Milwaukee With Kids

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 (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.

Toddler Storytime at the St Francis Library
2026-07-21 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.

French Club for Kids at East Library MKE
2026-07-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – East Branch, North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
French Club for Kids
Tuesday, January 6 from 3:30-5 pm
East Library – 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI
For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive 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.

Game Night at Center Street Library
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Milwaukee Public Library – Center Street, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Game Night
Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm
Center Street Library – 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
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.

Move and Groove at the St Francis Library
2026-07-22 10:00 - 10:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
Ages O – 5. Older siblings welcome.
Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing!
No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

Bilingual Storytime at The Mitchell Park Domes
2026-07-22 10:00 - 10:30 | The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
December 31 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes
Bilingual Storytime at The Domes
Mitchell Park Domes

The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration 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.

MPM Greatest Hits: Dino Days of Summer at The Milwaukee Public Museum
2026-07-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 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 11-August 6, 2026
Dig up discovery as we travel 65 million years into the past to the age of dinosaurs. From examining real fossils to competing in T. rex trivia, dino lovers of all ages will unearth fascinating details about these prehistoric creatures.
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
2026-07-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-25 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.

Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
2026-07-22 14:30 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
This is an open-ended making and play time held in the library’s public space. Materials are available for hands-on activities such as building, crafting, and creative play, with an emphasis on exploration rather than instruction.
The format is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to move at their own pace. It is well suited for children and families who enjoy creative activities and flexible schedules. Participants may arrive and leave at any point during the 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.

Nintendo Switch Day at The Mequon Public Library
2026-07-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Frank L. Weyenberg Library Of Mequon-Thiensville, 11345 North Cedarburg Road, Mequon, 53092, United States
Drop in, meet fellow players, and try out some multiplayer games on the library’s Nintendo Switch! For children in grades 3-6. Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 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.

Friends and Family Game Night at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park
2026-07-23 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.

Animal Encounters at Discovery World
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 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.

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour at The Fiserv Forum MKE
2026-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
JULY 24, 2026 / FRIDAY@ 7:00 PM GET TICKETS

The Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour is headed to Milwaukee this summer on July 24! Bring YOUR squad and get ready to experience the Dudes like you’ve never seen them before. This brand new tour is filled with larger than life battles, unexpected twists and for the first time ever – the entire floor will be the battle zone with full 360° seating available! Get ready for a night of excitement, laughter, and competition. Pound it. Noggin. See ya on tour!

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World
2026-07-25 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-26 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.

Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
2026-07-25 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.

ABC Academy at MKE Central Downtown Library
2026-07-25 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.
