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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.

22
Feb

The Watsons: Pioneers of Milwaukee’s Black History (2024)

February 22, 2021,
The next time you’re walking the Streets of Old Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Public Museum, you might stumble upon the legacy of a family that shaped the city’s history. This is the story of the Watson family, a name synonymous with resilience and progress in Milwaukee’s Black community. In a time when freedom was a...
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17
Feb

Pop-Up Ice Sculptures Decorate Downtown Milwaukee

February 17, 2021,
It may be below 32 degrees in Milwaukee, but that means we get to enjoy Art Below Zero’s amazing ice sculptures for a little bit longer. Here are some ice sculptures you and your kids can visit this weekend: 1.) “MKE It Local Bears” at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Photo: Instagram, @mkedowntown This 15-block,...
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08
Feb

Beat Winter Blues: Easy Ways to Get Kids Outdoors Despite the Cold!

February 8, 2021,
“Yikes, it’s freezing!” – We totally get it. But, did you know that being outdoors, even in winter, boosts physical health, improves mood, and can actually be a blast of fresh energy for you and your kids? Yes, even with the chill. To get you and your little snow bunnies bundled up and out the...
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08
Feb

Meet The Women Scientists At The Milwaukee Public Museum

February 8, 2021,
Do you have a child who loves science? Now you can introduce them (virtually, that is) to the women scientists at the Milwaukee Public Museum. In honor of International Women and Girls in Science Day on Thursday, February 11th, the Museum will be highlighting and celebrating them all month long. You can meet them and...
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26
Jan

Your Kids Will Love Downtown’s Newest Public Art Installation

January 26, 2021,
Photo Credit: Instagram, @natevomhof Say hello to ‘Massimals MKE’, downtown’s newest public art installation in Cathedral Square Park. These five life-size polar bears by artist Jason Scroggin are out of hibernation for the winter, and they encourage Milwaukeeans to safely get out and explore downtown. They were assembled and installed for the winter with the...
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22
Jan

Hank Aaron’s Legacy Lives on at American Family Field (2023)

January 22, 2021,
Hank Aaron speaks at the dedication of the plaque in 2007. Milwaukee baseball legend Hank Aaron passed away 2021, but his legacy lives on at American Family Field. He began playing for the Milwaukee Braves in 1954 and finished his career with the Brewers. He was known as “Hammerin Hank” for his ability to hit...
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03
Nov

Your Family Can Pack Lunches and Alleviate Hunger in Milwaukee

November 3, 2020,
In eastern Wisconsin under regular circumstances, 1 in 10 people are struggling with hunger. Today, the disrupted food chains, the unexpected loss of income, the additional needs, and quickly revised emergency food services have only added increased strain onto what was already an ongoing challenge. Just One More Ministry, located in Glendale, is an organization...
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30
Sep

Caution! These 10 Common Household Items Are Hazardous

September 30, 2020,
Did you know that some very common household items are hazardous to the environment? They do not belong in your trash bins. We can all do our part to keep our environment and waterways clean by properly disposing of hazardous materials. The Home HazMat Collection, operated through MMSD, is open to all Milwaukee County residents...
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08
Sep

10 Common Household Items You Simply Can’t Put in the Trash

September 8, 2020,
Did you know that household hazardous waste products – like cleaning products, nail polish, and paint – do not belong in your trash bins? We can all do our part to keep our environment and waterways clean by properly disposing of hazardous materials. The Home HazMat Collection, operated through MMSD, is open to all Milwaukee...
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16
Jul

15 Easy Hikes For Kids Around Milwaukee (2023)

July 16, 2020,
With its abundance of parks and trails, the Milwaukee area provides plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore with your little ones. But not every hike is kid-friendly, and it can be hard to find trails and paths that are appropriate for young kids and their little legs. Luckily, we’ve found a dozen hikes...
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