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Summer Fun

Best Summer Activities for Kids & Families in Milwaukee

Make the most of summer in Milwaukee with family-friendly events and activities, including outdoor festivals, splash pads & water parks, beach days, and unique local experiences.

Discover the best places to visit, things to do, and events to attend for an unforgettable summer with your kids.

Summer in Milwaukee means music in the parks, food on the lawn, and kids dancing barefoot in the grass. While there are concerts happening all over the city, some are especially welcoming to families with young kids. Here are five local concert series for families that make it easy (and fun) to bring the whole crew along: 1. Chill on the Hill Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00Humboldt Park Bandshell (3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207)bayviewneighborhood.org Chill on the Hill is the quintessential summer experience in Milwaukee’s eclectic Bay View neighborhood. Head to the bandshell in beautiful Humboldt Park and enjoy local bands from your favorite spot on the...
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The heat of summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to hit the nearest watering hole and cool off. Splash pads and wading pools offer families with young children the perfect antidote to the summer heat. Splash pad season typically runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day (see exceptions below). Here...
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Grand Valley Campground in Dalton Wisconsin’s family-owned campgrounds are rolling out a variety of new experiences for the 2025 camping season, from lounging pools with built-in coves to foam cannon parties, floating water playgrounds, and live concerts in the woods. Many parks are also expanding with new cabins, RV sites, and family-friendly amenities. In this...
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Mark your calendars for June 8, July 13, August 3, and September 7 Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE With Kids are returning to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park at the lakefront for the 2025 season — and they’re completely FREE to attend. This beloved series, hosted by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Foundation, takes place...
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Kite Festival Milwaukee Wisconsin lakefront Veterans Park
For nearly four decades, Milwaukee’s lakefront has been the setting for one of the most vibrant and high-flying weekends of the year. Now in its 38th year, the Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival, presented by IKEA, returns to Veterans Parkon Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. each day, with events running through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00...
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Franksville Craft Beer Garden Racine County Wisconsin
Believe it or not, beer gardens can be super family-friendly.Sure, a biergarten is technically just an open-air spot to enjoy beer and food—but in practice, it’s so much more than that. Originally popular in Bavaria and Germany, beer gardens are all about community, good food, and soaking up the outdoors. And in Milwaukee, they’ve taken on a...
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Every year, in the middle of winter, it happens—someone asks about our summer plans. And just like that, I find myself spiraling into the summer camp registration vortex. With three kids (ages 4 to 8) and different interests, it feels like trying to solve a puzzle with no edge pieces. But after years of navigating camp...
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Red Bull Wakeboarding Competition
Milwaukee is about to make a splash with the U.S. debut of Red Bull Wake The City, an exciting and innovative wakeboarding competition coming to Lakeshore State Park on August 31, 2024. This event, which had a successful start in Milan, Italy, brings a unique doubles format to wakeboarding, where 36 of the world’s top riders...
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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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An exciting day of family fun, live music, and vibrant community activities is coming to Pere Marquette Park as Hoancoming, Milwaukee’s Fresh Coast Party, returns on August 17, 2024. This annual fundraising celebration for Light The Hoan promises a day filled with festivities both on land and water. MKE with Kids Stage @ Pere Marquette...
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