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Seasonal Fun

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.

“Yikes, it’s freezing!” – We totally get it. But, did you know that being outdoors, even in winter, boosts physical health, improves mood, and can actually be a blast of fresh energy for you and your kids? Yes, even with the chill. To get you and your little snow bunnies bundled up and out the...
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Author: Calie Herbst (Founder & Owner of MKEwithKids.com) COVID-19 Update: Let’s keep the summer dream alive, shall we? We’ve spoken with camp representatives and the concensus is that summer camps are still on for now. Check out our 2020 Summer Camp Guide for dozens of camps! Every year in the dead of winter, there’s always...
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These events have passed. It’s a winter wonderland out there, and love is in the air. We found six fun events around Milwaukee to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family: 1. Downtown Ice Sculptures (Free!) Friday, February 14 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm Website For the first-time ever, you can celebrate love on Wisconsin Avenue, where...
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The outside world may be chaotic and ever-changing, but overnight camping with the family is the same as it ever was. Explore the great outdoors at these nearby state parks: 1. Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit3544 Kettle Moraine Rd., Hartford, WI 53086 (262) 670-3400 Photo: @cirahrah425 The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle...
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(Article updated for 2019)Didn’t think Summerfest was kid-friendly?Think again!Summerfest has seriously stepped up their kid game in the last few years. There are family friendly activities and attractions every single day of the festival, plus amenities that make it easier for parents and kids to experience the festival. We’ve got your one-stop shop for Summerfesting...
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Milwaukee comes alive in the summer with festivals all over the city. Lots of them are kid-friendly! Here’s a list to bookmark and reference throughout the festival season. Search by month or scroll through them all. June July August All (in chronological order) Locust Street Festival of Music & Art (Free!) Sunday, June 9th from...
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Have you ever been ice skating at Slice of Ice in downtown Milwaukee’s Red Arrow Park? The rink is actually bigger than the one at Rockefeller Center in New York City! A this year, a new café is opening, offering warm drinks and snacks for families. Learn more about Biggby Coffee’s arrival just in time for...
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Featured: Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp Come in from the cold and warm up with some fuzzy friends at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp, a one-day winter camp for kids ages 8 to 12. There will be a variety of activities offered throughout the day including crafts, games, a behind-the-scenes...
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I am so excited because next week, I’ve got my two youngest girls home with me, and it will be the Week of Adventures. We will hit up some old favorites, but here are some things on my bucket list this summer: 1. The Kiltie N48W36154 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin facebook.com/kiltiedrivein What’s better than...
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Celebrate this Mother’s Day Milwaukee-style with one of these local events: Family Poster Workshop (Ages 6+) Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bay View Printing Co. (2702 S. Howell Ave.) Website   This letterpress poster class is open to families wanting to create a poster of their family name, motto or...
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