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.

Jun

July 3rd Lakefront Fireworks Return in 2023 (New Details!)

June 26, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

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 air will be buzzing with anticipation, the scent of delicious food, and the sounds of laughter and joy in the atmosphere. This annual tradition is a...

Jun

Bubble Installation ‘Evanescent’ Popping Into Marcus Center This July (2023)

June 25, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Downtown Milwaukee will welcome a new immersive public art installation to the Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds in July 2023 with the return of Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring Evanescent. Marcus Performing Arts Center(MPAC) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 are partnering to bring the internationally touring installation “Evanescent” by Atelier Sisu to the MPAC Outdoor Grounds for one...

Jun

17 Milwaukee Playgrounds & Splash Pads Offer Free Activities and Meals (2023)

June 15, 2023Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Are you a parent in Milwaukee looking for fun and engaging activities for your children this summer? Milwaukee Recreation has got you covered with their summer playground program offering free games, activities, and meals through the summer. Starting from June 12, 2023, kids aged 6 to 17 can enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities,...

Jun

5 Best Summer Concerts for Kids & Families in Milwaukee (2024)

June 10, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

As the sun shines its brightest and the city comes alive with music, it’s time to gather your little ones and head to a summer concert! There are so many concert series happening around the city, but some are better for kids than others. Here are the top five summer concerts for kids and families...

Feb

Urban Ecology Center Summer Camps: Discover the Wonders of Nature in Milwaukee

February 27, 2023Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

MKE With Kids is proud to partner with the Urban Ecology Center to help spread the word about the summer camp opportunities. We may be buried under snow, but summer vacation is closer than we think. And Summer Camps are already registering! While summer vacation is an exciting time for kids, it can be stressful...

Aug

Dragon Boat Festival Comes to Lakeshore State Park This Weekend (2022)

August 12, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

The highlight of the festival will be Dragon Boat Races throughout the day. The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival is coming to Lakeshore State Park this year on Saturday, August 13th, presented by the Milwaukee Chinese Community and partner organizations. The highlight of the festival will be Dragon Boat Races starting at 8:00 and running through...

Aug

Bronzeville Week Hosts Trolley Rides and Back To School Block Party (2022)

August 10, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Photo: Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival Sunday August 5, 2018. Pat A. Robinson photo for the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood is celebrating African-American culture, history, art, commerce, and entertainment this week, August 6-13, 2022. Families can take trolley rides through Bronzeville to experience the neighborhood in a whole...

Aug

5 New Places to Visit Before Summer Ends

August 8, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

The Milwaukee area is abuzz with new destinations for families to explore. Here are five kid-friendly places to check out before summer is over: 1. Discovery Trail at Retzer Nature Center The Discovery Trail at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha is brand new, thanks to contributions from the Waukesha Rotary Club Foundation, the Friends of Retzer Nature...

Aug

Here’s How You Can Ride the Giant Slide for Free

August 1, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Fair-goers can ride the Giant Slide free on August 6th, courtesy of UWM. UW-Milwaukee announced Monday that they will giving away free rides down the Giant Slide at the Wisconsin State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 6, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets normally cost $3, but all visitors need to do to get a...

Jul

Root Beer Bash: Free Floats and Family Fun in Glendale (August 6)

July 27, 2022Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Root Beer Bash will take place at Bayshore this year for the first time. Glendale is the officially the “Root Beer Capital of the Universe”. On National Root Beer Float Day (August 6th), Bayshore is hosting Welcome to Glendale’s Root Beer Bash for the first time. The family-friendly root beer festival is brewed for all...

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