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Milwaukee Family Events
Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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Week of Events
Sunday, July 6, 2025
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Monday, July 7, 2025
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Friday, July 11, 2025
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
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July 12, 2025 -Bristol Renaissance Faire
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July 12, 2025 -Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park MKE
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July 12, 2025 -Chicago Day at The East Troy Railroad
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July 12, 2025 -Hands-on Drop-in Workshop with Nina Ghanbarzadeh at the Haggerty Museum of Art
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July 12, 2025 -Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
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July 12, 2025 -Ruckus & Glee 10th Anniversary Celebration Wauwatosa
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July 12, 2025 -ABC Academy at Central Library
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July 12, 2025 -Frida Fest MKE at The Farmhouse
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July 12, 2025 -Saturday Fun Day at the Milwaukee Public Museum
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July 12, 2025 -Silent Book Club: MKE Reads at UEC Riverside Park
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July 12, 2025 -Mini Fest MKE at Zocalo Food Truck Park
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July 12, 2025 -African Cultural Festival at Brown Deer Park
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July 12, 2025 -Neon Brush Kids: Family Painting Experience at The Box MKE
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July 12, 2025 -Mean Girls: High School Edition at the Box Theatre Co Oconomowoc
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July 12, 2025 -St. Mary’s Festival Hales Corners
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July 12, 2025 -St Lucy Festival (Racine)
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July 12, 2025 -4th of July Fireworks in Big Bend & Rumble By The River
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July 12, 2025 -Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game Fundraiser for Stepping Stone Farms (Franklin)
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July 12, 2025 -Mean Girls: High School Edition at the Box Theatre Co Oconomowoc
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July 12, 2025 -Live Wire – The Motley Crue Tribute at The House of Harley Davidson- Harley Davidson Homecoming Festival!
Bristol Renaissance Faire
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 […]
$17 – $43
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park MKE
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 - […]
Free
Chicago Day at The East Troy Railroad
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 […]
$11 – $17
Hands-on Drop-in Workshop with Nina Ghanbarzadeh at the Haggerty Museum of Art
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 […]
Free
Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
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 […]
$15 – $25
Ruckus & Glee 10th Anniversary Celebration Wauwatosa
Ruckus & Glee 10th Anniversary Celebration đź“… 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. […]
Free
ABC Academy at Central Library
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, […]
Free
Frida Fest MKE at The Farmhouse
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.
Free
Saturday Fun Day at the Milwaukee Public Museum
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 […]
$15 – $25
Silent Book Club: MKE Reads at UEC Riverside Park
(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 […]
$20 – $25
Mini Fest MKE at Zocalo Food Truck Park
Mini Fest MKE đź“… 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. […]
$36 – $38
African Cultural Festival at Brown Deer Park
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 […]
Free
Neon Brush Kids: Family Painting Experience at The Box MKE
Neon Brush Kids đź“… 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 […]
$24 – $33
Mean Girls: High School Edition at the Box Theatre Co Oconomowoc
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.
$27
St. Mary’s Festival Hales Corners
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.
Free
St Lucy Festival (Racine)
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 […]
Free
4th of July Fireworks in Big Bend & Rumble By The River
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 […]
$13 – $15
Milwaukee Milkmen Home Game Fundraiser for Stepping Stone Farms (Franklin)
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 […]
$15 – $30
Mean Girls: High School Edition at the Box Theatre Co Oconomowoc
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.
$27
Live Wire – The Motley Crue Tribute at The House of Harley Davidson- Harley Davidson Homecoming Festival!
When you think of massive world-renowned bike rallies, bike festivals and the biggest name in motorcycles, nothing is bigger than the Harley Davidson name and The Harley Davidson Homecoming Festival!! Get ready to rock at The HOUSE! We are extremely honored to announce that Live Wire- The Motley Crue Tribute will be playing at the 2025 Harley […]
Free
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