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 postponed until September 25, 2021 (It will be the “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Parade”). But, you can still celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic MKE’s At-Home Celebration. They’re providing a full day’s worth of programming, ranging from family entertainment to cultural shows and performances from emerging artists in Ireland. Click here to find out more.
TAP A MAPLE TREE
March is Maple Sugaring season in Southeastern Wisconsin, and you can tap the trees with your kids throughout the entire month. Local nature centers are offering in-person workshops, festivals, and at-home tapping kits. Click here for all the details.
“MKE IT BACK” TO THE MUSEUM
Milwaukee museums are re-opening this month with COVID-19 protocols in place:
- The Milwaukee Public Museum re-opens March 4th
- The Milwaukee Art Museum re-opens March 5th
- The Harley Davidson Museum re-opens March 8th
- Discovery World re-opens March 27th
- Family Days at the Milwaukee County Historical Society is March 3-6, 2021.
- It’s your last chance to see the Train Show at the Domes. It ends March 21, 2021.
- The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum remains closed.
Click here for all the details.
PLUS, the Milwaukee County Historical Society is hosting Family Days March 3-6, 2021, and it’s your last chance to see the Train Show at the Domes. It closes March 21, 2021.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Get the movie theatre all to yourselves with Marcus Private Cinema. Or, stay in and snuggle with one of our Top 25 Best Family Movies.
GET OUTDOORS:
Imagination Station in Oconomowoc is one of our “Must-Visit Playgrounds in Southeastern Wisconsin”
HIKE TOGETHER
The snow is melting and it’s time for some muddy hikes with the family. We put together a list of the best, most doable hikes for kids and families. Click here for our 14 Favorite Hikes for Kids.
VISIT A MUST-VISIT PLAYGROUND
The weather is warming up, and the playgrounds are calling! Check out “15 Must- Visit Playgrounds Around Milwaukee.” One of our favorites is Imagination Station, pictures above.
GO ON A MURAL HUNT
Do you kids love spotting murals? Here are “10 Murals That Will Make You Proud To Live In Milwaukee.“
HEAD TO THE ZOO
The Milwaukee County Zoo is offering a Family Free Day on March 6th, 2021. Want to switch things up? Head to Shalom Wildlife Zoo in West Bend, Racine Zoo, or Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. (Henry Vilas Zoo is free!)
SAFE INDOOR PLAY
The doors are open at local play cafes, and they have safety measures in place. Check out Bug & Goose in Elm Grove and Little Sprouts Play Cafe in Shorewood & Mequon.
PLAN AHEAD!
Summer Camp is right around the corner. Check out the 2021 Summer Camp Guide, organized by interest, age, and location.
Do you have a Spring Birthday coming up? Check out our Birthday Party Guide for some local ideas.
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