Spring Activities for Families in Milwaukee | Best Things to Do This Spring

Explore the best spring activities for families in Milwaukee, including tulip festivals, Mother’s Day specials, St. Patrick’s Day parades, maple sugaring events, and more.

Find free and affordable ways to enjoy the season with your kids.

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...

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

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!...

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