Winter and cold weather may have settled in, but Milwaukee is buzzing with exciting family-friendly activities for all ages. and Milwaukee. Here are the top picks for February.
Looking for more ways to fill your calendar? Check out our Daily Events Calendar for all the happenings around Milwaukee, or explore our Weekend Guide for the best family-friendly activities this weekend!
1. Disney on Ice Presents Into The Magic
📅 When: February 13-16, 2025
📍 Where: Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Step into a world of wonder with Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic! Join beloved characters like Belle, Moana, Miguel, Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, and Flynn on unforgettable adventures celebrating courage, love, and determination. This magical ice show brings Disney stories to life with breathtaking skating, stunning visuals, and iconic songs you can sing along to. Perfect for the whole family!
Note: Tickets are required for ages 2 and up, and costumes are not allowed for guests 14 and older.
2. Pet Expo
3. Summer Camp Fair (Free!)
📍 Where: University School of Milwaukee, 2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd, River Hills, WI 53217
3. Valentine’s Day Events
📍Various locations
4. Mitchell Park Domes Train Show
📍Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
Every winter the Show Dome is transformed into a miniature train show with 600 feet of train tracks looping the exhibit. A new theme each year ensures for a memorable experience for the train lovers!
- When: January- March (Opening day TBD)
- Cost: Free with paid admission
- More Info: Mitchell Park Domes Train Show
5. Kids Dream Family Film Series
📍Participating Marcus Theaters
Movie night out! Take the whole family to a movie with Kids Dream Family Film Series. Snuggle up and enjoy some family favorites while snacking on some movie theater concessions, at a special reduced price.
- When: January 24th-March 16th
- Cost: $3 per movie, buy a passport to see all 8 films for $12
- More Info: Kids Dream Family Film Series
7. First Stage Presents: Emily Song & The Queen of Night
📍Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee WI
The Dinosaur Play also continues through the first half of February. Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago. During your adventure, you will befriend a surly Triceratops, help protect a newly formed dinosaur family, and defeat the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- When: January 18th-Febuary 2025 run time approximately 1 hour
- Cost: $25
- More Info: The Dinosaur Play
10. Free Events for Families
Free Winter Festivals
📍Location varies
Lake Geneva Winterfest
Urban Ecology Winterfest
Winter Festival in Cedarburg
Winter Carnival at the Lynden Sculpture Garden
Winter Break Milwaukee
Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo
📍Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Roar, moo, and splash into the new year at family free day at the Milwaukee Zoo! Make sure to check out Penguins of the Pacific, the newly renovated habitat for the Humboldt penguins.
- When: Saturday, February 1
- Cost: Free!
- More Info: Family Free Day
February is jam packed with fun filled, seasonally intentional family events. Bookmark this post, share it with friends and family, and enjoy all that the Milwaukee area has to offer in these winter months!
Don’t stop here! Plan even more family fun with our Daily Events Calendar featuring activities every day, or dive into our Weekend Guide for top picks happening this weekend.
