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Music, animals, science and nature, ice skating, and more — this weekend truly has something for everyone! Here are our top picks.
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Top Picks By Location
Looking for something close to home? Start here.
Milwaukee
- Downtown Ice CAPE-ade at Red Arrow Park (2/7) – This annual superhero-themed event provides families with free skate rentals, Kid Boogie Down, and an opportunity to meet the mightiest heroes from the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department.
- DRUMLine Live at Uihlein Hall (2/5) – See the band that performed with Beyoncé in her headlining performance at Coachella! Riveting rhythms and bold beats embody the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition.
- Family Free Day at the Zoo (2/7) – Bundle up and spend time with the animals active in cooler temps, like the snow leopards, caribou, Bactrian camels, Japanese macaques, and harbor seals. Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.
- Urban Ecology Center Winterfest (2/7) – Celebrate the reopening of the Washington Park branch with sledding, carriage rides, winter hikes, a campfire and more.
- Women & Girls in Science at King Community Center (2/7) – Girls (and boys) can catch the “science bug” through hands-on activities at this free, open-house-style event. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
- MKE REC’s Family Skate Night at Bay View High School (2/7) – Lace up your skates and grab your friends and family for a fun-filled evening on the rink! Fr/ee skate rentals available.
North Suburbs
- Exploring the Winter Shoreline at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (2/7, Bayside) – In winter, the beach transforms into an otherworldly landscape with various ice formations, including ice-canos!
- Winter Adventure & Exploration Day at Riveredge Nature Center (2/7, Saukville) – Free, self-guided and educator-led winter activities include boot hockey, broom ball, geocaching, snowshoeing, and more.
South Suburbs
- Chinese New Year Celebration at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts (2/7, Franklin) – The Milwaukee Chinese Community Center (MCCC) holds this event annually to celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
- Heart-Shaped Hooves: Sustainable Valentine Maker Space at Wehr Nature Center (2/8, Franklin) – Create handmade, nature-inspired cards for with loved ones using stampers that mimic heart-shaped white-tailed deer hoof prints in the snow.
West Suburbs
- Glow Skate at Eble Park Ice Arena (2/6, Brookfield) – Skate under the vibrant, colorful new lights, accompanied by your favorite tunes. Online registration required.
- Pet Expo MKE at State Fair Park (2/7, West Allis) – Interact with hundreds of species, find your new best friend in the Parade of Rescues, shop for your fur-babies, and more!
Want more nearby ideas?
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Top Picks By Age
Find something that fits your kid’s age:
Babies & Toddlers
- Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum (2/7) – Listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you have seen and heard.
- Heart-Shaped Hooves: Sustainable Valentine Maker Space at Wehr Nature Center (2/8, Franklin) – Create handmade, nature-inspired cards for with loved ones using stampers that mimic heart-shaped white-tailed deer hoof prints in the snow.
- Explore our full guide: Best Things to Do With Toddlers Around Milwaukee
School Age
- Pet Expo MKE at State Fair Park (2/7, West Allis) – Interact with hundreds of species, find your new best friend in the Parade of Rescues, shop for your fur-babies, and more!
- Women & Girls in Science at King Community Center (2/7) – Girls (and boys) can catch the “science bug” through hands-on activities at this free, open-house-style event. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Tweens & Teens
- DRUMLine Live at Uihlein Hall (2/5) – With riveting rhythms and bold beats, this synchronized musical showcase embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition.
- Glow Skate at Eble Park Ice Arena (2/6, Brookfield) – Skate under the vibrant, colorful new lights, accompanied by your favorite tunes. Online registration required.
- 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:
- Family Free Day at the Zoo (2/7) – Bundle up and spend time with the animals active in cooler temps, like the snow leopards, caribou, Bactrian camels, Japanese macaques, and harbor seals. Parking and regular attraction fees still apply.
- Urban Ecology Center Winterfest (2/7) – Celebrate the reopening of the Washington Park branch with sledding, carriage rides, winter hikes, a campfire and more.
- Winter Adventure & Exploration Day at Riveredge Nature Center (2/7, Saukville) – Free, self-guided and educator-led winter activities include boot hockey, broom ball, geocaching, snowshoeing, and more.
- Women & Girls in Science at King Community Center (2/7) – Girls (and boys) can catch the “science bug” through hands-on activities at this free, open-house-style event. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
- 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.
