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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.

Milwaukee Zoo
27
Dec

It’s Frosty Free Week at the Milwaukee County Zoo

December 27, 2021, ,
It’s Winter Break in Milwaukee, and you know what that means! Frosty Free Week is happening at the Milwaukee County Zoo this week, December 27th through December 31st. As a “thank you” to visitors for their support throughout the year, all guests receive free daytime admission. Regular parking, concessions and attraction rates apply. (Frosty Free...
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23
Dec

Slice of Ice Now Open at Red Arrow Park

December 23, 2021,
After record-high December temperatures melted the ice at Red Arrow’s outdoor rink, parks staff had to start from scratch on ice preparation, and now Slice of Ice is set to open just in time for the holiday. Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park, sponsored by WaterStone Bank, is expected to open on Friday, December...
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17
Feb

Pop-Up Ice Sculptures Decorate Downtown Milwaukee

February 17, 2021,
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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08
Feb

Beat Winter Blues: Easy Ways to Get Kids Outdoors Despite the Cold!

February 8, 2021,
“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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10
Feb

6 Fun Valentine’s Day Events For Families

February 10, 2020,
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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06
Jan

What to expect at Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park

January 6, 2019,
Have you ever been ice skating at Slice of Ice in downtown Milwaukee’s Red Arrow Park? The rink is actually bigger than the one at Rockefeller Center in New York City! To give you a closer look at what you can expect when you take your kids there, I spent the afternoon at the rink...
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27
Nov

5 unique Winter Camps for kids

November 27, 2018,
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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