
Winter and cold weather may have settled in, but Milwaukee is buzzing with exciting family-friendly activities for all ages. and Milwaukee. Here are the top picks for February.
Looking for more ways to fill your calendar? Check out our Daily Events Calendar for all the happenings around Milwaukee, or explore our Weekend Guide for the best family-friendly activities this weekend!
Top Events
Disney on Ice Presents Into The Magic
📅 When: February 13-16, 2025
📍 Where: Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Step into a world of wonder with Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic! Join beloved characters like Belle, Moana, Miguel, Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, and Flynn on unforgettable adventures celebrating courage, love, and determination. This magical ice show brings Disney stories to life with breathtaking skating, stunning visuals, and iconic songs you can sing along to. Perfect for the whole family!
Note: Tickets are required for ages 2 and up, and costumes are not allowed for guests 14 and older.
Pet Expo
📅 February 1, 2025 | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Wisconsin Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave, West Allis
Celebrate 20 years of supporting Wisconsin’s homeless animals at the Pet Expo MKE! Formerly known as the Great Lakes Pet Expo, this event offers 143,000 square feet of pet-friendly shopping, live entertainment, kids’ activities, adorable adoptable animals, and more.
Tickets:
- General Admission: $10 (10 AM–3 PM), $5 (after 3 PM)
- Kids 12 & under & Veterans: FREE
- VIP Shopping: $15 (9 AM entry)
Note: Personal pets are not allowed due to large crowds. Service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome.
Valentine’s Day Events
📍Various locations
Looking for Valentine’s Day events for families in Milwaukee? 💖 This February, Milwaukee is bursting with fun, family-friendly celebrations perfect for making sweet memories! From themed crafts and storytime to dances and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t miss our full roundup of Valentine’s Day events for kids around Milwaukee to find the perfect way to celebrate with your loved ones!
Kid Boogie Down Taylor Swift Tribute
📅 Date: Saturday, February 22nd
⏰ Time: Doors open at 10:30 AM, Music starts at 11:00 AM
📍 The Bavarian Bierhaus, Milwaukee
Calling all Swifties! Relive the magic of Taylor Swift’s iconic ERAS tour at this fun-filled tribute dance party. Dress up in your favorite ERAS-inspired outfit and sing and dance along to your favorite T. Swift hits.
Highlights:
- Live music and video show by DJ Lukewarm with lights, lasers, and bubbles
- FREE glitter tattoos
- Sugar Spun on-site with fresh, all-natural cotton candy for purchase
Cannstruction 2025
📅 February 1-17, 2025
📍 Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM)
Explore the WisCANsin-themed exhibit featuring vibrant sculptures made entirely of canned and non-perishable food items. Over 25 local teams from architecture, engineering, and construction industries showcase their creativity with structures made of at least 1,000 items each.
The exhibit is located in the Steigleder Special Exhibits Gallery on MPM’s second floor and is included with general admission.
Mitchell Park Domes Train Show
📍Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers!
- When: January- March (Opening day TBD)
- Cost: Free with paid admission
- More Info: Mitchell Park Domes Train Show
Kids Dream Family Film Series
📍Participating Marcus Theaters
Movie night out! Take the whole family to a movie with Kids Dream Family Film Series. Snuggle up and enjoy some family favorites while snacking on some movie theater concessions, at a special reduced price.
- When: January 24th-March 16th
- Cost: $3 per movie, buy a passport to see all 8 films for $12
- More Info: Kids Dream Family Film Series
First Stage Presents: Emily Song & The Queen of Night
📅 January 31 – February 16, 2025
📍 Todd Wehr Theater
Discover the magical world of Emily Song, a young girl who learns she’s a music mage—a sorcerer who casts spells through music. When the Queen of the Night kidnaps her father and best friend, Emily must harness her newfound powers to save them and protect New York City. This captivating musical, part of the TYA BIPOC Superhero Project, highlights themes of family, courage, and self-discovery.
The Dinosaur Play also continues through the first half of February.
Free Events
Free Winter Festivals
📍Location varies
From ice sculptures in Lake Geneva to cozy vibes at Flannelpalooza in Tosa, Milwaukee and beyond are packed with free winter festivals your family will love:
- Lake Geneva Winterfest
- Urban Ecology Winterfest
- Winter Festival in Cedarburg
- Winter Carnival at the Lynden Sculpture Garden
- Winter Break Milwaukee
- Flannelpalooza in Tosa
Check out our full roundup of free winter festivals around Milwaukee for all the details and start planning your next frosty adventure!
Summer Camp Fair
🗓️ Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: University School of Milwaukee Gymnasium (2100 W. Fairy Chasm Rd) | Door 35
Join us for the 2025 MKE With Kids Camp Fair, sponsored by USM Summer Camps! This free, family-friendly event is your one-stop shop to explore a variety of summer camps, programs, and activities tailored to your child’s interests.
🎟️ Admission and parking are FREE! Register now to secure your spot and enter the raffle!
Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo
📍Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Roar, moo, and splash into the new year at family free day at the Milwaukee Zoo! Make sure to check out Penguins of the Pacific, the newly renovated habitat for the Humboldt penguins.
- When: Saturday, February 1
- Cost: Free!
- More Info: Family Free Day
February is jam packed with fun filled, seasonally intentional family events. Bookmark this post, share it with friends and family, and enjoy all that the Milwaukee area has to offer in these winter months!
Don’t stop here! Plan even more family fun with our Daily Events Calendar featuring activities every day, or dive into our Weekend Guide for top picks happening this weekend.
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
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