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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Discover the world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet colorful snakes, wondrous turtles, and unique lizards and salamanders. See dozens of species on display and enjoy a guided hike to look for turtles and listen for frogs. Participants will learn ways to live harmoniously with our misunderstood and scaly wild neighbors. Kids will enjoy reptile-themed crafts […]
SEPTEMBER 14 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 19th Annual Bug Day Bugs Rule! Creep, crawl, and flutter your way to fun at Wehr’s 19th Annual Bug Day! Join us for a buggy bonanza as we celebrate the tiny creatures that help keep our planet buzzing. Whether you love ladybugs, dig dung beetles, or are just […]
Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 Time: Entry start times range from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132 Phone: (414) 425-8550 Admission: $15 per person; $12 for Friends of Wehr members. A parking fee of $5 is also payable […]
Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 Time: Entry start times range from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132 Phone: (414) 425-8550 Admission: $15 per person; $12 for Friends of Wehr members. A parking fee of $5 is also payable […]
Halloween Haunts at Wehr Nature Center Dates: October 16 - 18, 2025 Time: Entry start times range from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132 Phone: (414) 425-8550 Admission: $15 per person; $12 for Friends of Wehr members. A parking fee of $5 is also payable […]
Join a naturalist for an evening with the owls in Grant Park! An interactive program will highlight the amazing adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Come prepared to walk in search of great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Each child will dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat for dinner! Recommended for ages 6 and […]
Tracks, droppings, homes, and feeding signs are all clues of our wild neighbors. Learn how to decipher wildlife signs and then, weather permitting, go exploring for signs of winter wildlife. NatureNauts will make their own winter track. A program for 4-6-year-olds with an adult. Fee: $12 per person; $10 for Milwaukee County residents; $7 for […]
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