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.
Milwaukee is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of Irish culture with the 56th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024, the parade will fill downtown Milwaukee with the spirit of Ireland, featuring over 100 parade units, including Irish dance groups, pipe and drum corps, and local dignitaries. ...Read More
This spring, families across the Midwest and South are in for a rare natural phenomenon that hasn’t occurred in over two centuries. For the first time in 221 years, two distinct broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground simultaneously, creating a buzz—literally and figuratively—around their arrival. In a nutshell? Brace yourself for a buzzing...Read More
Milwaukee With Kids turns 10 this year! To celebrate, we’re giving away family memberships to some of our favorite destinations: Discovery World Family Membership ($125 value)Zoo Pass + Membership to the Zoological Society of Milwaukee ($175 value)Milwaukee Public Museum Family Membership ($135 value)Milwaukee Art Museum Family Membership ($95 value)Milwaukee Domes Household Membership ($65 value)Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Family+...Read More
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...Read More
April 14th (4/14) is Milwaukee Day! In case you needed something to celebrate, this Friday, April 14th, 2023 is Milwaukee Day. (Get it? 4/14). We found five great ways to celebrate with your family. Happy Milwaukee Day, everyone! 1. Sip on Craft Soda Sprecher Brewery is offering discounted brewery tours in honor of Milwaukee Day....Read More
April is here, and it’s time to get organized! The month of April promises blooming flowers, April Fool’s Day fun, the Easter Bunny, Earth Day festivities, and Spring Break for many families. With everything you have going on in your busy life, a monthly planner is a great way to make everything more manageable. These...Read More
March 14th (3/14) is Pi Day, the day that celebrates the infinite number starting with 3.14. Kids first learn about pi when measuring circles, but pi is also used to talk to satellites, to measure how fast and powerful a computer is, and even to study the structure of an eye. Pi is used every...Read More
Spring is here, and it’s time to get organized! The month of March promises warmer weather, St. Patricks’ Day celebrations, Mardi Gras fun, and a countdown to Spring Break for many families. With everything you have going on in your busy life, a monthly planner can make it all seem more manageable. These free printable...Read More
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2021. We rounded up some of our favorite special events happening around Milwaukee this year so that your family can celebrate together and make it an extra-special day: 1. Mother & Daughter Hike at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center | Ages 5+ Saturday, May 8⋅1:30 – 3:00pm1130 N 60th...Read More
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...Read More
