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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.

Halloween season has arrived, and Milwaukee is full of fun ways for families to celebrate! If you’re looking for Halloween events for kids in Milwaukee, we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly options happening around the city and suburbs. These not-too-spooky activities are perfect for little ones. Our full Milwaukee Halloween guide highlights local favorites like kid-friendly haunted houses,...
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Updated for 2025! As we step into October, the air turns crisp, and the leaves light up in fiery shades. There’s no denying it – spooky season is here! We’ve gathered the best haunted houses near Milwaukee (all within a 40-minute drive) guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Caution: Some of these haunts are not for the...
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Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual event that opens the doors to over 140 sites across the city, giving the public a chance to explore Milwaukee’s rich history, architecture, and culture—all for free. This year, 48 of those sites are marked family-friendly, and we’ve gone through all of them to select the ones that offer...
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Updated September 4, 2025 Fall in Milwaukee is packed with festivals that celebrate everything we love about the season – crisp apples, bright pumpkins, live music, cultural traditions, and plenty of family fun. From September through October, you’ll find events happening across the city and surrounding communities that bring people together to enjoy Wisconsin’s best...
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Updated August 21, 2025 Pumpkin season is here, and Milwaukee is packed with family-friendly farms where you can find the perfect pumpkin and enjoy all the fall fun that comes with it. Whether you’re looking for a big pumpkin farm with corn mazes, hayrides, and petting zoos, or a quiet patch where the kids can...
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Sunflower season is underway! Find local sunflower farms for your family to visit.
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father and daughter in pumpkin patch at Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee in Red Arrow Park, downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin
Fall in Milwaukee is packed with family fun – from pumpkin patches and apple orchards to corn mazes, hayrides, and Halloween events. Our MKE With Kids team has explored these spots for over a decade, and we’ve combined firsthand experience with reader recommendations to bring you the ultimate guide to family fall activities in Milwaukee (2025)....
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Updated August 21, 2025 Looking for the best places to go apple picking near Milwaukee in 2025? You’re in the right place. Over the years, my family has visited nearly every orchard on this list, and I’ve learned that each one offers something unique. Some are full of family adventures with hayrides, corn mazes, and play...
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The MKE With Kids Back To School Celebration is your one-stop shop to ring in the new school year and explore programs & activities for your kids. Event Details Date and Time: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Beaulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee, WI 53207) Admission: Free for all attendees....
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Ottawa Lake’s sandy beach is one of the most kid-friendly spots in the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit. Camping with kids doesn’t have to be complicated — especially when you choose close-to-home spots that are easy to reach from Milwaukee. These five family-friendly state parks offer simple hikes, beaches, nature centers, and comfortable campgrounds that make...
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