Milwaukee With Kids

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2026-04-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

MKE REC's Día Del Niño Celebration at South Division Twilight Center
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | South Division HS Twilight Center, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., Milwaukee, 53204, United States
Join Milwaukee Recreation at South Division Twilight Center for our Día del Niño Celebration! Our staff will lead a variety of games for young people in this general day of play. Local vendors will also be on site to provide exciting enrichment activities, including arts & crafts from Artists Working in Education and fun science experiments with Mad Science.
This event provides a variety of games and activities for children, including arts and crafts projects and hands-on science experiments. Local organizations will lead the activities, giving participants opportunities to explore creative and educational experiences.
The program is designed for children of all ages and is suitable for families to attend together. Activities are largely drop-in, allowing children to participate at their own pace throughout the day.
Participants can move between different stations, trying out games, crafts, and experiments as they wish. Supplies for certain activities, such as science experiments, may be limited.
This event is free for all community members; pre-registration is not required. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please note: boots and heels are not permitted in the gym. Shoes are required.
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
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-23 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.

Now Showing at The Daniel Soref Theater and Planetarium
2026-04-26 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-04-25 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 16:10, 2026-04-23 10:30 - 16:10 | 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.

Animal Encounters at Discovery World
2026-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 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.

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World
2026-04-26 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-25 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.

A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream at The Skylight Music Theatre MKE (Multiple Dates and Times Through April 26)
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Skylight Music Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
A ROCKIN’ Midsummer Night’s Dream

April 10 – 26, 2026

Experience a brand new take on William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Journey from ancient Athens, into the woods, and back again, as we follow impassioned lovers, hilarious rustics, fantastical spirits, and feuding royalty in this magical, rock-and-roll rendition of one of the greatest and most-performed plays of all time. Dreams become
reality, reality becomes fantasy, and love restores balance in an otherwise chaotic world in this modern musical adaptation that is predominantly word-for-word Shakespeare’s text. This production also celebrates another first-time collaboration, onstage and backstage, with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. With a phenomenal, eclectic score that ranges from power ballads to hysterical rock-opera rhapsodies, this show promises equal parts laughter and love story, showcasing some of the greatest words that quill pen ever set to paper.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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
2026-04-25 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.

Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
2026-04-25 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.

Milwaukee Recreation's Earth Day Clean Up at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Earth Day Clean Up at Hawthorn Glen
Celebrate Earth Day by making a positive impact in your community on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9 am – 12 pm!
The Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center is a 25-acre outdoor space of woodland, prairie, and fen, and home to many native animals and plants. Operated by Milwaukee Recreation, thousands of children attend the site each year with their schools and families.
Help us clean up Hawthorn Glen so we can jump into spring and be ready for visitors (one hour of volunteer time is encouraged). An annual event each April, the clean-up attracts over 100 enthusiastic volunteers each year to help us put litter and nature back in place. Whether you are an individual, a family, a scout troop, a civic organization, or a group of friends, your help is appreciated.
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 (Racine Campus)
2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus, 8900 16th St, Mount Pleasant, 53177
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.

Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society (Ozaukee Campus)
2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus, 630 West Dekora Street, Saukville, 53080, United States

Craft And Storytime at The Mequon Nature Preserve
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Mequon Nature Preserve, 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, 53097, United States
Mequon Nature Preserve has many family-friendly events throughout the year! These events are FREE to attend!
Craft And Storytime
One Friday a month at 10:00am, listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is geared towards those ages 2-9 years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. Click the date to register for 2026 dates! Please note, that registration will open up on the 1st of the month the month prior. (i.e. The February registration will be open on January 1.) ONLY SIGN UP EACH CHILD ATTENDING. Email Amanda with any questions.
2026: January 23, February 20, March 20, April 24, May 8, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 23, November 20, December 11.
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.

Syrenka Children's Polish Folk Dance Ensemble Open Rehearsal (Ages 4-9) at St Agnes School Gym (Butler)
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | St Agnes School Gym, 12801 West Fairmount Ave., Butler, Wi, 53007
Join Milwaukee’s own Syrenka Children’s Polish Folk Dance Ensemble:
Learn Polish Folk Dancing, singing, games, and stories, legends and history.
Ages 4-9
We rehearse on Thursdays at 6pm at St. Agnes School Gym, located at 12801 W Fairmount Ave, Butler, WI 53007
No experience 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.

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Urban Ecology Center Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Washington Park – NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI
Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn 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.
