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.

Apr

25 Fun and Free Spring Activities For Kids (2026)

April 3, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Rainy days are made for puddle jumping—simple spring fun! Spring is in full bloom—the flowers are vibrant, the sun is shining, and the air feels crisp and refreshing. But for parents, the season often brings a familiar question: How can I keep my kids entertained and active during these spring months, especially during spring break?...

Mar

Easter Events in Milwaukee: 10 Fun Things To Do With Kids (2026 Guide)

March 21, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Over 4,000 eggs are hidden at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Updated annually before Easter Spring is in the air, and Easter events start popping up all around Southeastern Wisconsin. This guide highlights popular, recurring family-friendly traditions so you can plan ahead — and we’ll update each listing with exact dates as they’re...

Mar

Dairy Queen Free Cone Day 2026: Date, Details & What Families Need to Know

March 16, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day is back for 2026. The first day of spring is getting a little sweeter—Dairy Queen Free Cone Day is officially back for 2026. Each year, families across Milwaukee look forward to this feel-good tradition, and it’s an easy way to kick off warmer days with something simple and fun. Here’s...

Mar

10 Perfect Milwaukee Pie Stops to Celebrate Pi Day (2025)

March 11, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

It’s Pi Day, celebrated worldwide on March 14th (3.14, get it?). Pi Day isn’t just for mathematicians; it’s a day that brings people together over the universal love for pie, whether sweet or savory. And what better way to celebrate than by supporting our local bakeries and pie shops? Many local spots are celebrating with...

Mar

Spring in Milwaukee with Kids: The Ultimate 2026 Family Guide

March 6, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Spring in Milwaukee is a season of new beginnings – and new family adventures. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, hunting for Easter eggs, or strolling through blooming tulip fields, the city comes alive with events and activities for kids of all ages. This guide pulls together the best things to do in March, April,...

Feb

Where to Find the Easter Bunny Around Milwaukee

February 27, 2025Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Catch the Easter Bunny aboard the indoor train at Southridge Mall! If your kids are hoping for a photo op or a quick hello with the Easter Bunny, you’ll usually find him popping up at malls, special events, and local egg hunts throughout the season. Below is a simple starting point you can keep live...

Feb

A Parent’s Guide to the Spring Cicada Emergence: What You Need to Know

February 13, 2024Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

This spring, families across the Midwest and South are in for a rare natural phenomenon that hasn’t occurred in over two centuries. For the first time in 221 years, two distinct broods of cicadas will emerge from the ground simultaneously, creating a buzz—literally and figuratively—around their arrival. In a nutshell? Brace yourself for a buzzing...

Mar

Ultimate Milwaukee Membership Giveaway: Celebrating 10 Years of MKE With Kids

March 19, 2023Calie HerbstSpring Adventures

Milwaukee With Kids turns 10 this year! To celebrate, we’re giving away family memberships to some of our favorite destinations: Discovery World Family Membership ($125 value)Zoo Pass + Membership to the Zoological Society of Milwaukee ($175 value)Milwaukee Public Museum Family Membership ($135 value)Milwaukee Art Museum Family Membership ($95 value)Milwaukee Domes Household Membership ($65 value)Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Family+...

Apr

5 Local Earth Day Events for Families

April 17, 2017Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Spring Adventures

Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22nd, offering families the perfect opportunity to get outside and celebrate together. Though you probably don’t need an official study to tell you this, research shows that spending time in nature is essential for kids (and adults!). It has been shown to reduce stress, ease anxiety, improve concentration, boost the...

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