Summer Activities for Families in Milwaukee | Top Things to Do This Summer

Make the most of summer in Milwaukee with family-friendly events and activities, including outdoor festivals, splash pads & water parks, beach days, and unique local experiences.

Discover the best places to visit, things to do, and events to attend for an unforgettable summer with your kids.

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August 2021: Top Things To Do With Kids

August 1, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

It's the end of summer, the sunflowers are blooming, and school is right around the corner. Here are our best ideas for August Events for kids around Milwaukee, for making the most of these final weeks of freedom.

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DINO Encounters Roars into Bayshore this July

July 22, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

The community is invited to Bayshore Dino Encounters, an interactive dinosaur experience that takes guests back in time 65 million years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. This free, family-friendly event blends music and life-like dinosaur puppets to create an educational experience like no other. Bayshore Dino Encounters roars into town on July 28 and 29...

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10 Fun Milwaukee Boat Tours and Rentals (2023)

July 12, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

One of the best parts about living in Milwaukee is enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River. And when the weather gets warm, what better way is there to enjoy them than on a boat? If you don’t own a boat yourself, there are still ample options to get out on...

Jun

July 2021: Top Things To Do With Kids

June 29, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to soak in the season! Visit water parks and splash pads, check out the new Community Park in Summerfest (it’s amazing!), and see which must-visit sculptures are only here until August. FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS GLENDALE Fourth of July is ON in Glendale, and they want everyone...

Jun

The summer slide: How not to fall behind in school

June 13, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

You may have heard about the summer slide – the idea that children forget what they learned during the school year over summer break. And this year, the “summer slide” meets the “COVID slide”. The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) is a Portland-based education organization, and they used a sample of 5 million students and mapped...

Jun

Bayshore Kicks Off Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Series (2021)

June 8, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Starting Wednesday, June 16, Bayshore will welcome kids of all ages (and adults too!) to a FREE weekly Family Flicks outdoor movie series. There are a total of 15 family-friendly movies in the series. Movies start at 5 p.m. and play from the Bayshore Marquee facing The Yard. “We are thrilled to welcome our communities...

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June 2021: Top Things To Do With Kids

June 2, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

School is out and summer is in! It’s the season of berry picking, outdoor movies, splash pads, and more. Here are our top picks for families this month: FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES Bayshore invites families for free family movies this summer. Bayshore is welcoming kids of all ages (and adults too!) to enjoy the FREE Family...

Apr

6 Steps To Choosing A Summer Camp (Without The Overwhelm)

April 1, 2020Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

Author: Calie Herbst (Founder & Owner of MKEwithKids.com) COVID-19 Update: Let’s keep the summer dream alive, shall we? We’ve spoken with camp representatives and the concensus is that summer camps are still on for now. Check out our 2020 Summer Camp Guide for dozens of camps! Every year in the dead of winter, there’s always...

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5 Easy Places To Camp With Kids

August 9, 2019Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

The outside world may be chaotic and ever-changing, but overnight camping with the family is the same as it ever was. Explore the great outdoors at these nearby state parks: 1. Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest offers several short and kid-friendly hikes that...

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Here’s How To Do Summerfest With Kids 2019

June 17, 2019Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

(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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