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.

May

McKinley Beach: Grand Reopening in Time For Summer!

May 20, 2024Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Milwaukee, WI – Families in Milwaukee have something exciting to look forward to this summer! McKinley Beach, a beloved local landmark, is set to reopen just in time for the warm weather. The grand reopening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and all are invited to join in the celebration. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, May 22,...

May

5 Places Where Kids Bowl Free in Milwaukee (2024)

May 20, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Did you know that 5 local bowling alleys provide two free Games of bowling each day to kids during the Spring and Summer? They include: ACX at Bayshore, Brown Deer Lanes, Classic Lanes Greenfield, Sussex Bowl, Circle B Rec, and Foxx View Lanes. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community...

May

Kite Festival Returns to Veterans Park May 25-26, 2024 (Free!)

May 19, 2024Calie HerbstSummer Fun

This May 25th and 26th, Veterans Park is the place to be for The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival. For its 37th year, family-friendly event is bringing the joy, the color, and the excitement of kites to Milwaukee’s lakefront. The sky at noon will be speckled with over 600 kites taking flight in...

Franksville Craft Beer Garden Racine County Wisconsin

May

5 Best Beer Gardens For Kids & Families Around Milwaukee (2024)

May 14, 2024Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

By definition, a biergarten is simply an open-air space where beer and food are served. But in reality, beer gardens are so much more than that. First popularized in Bavaria and Germany, beer gardens are a festive place for people to get together and delight in good food, drink beer responsibly, and enjoy the outdoors....

May

Bayshore Announces Free Family Flicks Schedule (2024)

May 13, 2024Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Bayshore announced the return of their popular summer movie series, Family Flicks, Presented by Shorewest Realtors – Northshore Office and St. Francis Children’s Center. The 2024 movie series kicks off on June 12th and continues every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. through August 28th. Family Flicks play at Bayshore every Wednesday evening now through September 28th....

cow sculptures at Lynden Sculpture Garden in River Hills Wisconsin

Aug

10 Free Things To Do This Summer With Kids (2023)

August 12, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Summer in Milwaukee is a season bursting with possibilities, especially when the kids are in tow. Who says you have to break the bank to have a memorable time? From exploring breathtaking waterfalls and sun-kissed beaches to hopping on The Hop Streetcar for an urban adventure, the city unveils a treasure trove of family fun...

Jul

12 Best Sunflower Farms in Southeastern Wisconsin (2024)

July 23, 2023Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Sunflower season is underway! Find local sunflower farms for your family to visit.

Blue Angels Milwaukee Air & Water Show Wisconsin

Jul

10 Best Places to View the Air & Water Show With Kids (2024)

July 18, 2023Calie HerbstSummer Fun

As the much-anticipated Milwaukee Air & Water Show approaches, families across Wisconsin are gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with awe-inspiring aerial and water-based acrobatics. This beloved event is one of Wisconsin’s largest free gatherings, and kids and families love to experience the thrill of the Blue Angels and more. The event grounds are...

Jul

9 Swimming Ponds & Lakes in Southeastern Wisconsin (2023)

July 2, 2023Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Southeastern Wisconsin is home to hundreds of ponds and lakes, but of course not all of them have public beaches for swimming. There are a select few in the Milwaukee area, and each of their sandy beaches is a popular summer destination for both onshore and water recreation. They’re the best places for building sandcastles,...

Jun

5 Best Things to do in July Around Milwaukee (With Kids!)

June 29, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Summer is heating up, and July is filled with fresh new family-friendly events and activities. Here are our top picks for this month. 1. Lakefront Fireworks Get ready for an unforgettable evening of excitement and celebration as Milwaukee lights up the sky with a dazzling display of fireworks at the July 3rd Lakefront Fireworks. The...

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