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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  • Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages and snacks available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm – 4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. January 4 | Julien Kozak  Julien Kozak is a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter whose family-friendly musical style is […]

    $7 – $10
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026

    Hootenanny! At Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hootenanny! Grab your partner and come on down while we dance to the music of The Tinker Boys! You and your family can learn some basic steps with the help of a caller or you can make up your own moves. Visit our owl ambassadors […]

    $12 – $18
  • Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages and snacks available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm – 4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. January 4 | Julien Kozak  Julien Kozak is a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter whose family-friendly musical style is […]

    $7 – $10
  • Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages and snacks available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm – 4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. January 4 | Julien Kozak  Julien Kozak is a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter whose family-friendly musical style is […]

    $7 – $10
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026

    Full Snow Moon Guided Hike at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center MKE

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Full Snow Moon Guided Hike Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm   February is one of the country’s snowiest months of the year, giving the month’s full moon its namesake: the Snow Moon. Embark on a journey to experience nature during Wisconsin’s stillest and quietest month by searching for evidence of […]

    $12 – $18
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026

    Exploring the Winter Shoreline at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Exploring the Winter Shoreline Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am   In winter, the beach transforms into an otherworldly landscape. Join Associate Director of Education  AJ Grill in searching the shoreline for various ice formations, including ice-canos! Even if there is no ice, we will explore the beach and discover the […]

    $18
  • Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages and snacks available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm – 4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. January 4 | Julien Kozak  Julien Kozak is a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter whose family-friendly musical style is […]

    $7 – $10
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026

    Illuminated Hike at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Illuminated Hike Stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the end of your […]

    $18
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026

    Toadally Lovable: Valentines with our Animal Ambassadors at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Toadally Lovable: Valentines with our Animal Ambassadors Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Share the love with our cold-blooded critters! Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer will introduce you to some of our reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors and you’ll learn what makes them unique and lovable. After meeting your favorite ectothermic creatures, […]

    $18
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026

    Winter Kids’ Concert at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Winter Kids’ Concert Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am Warm up from the chilly winter with a morning of music, dancing, and fun! Join Environmental Educator Aubrey Fulsaas for an interactive ukulele concert featuring popular children’s songs, animal meet and greets, and a craft creating your own musical shaker instruments. Parents […]

    $26

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