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Seasonal Fun

Explore seasonal family fun in Milwaukee throughout the year! From summer splash pads and water parks to fall apple orchards and pumpkin patches, winter skiing and sledding, and festive holiday events, find the best activities for families in every season.

(Article updated for 2019)Didn’t think Summerfest was kid-friendly?Think again!Summerfest has seriously stepped up their kid game in the last few years. There are family friendly activities and attractions every single day of the festival, plus amenities that make it easier for parents and kids to experience the festival. We’ve got your one-stop shop for Summerfesting...
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Milwaukee comes alive in the summer with festivals all over the city. Lots of them are kid-friendly! Here’s a list to bookmark and reference throughout the festival season. Search by month or scroll through them all. June July August All (in chronological order) Locust Street Festival of Music & Art (Free!) Sunday, June 9th from...
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Featured: Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp Come in from the cold and warm up with some fuzzy friends at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp, a one-day winter camp for kids ages 8 to 12. There will be a variety of activities offered throughout the day including crafts, games, a behind-the-scenes...
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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...
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Celebrate this Mother’s Day Milwaukee-style with one of these local events: Family Poster Workshop (Ages 6+) Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bay View Printing Co. (2702 S. Howell Ave.) Website   This letterpress poster class is open to families wanting to create a poster of their family name, motto or...
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Dare I say it? Has spring actually arrived? Here are fifty things to do with kids in spring: 1. Explore the sculptures in Lynden Sculpture Gardens 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217(414) 446-8794lyndensculpturegarden.org Lynden Sculpture Garden offers visitors a unique experience of art in nature through its collection of more than 50 monumental...
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Make the most of this Mother’s Day around Milwaukee. You deserve it! Mother’s Day Events Free stuff for moms Kid-friendly Brunches
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It’s getting so springy outside! Easter is right around the corner, and here are some annual kid-friendly events to check out: Annual Easter Events Egg Hunts Kid-friendly Easter Brunches Where to find the Easter Bunny Bunny Train at East Troy Railroad Saturday, March 24th / Sunday, March 25th / Saturday, March 31st Trains will depart...
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The Easter Bunny will visit many of the annual Easter events and egg hunts. Here are some additional places and times to find him: Mayfair Mall​ Meet the Bunny near Nordstrom Fri, Mar 9 – Sat, Mar 31 Monday–Saturday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM Saturday (3/24): 10:00 AM–9:00 PM Friday & Saturday (30...
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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...
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