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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Us for Raptor Saturday! January 3 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road Milwaukee, WI Have you ever wondered how Valkyrie, the Bald Eagle, came to live with us at Schlitz Audubon? We'll spend a family-focused story hour reading A New Home for an Eagle, a children’s […]
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 winter's tranquility. At the end of your hike, gather around a bonfire and enjoy some delicious hot chocolate! Please arrive anytime between 4:30pm to […]
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 winter's tranquility. At the end of your hike, gather around a bonfire and enjoy some delicious hot chocolate! Please arrive anytime between 4:30pm to […]
Join us for our annual raptor festival that celebrates these powerful hunters of the sky. This unique event is held throughout the Center and offers unforgettable encounters! You will meet our resident raptors up close – including owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles. You will learn about each species, including their lifestyle habits and habitats. Stations across the grounds will provide interactive and educational experiences […]
It’s the time of year when the haunts come out to play at the Center. You can come in costume to learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! We’ll bust myths about them and share their true ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes, tarantulas, turtles, and raptor […]
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place at the Pavilion from 6:30-7:30pm and are free with membership or admission. In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved […]
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place at the Pavilion from 6:30-7:30pm and are free with membership or admission. In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved […]
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place at the Pavilion from 6:30-7:30pm and are free with membership or admission. In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved […]
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place at the Pavilion from 6:30-7:30pm and are free with membership or admission. In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved […]
Butterflies and bumblebees and birds- oh my! Pollinators help keep our world colorful and beautiful, spreading life wherever they go. Join Schlitz Audubon in learning to appreciate, celebrate, and conserve these marvelous species. Environmental Educators Jim Thielke and Laine Cotteleer will guide you in creating your own seed bombs to spread native wildflower seeds far […]
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