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, August 31, 2025
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Monday, September 1, 2025
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Friday, September 5, 2025
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September 5, 2025 -Family Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics
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September 5, 2025 -St Charles Fall Fest (Hartland)
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September 5, 2025 -Public Ice Skating at Eble Arena Brookfield
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September 5, 2025 -Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse’s Taste of Country
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September 5, 2025 -Tosafest
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September 5, 2025 -Free Concert Series at Ivanhoe Plaza MKE
Family Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for Family Open Gym on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm Family Open Gym is designed for ages 1-6 with a parent (all ages are welcome on no school days!). RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ […]
St Charles Fall Fest (Hartland)
St Charles Fall Fest September 5-7 313 Circle Dr, Hartland WILive music, carnival rides, bag tournaments, food and more. Friday from 12pm to 11 pm; Saturday from 12pm to 11 pm; Sunday from 12pm to 6 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Public Ice Skating at Eble Arena Brookfield
Public Ice Skating AT EBLE PARK ICE ARENA Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group outings, staying active, or simply enjoying time on the ice. Our Public Skate Sessions are open to all ages and skating abilities. Please note: Dates […]
Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse’s Taste of Country
Join us for the 6th Annual Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse's in Colgate! Admission includes: 1/4 peck bag of U-pick apples per person Choose between several varieties (when available and while supplies last) including honeycrisp, fuji, zestar, and much more! Sunflower Maze (weather permitting, while last) Pick your own sunflowers are extra cost […]
Tosafest
TosaFest 2025 Friday, September 5, 2025 • 5-11 pm Saturday, September 6, 2025 • 11am-11pm 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 Concert Series at Ivanhoe Plaza MKE
Free Concert Series in Ivanhoe Plaza Select Fridays through October Ivanhoe Plaza Live music at Ivanhoe Plaza! We’re thrilled to partner with The Argo and FM 102/1 to bring you a free outdoor concert series right here in the heart of the East Side! From now through October, enjoy a full season of live performances […]
Saturday, September 6, 2025
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September 6, 2025 -Kids Workshop at Home Depot
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September 6, 2025 -Touch-a-Truck in Hartford
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September 6, 2025 -Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad Museum
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September 6, 2025 -Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse’s Taste of Country
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September 6, 2025 -Planes, Trains, & Automobiles Event at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village
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September 6, 2025 -Renaissance Faire in Menomonee Falls
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September 6, 2025 -Frank Mots Kite Festival at Veterans Park MKE
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September 6, 2025 -Fall On the Farms at Old World Wisconsin
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September 6, 2025 -Tosafest
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September 6, 2025 -St Charles Fall Fest (Hartland)
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September 6, 2025 -Silver City Fest MKE
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September 6, 2025 -Wildflowers on the Water Festival at Lakeshore State Park MKE
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September 6, 2025 -All Ages Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics
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September 6, 2025 -Parents’ Night Out at Tri-County YMCA Menomonee Falls
Kids Workshop at Home Depot
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of every month while supplies last. Registration typically opens about a month before. Click here to view the upcoming monthly themes and see what your kids […]
Touch-a-Truck in Hartford
This is a FREE family event that takes place in the Hartford Recreation Center parking lot! Bring your kids to explore various vehicles and trucks from business across Southeastern Wisconsin and from our very own city departments! It is fun for the whole family! Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, […]
Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad Museum
Harvest Fest Trains Saturdays and Sundays September 6th through October 26th Combine the fun of a ride on a historic electric train with fall activities such as the Elegant Farmer’s Autumn Harvest Fest. The first train leaves the East Troy Depot at 10am The first train leaves The Elegant Farmer about 11am The last train leaves the East […]
Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse’s Taste of Country
Join us for the 6th Annual Apple & Sunflower Fest at Basse's in Colgate! Admission includes: 1/4 peck bag of U-pick apples per person Choose between several varieties (when available and while supplies last) including honeycrisp, fuji, zestar, and much more! Sunflower Maze (weather permitting, while last) Pick your own sunflowers are extra cost […]
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles Event at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village
Join us on Saturday September 6th from 10-4 for the Planes, Trains and Automobiles event at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village in Saukville. There's fun for the whole family including LIVE music, full menu, raffles, a silent auction. Plus, Grafton’s Astrowings RC Plane Club will be doing aerial acts in the sky, the Metro Model Railroad […]
Renaissance Faire in Menomonee Falls
The second annual Old Falls Renaissance Faire at Old Falls Village is the newest event happening in September. Join us for educational fun, beer, food and presentations the whole weekend. Music by Bounding Main and much more. Engage young adventurers with a scavenger hunt designed to spark their curiosity and imagination, along with various interactive […]
Frank Mots Kite Festival at Veterans Park MKE
On Saturday, September 6th, and Sunday September 7th, Gift of Wings is hosting The IKEA Frank Mots Int’l Kite Festival, Presented by Gift of Wings, 46 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]
Fall On the Farms at Old World Wisconsin
Fall On the Farms @ Old World Wisconsin 📅 August 30-September 28 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday) A nip in the air, forests full of golden trees and hops harvesting can only mean one thing: fall has arrived at Old World Wisconsin! Crunch your way through leafy woodland trails, sip […]
Tosafest
TosaFest 2025 Friday, September 5, 2025 • 5-11 pm Saturday, September 6, 2025 • 11am-11pm 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.
St Charles Fall Fest (Hartland)
St Charles Fall Fest September 5-7 313 Circle Dr, Hartland WILive music, carnival rides, bag tournaments, food and more. Friday from 12pm to 11 pm; Saturday from 12pm to 11 pm; Sunday from 12pm to 6 pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Silver City Fest MKE
SILVER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD 3500 W National Ave Milwaukee WI 53215 Join us at this year’s Silver City Fest, as we commemorate VIA’s 30th Anniversary. Enjoy live music, local vendors, interactive art displays, a children’s area, and delicious food as we honor the past and look toward the future. This event is free and open to […]
Wildflowers on the Water Festival at Lakeshore State Park MKE
September 6: Wildflowers on the Water Festival 3pm-7pm Sincerely in Song will host the 3rd Annual Wildflowers on the Water at Lakeshore State Park. This event, in collaboration with Friends of Lakeshore State Park, aims to raise awareness of Milwaukee’s premier urban lakefront destination through live music, art, local vendors, and activities. More details to […]
All Ages Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics
Join us at Infinite Gymnastics for All Ages Open Gym on Saturdays from 4-5:30pm. RULES: Ages 6 & Under - Parents chaperone kids & remain within arm's reach. Parents are not allowed on the equipment. Ages 6+ Drop Off - Parents sign kids in and then leave. Yellow Trampolines: Only ONE person is allowed to jump at […]
Parents’ Night Out at Tri-County YMCA Menomonee Falls
Need a night out, but don't know what to do with your children? Let the Y help. A night of fun in our facility awaits your children while you are enjoying yourself - kid free! Children will participate in a variety of age appropriate activities. $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Spots are limited! […]
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