Families with Young Kids Events

Sun · 11am

Trinket Swap and Market

Story Hill FireHouse

Swap treasures and sip drinks at Milwaukee's only Trinket Swap and Market.

$5 – $5

Sun · 12pm

Pollinator Home Workshop

ft. @kitchen_celebrity

Cactus Club

Build a pollinator house for free—materials and guidance included.

Sun · 3pm

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Lakeshore State Park

by Elaine Zautke

Explore Lakeshore State Park with a scavenger hunt for all ages — checklist provided!

Sun · 10am

Kohl’s Family Sundays: Imagine That

ft. John Contreras, Lisa Floading

Milwaukee Art Museum

Create art with local artists and enjoy live music at the Milwaukee Art Museum's family day.

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Mon · 9:30am

Little Wonders for Twos: Seeds & Sprouts

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Toddlers make seed necklaces and pot flowers to take home at Wehr Nature Center.

Varies

Mon · 10am

Toddler Talkback

ft. Malik Johnson, Phillip Salat

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Kids share thoughts and explore self-expression at the Children's Museum.

Varies

Mon · 11am

Little Wonders for Threes: Seeds & Sprouts

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Toddlers make seed necklaces and pot flowers to take home at Wehr Nature Center.

$5 – $12

Tue · 6pm

Family Fun Night: Homemade Ice Cream

Tippecanoe Park

Make your own ice cream and learn the science behind it at the library.

May 6 · 10am

Outdoor Classroom for Kids

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Guided outdoor exploration for kids at Retzer Nature Center — dress for adventure!

Varies

May 6 · 2pm

Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting

Conservancy for Healing & Heritage

Discover the new Welcome Center and enjoy a community gathering at the Conservancy.

May 8 · 10am

Drop-In Art Making

Milwaukee Art Museum

Hands-on art fun for families at the museum, with free admission for kids.

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May 8 · 9:30am

Hora de Cuentos: Cuentacuentos Virtuales

Zoom

Virtual storytelling for kids with songs and activities to boost literacy skills.

May 9

Paint with Mom

Boerner Botanical Gardens

by Bars & Recreation

Paint with mom in a beautiful garden setting—book early, spots fill fast!

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May 9 · 5am

Spring Perennial Exchange and Plant Sale

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Trade perennials and grow your garden with new finds in Milwaukee's Garden District.

May 9 · 8am

Global Big Day Bird Count

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Join the world's largest bird count at Wehr Nature Center—no registration needed, just show up!

May 9 · 9am

Kids Fishing Derby

Pondview Park

by Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls

Free kids fishing derby with prizes and t-shirts at Mill Pond Park.

May 9 · 10am

Drop-In Art Making

Milwaukee Art Museum

Family art-making at the museum, free for kids 12 and under.

Next: May 9 · 10:30am

Story Time in the Galleries

Milwaukee Art Museum

Kids hear a story and create art inspired by the galleries — a creative morning at the museum.

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May 10

Summer Sun Partner Painting

The New Fashioned - A Bars & Recreation Experience

by Bars & Recreation

Create a vibrant painting with a partner and take home your masterpiece.

$44

May 10 · 5am

Mother's Day Brunch

MOTOR Bar and Restaurant

Lavish brunch with carving stations and bottomless drinks for Mom at Harley-Davidson Museum.

Varies

May 10 · 9am

Mother's Day Brunch

MOTOR Bar and Restaurant

Lavish brunch with carving stations and bottomless drinks for Mom at Harley-Davidson Museum.

Varies

May 10 · 10:30am

Cafe Sopra Mare

ft. Arron Crook, Fusion Flamenco

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Live jazz and free coffee in a stunning courtyard — perfect Sunday morning.

May 10 · 12pm

Mother's Day Market

414Loral

Discover unique gifts at this vibrant Mother's Day market in Milwaukee.

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May 10 · 2pm

Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves

ft. Elmo

Miller High Life Theatre

by Pabst Theater Group

Dance with Elmo and friends in a lively, interactive show that brings Sesame Street to life.

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