State Fair Park | West Allis, WI

Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 10pm

Thursday – Saturday: 10am – midnight

A huge celebration of all things Wisconsin, the State Fair is packed with agriculture exhibits, fair food, and entertainment. Families love the Discovery Barnyard, Kohl’s Activity Zone, and the iconic 200-foot yellow slide ($3 per ride). Don’t miss the Wisconsin Products Pavilion and the K-9 Sports Arena for bonus fun.
🎟️ Kids 5 and under are free. Get a child ID wristband at any 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.

Sopra Mare (School of Rock) at the Villa Terrace MKE
2025-08-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Sopra Mare (School of Rock)
Sundays in August from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

August 3 – School of Rock Youth Band (Rock)
August 10 – VLNTYN (Indie Rock)
August 17 – Neal Bardele (Jazz)
August 24 – Toco Rio (Traditional Brazilian Choro)
August 31 – Drew Gill (Folk)

Fishing Clinic at Lakeshore State Park
2025-08-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
July 26: Fishing Clinic, 9:30am-12pm (Fishing Pier) & August 3: Fishing Clinic 12-3:00pm (Fishing Pier)
Come down to the Lakeshore fishing pier for our fishing clinic where all fishing supplies are provided, and DNR staff are available to help you learn the ropes. All ages and abilities welcome! No reservations necessary. Meet at the fishing pier. Approximate coordinates: 43.032667, -87.896224
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.

Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game
2025-08-03 13:00, 2025-08-04 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.

East Troy Electric Railroad Rides
2025-08-03 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.

Milwaukee Milkmen Home Games at Franklin Field
2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Optimist Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park (**Locations Vary / See Details**)
2025-08-03 13:00 - 18:00 | Various, WI, United States
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare’s plays to Milwaukee’s parks and other public green spaces. It’s our way of making great theatre accessible to everyone – no tickets, no gates, no barriers.
Our 2025 season features 12 afternoons of performances across six weekends with shows on Saturdays and Sundays from July 12 through August 17. You’ll find us in parks and public green spaces throughout the city.
An overview of what you can expect:

💺 Bring a chair (or blanket) – seating isn’t provided, so make yourself comfy!
Pack a picnic or grab snacks – light concessions may be available – bulletins as they happen 🍎
​☀️​ All shows are outdoors and free – come and go as you like
Great for all ages – families, date days, friend hangouts, solo adventures 👫
🎭 Fun, approachable Shakespeare – the stories are clear, the energy high and 100% Shakespeare

Just show up, settle in, and enjoy.
A Day at Shakespeare in the Park
The same basic schedule applies every day and at all show locations. You’re welcome to drop in for anything that strikes your fance at anytime or stay the whole day. Interested in knowing more about the shows and activities? Follow the More links.
1:00 PM

Audience seating area opens — claim your spot with a lawn chair or blanket
Concessions open (subject to availability)
The PLAY’s the Thing tent opens with drop-in games like Shakespeare in the Park’s original “The Bard Game”

2:00 PM

Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
A 60-minute performance full of wit, puppets, and quick changes – click here for more about the shows

3:15 PM

The PLAY’s the Thing takes the stage with special events, demo’s, workshops and more – click here for more information

4:10 PM

Early Music Now performance
Live Renaissance-era music, 30–35 minutes

5:00 PM

The Taming of the Shrew
A 50-minute Shakespeare comedy featuring a small-but-mighty cast – click here for more about the shows

Click any park name below to visit its detailed info page:

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum – Sunday, August 3
Grant Park – Sunday, July 27
Humboldt Park – Saturday, July 19
Kern Park – Saturday, August 9 (New Location!)
Lake Park – Saturday, August 2 (New Location Within the Park!)Washington Park
Lincoln Park – Sunday, August 10
Mitchell Park – Saturday, July 26
Sherman Park – Sunday, July 20
Washington Park – Sunday, July 13
Wisconsin Avenue Park – Sunday, August 17 (Closing Day! New Location!)
Wisconsin Lutheran College – Saturday, July 12 (Opening Day!)
Plus – Saturday, August 16 is held open to reschedule any park we had cancel due to inclement weather.​

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.

The Little Mermaid Junior at Waukesha Civic Theatre
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W Main St, Waukesha, 53186
The Little Mermaid Junior!

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
WCT Academy Productions are tuition-based programs run by professional theatre artists and designers that provide our students with a hands-on experience in the theatre.
Fri Aug 1 2025 at 7:30 pm / Sat Aug 2 2025 at 2:00 pm / Sat Aug 2 2025 at 7:30 pm / Sun Aug 3 2025 at 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.

August Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | American Science & Surplus, 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53219, United States
Join us on Sundays in August 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 Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena (Delafield)
2025-08-03 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-04 12:30 - 14:00 | Naga-waukee Ice Arena, 2699 Golf Rd, Delafield, WI, 53018, United States
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena during Public Skate!
Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group outings, staying active, or simply enjoying time on the ice. Public Skate Sessions are open to all ages and skating abilities.
We do not have skate aids or double runner skates. Sticks and pucks are NOT allowed on the ice during public skate sessions.
LOCATION: Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena (2699 Golf Road, Delafield WI 53018)
COST: $7.00 General Admission (Adult/Children); $6.00 Admission (Seniors & Active Military); $3.00/pair for Skate Rentals.
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 Afternoon with Beekeeper Pete at Yerkes Observatory (Williams Bay)
2025-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Yerkes Observatory, 373 W Geneva St, Williams Bay, 53191, United States
Beekeeeper Pete (the legend!) from Bee All About It and Brookfield Zoo Chicago makes it super fun to learn about bees and the five hives in the Yerkes apiary. This family-friendly talk and active demo includes romping through our pollinator meadow and visiting the colorful hives in our arboretum.
Pete Soltesz is the official beekeeper for the Brookfield Zoo in Chicagoland as well as the president of the Cook County and DuPage County Beekeeping Association. He manages the bees at Yerkes!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd from 3pm to 5pm
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
2025-08-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-05 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
2025-08-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-05 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.

