Discover the best family activities, events, and tips on Milwaukee With Kids! Explore outdoor fun, DIY crafts, educational resources, science experiments, and more, all designed to entertain and engage your kids.
There’s a new special exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum, and it will have you diving deep into the world of nature’s most mystical sea-creature. ‘Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend‘ is now open and will run through October 2nd, 2022. It was created by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The narwhal is a...Read More
Photo from discoveryworld.com The ‘Live at the Lakefront‘ music series returned last Wednesday to Discovery World after a two year hiatus. Concerts will take place Wednesday evenings through August 31st from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the outdoor Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World. The stage overlooks Lake Michigan with beautiful sunset views. Photo from discoveryworld.com...Read More
The Waterford Balloonfest is a free, one day event happening this Saturday, July 16th. It’s one of the only hot air balloon festivals in the area, and it’s back after a three year hiatus. Families can see the balloons take off in the morning between 6:00 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. during the morning launch, or...Read More
Photo from discoveryworld.org. This Saturday, July 16th is Flight Day at Discovery World from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids and families can create their own paper airplane designs and test how well it flies inside of the museum. Visitors can also pilot a virtual plane at the Flight Simulator and see how well they...Read More
There’s no better time than summer to enjoy a scenic hike and explore in the great outdoors! Everything is green, lush and full of life, and tall canopy trees can offer welcome shade and relief on a hot, sunny day. Scavenger hunts are a great option for enhancing your family hike, and both younger and...Read More
Bastille Days returns this year to Cathedral Square Park in downtown Milwaukee. East Town Association announced in May that Milwaukee’s beloved Bastille Days is returning this summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Bastille Days will take place July 14 – July 17, with the Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk taking place the evening...Read More
If you’re headed up to northwest Wisconsin with the kids, or happen to be passing through the charming city of Hayward, you’ll want to make a stop at the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. It’s better known as the “Musky Museum”, thanks to the 143 foot long, four story muskellunge sculpture that serves as the...Read More
The Illinois Railway Museum is hosting a Day Out With Thomas July 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th, 2022. Day Out With Thomas tickets include one train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine for the trip specified on the Day Out With Thomas ticket, unlimited rides on streetcars; all entertainment (live music, magic shows, etc.); and...Read More
The new children’s garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens is now open to the public. There will be a Grand Opening celebration for Margie’s Garden, a new Children’s Garden, at Boerner Botanical Gardens this Friday, July 8th at 12:30 p.m., hosted by Milwaukee County Parks. Organizers will provide small flowerpots for kids to plant seeds, and...Read More
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing its 2022 tour of the East by rolling into Milwaukee this Saturday for one day only! It will be at Mayfair Mall near Barnes & Noble on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The all-pink cafe on wheels carries exclusive goodies and limited-edition collectibles, including: a NEW...Read More
