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Winter

Embrace the chilly season with the best winter activities for families in Milwaukee!

From sledding and ice skating to cozy hot cocoa spots and vibrant winter festivals, our Winter section has everything you need to make the most of the season.

Discover unique ways to enjoy the outdoors, find fun events for kids, and explore festive experiences that will warm your family’s hearts.

The new year is upon us, and there’s so much for kids and families to check out around Milwaukee. Here are five new places and exhibits to visit with your little ones: 1. New Cafe at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum inspires children to wonder and explore their world through play...
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Kohler-Andrae State Park Sheboygan Wisconsin winter hiking
A little fresh air and exercise goes a long way during a Wisconsin winter. These hikes are easy enough to bring the kids along, and beautiful enough to impress the whole family. They are great with or without snow, but if there is some fresh powder on the ground, you might try snowshoeing. Some of...
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Ice Castles in Lake Geneva
Photo from Instagram, @thetravelingtwinmama The popular ice castles in Lake Geneva will open this Saturday, January 22nd. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 19th at 12:00 p.m. Visitors can explore ice caverns and archways adorned with hand-placed icicles, race down ice slides, squeeze though ice passageways, and even book a private alcove for a VIP...
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It may be below 32 degrees in Milwaukee, but that means we get to enjoy Art Below Zero’s amazing ice sculptures for a little bit longer. Here are some ice sculptures you and your kids can visit this weekend: 1.) “MKE It Local Bears” at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Photo: Instagram, @mkedowntown This 15-block,...
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“Yikes, it’s freezing!” – We totally get it. But, did you know that being outdoors, even in winter, boosts physical health, improves mood, and can actually be a blast of fresh energy for you and your kids? Yes, even with the chill. To get you and your little snow bunnies bundled up and out the...
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These events have passed. It’s a winter wonderland out there, and love is in the air. We found six fun events around Milwaukee to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family: 1. Downtown Ice Sculptures (Free!) Friday, February 14 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm Website For the first-time ever, you can celebrate love on Wisconsin Avenue, where...
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Featured: Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp Come in from the cold and warm up with some fuzzy friends at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp, a one-day winter camp for kids ages 8 to 12. There will be a variety of activities offered throughout the day including crafts, games, a behind-the-scenes...
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