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Milwaukee Family Fun Guide

Best of Milwaukee: Family-Friendly Activities, Restaurants, Parks & More

Explore the very best that Milwaukee has to offer for families! From adventurous playgrounds and scenic parks to family-friendly restaurants and interactive museums, our Best of Milwaukee guide is packed with top activities and destinations for all ages.

Whether you’re in the mood for hiking in nature, enjoying art and theater, or seeking out seasonal fun, this comprehensive resource has something for everyone.

With sections dedicated to special needs, sports, shopping, and more, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of family time in Milwaukee.

Bucky Badger Madison
Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI If your family are big Milwaukee sports fans, you might also enjoy a day out cheering for the Badgers! You may not be a rowdy and raucous college student wearing red and white striped overalls, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still thoroughly enjoy a University of Wisconsin Badger...
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On September 29th, the Milwaukee Domes invites you to enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Domes at Night. Their Rhythm & Brews event will raise funds to support the mission of Friends of the Domes. The evening will feature live music, food vendors, drinks, and a spectacular light show in the Show Dome. Each...
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Red Arrow Park may soon be home to a roller skating rink. Photo by little x little photography in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In Winter, it’s Milwaukee’s own Rockefeller Center. Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park is a reader favorite. Families love the wintry downtown scene there, when ice skaters flock to the rink, sip hot...
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Barbie Truck is cruising back to Milwaukee with a whole new look and 70’s beach vibe. The 2022 Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Malibu Tour is heading to Milwaukee with retro-inspired merchandise as part of its continuing U.S. tour to celebrate the 50th Anniversary and iconic heritage of the original California girl, Malibu Barbie. Head to...
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Sculpture Milwaukee brings world class art to Milwaukee again this year downtown, many along Wisconsin Avenue. Some sculptures from previous years are still on display, and this year’s collection features 7 new sculptures that use a range of materials and come from divergent backgrounds. This year’s exhibition is called “Nature Doesn’t Know About Us”, curated by...
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The Wisconsin Mac & Cheese Fest debuts in Oconomowoc this September. The fourth annual Wisconsin Mac & Cheese Fest is coming to Wisconsin Brewing Company Park in Oconomowoc on Saturday, September 24th from 4pm-8pm (1011 Blue Ribbon Circle N.). The event has taken place in Michigan for three years, and this will be the inaugural...
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Blum Coffee Garden (4930 W Loomis Rd in Greenfield) is the perfect cafe to visit with your kids when you have some time to kill or want to give them a special treat. Located in Greenfield about 15 minutes from Milwaukee, it was a passion project of Bluemel’s Garden and Landscape Center. Now it’s a...
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Don’s TV & Repair is a secretive speakeasy on Milwaukee’s southeast side. Sometimes the best places in Milwaukee are hiding right under our noses. Don’s TV & Repair is a secretive speakeasy on Milwaukee’s southeast side, operating under the guise of an outdated TV & Repair shop. Their build-your-own milkshakes alone make it worth a...
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The highlight of the festival will be Dragon Boat Races throughout the day. The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival is coming to Lakeshore State Park this year on Saturday, August 13th, presented by the Milwaukee Chinese Community and partner organizations. The highlight of the festival will be Dragon Boat Races starting at 8:00 and running through...
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Bronzville
Photo: Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival Sunday August 5, 2018. Pat A. Robinson photo for the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood is celebrating African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment this week, August 6-13, 2022. Families can take trolley rides through Bronzeville to experience the neighborhood in a whole...
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