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.

Apr

Family Camping in Wisconsin: What’s New for Summer 2025

April 24, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Grand Valley Campground in Dalton Wisconsin’s family-owned campgrounds are rolling out a variety of new experiences for the 2025 camping season, from lounging pools with built-in coves to foam cannon parties, floating water playgrounds, and live concerts in the woods. Many parks are also expanding with new cabins, RV sites, and family-friendly amenities. In this...

Apr

FREE Sunday Family Fun Days Return to the Lakefront in 2025

April 16, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Mark your calendars for June 8, July 13, August 3, and September 7 Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE With Kids are returning to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park at the lakefront for the 2025 season — and they’re completely FREE to attend. This beloved series, hosted by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Foundation, takes place...

Apr

Tulip Festivals & Spring Blooms Near Milwaukee (2025)

April 10, 2025Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Spring Adventures

Looking for a fun and beautiful way to welcome spring with your kids?Tulip season is one of the most colorful times of the year in Wisconsin, and it doesn’t last long—usually just a few weeks in late April through early May. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly tulip festivals near Milwaukee to help you make...

Apr

Your Guide to 414 Day: Special Events and Offers around Milwaukee

April 9, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

414 Day, celebrated each year on April 14th, is known as Milwaukee Day, and it’s a day to celebrate our beloved city and all who live here. There are a variety of specials being offered around town, and we’ve put them in one place for you: Reduced Admission Specials Milwaukee County Parks: $4.14 Admission to...

Apr

5 Mother’s Day Specials & Events in Milwaukee (2025)

April 8, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2025, and it’s the perfect excuse to treat the moms, grandmas, and mother figures in your life to something special — and maybe even free! Whether you’re planning a full weekend of fun or just sneaking in a few meaningful moments, we’ve rounded up some local deals and events...

Apr

25 Free Things To Do This Spring With Your Kids Around Milwaukee

April 7, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Photo: Kubala Washatko Architects Spring in Milwaukee is a time of longer days, blooming flowers, and kids who really need to get outside. But let’s be real — keeping the whole family entertained can add up fast. That’s why we put together this list of 25 fun and totally free things to do with kids this spring. Whether...

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...

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