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’s Family Day of Play at Wick Playfield

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    Wick Playfield 4929 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Event Information Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 11 am - 2 pm Location: Wick Playfield (park in the MPS Central Services lot - 5225 W Vliet St) Ages: 5 and up Register Here! Please use the appropriate registration codes for adult registration and youth registration. A vibrant family day of fun and excitement awaits! Families […]

    $8 – $20
  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Family Day of Play at Wick Playfield

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    Wick Playfield 4929 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    A vibrant family day of fun and excitement awaits! Families are invited to enjoy over 10 engaging activities including an obstacle course, crafts, games, and more. The day also features delicious food available for purchase, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to participate in the exciting raffle drawings for a chance to win […]

    $5 – $20
  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Foam Bubble Parties at Multiple Area Parks

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Recreation will be hosting six (6) Foam Bubble Parties at various playground locations on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24. Foam blasting cannons will create mounds of bubbles in which kids age 6 - 17 can play in while age-appropriate music is played. This is a FREE event. Dates, times, and locations are […]

    Free
  • Milwaukee Recreation’s Foam Bubble Parties at Multiple Area Parks

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Milwaukee Recreation will be hosting six (6) Foam Bubble Parties at various playground locations on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24. Foam blasting cannons will create mounds of bubbles in which kids age 6 - 17 can play in while age-appropriate music is played. This is a FREE event. Dates, times, and locations are […]

    Free
  • MPS Community Resource and Enrollment Fair at Evolve Church MKE

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    Evolve Church 6550 N 76th St, Milwaukee, United States

    Community Resource & Enrollment Fair  MPS will host a Community Resource & Enrollment Fair so families can enjoy summer fun, learn about schools, and enroll children for fall. Staff from more than 20 schools will be on site to share information about schools in your neighborhood and assist you with enrollment. Join our team! Staff from […]

    Free
  • Halloween Glen at Hawthorn Glen Nature Center

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Halloween Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s family-friendly alternative to the usual haunted houses is returning for its 32nd year. The family-friendly event encourages youth to learn about nature in the outdoor setting of Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s 23-acre nature center at 1130 N. 60th St. The program will run every 30 minutes from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 […]

    $6
  • Halloween Glen at Hawthorn Glen Nature Center

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Halloween Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s family-friendly alternative to the usual haunted houses is returning for its 32nd year. The family-friendly event encourages youth to learn about nature in the outdoor setting of Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s 23-acre nature center at 1130 N. 60th St. The program will run every 30 minutes from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 […]

    $6
  • Mother & Son Superhero Night at The Hamilton HS Community Center

    Milwaukee Recreation 2025 Events & Activities
    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 […]

    $25 – $38
  • Winter Wonder Woods at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]

    Free
  • Winter Wonder Woods at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]

    Free
  • Winter Wonder Woods at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]

    Free
  • Winter Wonder Woods at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Holiday 2025
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New This Year: No Registration Required! This year, Milwaukee Recreation is offering the Winter Wonder Woods experience to all community members for free! Community members no longer have to register for a time slot and attend during a specific window of time. Participants may enjoy the experience and enter and exit Hawthorn Glen as they please. […]

    Free
  • Family Yoga Fest at Beulah Brixton Community Center (Bay View)

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

    Let's kick off the new year with our free, fun, and fantastic yoga event! On Jan. 1, join us at Beulah Brinton Community Center for an active start to 2026! Please bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. Event Information When: Jan. 1, 2026 Where: Beulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S. Bay St.) Register […]

    Free
  • MKE REC’s Family Skate Night (Ages 10-14): Locations Vary / See Enclosed Info

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Bay View High School Twilight Center Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 more

    Winter/Spring Skate Nights Lace up your skates and grab your friends and family for a fun-filled evening on the rink! Milwaukee Recreation’s free Family Skate Nights are returning to our Bay View HS and Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Centers this season. Skate Nights are open to ages 10-14 (ages under 10 must be accompanied by an […]

    Free
  • MKE REC’s Family Skate Night (Ages 10-14): Locations Vary / See Enclosed Info

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Bay View High School Twilight Center Milwaukee, WI, United States +1 more

    Winter/Spring Skate Nights Lace up your skates and grab your friends and family for a fun-filled evening on the rink! Milwaukee Recreation’s free Family Skate Nights are returning to our Bay View HS and Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Centers this season. Skate Nights are open to ages 10-14 (ages under 10 must be accompanied by an […]

    Free
  • MKE REC’s Daddy Daughter Dance at The Baird Center

    Milwaukee Recreation 2026
    Baird Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

    Develop unforgettable memories with family and friends at the 21st annual Daddy/Daughter Dance! Please join Milwaukee Recreation at the Baird Center, Wisconsin's premier convention center in downtown Milwaukee, for this spectacular winter tradition! We invite the entire Milwaukee community to join us on the dance floor to strengthen family connections and allow for that critical one-on-one time between […]

    $25 – $50
  • Make Maple Syrup at Hawthorn Glen MKE

    Maple Sugar Days
    Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Discover your new favorite pancake topping! Experience the excitement of traditional and modern maple syrup-making methods in Milwaukee Recreation's Maple Sugaring class at Hawthorn Glen . Ages 5 and up can join us for Maple Sugaring; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Make sure to dress for an outdoor hike! Maple Sugaring will […]

    $5 – $8

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