Seasonal Family Fun in Milwaukee: Activities for Every Season

Explore seasonal family fun in Milwaukee throughout the year! From summer splash pads and water parks to fall apple orchards and pumpkin patches, winter skiing and sledding, and festive holiday events, find the best activities for families in every season.

Kite Festival Milwaukee Wisconsin lakefront Veterans Park

Apr

The Family Kite Festival Returns to Milwaukee’s Lakefront

April 3, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

For nearly four decades, Milwaukee’s lakefront has been the setting for one of the most vibrant and high-flying weekends of the year. Now in its 38th year, the Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. each day, with events running through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00...

Franksville Craft Beer Garden Racine County Wisconsin

Mar

5 Best Beer Gardens For Kids & Families Around Milwaukee (2025)

March 28, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Believe it or not, beer gardens can be super family-friendly.Sure, a biergarten is technically just an open-air spot to enjoy beer and food—but in practice, it’s so much more than that. Originally popular in Bavaria and Germany, beer gardens are all about community, good food, and soaking up the outdoors. And in Milwaukee, they’ve taken on a...

Mar

10 Perfect Milwaukee Pie Stops to Celebrate Pi Day (2025)

March 11, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

It’s Pi Day, celebrated worldwide on March 14th (3.14, get it?). Pi Day isn’t just for mathematicians; it’s a day that brings people together over the universal love for pie, whether sweet or savory. And what better way to celebrate than by supporting our local bakeries and pie shops? Many local spots are celebrating with...

Mar

100 Milwaukee Staycation Ideas for Spring Break (2025)

March 10, 2025Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Spring Adventures

If traveling to a tropical paradise is not in your future this Spring Break, an epic Milwaukee staycation still can be. To keep your kids entertained and engaged during Spring Break, look no further than your own backyard! Milwaukee has a plethora of exciting and unique staycation ideas that are perfect for families with kids...

Mar

Free Family Fun at BAYSHORE’s Bunny Hop Festival!

March 3, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Families looking for a fun way to welcome spring can head to BAYSHORE for the 4th annual Bunny Hop Festival on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The free event will take place in The Rotunda at BAYSHORE, offering a variety of activities for kids and families to enjoy. While there won’t be an egg...

Feb

5 Best Downtown Milwaukee Hotels with Indoor Pools (2025)

February 28, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Spring break is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for a fun and relaxing getaway without leaving Milwaukee, a staycation at a downtown Milwaukee hotel with an indoor pool is the perfect solution. Whether you want to splash around with the kids or unwind while enjoying luxurious amenities, Milwaukee has some great hotels...

Feb

5 Maple Sugaring Events for Families in Southeast Wisconsin (2025)

February 22, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

As winter melts away and early spring blossoms in Milwaukee, it’s time to celebrate a beloved local tradition: maple sugaring. Did you know it takes about 40 gallons of sap to produce just one gallon of pure, Grade A Wisconsin maple syrup? Across Southeastern Wisconsin, interactive and hands-on maple sugaring events are the perfect outing...

Feb

5 Best Places For Skiing & Snowboarding Around Milwaukee (2025)

February 14, 2025mkewithkidsWinter

Is your little one ready to hit the slopes? With skiing suitable for children steady on their feet and snowboarding starting around ages 6-7, these venues near Milwaukee offer the perfect snowy playground for your family. We’ve highlighted the best places for skiing and snowboarding around Milwaukee. Dive into each location’s unique offerings, including terrain...

Feb

10 Spring Break Camps For Kids Around Milwaukee (2025)

February 6, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Spring break can be a challenge for working parents who need childcare while their kids are out of school. Fortunately, there are plenty of exciting camp options in the Milwaukee area that keep kids engaged, active, and learning while parents continue their work schedules. Check out this lineup of spring break camp options for 2025!...

Jan

5 Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Milwaukee (2025)

January 30, 2025Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Spring Adventures

St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish heritage, culture, and community, and Milwaukee has deep Irish roots that make this day even more special. From the founding of the Shamrock Club in 1960 to Milwaukee’s long-running St. Patrick’s Day Parade—one of the oldest in the country—Milwaukee has a rich Irish history. But while there are countless ways to...

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