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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 Night Movies in Veterans Park Milwaukee Wisconsin
Looking for a budget-friendly way to enjoy summer evenings with the kids? We’ve rounded up free outdoor movies happening all summer long around Milwaukee and beyond. Scroll by date to plan your outings or by location if you’re staying close to home! Note: The Kids Dream Family Film Series at Marcus Theatres features eight weeks of family-friendly films on the...
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Berry picking season in southeastern Wisconsin is a family tradition—and one of the best ways to enjoy summer outdoors. Just a short drive from Milwaukee, you’ll find local farms where kids can pick strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and more, straight from the patch. Strawberries typically ripen by mid to late June, followed closely by sugar snap peas....
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Did you know that 5 local bowling alleys provide two free Games of bowling each day to kids during the Spring and Summer? They include: Brown Deer Lanes, Whirlyball, Village Bowl, Sussex Bowl, Alpine Lanes, Circle B Rec, and Foxx View Lanes. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and...
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Looking for free things to do in Milwaukee this summer? These 15 festivals offers live music, art, food, cultural celebrations, and more – all with free admission. From kite launches to chalk art to dance performances, there’s something for everyone, and it’s cost a thing to attend. MAY Gift of Wings Family Kite Festival May 24–25, 2025Veterans Park | MilwaukeeFREE admission & FREE parking The...
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The Wisconsin State Fair ferris wheel. Milwaukee is the City of Festivals – and many are perfect for kids! Summer in Milwaukee is packed with fun, food, and community celebrations – and so many of them are kid-friendly. From Ferris wheels to fireworks to cultural crafts and interactive performances, these festivals offer fun for the...
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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! Love free live music? Check out our roundup of free summer festivals happening in Milwaukee this summer. 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...
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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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