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.

Jun

25 Dazzling Fourth of July Events for Families

June 27, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

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....

Jun

Milwaukee Recreation Free Summer Playgrounds Now Open (2022)

June 21, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

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...

May

7 Fun Ways to Enjoy the Sunshine With Kids

May 16, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Spring Adventures

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...

May

New Summer Youth Classes Promote Mindfulness & Healing (2022)

May 12, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Family Resources, Summer Fun

Wellpoint Care Network, a Milwaukee-based non-profit organization, announced a summer series of group classes to help kids explore mindfulness, creativity, healing, and more. Milwaukee With Kids is proud to partner with them to spread the word about their summer classes for youth. Each class is offered one day each week for eight weeks total from June...

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Feb

10 Gorgeous Winter Hikes Around Milwaukee (2025)

February 21, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Winter

A little fresh air and exercise goes a long way during a Wisconsin winter. These hikes are easy enough to bring the kids along, and beautiful enough to impress the whole family. They are great with or without snow, but if there is some fresh powder on the ground, you might try snowshoeing. Some of...

Sep

7 Family-Friendly Things To Do in October (2021)

September 28, 2021Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee, Family Fun Hub

Sep

17 Best Halloween Costumes for Toddler Boys (2022)

September 7, 2021Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee, Family Fun Hub

From fire-breathing dragons, to death-defeating superheroes, to magical storybook characters, Halloween is a time for little kids to dress up and imagine themselves in a totally new way, if just for one day. This Halloween season, your little guy will need a costume for Trick or Treating (maybe multiple times, depending on your tolerance for...

Aug

10 Summerfest Date Night Ideas in 2021

August 24, 2021Calie HerbstDate Night, Family Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Schedule the babysitter! Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is the perfect place for your next date night. “The World’s Largest Music Festival” runs Thursday – Saturday, September 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18, with bonus Wednesday kick-off amphitheater shows on Wednesday nights. This year the festival is featuring over 800 performances on 12 stages, along with...

Aug

Milwaukee Recreation Opens Fall Registration For All Ages

August 16, 2021Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee, Family Fun Hub

The summer is winding down, but Milwaukee Recreation is offering a variety of fun and affordable activities for children and families for the fall. Fall Registration is Now Open Registration for fall activities are now open for all ages and abilities. Milwaukee Recreation offers a wide variety of programs for children and families, including music,...

Jul

10 Fun Milwaukee Boat Tours and Rentals (2023)

July 12, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

One of the best parts about living in Milwaukee is enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River. And when the weather gets warm, what better way is there to enjoy them than on a boat? If you don’t own a boat yourself, there are still ample options to get out on...

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