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Indoors and out, we found plenty of fun, family-friendly things to fill your weekend calendar. Here are our top picks.
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Top Picks By Location
Looking for something close to home? Start here.
Milwaukee
- Broadway Skates MKE at Red Arrow Park (1/30) – Ice skating, face painting, giveaways, and a Broadway performance by Ice Theater MKE. Free skate rentals.
- All Scale Train Show at the Domes (1/31-2/1) – Enjoy model train displays of all gauges.
- Kids Ice Fishing Clinics at Select Milwaukee County Parks (1/31) – Ice fishing basics, safety information and more in a free clinic.
- Great Lakes Tropical Fish Swap at Crowne Plaza MKE South (1/31) – The Kids Area will feature a live animal presentation, a tote bag craft, coloring, movie time, and a scavenger hunt.
- Monster Jam: Freestyle Mania at Fiserv Forum (1/31-2/1) – Monster Jam® trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills.
North Suburbs
- MKE With Kids 2026 Camp Fair (2/1, River Hills) – The largest camp expo in Milwaukee, complete with kids activities and a live raffle!
- Winter Carnival at Lynden Sculpture Garden (1/31) – Outdoor art making, scavenger hunts, ice skating, painting the pond, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more!
South Suburbs
- Shrek Jr. at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts (1/30-2/1, Franklin) – Featuring youth actors in grades 6-12.
- Child Care & Summer Camp Resource Fair (1/31, Oak Creek) – Visit with different child care and summer camp providers at this exciting one-stop shop event!
West Suburbs
- Candlelight Hikes
- Light the Hart at Hart Park (1/31, Wauwatosa) – A free community winter walk along an illuminated path.
- Lapham Peak (1/31, Delafield) – Experience a serene 1.8-mile candlelit trail through the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
- Disney’s Winnie The Pooh KIDS at Waukesha Civic Theatre (1/29-2/1, Waukesha) – Pooh and his friends learn about teamwork, friendship, and – of course – sharing snacks.
- Trains, Trains, Trains! at Ruckus & Glee (1/31, Wauwatosa) – Oodles of trains and train tracks for kids 3+ to build and play to their hearts’ content.
Day Trip Idea
- Lake Geneva Winterfest (1/28-2/1, Lake Geneva) – Ice Sculptures, bonfires on the beach, live entertainment, and more!
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Top Picks By Age
Find something that fits your kid’s age:
Little Kids
- All Scale Train Show at the Domes (1/31-2/1) – Enjoy model train displays of all gauges.
- Trains, Trains, Trains! at Ruckus & Glee (1/31, Wauwatosa) – Oodles of trains and train tracks for kids 3+ to build and play to their hearts’ content.
- Disney’s Winnie The Pooh KIDS at Waukesha Civic Theatre (1/29-2/1, Waukesha) – Pooh and his friends learn about teamwork, friendship, and – of course – sharing snacks.
- Explore our full guide: Best Things to Do With Toddlers Around Milwaukee
School Age
- MKE With Kids 2026 Camp Fair (2/1, River Hills) – The largest camp expo in Milwaukee, complete with kids activities and a live raffle!
- Monster Jam: Freestyle Mania at Fiserv Forum (1/31-2/1) – Monster Jam® trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills.
- Shrek Jr. at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts (1/30-2/1, Franklin) – Featuring youth actors in grades 6-12.
Tweens & Teens
- Candlelight Hikes
- Light the Hart at Hart Park (1/31, Wauwatosa) – A free community winter walk along an illuminated path.
- Lapham Peak (1/31, Delafield) – Experience a serene 1.8-mile candlelit trail through the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
- Broadway Skates MKE at Red Arrow Park (1/30) – Ice skating, face painting, giveaways, and a Broadway performance by Ice Theater MKE. Free skate rentals.
- Hamilton at the Marcus Center (1/20-2/1) – The revolutionary Broadway musical!
- Explore our full guide: Best Things to Do With Tweens & Teens Around Milwaukee
Free Picks This Weekend
Looking for fun that won’t cost a thing? Start here:
- MKE With Kids 2026 Camp Fair (2/1, River Hills) – The largest camp expo in Milwaukee, complete with kids activities and a live raffle!
- Kids Ice Fishing Clinics at Select Milwaukee County Parks (1/31) – Ice fishing basics, safety information and more in a free clinic.
- Light the Hart at Hart Park (1/31, Wauwatosa) – A free community winter walk along an illuminated path.
- Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee (1/24)
Want more free ideas?
→ Use the FREE filter on our Events Calendar
→ Download our 250 Free Things to Do Around Milwaukee Guide
Winter Fun
Looking for seasonal inspiration? Start here:
- Sledding Hills
- Ice Skating Rinks
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Snow Tubing
- Best Hot Cocoa
- Milwaukee Indoor Playgrounds & Play Cafes Guide
👉 Explore our full guide: Milwaukee Winter Fun Guide
Uniquely Milwaukee
These are the kinds of things that make Milwaukee… Milwaukee.
- Afternoon Tea at the Pfister
- Koz’s Mini Bowl
- Ride the Hop
- Bay View Printing Company
- UWM Bowling at the Rec Center
- Safehouse Spy Restaurant
- Milwaukee Bucks Game With Kids
- Slick City Action Park
- Mama Rosa Troll
- Avalon Atmospheric Theatre
- Pabst Mansion
- National Bobblehead Hall of Fame & Museum
- Model Railroad Club of Milwaukee
- North Point Lighthouse (Climb the tower!)
Day Trip Ideas
Want to get out of the city for the day? These family-friendly trips are worth the drive.
More Family Fun Ideas
Looking for something beyond this weekend?
- Full Events Calendar
- Best Playgrounds
- Kid-Friendly Restaurants
- Indoor Playgrounds & Trampoline Parks
- Top Museums for Kids
- Water Parks Near Milwaukee
- Free & Affordable Activities
- Milwaukee Minor League Sports
- Best Libraries
- STEM Activities
- Ninja Courses
- Glow-in-the-Dark Activities
- Art Studios
- Nature Centers
- Milwaukee Planetariums
- Must-Visit Arcades
- Roller Skating Rinks
- Train Lovers Guide to Milwaukee & Beyond
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Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
Discover more about Calie’s journey and editorial approach on her About Page and Editorial Policy Page.
