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 Public Library – Martin Luther King

Address
310 W Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53212 United States Get Directions
Phone 414-286-3000
Website https://www.mpl.org/hours_locations/mlking.php

Events at this venue

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  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design.  The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]

    Free

  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design.  The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]

    Free

  • You Build It! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design.  The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]

    Free

  • Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day at ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day Monday, January 19 from 9 am-5 pm ML King Library - 2901 N MLK Jr Dr Milwaukee WI Building hope and inspiring change. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the new Martin Luther King Branch Library with live entertainment, trivia, music, stories, crafts, and conversation. See the […]

    Free

  • MASTERing LEGO® at MPL: ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    MASTERing LEGO® Saturday, January 17 from 1-3 pm ML King Library - 2901 N MLK Jr Dr Milwaukee WI Come meet and create with a LEGO MASTER. Challenge your creativity against yourself and friends. All ages welcome! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    Free

  • Polar Plunge! At ML King Library MKE

    Milwaukee Public Library 2026
    Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Polar Plunge! Saturday, January 10 from 10:30-11:15 am ML King Library - 2901 N MLK Jr Dr Milwaukee WI Plunge into winter with the library! We're reading poems about the Arctic, learning about the creatures that live there, and creating polar art together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

    Free

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