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.
Sometimes dubbed “kindie rock,” a few local music groups have mastered a musical aesthetic that appeals specifically to young kids. It’s a great way to engage your child musically, and just have some fun singing and dancing! Fox and Branch foxandbranch.com “Everyone has fun at a Fox & Branch show. That has been the duo’s...Read More
Have you ever been snowshoeing before? It’s basically just hiking on top of the snow. And if you can walk, you can snowshoe. You’ll see the forest in a whole new way! The following nature centers around Milwaukee offer snowshoe rentals, kid-friendly trails, and guided snowshoe hikes. Havenwoods State Forest (Free!) 6141 N. Hopkins St.,...Read More
This event has passed. Dog sled rides with Door County Dog Sleds will be offered again this year, weather permitting, on Sunday beginning in January and running through mid-February 2018. The rides will take paces from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Whitnall Park or McKinley Marina in Milwaukee on beautiful Lake Michigan. The cost...Read More
Let’s face it. Sometimes haircuts with kids can be difficult. Some children settle right in for their trim, and others have a more difficult time with it. We found some places that cater specifically to little ones, to help you all have a more stress-free experience. From fun haircut chairs to first haircut certificates, these...Read More
Did you know that the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) is just a 40 minute drive from Milwaukee? In fact, it’s one of our top 100 Day Trips from Milwaukee. Located in downtown West Bend, MOWA is a modern, spacious building that showcases the art and culture of Wisconsin artists exclusively. The 32,000-square-foot facility sits...Read More
Families can once again enjoy a fancy day out together, inspired by 19th century traditional English teatime.The Pfister Hotel’s afternoon tea service returned last Friday, October 20, and will run through April 1, 2018. Teatime is offered every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with seatings at 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, and 2:00. Teatime takes place in luxurious...Read More
It’s a tough year for the NFL.Last week, Pewaukee’s own J.J. Watt suffered a season-ending fracture in his leg. The same week, NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. of the Giants broke his ankle. And this week it hits closer to home, with Aaron Rodgers possibly out for the season with a broken collarbone.Football injuries are...Read More
This season’s final family sail aboard the Discovery World’s tall ship, the S/V Denis Sullivan, will embark this Saturday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. behind Discovery World, and the experience is a truly memorable one. To purchase tickets, visit the Discovery World / Denis Sullivan website. The S/V Denis Sullivan is a re-creation of a...Read More
Packers season is just around the corner, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. My six-year-old son loves it, too. Cheering for our football team is a fun way for us to bond as a family and spend quality time together every weekend. (Never mind that his grandpa is putting blasphemous ideas...Read More
When we pulled up to Kayla’s Playground, I knew right away that it would make it on our list of 27 Must-Visit Playgrounds in Milwaukee. It’s definitely one of the best playgrounds in the Milwaukee area. It’s whimsical, colorful, and tons of fun. It’s located at 3723 W Puetz Rd in Franklin, Wisconsin. First, you’ll...Read More
