WINTER

Feb 16
1 min

Fun Tubing Hills In Southeast Wisconsin

Tubing is such a fun (and easy!) way to enjoy the snow. Before you head out, check for height requirements and recommendations. Here are...

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Jan 28
4 min

Best Sledding Hills in Metro Milwaukee 2021

Something tells us you'll be doing a lot of sledding this year. When you've worn our your go-to hill, here are some of the most...

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Jan 13, 2020
5 min

25 Places To Ice Skate Around Milwaukee (2021)

Photo by Little X Little Photography Time to make the most of the cold! Grab your skates (or find a rental) and head to one of these ice...

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Jan 7, 2020
3 min

9 Free Winter Festivals Happening This Year

Winter is where we shine, Milwaukee. When you summon up the strength to brave the cold, head to one of these *free* winter festivals to...

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Jan 24, 2018
2 min

6 Places To Ski & Snowboard Within One Hour Of Milwaukee

As long as your child is stable on their legs, they can begin to learn to ski! (Snowboarding typically starts later around 6 or 7.) Make...

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Jan 23, 2018
1 min

Here's where you can go on a Horse-Drawn Sleigh or Carriage Ride

What could be more magical than galloping through a winter wonderland on a horse drawn sleigh ride? Here are two special places that...

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Jan 19, 2018
1 min

Where to find Horse Sleigh & Dog Sled Rides

What could be more magical than galloping through a winter wonderland on a horse drawn sleigh ride or dog sled ride? Horse-drawn Sleigh...

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Jan 15, 2018
2 min

Where to go snowshoeing around Milwaukee

Have you ever been snowshoeing before? It's basically just hiking on top of the snow. And if you can walk, you can snowshoe. See the...

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Jan 15, 2018
3 min

5 Indoor Water Parks Near Milwaukee (2021)

When Wisconsin freezes over in the Winter, many of us long for the freedom and comfort of warmer days. Luckily you can always be in 80+...

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Jan 3, 2018
1 min

Dog sled rides begin in January!

Dog sled rides with Door County Dog Sleds will be offered again this year, weather permitting, on Sunday beginning in January and running...

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Dec 27, 2017
3 min

9 winter festivals for kids and families

Cool Fool Kite Festival (Free!) January 1, 2018 Gift of Wings Kite Store in Veterans Park 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI...

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Dec 27, 2017
5 min

What to do over winter break

Anyone going stir crazy yet? The extra snuggles over winter break are lovely. But after awhile, you might need to get out of the house...

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Dec 20, 2017
2 min

Free community ice rink now open at Burnham Playfield

Milwaukee Recreation has partnered with Epic Center Community Organization (ECCO) to open a free community ice rink at Burnham Playfield,...

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Dec 19, 2017
5 min

10 kid-friendly New Year's Celebrations

Here are some fun ways to ring in 2018 with your kids! (Plus, some fun activities happening on New Year's Day.) Winter Walk at Wehr...

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Dec 14, 2017
1 min

Christmas for kids and families in Milwaukee

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Now that Thanksgiving is over, I am officially playing Bing Crosby on repeat. It's the...

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Dec 6, 2017
2 min

How to send Santa a letter from Milwaukee

Do your kids have some wishes they'd like to share with Santa? Here are some places to drop off your letters to the North Pole: Santa’s...

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Oct 1, 2017
1 min

250 free things to do with kids around Milwaukee

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Jan 19, 2017
3 min

The ultimate guide to winter festivals

There may not be as much snow on the ground as usual, but winter is here and it's time to make the best of it. If you're looking for...

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Jan 5, 2017
3 min

Martin Luther King Day events for kids around Milwaukee

For many students in the Milwaukee area, next Monday, January 16th is a delightful day off of school. But it's also more than that, of...

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Dec 3, 2016
3 min

9 places to visit Santa that don't include the mall

Want to visit Santa but don't feel like hitting the mall? Here are some other options: 1. Jolly's Outdoor Gingerbread House in Catalano...

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