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 Recreation

Phone (414) 475-8180
Website https://milwaukeerecreation.net

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  • MKE REC’s Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center (Ages 6-12)

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Beulah Brinton - Milwaukee Recreation 2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    This summer, young people from throughout the community, including participants from Milwaukee Recreation's before- and after-school programs, can experience new biking opportunities! If your child is interested in any kind of cycling, this special event is the perfect opportunity to learn and have fun. Participants, from grades 6-12, are invited to join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Run Back to School at The MPS Central Services Building

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    MPS Central Services 5225 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 school year with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation at the 18th annual MPS Run Back to School! Join us for this 5K run/1.5-mile walk. Proceeds support MPS youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs. This event is a timed community run and walk that marks the start of the school […]

    $5 – $20

  • MKE REC’s Halloween Glen at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Recreation is thrilled to celebrate Halloween Glen for its 32nd year! A spectacular event is on tap this fall, as we roll out this year's exciting theme - "Claws Out." Watch out for tiffs and tussles, clashing and gnashing, snubs and scuffles. Even the cute and fluffy can dispute and get huffy. It is a head-to-head throw down, where you will […]

    $6

  • MKE REC’s Halloween Glen at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Recreation is thrilled to celebrate Halloween Glen for its 32nd year! A spectacular event is on tap this fall, as we roll out this year's exciting theme - "Claws Out." Watch out for tiffs and tussles, clashing and gnashing, snubs and scuffles. Even the cute and fluffy can dispute and get huffy. It is a head-to-head throw down, where you will […]

    $6

  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight & Treat at Two Twilight Centers (See Enclosed Info)

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Andrew Douglas Middle School Twilight Center 3620 N 18th St, Milwaukee, United States +1 more

    This fall, Milwaukee Recreation is hosting its annual Twilight & Treat family celebration at two Twilight Centers! Join us to kick off the Halloween festivities with free, fun, family friendly activities, including trick or treating, carnival games, arts & crafts, and a variety of enrichment activities. Friday, Oct. 24 Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Center Address: 3620 […]

    Free

  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight & Treat at Two Twilight Centers (See Enclosed Info)

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Andrew Douglas Middle School Twilight Center 3620 N 18th St, Milwaukee, United States +1 more

    This fall, Milwaukee Recreation is hosting its annual Twilight & Treat family celebration at two Twilight Centers! Join us to kick off the Halloween festivities with free, fun, family friendly activities, including trick or treating, carnival games, arts & crafts, and a variety of enrichment activities. Friday, Oct. 24 Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Center Address: 3620 […]

    Free

  • MKE REC’s Mother and Son Superhero Night at Hamilton HS Community Center (Ages 1-8)

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Hamilton High School 6215 W Warnimont Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Recreation is celebrating the sixth annual Mother & Son Superhero Night in 2025! This year's edition of the event will bring out the world's most courageous heroes for an evening of games, training activities, arts & crafts, and snacks. Fly, swing, or smash your way in for this event; it will be one you won’t want […]

    $5 – $20

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