Seasonal Family Fun in Milwaukee: Activities for Every Season

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.

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Your 2025 Guide to the Wisconsin State Fair With Kids

July 24, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

The Wisconsin State Fair is a summer tradition for many Milwaukee-area families, and it’s packed with plenty to see, try, and explore this year—especially for kids. Here’s a helpful rundown of what’s new for 2025, what’s free to enjoy, and a few things to know before you go. Wisconsin State Fair🗓 July 31–August 10, 2025📍Wisconsin...

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Peach Picking in Wisconsin: What to Expect at Apple Holler

July 23, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Peaches packed and ready at Apple Holler during Wisconsin’s short peach-picking season. Peach picking is a short but very fun season in Wisconsin, and Apple Holler in Sturtevant is one of the only places in the state where families can walk the orchard and pick ripe peaches straight from the trees. After several years of weather-related setbacks,...

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The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist for Parents (2026)

July 22, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about the back-to-school essentials. We’ve put together a quick checklist to help you get everything in order before the first bell rings! 1. Clothing and Shoes Fit Check: Kids grow so fast! Go through their clothes to see what still fits and what needs replacing. Uniforms:...

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New State Fair Foods That’ll Wow (or Gross Out!) Your Kids in 2025

July 19, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Sweet treats, savory snacks, gluten-free goodies, and … bugs? The Wisconsin State Fair is known for its over-the-top food creations, and this year’s new menu does not disappoint. Whether your kids are in it for the sugar, the snacks, or the sheer shock factor, we’ve rounded up the wildest new foods to try in 2025, organized by...

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5 Best Places to View the Air & Water Show With Kids (2025)

July 15, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

As the much-anticipated Milwaukee Air & Water Show approaches, families across Wisconsin are gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with awe-inspiring aerial and water-based acrobatics. This beloved event is one of Wisconsin’s largest free gatherings, and kids and families love to experience the thrill of the Blue Angels and more. The event grounds are...

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9 Swimming Ponds & Lakes in Southeastern Wisconsin (2025)

July 2, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Southeastern Wisconsin is home to hundreds of ponds and lakes, but of course not all of them have public beaches for swimming. There are a select few in the Milwaukee area, and each of their sandy beaches is a popular summer destination for both onshore and water recreation. They’re the best places for building sandcastles,...

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Free Family Fun Alert: ArtBlaze Returns to McKinley Beach This Summer

June 24, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Art Blaze in 2024, photo by Nate Vomhof If you’re looking for a reason to head to the lakefront with your kids this summer, here’s one to put on your calendar: ArtBlaze is back. This free, all-ages event series blends art, music, beach vibes, and community fun in one of Milwaukee’s most beautiful outdoor spaces....

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10 Best Fourth of July Fireworks and Events Around Milwaukee (2025)

June 23, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Looking for fireworks, parades, and family fun this Fourth of July? We’ve rounded up the best Independence Day celebrations in Milwaukee and surrounding suburbs. From bike parades to drone shows and fireworks galore, here’s where to celebrate near you! Standout & Unique Fourth of July Events Independence Day Weekend at Old World Wisconsin July 4–5,...

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Summerfest With Kids: Tips, Activities & What Families Should Know

June 17, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Summerfest is also known as “The World’s Largest Music Festival”. Summerfest might seem like a grown-ups’ event at first glance, but it’s actually packed with family-friendly activities, shows, and amenities that make visiting with kids easier than ever. From splash pads and playgrounds to affordable admission deals and hands-on entertainment, it’s one of Milwaukee’s most...

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Free Summer Playgrounds & Splash Pads in Milwaukee: Activities, Supervised Play & Free Meals

June 15, 2025Calie HerbstSummer Fun

Milwaukee has splash pads and playgrounds that offer families vibrant, safe spaces to play. Looking for easy, free summer fun for your kids? Each year, Milwaukee Recreation runs a citywide playground program that offers supervised play, enrichment activities, water fun, and free meals for youth across Milwaukee. It’s one of the simplest ways to keep kids active, social, and...

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