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.
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
Have you ever been mortified as your child in innocent curiosity loudly asks why the man next to you only has one eye, is in a wheelchair, or looks the way he does? If not, you’re lucky! Kids are experiencing the world and are naturally going to ask questions about what they are witnessing. These...Read More
Since January, I’ve been making small and gradual changes towards a more healthy lifestyle. And my kids have come along for the ride. They work out with me in the basement (i.e. dance around me while I trip over them). They eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. And most importantly, they have a healthy...Read More
Okay, people. Just being real for a second.Being a parent – a good parent – is just downright difficult sometimes. The tasks seem to never end. And right when I think I’m done for the day, someone’s out of bed again, or I realize there’s a load of laundry waiting for me. I feel so...Read More
Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22nd, offering families the perfect opportunity to get outside and celebrate together. Though you probably don’t need an official study to tell you this, research shows that spending time in nature is essential for kids (and adults!). It has been shown to reduce stress, ease anxiety, improve concentration, boost the...Read More
