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.
Most schools start up in the next couple of weeks, and that means that big transitions are ahead for your family. Here are some tips to help it all go smoothly: Visit the school / Meet the new teacher Many kids are anxious about what their new teacher will be like. Taking advantage of open...Read More
Cyber-ethics is the practice of using ethical behavior and understanding moral responsibilities in online environments and digital media. In today’s world, it’s crucial to teach kids that anything they post online can have long-lasting consequences. But instead of just focusing on avoiding offensive behavior, the goal should be to raise thoughtful, responsible digital citizens. As...Read More
There’s nothing like a living history museum that will bring the past alive for kids (and adults!).Old World Wisconsin is southeast Wisconsin’s largest open-air history museum, and it’s definitely worth the scenic 45 minute drive from Milwaukee. The 19th century structures you’ll find here are original buildings from throughout Wisconsin that were carefully dismantled and...Read More
If you’re on the hunt for a unique day trip close to Milwaukee, I’ve got the perfect spot that’s bound to be a hit with your kids. Shalom Wildlife Zoo (also known as the Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary) is a working farm that is also a licensed zoo. Located in the picturesque woods of West Bend,...Read More
Have you visited Alice’s Garden in the city of Milwaukee yet? It’s a two acre urban community garden committed to urban agriculture, regenerative farming, and community cultural development. It is located on land that used to be a part of the Undergound Railroad. You can stop by to view the gardens and colorful art, have...Read More
Our guest blogger, Dawn Klausmeier, is a Certified Child Life Specialist and owner of doseofplay.com. Dose of Play shares resources to support children facing illness, injury, and death of a loved one. Using skills and experience as a child life specialist and mother of two, the mission behind Dose of Play is to continue to...Read More
I am so excited because next week, I’ve got my two youngest girls home with me, and it will be the Week of Adventures. We will hit up some old favorites, but here are some things on my bucket list this summer: 1. The Kiltie N48W36154 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin facebook.com/kiltiedrivein What’s better than...Read More
When you’re looking for a playground that is a cut above the rest, check out Possibility Playground in charming Port Washington, WI. This gem is one of our 25 must-visit playgrounds around Milwaukee. This whimsical, universally-accessible play area is located in Upper Lake Park overlooking Lake Michigan. It was the first of its kind in...Read More
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Navigating the vast maze of IKEA, with a list that seems to grow by the aisle, all while our little ones grow more restless by the minute. Matching colors, comparing models, double-checking dimensions—it’s almost a Herculean task when coupled with the frequent chorus of “I’m bored!” from our pint-sized...Read More
Five years ago, Ashley Town, the owner of Bay View Printing Company, was just trying to print her own thesis paper as a student at MIAD. That’s when she discovered the antique printing equipment that the previous owner housed in the basement of the old building on Howell Ave. From the moment she...Read More
