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Milwaukee Family Fun Guide

Best of Milwaukee: Family-Friendly Activities, Restaurants, Parks & More

Explore the very best that Milwaukee has to offer for families! From adventurous playgrounds and scenic parks to family-friendly restaurants and interactive museums, our Best of Milwaukee guide is packed with top activities and destinations for all ages.

Whether you’re in the mood for hiking in nature, enjoying art and theater, or seeking out seasonal fun, this comprehensive resource has something for everyone.

With sections dedicated to special needs, sports, shopping, and more, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of family time in Milwaukee.

Halloween season has arrived, and Milwaukee is full of fun ways for families to celebrate! If you’re looking for Halloween events for kids in Milwaukee, we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly options happening around the city and suburbs. These not-too-spooky activities are perfect for little ones. Our full Milwaukee Halloween guide highlights local favorites like kid-friendly haunted houses,...
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St. Francis Children’s Center is one of many community resources for children with special needs. Navigating the world of resources for children with special needs can be overwhelming, but Milwaukee has several incredible options designed to support families and create a thriving community. Here are some of the best places to explore. 💡 If you’re...
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Close-up look at one of the conceptual design ideas for the future of Swing Park. Swing Park, the popular play area beneath the Holton Street Bridge near the Marsupial Bridge, remains closed, and recent online listings—including Google—currently show it as permanently closed. There has been no new public timeline released by the City of Milwaukee about reopening...
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Updated for 2025! As we step into October, the air turns crisp, and the leaves light up in fiery shades. There’s no denying it – spooky season is here! We’ve gathered the best haunted houses near Milwaukee (all within a 40-minute drive) guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Caution: Some of these haunts are not for the...
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Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual event that opens the doors to over 140 sites across the city, giving the public a chance to explore Milwaukee’s rich history, architecture, and culture—all for free. This year, 48 of those sites are marked family-friendly, and we’ve gone through all of them to select the ones that offer...
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Updated September 4, 2025 Fall in Milwaukee is packed with festivals that celebrate everything we love about the season – crisp apples, bright pumpkins, live music, cultural traditions, and plenty of family fun. From September through October, you’ll find events happening across the city and surrounding communities that bring people together to enjoy Wisconsin’s best...
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Each month, we round up the latest and greatest additions to the Milwaukee area that are perfect for families with kids. From exciting park reopenings to fun infrastructure updates, here’s what’s new around town this month. Bookmark this page – we’ll keep it updated all month long! What’s New in Milwaukee Two Eastern Black Rhinos Arrive at...
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Looking for family-friendly concerts in Milwaukee this month? Introducing your kids to live music can be one of those unforgettable bonding experiences. Every child is different, of course. What feels fun and inspiring to one kid might feel too loud or overwhelming to another. But for music-loving parents who want to share the joy of a live...
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Titletown in Green Bay combines sports, recreation, and dining for all ages. Green Bay’s Titletown District, right next to Lambeau Field, is one of the most family-friendly destinations in Wisconsin. Whether you’re heading up for a Packers game or visiting on a regular weekend, this area offers playgrounds, tubing, restaurants, green space, and seasonal activities that...
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Wauwatosa is now home to something truly magical: Mama Rosa, a 25-foot recycled-wood troll created by internationally known Danish artist Thomas Dambo. It’s the first Dambo troll in Wisconsin, one of the artist’s personal favorites, and the only illuminated troll he has ever made. Families from all over southeastern Wisconsin are already stopping by Firefly Grove Park to meet this...
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