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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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Address
1111 E Brown Deer Rd
Bayside, WI 53217 Get Directions
Website https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/

Events at this venue

Today

  • May Market at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Enjoy a vibrant spring marketplace featuring over a dozen local vendors! Browse high-quality and carefully crafted jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints, leather crafts, fiber arts, scented soaps and candles, delicious fudge, and more. Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, graduation, or simply treating yourself, you’ll find plenty of nature-inspired treasures while supporting the small businesses that help our community thrive.  Sip complimentary wine samples while you […]

    Free

  • Totally Turtles at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (North Shore)

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Discover why turtles are totally terrific! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Mimi Norman for a special meet and greet with our turtle ambassadors. We will also create a turtle craft together to take home. Learn about the unique characteristics of each species and how we care for both them. Please note: Dates and times […]

    $12 – $18

  • Raptor Saturday at Schlitz Audubon MKE

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Have you ever wondered what a year in the life of a raptor looks like? Wonder no more, as our live birds fly you through each season– from surviving freezing winters, to spring nest building, to the perilous and long migration journeys many embark on. Join us for a year in the life! Please note: […]

    $7 – $10

  • Earth Week Pollinator Celebration! At Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (North Shore)

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Earth Week Pollinator Celebration! Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kick off Earth Week by learning how to support our pollinators that have returned with the warmer weather! Join us as we hike our trails to identify key plants for our pollinators and discuss how we can continue to protect them. We […]

    $35 – $50

  • Insect Pinning Workshop: Butterflies at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (North Shore)

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Insect Pinning Workshop: Butterflies Sunday, April 12 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Immerse yourself in the world of insects by blending art and science during this hands-on, beginner-friendly insect preservation workshop. Through a presentation, learn about different species of Wisconsin butterflies and their ecology. Afterwards, create a shadow box display with a preserved butterfly. […]

    $50 – $70

  • Raptor Saturday at Schlitz Audubon MKE

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Have you ever wondered what a year in the life of a raptor looks like? Wonder no more, as our live birds fly you through each season– from surviving freezing winters, to spring nest building, to the perilous and long migration journeys many embark on. Join us for a year in the life! Please note: […]

    $7 – $10

  • Maple Sugar Time Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Maple Sugar Time at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Maple Sugar Time!📅 March 21, 2026 📍 Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI 53217) Learn to identify maple trees, tap logs, and see how sap transforms into syrup through live demonstrations and hands-on activities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    $12 – $18

  • Alphabet Adventures: Spring has Sprung at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Let’s explore nature from A to Z! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad on an adventure through the alphabet to discover plants and animals found on our trails. We will learn to identify the species we uncover, from ash trees to zebra mussels, and everything in between. Each child will receive a nature journal to decorate […]

    $20 – $26

  • Alphabet Adventures: Spring has Sprung at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Let’s explore nature from A to Z! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad on an adventure through the alphabet to discover plants and animals found on our trails. We will learn to identify the species we uncover, from ash trees to zebra mussels, and everything in between. Each child will receive a nature journal to decorate […]

    $20 – $26
  • Maple Sugar Time Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Audubon Toddlers: Maple Magic at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Audubon Toddlers: Maple Magic 📅 Friday, March 13th 📍 Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI 53217) A fun family hike where kids can match tree bark and learn about how trees produce sap. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

    $30 – $40

  • Raptor Saturday at Schlitz Audubon MKE

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

    Have you ever wondered what a year in the life of a raptor looks like? Wonder no more, as our live birds fly you through each season– from surviving freezing winters, to spring nest building, to the perilous and long migration journeys many embark on. Join us for a year in the life! Please note: […]

    $7 – $10

  • Winter Kids’ Concert at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    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

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

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    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

  • Illuminated Hike at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    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

  • Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026
    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

  • Exploring the Winter Shoreline at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    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
  • Candlelight hike hiking in Havenwoods State Forest Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Full Snow Moon Guided Hike at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center MKE

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    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

  • Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026
    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 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026
    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

  • Hootenanny! At Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 2026
    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 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026
    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 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026
    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 at Schlitz Audobon Nature Center

    Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2026
    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

  • Illuminated Hike at Schlitz Nature Center

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

    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 […]

    $12 – $18

  • Illuminated Hike at Schlitz Nature Center

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

    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 […]

    $12 – $18

  • Xtreme Raptor Day at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

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

    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 […]

    $15 – $18

  • Species Spooktacular at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

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

    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 […]

    $18

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