We’re celebrating moms and mother figures this weekend! It’s the perfect time to get out and explore the city (or take a day trip) as a family. Here are our top picks:
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Multiple locations
Plenty of local restaurants are celebrating moms with beautiful brunches and special menus this weekend! If you’re planning to take the whole crew out to eat, we’ve rounded up brunch spots that specifically include kid pricing, which usually means they’re welcoming to families and planning ahead for little diners. Be sure to book your table early—these popular spots tend to fill up fast!
Mother’s Day Deals
Multiple locations
Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11) is the perfect excuse to treat the moms, grandmas, and mother figures in your life to something special — and maybe even free! Whether you’re planning a full weekend of fun or just sneaking in a few meaningful moments, we’ve rounded up some local deals and events to help you celebrate, from Milwaukee’s favorite attractions to fun day trips.
TOP PICKS
Kid Boogie Down at The Cooperage
The Cooperage, 822 S. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Adults $10; Kids (1-17) $15; Babies Under 1 FREE
Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage is a live music/video show by DJ Lukewarm, complete with lights, lasers, and bubbles. It’s a dance party that’s fun for the whole family. Plus, there will be FREE balloon animals for the kids!
Kids Night Out at the Wisconsin Humane Society
WHS Milwaukee Campus 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Friday, May 9, 2025, 5-7 p.m.
Admission: $30 per child
Need an evening without the kids? Kids Night Out is for young people grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parent(s) to enjoy an evening out while the kids have an awesome time at the Wisconsin Humane Society. What better way for kids to end the week than making friends with other animal lovers and meeting animal guests? Themes and crafts are always changing.
Glow Ice Skating at Eble Park
Eble Ice Arena, 19400 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Admission: $12
Gather your friends, family, and teammates for public ice skating under Eble Park Ice Arena’s glowing lights. Glow Skate sessions occur at various times of the year. All ages and skating abilities are welcome. Attendance requires online registration and payment. FREE skate rentals are available while supplies last.
Apple Blossom Festival
Apple Holler, 5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177
May 10-11, 17-18, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: $10 per person (Kids 2 & Under FREE)
Celebrate spring in full bloom at Apple Holler’s annual Apple Blossom Festival! This family-friendly event features tractor rides through the blossoming orchard, pony rides, goat feeding, hands-on activities, and tons of photo ops. Kids will love the Farm Park with a giant slide, corn maze, and more. Plus, every guest gets fresh apple cider, a homemade cookie, and tasty samples.
FREE EVENTS
Spring Fling Petting Zoo at Schmidt Century Farm
Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St. Anthony Rd., West Bend, WI 53090
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Experience farm life in West Bend! You will be able to pet baby animals, including chicks, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, piglets, kittens, and calves. The Farm Store will be open with coffee and baked goods available for purchase, and there will be free samples to enjoy. Please watch for parking signs.
Free Family Math Meetup at MSOE
MSOE STEM Center, 1444 N Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Admission: FREE
Come with your children and engage in fun activities focused on a variety of math topics! Activities are best targeted for ages 3-10; however, all are welcome!
Mother’s Day Plant-A-Pot Event at Fleet Farm
ALL Fleet Farm locations
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9 a.m.-Noon (while supplies last)
Admission: FREE
This free, hands-on activity is the perfect opportunity to create a special one-of-a-kind gift for mom or another special person in your life. Bring the family along, and make this year’s Mother’s Day that much more special! Open to all ages.
Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee
Celebrate the start of the weekend and the end of the wiggles with Dori Zori and Kids’ Disco on 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee (Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.)! Enjoy an hour long non-stop mix of music for the whole family to enjoy.
Ready for More Family Fun?
Milwaukee is packed with even more exciting activities and hidden gems for you to explore with your family this season. Whether you’re looking for spontaneous outings or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered!
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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.
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