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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Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10:30-11 am: Spanish and English Join us for a special bilingual story time with Melanie Melville, a bilingual librarian at Bruce Guadalupe Community School. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Hear a story in Spanish and English, […]
Museum Member Swap WeekendMay 3-4, 2025 (Hours vary by museum)Admission: FREE (For Members only!)Museum members enjoy access to other participating local museums during this weekend! Explore museums across the city with family, friends, or anyone covered by your membership. Participating museums include Milwaukee Public Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, and Milwaukee Art Museum. Please note: […]
Museum Member Swap WeekendMay 3-4, 2025 (Hours vary by museum)Admission: FREE (For Members only!)Museum members enjoy access to other participating local museums during this weekend! Explore museums across the city with family, friends, or anyone covered by your membership. Participating museums include Milwaukee Public Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, and Milwaukee Art Museum. Please note: […]
Select Fridays of the month from 10:00 am to Noon at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall It’s never too early to learn to love art! Art projects vary by month. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 am and 11:15 am. For kids ages 5 and under, with a caregiver. This event is included […]
Kohl’s Family Sundays: Strike a Pose! May 18 from 10:00 am–4:00 pm Gather together with family and friends to explore how movement, fashion, and expression can share a story. Meet local artists Nohemí Chavez, Katie Gamb, and Jovanny Hernandez. Ignite your creative side with hands-on art projects inspired by the feature exhibitionThe Brilliance of the […]
Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10:30-11 am: Spanish and English Join us for a special bilingual story time with Melanie Melville, a bilingual librarian at Bruce Guadalupe Community School. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Hear a story in Spanish and English, […]
Join us for a free day with family and friends to connect through art, music, movement, and more. During this day-long themed celebration, we’re highlighting communities we’re born into, we choose, that choose us, that embrace us for who we are, that challenge us—community in all its forms and all the love and richness the […]
Lakefront Festival of Art June 13–15, 2025Milwaukee Art Museum | Rain or ShineKids 12 and Under are Free | Museum admission included Friday, June 13 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Art lovers of all ages will enjoy this beloved summer tradition at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Celebrating its 60th year, the Lakefront Festival of Art offers a full weekend of creativity, music, food, and family fun — all right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Why it’s great for kids and families: Hands-on art projects perfect for little makers 145 artist booths to explore and inspire creativity Live music and performances from local acts Drop-in gallery tours inside the Milwaukee Art Museum Food, treats, and drinks for all ages (plus wine and beer gardens for grown-ups) Families can roam the festival grounds, visit the museum’s kid-friendly galleries, and try out creative activities that make art accessible and fun. It’s a beautiful, engaging way to introduce kids to the arts—and spend a summer day by the lake. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Lakefront Festival of Art June 13–15, 2025Milwaukee Art Museum | Rain or ShineKids 12 and Under are Free | Museum admission included Friday, June 13 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Art lovers of all ages will enjoy this beloved summer tradition at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Celebrating its 60th year, the Lakefront Festival of Art offers a full weekend of creativity, music, food, and family fun — all right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Why it’s great for kids and families: Hands-on art projects perfect for little makers 145 artist booths to explore and inspire creativity Live music and performances from local acts Drop-in gallery tours inside the Milwaukee Art Museum Food, treats, and drinks for all ages (plus wine and beer gardens for grown-ups) Families can roam the festival grounds, visit the museum’s kid-friendly galleries, and try out creative activities that make art accessible and fun. It’s a beautiful, engaging way to introduce kids to the arts—and spend a summer day by the lake. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
Lakefront Festival of Art June 13–15, 2025Milwaukee Art Museum | Rain or ShineKids 12 and Under are Free | Museum admission included Friday, June 13 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Art lovers of all ages will enjoy this beloved summer tradition at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Celebrating its 60th year, the Lakefront Festival of Art offers a full weekend of creativity, music, food, and family fun — all right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Why it’s great for kids and families: Hands-on art projects perfect for little makers 145 artist booths to explore and inspire creativity Live music and performances from local acts Drop-in gallery tours inside the Milwaukee Art Museum Food, treats, and drinks for all ages (plus wine and beer gardens for grown-ups) Families can roam the festival grounds, visit the museum’s kid-friendly galleries, and try out creative activities that make art accessible and fun. It’s a beautiful, engaging way to introduce kids to the arts—and spend a summer day by the lake. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]
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