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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Explore gorgeous clouds that give birth to stars. In this live, interactive show, witness the birth and death of stars and the breathtaking beauty of these interstellar clouds. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions., This event is open to the public. Not […]
It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Gaze at the Moon through our telescopes and cozy up by a bonfire outside of the Physics building. Inside, enjoy a planetarium show at 7 or 8 p.m. covering lunar exploration and personal and cultural connections to our closest celestial neighbor. Gazing through telescopes is free; planetarium shows are […]
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! UWM Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast culture and recent history. This event is cosponsored by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and UWM Union Sociocultural Programming. The program will […]
4/11/2025 at 7:00pm, 4/18/2025 at 7:00pm, 4/25/2025 at 7:00pm UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139 Milwaukee WI Escape the winter with a simulated trip to the tropics! In this live, interactive show, we will travel to different cities near the equator to view vibrant landscapes, cosmic night skies, and ancient astronomical monuments. […]
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