Summer Activities for Families in Milwaukee | Top Things to Do This Summer

Make the most of summer in Milwaukee with family-friendly events and activities, including outdoor festivals, splash pads & water parks, beach days, and unique local experiences.

Discover the best places to visit, things to do, and events to attend for an unforgettable summer with your kids.

Aug

Red Bull Wakeboarding Competition Comes to Milwaukee’s Lakefront (Free!)

August 20, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Milwaukee is about to make a splash with the U.S. debut of Red Bull Wake The City, an exciting and innovative wakeboarding competition coming to Lakeshore State Park on August 31, 2024. This event, which had a successful start in Milan, Italy, brings a unique doubles format to wakeboarding, where 36 of the world’s top riders...

Aug

The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist for Parents (2024)

August 13, 2024Calie HerbstSummer Fun

As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about the back-to-school essentials. We’ve put together a quick checklist to help you get everything in order before the first bell rings! 1. Clothing and Shoes Fit Check: Kids grow so fast! Go through their clothes to see what still fits and what needs replacing. Uniforms:...

Aug

‘Hoancoming’ Lights Up Milwaukee: MKE With Kids Stage at Pere Marquette Park

August 9, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

An exciting day of family fun, live music, and vibrant community activities is coming to Pere Marquette Park as Hoancoming, Milwaukee’s Fresh Coast Party, returns on August 17, 2024. This annual fundraising celebration for Light The Hoan promises a day filled with festivities both on land and water. MKE with Kids Stage @ Pere Marquette...

Aug

Hop Summer Nights Returns With Free Popsicles & Live Music

August 9, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, announced today that the popular Hop Summer Nights promotion will be returning to the streetcar for a fourth season this August. Hop Summer Nights are back aboard The Hop. From 4-6 p.m. on both Sunday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 25, riders will be able to cool down...

Aug

BAYSHORE Back To School Fun Fest: A Day of Free Family Activities

August 7, 2024Calie HerbstSummer Fun

BAYSHORE is gearing up for the school year with its annual Back to School Fun Fest, presented by St. Francis Children’s Center. This free, family-friendly event promises an afternoon filled with engaging activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Event Details: Date: Saturday, September 7 Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Location: The Yard at BAYSHORE Activities and...

Jul

10 Best Things to do With Kids at Irish Fest (2024)

July 27, 2024Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Milwaukee is the city of festivals in the summer. But it’s not always easy to know what to expect at each festival. And with kids in tow, it’s even more difficult to know if there will be enough to keep them entertained. To help, we rounded up 10 things your kids will love to do...

Jul

Wisconsin State Fair: Top 10 Things To Do With Kids (2024)

July 11, 2024Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Milwaukee With Kids is a proud partner of Wisconsin State Fair. The smell of corn on the cob (and manure!) is in the air, and so is a sense of pride for all things Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Fair is back this year, and it’s a celebration of agriculture, local delicacies, and yes, food-on-a-stick. Check...

Jul

Bastille Days Brings Back Popular ‘Kids Day’ This Weekend

July 8, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Join the excitement and get into the festive spirit at Bastille Days, happening just weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympics. This year’s event promises a plethora of activities for the whole family, with a special Kids Day happening on Saturday, July 13th. Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk The festivities kick off on July 11 with...

Jul

‘Art Blaze on the Beach’ Opens This Week at Bradford Beach (Free!)

July 7, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Watch out, Milwaukee! Bioluminescent sea creatures are making their way to our shores. Joy Engine announced this week their new beach party series, ArtBlaze on the Beach, four free events featuring live entertainment and hands-on art activities at Bradford Beach and South Shore Beach. Joy Engine, producer of larger-than-life public art experiences, invites you to...

Jun

Culver’s Celebrates 40 Years With ‘Berry Happy Birthday’ Concrete Mixer

June 26, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

In 1984, the Culver family embarked on a culinary adventure by opening a small burger and frozen custard shop in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Forty years later, Culver’s has burgeoned into a beloved franchise with nearly 1,000 locations across 26 states, cherished by millions of guests. Culver’s new, limited-time-only Berry Happy Birthday Concrete Mixer highlights the...

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