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Seasonal Fun

Explore seasonal family fun in Milwaukee throughout the year! From summer splash pads and water parks to fall apple orchards and pumpkin patches, winter skiing and sledding, and festive holiday events, find the best activities for families in every season.

(Article updated for 2019)Didn’t think Summerfest was kid-friendly?Think again!Summerfest has seriously stepped up their kid game in the last few years. There are family friendly activities and attractions every single day of the festival, plus amenities that make it easier for parents and kids to experience the festival. We’ve got your one-stop shop for Summerfesting...
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When Summer finally arrives, Milwaukee does it right. Every night of the week in the summer, our city offers free live music and concert series the whole family can enjoy. Top pick for kids: Chill on the Hill Tuesdays, June 4 – August 27, 2019 6:00-8:30 p.m. Humboldt Park Bandshell (3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee,...
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Milwaukee comes alive in the summer with festivals all over the city. Lots of them are kid-friendly! Here’s a list to bookmark and reference throughout the festival season. Search by month or scroll through them all. June July August All (in chronological order) Locust Street Festival of Music & Art (Free!) Sunday, June 9th from...
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Have you ever been ice skating at Slice of Ice in downtown Milwaukee’s Red Arrow Park? The rink is actually bigger than the one at Rockefeller Center in New York City! A this year, a new café is opening, offering warm drinks and snacks for families. Learn more about Biggby Coffee’s arrival just in time for...
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Featured: Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp Come in from the cold and warm up with some fuzzy friends at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp, a one-day winter camp for kids ages 8 to 12. There will be a variety of activities offered throughout the day including crafts, games, a behind-the-scenes...
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I am so excited because next week, I’ve got my two youngest girls home with me, and it will be the Week of Adventures. We will hit up some old favorites, but here are some things on my bucket list this summer: 1. The Kiltie N48W36154 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin facebook.com/kiltiedrivein What’s better than...
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Cool off at these *free* splash pads and wading pools this summer: Fiserv Forum Fountain   The Milwaukee Bucks opened an outdoor fountain, complete with LED lights and music, near the site of the old BMO Harris Bradley Center. The fountain uses recirculated, chlorinated water. It’s open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. every day until Labor...
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Celebrate this Mother’s Day Milwaukee-style with one of these local events: Family Poster Workshop (Ages 6+) Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bay View Printing Co. (2702 S. Howell Ave.) Website   This letterpress poster class is open to families wanting to create a poster of their family name, motto or...
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Dare I say it? Has spring actually arrived? Here are fifty things to do with kids in spring: 1. Explore the sculptures in Lynden Sculpture Gardens 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217(414) 446-8794lyndensculpturegarden.org Lynden Sculpture Garden offers visitors a unique experience of art in nature through its collection of more than 50 monumental...
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Make the most of this Mother’s Day around Milwaukee. You deserve it! Mother’s Day Events Free stuff for moms Kid-friendly Brunches
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