Fall Fun in Milwaukee: Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patches & More

Celebrate the beauty of autumn in Milwaukee with our guide to the best fall activities for families. From apple picking and pumpkin patches to corn mazes, haunted houses, and scenic fall hikes, discover everything you need to enjoy the season to the fullest.

Sep

Top 10 Family-Friendly Tours at Doors Open Milwaukee 2025

September 8, 2025Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

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...

Sep

10 Best Fall Festivals Around Milwaukee (2025)

September 4, 2025Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

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...

Aug

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Milwaukee (2025 Guide)

August 20, 2025Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Updated August 21, 2025 Pumpkin season is here, and Milwaukee is packed with family-friendly farms where you can find the perfect pumpkin and enjoy all the fall fun that comes with it. Whether you’re looking for a big pumpkin farm with corn mazes, hayrides, and petting zoos, or a quiet patch where the kids can...

father and daughter in pumpkin patch at Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee in Red Arrow Park, downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin

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Family Fall Activities in Milwaukee (2025 Guide)

August 18, 2025Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Fall in Milwaukee is packed with family fun – from pumpkin patches and apple orchards to corn mazes, hayrides, and Halloween events. Our MKE With Kids team has explored these spots for over a decade, and we’ve combined firsthand experience with reader recommendations to bring you the ultimate guide to family fall activities in Milwaukee (2025)....

Aug

Apple Picking Near Milwaukee: 2025 Guide to the Best Orchards

August 18, 2025Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Updated August 21, 2025 Looking for the best places to go apple picking near Milwaukee in 2025? You’re in the right place. Over the years, my family has visited nearly every orchard on this list, and I’ve learned that each one offers something unique. Some are full of family adventures with hayrides, corn mazes, and play...

Aug

China Lights Festival Returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens: A Family Favorite! (2025)

August 9, 2025Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is in for a treat again this fall! Last year, our family visited the incredible China Lights festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and we were blown away! The vibrant lanterns, intricate displays, and beautiful gardens lit up at night left us in awe. The crowds were large, but it was worth it. This year,...

Oct

Halloween Safety Tips for Families: How to Keep Your Little Ghouls and Goblins Safe (2026)

October 16, 2024Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Halloween isn’t just about spooky costumes and candy hauls – it’s a magical time for creating cherished memories with our little ones. But as the streets come alive with ghouls, goblins, and excited trick-or-treaters, ensuring our kids’ safety is more important than ever. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are twice as likely to be...

Oct

10 Best Places for Hayrides Near Milwaukee (2025)

October 7, 2024Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Update August 21, 2025 Over the years, my kids and I, along with the team at MKE With Kids, have had the chance to explore these fun hayrides firsthand. From wagon rides through apple orchards to scenic tours around pumpkin patches, these spots are family-tested and kid-approved. Plus, we’ve heard great feedback from our readers who love these...

Schuett Farms 2024 corn maze super heroes Mukwonago Wisconsin

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10 Best Corn Mazes Near Milwaukee (2025)

September 25, 2024Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee, Family Fun Hub

Looking for the best corn mazes near Milwaukee? Nothing says fall in Wisconsin like getting lost in a cornfield with your kids by your side. Over the years, my family has explored many of the area’s mazes, from simple paths perfect for toddlers to massive fields with trivia challenges and spooky twists for older kids....

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11 Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Events in Milwaukee (2025)

September 25, 2024Calie HerbstFall Fun in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is famous for its lively Oktoberfest celebrations, and you don’t have to leave the kids at home to enjoy them. All across the city and surrounding communities, families can take part in fall festivals filled with German food, live music, dancing, and kid-friendly activities. If you’re planning out your autumn calendar, these Oktoberfest events are a...

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