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Spring is here! There’s plenty of fun, kid-friendly events to kick off the season this weekend. Here are our top picks.
Top Picks By Location
Looking for something close to home? Start here.
Milwaukee
- Spring Fling Egg Hunt at Discovery World (3/21) – Search for eggs throughout the museum while enjoying the exhibits. Egg hunt starts at 9:00 a.m.
- Spring Fling at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum (3/21) – Meet fluffy bunnies and chicks, create handprint flowers, and decorate a pair of bunny ears to wear at the Bunny Hop with live cello music.
- Family Day at Milwaukee County Historical Society (FREE, 3/21) – See how planes, trains, cars, and boats have shaped the city, explore the science behind them, and enjoy hands-on activities and displays.
- Sweet Sounds: Unity in the Community at Villard Square Library (FREE, 3/21) – Enjoy live music, Betty Brinn’s Wonder Wagon, an instrument petting zoo, delicious confections, arts and crafts, balloon creations, and face painting.
- Camille’s Rainbow at Milwaukee Opera Theatre (3/19-3/23) – This 45-minute opera, created just for babies and toddlers (ages 0–3) and their grown-up sidekicks, invites families into Camille’s enchanting world, where music shimmers and colors come to life.
North Suburbs
- Maple Fest at O’Malley Family Farm & Nursery (3/21, Mequon) – Celebrate the sweet season of maple syrup with hayrides, maple taffy, live music, farm animals, and more outdoor family fun.
- Maple Sugar Time at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (3/21, Bayside) – Learn to identify maple trees, tap logs, and see how sap transforms into syrup through live demonstrations and hands-on activities.
South Suburbs
- Bunny Arrival at Southridge Mall (3/21, Greendale) – Enjoy complimentary family activities while waiting for the Bunny to arrive on the Choo Choo Express at 10:45 a.m. The first 36 kids to take a family photo with the Bunny will receive a fun-filled gift bag.
- Parents Night Out at Field Workshop (3/21, Greendale) – Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids (ages 5-12) enjoy 3 hours of all Field Workshop has to offer, including games and themed activities, plus dinner!
West Suburbs
- Just Between Friends Sale at Waukesha Expo Center (FREE, 3/21, Waukesha) – Save 50%-90% on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need at this consignment sale.
- Bunny’s Breakfast Bash at Dave & Buster’s (3/22, Wauwatosa) – A hot breakfast buffet, game play, activities and photo ops with the Bunny are all on the menu for this exciting event!
Up For A Drive?
- Buggin’ Out Balloon Adventure at PIER 290 (3/19-3/29, Lake Geneva) – Explore a colorful, crawl-worthy world of oversized bugs and playful surprises, all sculpted out of more than 100,000 balloons.
- Big Bunny Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt at Apple Holler (3/21, Sturtevant) – Festivities include an egg hunt, bunny photos and storytelling, tractor train rides, pony rides, goat feeding, play areas, a surprise goodie bag for each person, and more.
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Free Picks This Weekend
Looking for fun that won’t cost a thing? Start here:
- Family Day at Milwaukee County Historical Society (FREE, 3/21) – See how planes, trains, cars, and boats have shaped the city, explore the science behind them, and enjoy hands-on activities and displays.
- Sweet Sounds: Unity in the Community at Villard Square Library (FREE, 3/21) – Enjoy live music, Betty Brinn’s Wonder Wagon, an instrument petting zoo, delicious confections, arts and crafts, balloon creations, and face painting.
- Just Between Friends Sale at Waukesha Expo Center (FREE, 3/21, Waukesha) – Save 50%-90% on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need at this consignment sale.
- Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee (1/24)
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Top Picks By Age
Find something that fits your kid’s age:
Babies & Toddlers
- Camille’s Rainbow at Milwaukee Opera Theatre (3/19-3/23) – This 45-minute opera, created just for babies and toddlers (ages 0–3) and their grown-up sidekicks, invites families into Camille’s enchanting world, where music shimmers and colors come to life.
- Explore our full guide: Best Things to Do With Toddlers Around Milwaukee
School Age
- Spring Fling Egg Hunt at Discovery World (3/21) – Search for eggs throughout the museum while enjoying the exhibits. Egg hunt starts at 9:00 a.m.
- Maple Sugar Time at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (3/21, Bayside) – Learn to identify maple trees, tap logs, and see how sap transforms into syrup through live demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Teens & Tweens
- First Stage Presents Julius Caesar at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (3/13-3/22) – Shakespeare’s gripping political thriller comes to life in a story of loyalty, honor, and the price of ambition.
- Glow Skate at Eble Park Ice Arena (3/20, Brookfield) – Bring your friends, family, and teammates to skate under the vibrant, colorful new lights, accompanied by your favorite tunes. This fun-filled event is open to all ages and skating abilities.
- Explore our full guide: Best Things to Do With Tweens & Teens Around Milwaukee
Top Picks ~ Special Needs
- Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair (FREE, 3/21, Oak Creek) – This event will feature multiple time slots to support sensory needs, plus a designated low-traffic, sensory-friendly session. The All-Abilities Resource Fair will bring together local businesses and organizations that support children and families in the disability community.
- World Down Syndrome Day Party at Sprecher Brewery (3/22, Glendale) – Expect music, cake, socks, laughter, and a whole lot of heart as we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and the community that believes in them.
- Explore our full guide: Special Needs Resources & Sensory-Friendly Activities for Kids in Milwaukee
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
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- Indoor Playgrounds & Trampoline Parks
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- 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.
