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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  • Milwaukee County Historical Society 2025

    Doors Open MKE

    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    September 27-28 An annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods, Doors Open Milwaukee opens 150+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free. Building listing coming Sept 1, 2025. https://historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open MKE at Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park

    Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park , United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! This beloved space in Washington Park—originally a racetrack, zoo, and county park—has reopened after a remodel. Designed by Quorum Architects Inc., the 29,000-sq-ft center (reopened February 2025) includes a […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open at MKE PBS

    Milwaukee PBS 1036 N 8th St, Milwaukee, United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for 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.

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open at Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee

    Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club 2715 S Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI, United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step back in time and explore one of the oldest model railroad layouts in the country at the Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee. Housed in a former Milwaukee Road […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open MKE at Davidson Park

    Davidson Park at Harley Davidson HQ 3700 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, United States

    Address: 3725 W Juneau Ave | Fully wheelchair accessible Explore the newly opened Davidson Park, located on Harley-Davidson’s historic campus! This 4.8-acre urban oasis was created with community input, making it a wonderful place for families to relax, play, and enjoy nature. Kids can burn off some energy at the on-site playground, while parents appreciate […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open MKE at Carma Laboratories (Carmex) in Franklin

    Carma Laboratories, Inc. 9750 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Ever wondered how Carmex, the beloved lip balm, is made? Now’s your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look! While the building itself may seem like a standard warehouse, the […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open MKE at Wisconsin Public Radio

    Wisconsin Public Radio, WPR 1243 N 10 St, Suite 100, Milwaukee, United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step inside the beautifully redeveloped Pabst Boiler House (originally built in 1890!) where Milwaukee’s newest classical music station, Wisconsin Public Radio’s 90.7FM, calls home. The building itself is a mix of preserved […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open MKE at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm

    Alice's Garden Urban Farm 2136 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step into the beautiful world of Alice’s Garden, an urban farm with a rich history that dates back to the 1800s. This unique green space celebrates 52 years of […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee County Historical Society 2025

    Doors Open MKE

    Downtown Milwaukee WI

    September 27-28 An annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods, Doors Open Milwaukee opens 150+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free. Building listing coming Sept 1, 2025. https://historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/ Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open MKE at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm

    Alice's Garden Urban Farm 2136 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step into the beautiful world of Alice’s Garden, an urban farm with a rich history that dates back to the 1800s. This unique green space celebrates 52 years of […]

    Free
  • Doors Open MKE 2025

    Doors Open at Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee

    Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club 2715 S Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI, United States

    Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free! Step back in time and explore one of the oldest model railroad layouts in the country at the Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee. Housed in a former Milwaukee Road […]

    Free

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