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Milwaukee Family Fun Guide

Best of Milwaukee: Family-Friendly Activities, Restaurants, Parks & More

Explore the very best that Milwaukee has to offer for families! From adventurous playgrounds and scenic parks to family-friendly restaurants and interactive museums, our Best of Milwaukee guide is packed with top activities and destinations for all ages.

Whether you’re in the mood for hiking in nature, enjoying art and theater, or seeking out seasonal fun, this comprehensive resource has something for everyone.

With sections dedicated to special needs, sports, shopping, and more, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of family time in Milwaukee.

19
Jul

New! Dragonfly Pond and Molly’s Pond Now Open at Schlitz Audubon

July 19, 2022,
Dragonfly Pond is a short hike from the nature center. This summer, families can take a hike to two of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s newest wetlands: Dragonfly Pond and Molly’s Pond. They are just a short hike from the main building. The two ponds were created in 2019 as part of the Stormwater Wetland and Ravine...
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18
Jul

Milwaukee Public Museum Unveils Future Building Plans and Images

July 18, 2022,
The future museum will be located on 6th and McKinley, adjacent to the Deer District. (Photo from mpm.edu/future) The Milwaukee Public Museum’s future home will be a one-of-a-kind building designed by teams from Ennead Architects and Kahler Slater, with landscape design from GGN. The museum will be located in the Haymarket neighborhood on 6th and...
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18
Jul

New “Narwhal” Exhibit Now Open at Milwaukee Public Museum

July 18, 2022,
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...
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18
Jul

‘Live at the Lakefront’ Returns to Discovery World (Free!)

July 18, 2022,
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...
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13
Jul

Waterford Balloonfest Lifts Off This Saturday Only (2022)

July 13, 2022,
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...
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12
Jul

Flight Day at Discovery World Features Flight Simulator; NASA Scientists

July 12, 2022,
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...
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11
Jul

23 Kid-Friendly Summer Hikes Around Milwaukee (2022)

July 11, 2022,
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...
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11
Jul

Bastille Days Returns This Weekend After Two Year Hiatus (2022)

July 11, 2022,
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...
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07
Jul

Grand Opening of “Margie’s Garden” Happening July 8th at Boerner Botanical Gardens

July 7, 2022,
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...
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06
Jul

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Rolling Into Milwaukee This Saturday

July 6, 2022,
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...
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