Explore the best spring activities for families in Milwaukee, including tulip festivals, Mother’s Day specials, St. Patrick’s Day parades, maple sugaring events, and more.
Find free and affordable ways to enjoy the season with your kids.
Riveredge Nature Center offers maple sugaring events throughout early spring. March marks the beginning of the end of winter in Milwaukee, and we’re here for it. It’s the start of maple sugaring season, St. Patrick’s Day, AND the museums are re-opening. GO BIG FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY The Milwaukee St. Patricks Day Parade has been...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...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