Spring Adventures

Explore the best spring activities for families in Milwaukee, including tulip festivals, Mother’s Day specials, St. Patrick’s Day parades, maple sugaring events, and more.

Mar

25 Free Things To Do This Spring With Your Kids Around Milwaukee

March 9, 2026Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Photo: Kubala Washatko Architects Spring in Milwaukee is a time of longer days, blooming flowers, and kids who really need to get outside. But let’s be real — keeping the whole family entertained can add up fast. That’s why we put together this list of 25 fun and totally free things to do with kids this spring. Whether...

Feb

5 Maple Sugaring Events for Families in Southeast Wisconsin (2026)

February 10, 2026Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

As winter melts away and early spring blossoms in Milwaukee, it’s time to celebrate a beloved local tradition: maple sugaring. Across Southeastern Wisconsin, interactive and hands-on maple sugaring events are the perfect outing for kids and families alike. At these events, you can tap a sugar maple tree, watch the fascinating syrup-making process up close,...

Feb

100 Milwaukee Staycation Ideas for Spring Break (2026)

February 9, 2026Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

If traveling to a tropical paradise is not in your future this Spring Break, an epic Milwaukee staycation still can be. To keep your kids entertained and engaged during Spring Break, look no further than your own backyard! Whether you want to splash around at indoor water parks, explore local museums, or take a day...

Feb

10 Spring Break Camps For Kids Around Milwaukee (2026)

February 5, 2026Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Spring break can be a challenge for working parents who need childcare while their kids are out of school. Fortunately, there are plenty of exciting camp options in the Milwaukee area that keep kids engaged, active, and learning while parents continue their work schedules. Check out this lineup of spring break camp options for 2025!...

Jan

5 Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Milwaukee (2026)

January 30, 2026Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Spring Adventures

St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish heritage, culture, and community, and Milwaukee has deep Irish roots that make this day even more special. From the founding of the Shamrock Club in 1960 to Milwaukee’s long-running St. Patrick’s Day Parade—one of the oldest in the country—Milwaukee has a rich Irish history. But while there are countless ways to...

May

Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Brunch Spots Around Milwaukee (2025)

May 5, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Special Pricing for Kids = Family-Friendly Feels Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11th this year, and plenty of local restaurants are celebrating moms with beautiful brunches and special menus. If you’re planning to take the whole crew out to eat, we’ve rounded up brunch spots that specifically include kid pricing, which usually means they’re welcoming to families...

May

‘Big Truck Day’ Rolls Into Red Arrow Park This May (Free!)

May 1, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.📍 Red Arrow Park, Downtown Milwaukee🎟️ FREE and open to the public Big Truck Day is back for its fourth year in a row, rolling into Red Arrow Park on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., just in time to kick off National Public Works Week. This free event...

Apr

Tulip Festivals & Spring Blooms Near Milwaukee (2025)

April 10, 2025Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Spring Adventures

Looking for a fun and beautiful way to welcome spring with your kids?Tulip season is one of the most colorful times of the year in Wisconsin, and it doesn’t last long—usually just a few weeks in late April through early May. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly tulip festivals near Milwaukee to help you make...

Apr

Your Guide to 414 Day: Special Events and Offers around Milwaukee

April 9, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

414 Day, celebrated each year on April 14th, is known as Milwaukee Day, and it’s a day to celebrate our beloved city and all who live here. There are a variety of specials being offered around town, and we’ve put them in one place for you: Reduced Admission Specials Milwaukee County Parks: $4.14 Admission to...

Apr

10 Mother’s Day Specials & Events in Milwaukee (2025)

April 8, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2025, and it’s the perfect excuse to treat the moms, grandmas, and mother figures in your life to something special — and maybe even free! Whether you’re planning a full weekend of fun or just sneaking in a few meaningful moments, we’ve rounded up some local deals and events...

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