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We’re feeling lucky, because there are so many fun, family-friendly activities to and events to choose from this weekend! Here are our top picks.
Top Picks By Location
Looking for something close to home? Start here.
Milwaukee
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade (FREE, 3/14) – This year’s parade in Downtown Milwaukee will include more than 100 units, including Irish dancers, pipe and drum groups, decorated floats, local dignitaries and more.
- 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.
- Be My Neighbor Day at Central Library (FREE, 3/14) – Enjoy fun hands-on activities, stories and learning what it means to be a caring neighbor. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and take your picture with Daniel Tiger!
- The Intro: Diorama-RAMA at Milwaukee Public Museum (3/14) – Kick off this MPM Greatest Hit by visiting interactive stations and going behind the scenes to discover the elements that bring the museum’s dioramas to life.
- Kid Boogie Down’s Taylor Swift Party at The Cooperage (3/14) – Kid Boogie Down returns to the Harborfront for an all-inclusive dance party for the kids! Dress up in your favorite Eras Tour outfit, dance and sing along to your favorite T-Swift tunes!
- Take It Outside: Biking at Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park (FREE, 3/14) – Learn biking basics, then borrow a bike and helmet and choose between guided group rides or independent rides on park paths.
North Suburbs
- Grand Opening of North Shore Library (FREE, 3/14, Bayside) – Celebrate the grand opening of the new North Shore Library building with tours, refreshments and special activities!
- Maple Sugarin’ Festival at Riveredge Nature Center (3/14, Saukville) – Hike through the maple forest, tap a tree, learn how sap is made into syrup, enjoy nature-based activities and crafts, listen to live music, and taste the Riveredge special – pancakes & pickles!
- Totally Turtles at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (3/14, Bayside) – Meet turtle ambassadors, create a turtle craft to take home, and discover the unique characteristics of each species and how the nature center cares for them.
South Suburbs
- Hello Dolly at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center (3/13, South Milwaukee) – Presented by South Milwaukee High School students, this musical production bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history.
- Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone (3/15, Greenfield) – On Sundays (Noon-8 PM, your family of four can enjoy 60 minutes of jumping, a large pizza, and a pitcher of soda for $79.99. Additional jumpers are $9.99.
West Suburbs
- Pi Day Party at Mathnasium (FREE, 3/14, Wauwatosa) – March 14 (3.14) is math’s biggest day of the year, and Mathnasium is celebrating the mathematical constant pi (π)! Enjoy fun math activities, raffles, and snacks!
- Milwaukee Railroad Club’s Toy Train and Collectible Show at the New Berlin Ale House (3/15, New Berlin) – Buy, sell, and trade new and used toy trains and other collectibles. The parts dealer has O gauge parts, mostly Lionel, post-war, pre war and some late-model parts.
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Free Picks This Weekend
Looking for fun that won’t cost a thing? Start here:
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade (FREE, 3/14) – This year’s parade in Downtown Milwaukee will include more than 100 units, including Irish dancers, pipe and drum groups, decorated floats, local dignitaries and more.
- Be My Neighbor Day at Central Library (FREE, 3/14) – Enjoy fun hands-on activities, stories and learning what it means to be a caring neighbor. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and take your picture with Daniel Tiger!
- Take It Outside: Biking at Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park (FREE, 3/14) – Learn biking basics, then borrow a bike and helmet and choose between guided group rides or independent rides on park paths.
- Grand Opening of North Shore Library (FREE, 3/14, Bayside) – Celebrate the grand opening of the new North Shore Library building with tours, refreshments and special activities!
- Pi Day Event at Mathnasium (FREE, 3/14, Wauwatosa) – March 14 (3.14) is math’s biggest day of the year, and Mathnasium is celebrating the mathematical constant pi (π)! Enjoy fun math activities, raffles, and snacks!
- 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
- Be My Neighbor Day at Central Library (FREE, 3/14) – Enjoy fun hands-on activities, stories and learning what it means to be a caring neighbor. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and take your picture with Daniel Tiger!
- Alphabet Adventures: Spring Has Sprung at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (3/7) – Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad on an adventure through the alphabet to discover plants and animals found on our trails. Each child will receive a nature journal. Ages 3 and up.
- Milwaukee Railroad Club’s Toy Train and Collectible Show at the New Berlin Ale House (3/15, New Berlin) – Buy, sell, and trade new and used toy trains and other collectibles. The parts dealer has O gauge parts, mostly Lionel, post-war, pre war and some late-model parts.
- Explore our full guide: Best Things to Do With Toddlers Around Milwaukee
School Age
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade (FREE, 3/14) – This year’s parade in Downtown Milwaukee will include more than 100 units, including Irish dancers, pipe and drum groups, decorated floats, local dignitaries and more.
- Maple Sugarin’ Festival at Riveredge Nature Center (3/14, Saukville) – Hike through the maple forest, tap a tree, learn how sap is made into syrup, enjoy nature-based activities and crafts, listen to live music, and taste the Riveredge special – pancakes & pickles!
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.
- Sunday Family Fun Day at Sky Zone (3/15, Greenfield) – On Sundays (Noon-8 PM, your family of four can enjoy 60 minutes of jumping, a large pizza, and a pitcher of soda for $79.99. Additional jumpers are $9.99.
- Explore our full guide: Best Things to Do With Tweens & Teens Around 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
- 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.
