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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Ever wondered what it's like to be an animal living at Havenwoods? Join us for our creative storytelling program. Participants will start with a short storytelling of the children's book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin; a book that humorously details the life of a worm through his diary entries. After, Participants will then […]
WELCOME SPRING SUNRISE HIKE at Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit On this first day of spring, join us as we explore how nature welcomes this new season. We will be walking the two-mile Tamarack Trail around Mauthe Lake. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear as the trail may be snowy or wet. This […]
Help get the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit ready for summer! Grab a litter picker or help with a project such as trail maintenance or landscape improvement. Volunteers should wear work shoes or boots, long pants and work gloves. No experience is necessary to participate and all ages are welcome. All individuals 17 […]
Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk, or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup, and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, long pants, and work gloves. Bring shovels and rakes if you have them. Individuals and […]
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit An early spring evening is the perfect time to search for those incredible sky dancers, woodcock and snipe. As the sky darkens, we will tune into those nighttime pond singers, the frogs. This night hike is best for those over six years old. A Wisconsin State Park System […]
Spring is a great time to get outdoors at night to hear frogs, see stars, and take in the woodland scents. Gather your friends and listen to the Springtime night sounds as you enjoy a self-guided walk on torch-lit trails. This uneven one-mile trail crosses lawn, wood-chipped, gravel and asphalt surfaces and may have roots, […]
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit Frogs, toads, and salamanders abound in the Kettle Moraine. Learn about their unique life cycles and the species that call this area home. You may even get to meet some live amphibians. This program is best for folks over 12 years old. This event will be held rain […]
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