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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.

Starting Wednesday, June 16, Bayshore will welcome kids of all ages (and adults too!) to a FREE weekly Family Flicks outdoor movie series. There are a total of 15 family-friendly movies in the series. Movies start at 5 p.m. and play from the Bayshore Marquee facing The Yard. “We are thrilled to welcome our communities...
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School is out and summer is in! It’s the season of berry picking, outdoor movies, splash pads, and more. Here are our top picks for families this month: FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES Bayshore invites families for free family movies this summer. Bayshore is welcoming kids of all ages (and adults too!) to enjoy the FREE Family...
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The first annual Tulip Festival in Spring Grove runs now through May 9th. The tulips are in full bloom at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois, just over an hour drive from Milwaukee. Visitors can walk through their private lakefront location with five acres of tulips, featuring 300,000 bulbs, 30 varieties, and 70,000 mixed...
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Riveredge Nature Center offers maple sugaring events throughout early spring. March marks the beginning of the end of winter in Milwaukee, and we’re here for it. It’s the start of maple sugaring season, St. Patrick’s Day, AND the museums are re-opening. GO BIG FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY The Milwaukee St. Patricks Day Parade has been...
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It may be below 32 degrees in Milwaukee, but that means we get to enjoy Art Below Zero’s amazing ice sculptures for a little bit longer. Here are some ice sculptures you and your kids can visit this weekend: 1.) “MKE It Local Bears” at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Photo: Instagram, @mkedowntown This 15-block,...
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“Yikes, it’s freezing!” – We totally get it. But, did you know that being outdoors, even in winter, boosts physical health, improves mood, and can actually be a blast of fresh energy for you and your kids? Yes, even with the chill. To get you and your little snow bunnies bundled up and out the...
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Author: Calie Herbst (Founder & Owner of MKEwithKids.com) COVID-19 Update: Let’s keep the summer dream alive, shall we? We’ve spoken with camp representatives and the concensus is that summer camps are still on for now. Check out our 2020 Summer Camp Guide for dozens of camps! Every year in the dead of winter, there’s always...
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These events have passed. It’s a winter wonderland out there, and love is in the air. We found six fun events around Milwaukee to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family: 1. Downtown Ice Sculptures (Free!) Friday, February 14 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm Website For the first-time ever, you can celebrate love on Wisconsin Avenue, where...
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The outside world may be chaotic and ever-changing, but overnight camping with the family is the same as it ever was. Explore the great outdoors at these nearby state parks: 1. Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest offers several short and kid-friendly hikes that...
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(Article updated for 2019)Didn’t think Summerfest was kid-friendly?Think again!Summerfest has seriously stepped up their kid game in the last few years. There are family friendly activities and attractions every single day of the festival, plus amenities that make it easier for parents and kids to experience the festival. We’ve got your one-stop shop for Summerfesting...
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