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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.

Summer days are made for family beach days full of sand and fun in the sun! There are nine public beaches in Milwaukee County along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and you can actually enjoy them all year round, not just in the summer months. Here are some local beaches, listed from north to south, along...
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Members of Discovery World can watch the lakefront fireworks from the docks. The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there are plenty of options for families to celebrate together this weekend, all over southeastern Wisconsin: 1. Greendale Lions Family Fourth Fest Join the Greendale Lions Family 4th Fest, running June 30 – July 4....
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Milwaukee Recreation recently celebrated the grand reopening of Burnham Playfield. (Photo from Instagram, @milwaukeerecreation) Throughout the year, Milwaukee Recreation provides the community with safe, fun, and affordable recreation and enrichment activities. Many programs are free or low-cost, and youth scholarships are available. Additional programs are offered during the summer months, giving children and families even more opportunities to stay...
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A rendering of Stark Playfield from milwaukeerecreation.net. Construction is set to begin at two Milwaukee Recreation playfields this summer: Stark Playfield (4915 N. 40th St.) and Carmen Playfield (7320 W. Carmen Ave.). Situated on the north side of Milwaukee, both sites will receive necessary updates that will help to revitalize the play spaces and create...
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‘Faerie Gardens’ is now open at the Mitchell Park Domes. The ‘Faerie Gardens’ summer floral show opened at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee this month. It is inspired by the storytelling traditions from when human beings lived in a world that was directly connected to the Earth itself and the nature within. Miniature fairy...
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Dragon Kingdom is now open at the Milwaukee County Zoo This summer, Milwaukee families can get up close to an enchanting mythical world at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The Zoo’s 2022 summer exhibit, Dragon Kingdom, runs May 28-Sept. 5, 2022, and is sponsored by Sendik’s Food Market. Dragon Kingdom is open daily, located outside behind...
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Lakeshore Chinooks baseball games in Mequon, WI offer affordable family fun. For Milwaukee area families who are looking for affordable and quality family fun, a Lakeshore Chinooks game fits the bill. The Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Club are a summer collegiate baseball team, and their games are packed with good old-fashioned family fun. They play all...
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Nestled in beautiful Whitnall Park is Milwaukee County’s very own Wehr Nature Center. It’s the perfect destination for a family with young kids looking for easy hiking trails and accessible wildlife watching. Overview Start at the Visitor Center and drop a donation into the box near the parking lot. For kid-friendly hikes, walk down the...
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The Children’s Wisconsin approach to mental health was recently featured on 60 Minutes. In 2019, Children’s Wisconsin shared a five-year, $150 million vision to address the growing mental and behavioral health crisis facing Wisconsin kids. Since then, the pandemic has amplified existing mental and behavioral health issues, while triggering new ones in other children. Their...
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After a long, wintry Spring, we’ve all been extra grateful for the warm sunshine. Here are seven fun ways to enjoy the good weather with your kids: 1. Climb the North Point Lighthouse. Kids over five can climb the tower at the the North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park. Milwaukee’s history is deeply rooted in...
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