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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.

Updated for 2025! As the leaves change and the nights grow cooler, Milwaukee comes alive with Halloween spirit. For a memorable evening drive or stroll with the family, visit one of Milwaukee’s best Halloween displays! From haunted gardens to playful illuminated setups, many of these Halloween displays around Milwaukee are handcrafted with love by our...
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Updated August 22, 2025 Looking for the best fall colors near Milwaukee? Whether you’re after a skyline overlook, a scenic drive, or a family-friendly hike, these spots deliver brilliant autumn views without long treks or tricky parking. Peak timing for 2025: mid–late October around Milwaukee (weather dependent). For fewer crowds, try weekday mornings during the third...
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Note: The City of Milwaukee Trick or Treat was originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1-4 p.m., but it has been rescheduled to Friday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Break out the candy buckets and costumes for Halloween 2025! A few Milwaukee-area communities will hold trick-or-treat on Friday, Oct. 31, but most communities will...
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Halloween in Milwaukee is one of the most exciting times of the year for families. From not-so-scary events for little ones to spooky haunted houses for teens, the city comes alive with pumpkins, costumes, and plenty of treats. Over the years, my kids and I – along with our MKE With Kids readers – have...
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Updated in September 2025 with new haunted houses & enchanted trails! Looking for a spooky adventure that’s more fun than fright? If your little ones love the excitement of Halloween but aren’t ready for the super scary stuff, we’ve got you covered! These kid-friendly haunted houses in Milwaukee offer just the right amount of spook without the...
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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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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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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...
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