Bronzeville Week MKE
2025-08-04 09:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 20:00 | The Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, 1726 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
Let’s celebrate!
The City of Milwaukee’s annual celebration of African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment will take place August 2 – 9, 2025.
Bronzeville Week honors African-American culture through music, art, history, and commerce. The highlight for families is often the trolley rides and the Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival — expect local food, kid-friendly activities, music, and community vendors.
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
2025-08-04 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-05 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.

Ms Kim's Amazing Animals at Cudahy Family Library
2025-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy, WI, 53110, United States
Aug 4, 2025 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cozy up with critters in an interactive show with animal expert, Ms. Kim!

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.

H2GRoW at Betty Brinn Children's Museum
2025-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
H2GR0W

July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic Fork Farms garden can grow plants with only water and light. Join us for h2gr0w programs every Monday at 1 p.m. to plant seeds, keep the water healthy and pick plants that are ready to eat.

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 Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
2025-08-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Green Bay Playground, 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53206, United States
Summer Reading at the Playground
Tuesday, July 29 from 2-3 pm
Franklin Square Playfield – 2643 N 13th St Milwaukee WI
Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Green Bay Playfield – 3818 N 8th St Milwaukee WI
Whittier Playground – 4382 S 3rd St Milwaukee WI
Burnham Playfield – 1755 S 32nd St Milwaukee WI
Wednesday, July 30 from 1:30-2:30 pm
Stark Playfield – 4951 N 40th St Milwaukee WI
Monday, July 28 & August 4 from 1:30-2:30 pm
Holt Playfield – 1716 W Holt Ave Milwaukee WI
Join us for books and hands-on activities at Milwaukee area playfields this summer.
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.2

Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
2025-08-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Milwaukee Public Library – Atkinson, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53209, United States
Summer with LibraryCorps
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm
Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm
Atkinson Library – 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI
Center Street Library – 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI
Join us this summer in the Children’s Area for fun hands-on activities!
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.

Science in the Summer at Center Street Library
2025-08-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Center Street, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Science in the Summer
Monday, July 28 & August 4 from 4-5 pm
Center Street Library – 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI
Are you a scientist? Do you look at the world around you, think about why things happen, play and experiment, and talk with others about what you learn? Then, yes, you are a scientist! Join us for a series of activities where we explore science in our daily lives.
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.

Musical Mondays at Lake Park Milwaukee
2025-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Lake Park, 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53211
Don’t miss Musical Mondays, another free concert series at Lake Park happening Mondays, July 7 – August 25.
Musical Mondays
Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30 – 8:00 pm

July 7 – SINKANE. Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab) and his high-energy six-piece band bring ambitious, dazzling sounds of a world of music – from funk to free jazz to pop – set to the foundational soul of the rhythms of his native Sudan.
July 14 – BONERAMA. A legendary New Orleans band featuring three trombones, Bonerama plays a genre-bending gumbo that covers the sound of everything from Crescent City horn bands, soul and gospel to music of The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
July 21 – MISSISSIPPI HEAT. A storied Chicago blues band led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat’s name and sound are a reflection of the harp man’s reverence for Mississippi’s blues culture and music.
July 28 – CHLOE KIMES. A Nashville musician with roots in northern Michigan, rising Americana artist Chloe Kimes is actively defining the next generation of troubadours with an old-soul sensibility for storytelling in a spirited alt-country group.
August 4 – THE KENTUCKY GENTLEMEN. With smooth harmonies and a sound that fuses country storytelling with R&B swagger and pop sensibility, The Kentucky Gentlemen, are led by Bourbon Country twins Derek and Brandon Campbell. The brothers are rewriting the rules of country music and have performed with The Black Opry and been recognized by GLADD as “New Voices in Country.”
August 11 – DWAYNE DOPSIE AND THE ZYDECO HELLRAISERS. Hailing from one of the most influential Zydeco families in the world, Dwayne (Dopsie) Rubin has been bringing his own high-octane version of this danceable artform to audiences around the world since debuting his own band at age 19.
August 18 – LAURA RAIN AND THE CAESARS. A proud product of the Motor City, hard-driving singer Laura Rain and her hot band pump out soul, R&B and funk originals worthy of the many greats hailing from Detroit, with fearless emotion and excitement.
August 25 – R&B CADETS. Milwaukee’s popular and longest running super group, the R&B Cadets play their unique signature mix of danceable originals and obscure covers, fronted by some of the city’s most cherished voices – Paul Cebar, Robin Pluer and John Sieger.

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.

Lake Country Dockhounds Home Game Oconomowoc
2025-08-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Lake County Dock Hounds, 1011 Blue Ribbon Cir N, Oconomowoc, WI, 53006, United States
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.

Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
2025-08-04 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.
