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.

Feb

Urban Ecology Center Summer Camps: Discover the Wonders of Nature in Milwaukee

February 27, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

MKE With Kids is proud to partner with the Urban Ecology Center to help spread the word about the summer camp opportunities. We may be buried under snow, but summer vacation is closer than we think. And Summer Camps are already registering! While summer vacation is an exciting time for kids, it can be stressful...

Feb

100 Fun Things To Do in Winter With Kids (2024)

February 24, 2023Calie HerbstWinter

Winter can be a magical time for kids in Milwaukee. There’s the excitement of snow days, building snowmen, and cozying up by the fireplace. But let’s be honest. As parents, it can also be a stressful time. You want to keep your kids active and engaged, but it’s tough to find activities that don’t involve...

Feb

5 Candlelight Hikes for Families Around Milwaukee (2024)

February 9, 2023Calie HerbstWinter

Are you ready to add some sparkle to your winter nights? We’ve got the perfect remedy for those chilly evenings: a series of magical candlelight hikes right here in our own backyard. Photo from Lapham Peak Friends. From serene nature walks to enchanting evenings filled with poetry and music, these events are all about experiencing...

Feb

5 Delightful Winter Activities To Enjoy Without Snow (2024)

February 6, 2023Calie HerbstWinter

This Wisconsin winter has felt a little unusual for its lack of snow. But while you’re waiting for Mother Nature, we found some wintry activities that don’t require snow! 1. Grab a cup of cocoa Snow or not, it’s still cold in Milwaukee. And hot cocoa can help with that. Blum Coffee Garden is a...

Jan

5 Top Sledding Destinations in Milwaukee for 2024

January 28, 2023Calie HerbstWinter

Looking for the perfect place to take the kids sledding in Milwaukee? We’ve got you covered with our top picks for the best sledding hills in the area. From thrilling runs to gentle slopes, there’s something for every family. Here’s a quick overview: Whitnall Park: Free public hill, lit at night, with a smaller hill...

Jan

Train Show at Mitchell Park Domes Opening January 20th

January 15, 2023Calie HerbstWinter

Train lovers of Milwaukee, rejoice! The Domes’ annual Train Show has long been the biggest Show Dome event, and it’s back in 2024. Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. This year’s train show at the conservatory displays charming, tiny toy...

Jan

7 Free Winter Festivals Happening This Year (2023)

January 12, 2023Calie HerbstWinter

Winter is where we shine, Milwaukee. When you summon up the strength to brave the cold, head to one of these *free* winter festivals to warm you up on the inside and out. 1. Cool Fool Kite Festival January 1, 2023 Gift of Wings Kite Store in Veterans Park1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI...

Jan

Glow Tubing is Back at Crystal Ridge

January 11, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Winter

The popular glow tubing nights are back this year at Crystal Ridge in Franklin, located at 7011 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI 53132. Glow tubing is a family-friendly, late-night tubing special event. You’ll get to slide down their tubing lanes amid colorful glowing lights and popular music. They have 19 tubing lanes that are serviced...

Jan

5 New Things Your Kids Will Love in Milwaukee (2023)

January 5, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Winter

The new year is upon us, and there’s so much for kids and families to check out around Milwaukee. Here are five new places and exhibits to visit with your little ones: 1. New Cafe at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum inspires children to wonder and explore their world through play...

Dec

5 New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids to Ring in 2024

December 19, 2022Calie HerbstHoliday Cheer

Happy new year, Milwaukee! You may not be celebrating New Year’s Eve like you used to, but there are plenty of ways to ring in the new year with little kids. If you’re hunting for fun, family-friendly ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve without keeping the kids up past bedtime, you’re in luck! Milwaukee has...

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