February is here, and there’s tons of family-friendly fun to be found in the Milwaukee area! Here are our top picks for the weekend:
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
February 3-4, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.)
Admission: Adults $9; Juniors (3-12) / Students / Military / Adults with disabilities $6; Children 2 & Under / Friends of the Domes Members FREE
From the tiniest Z-scale toy trains to the largest garden-scale rolling stock, the All-Scale Train Show will transport visitors to a model railway paradise. This event is offered in conjunction with the annual train show that takes place in the Show Dome.
The weekend of the All-Scale Train Show will include train exhibitors throughout both the lobby and Greenhouse #7. Sommerfeld’s Hobbies will offer model trains and parts for sale. Concessions will be available in the greenhouse, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
The All-Scale show is included in regular Domes admission.
Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
February 3-4, 2024
Admission: General $29.95; Magical Pass $49.95; Children Under 2 FREE
This magical, immersive family experience at the Baird Center includes life-sized unicorns and a fun day full of unicorn activities and rides! Meet animatronic unicorns, explore the enchanted forest, and enjoy unicorn-themed arts and crafts. New this year: balloon bubble houses, a magic wishing wall, a professional photo opportunity, and more! Timed entry tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Winter Frolic at Mequon Nature Preserve
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Admission: FREE
Take a tractor and sleigh ride while sipping hot chocolate, make some s’mores, play fun winter games, go ice fishing and snowshoeing, walk the trails and read the Storybook Walk, and maybe make a snowperson! There will be two different sessions: 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. One ticket per family is required.
Winterfest at the Urban Ecology Center
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Head to Washington Park for winter fun, weather conditions permitting. Bring your friends and family along for an afternoon of crisp winter hikes, speeding down the sledding hill, warming up with drinks around a fire, and more!
Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: General $10 ($5 after 3 p.m.); VIP (9 a.m. Entry) $15; Kids 12 & Under / Veterans FREE
This charitable event, formerly known as the Great Lakes Pet Expo, is open to all pet lovers! It features more than 143,000 square feet of the Midwest’s best pet loving shopping and services, live entertainment, activities and education, and the opportunity to meet Wisconsin’s cutest adoptables.
All proceeds from this event are given back to the animals of Wisconsin by way of the non-profit organizations (rescues, shelters and sanctuaries) who care for them.
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
February 3-March 10, 2024
Admission: $16.50-$33.50
The latest First Stage production opens this weekend! As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods.
Featuring a thrilling original rock score, this musical adaptation of the New York Times bestseller is an action-packed, mythical adventure for Percy fans of all ages! Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 7-12.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical >>
615 E. Brady St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: FREE
On the first Sunday of every month, you can bring the whole family to Up-Down Milwaukee, an arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, three classic skee-ball alleys, and Nintendo 64 console gaming. All games cost just 25 cents.
This event is free to attend and is open to all ages. All minors MUST be accompanied by someone who is 21 or older.
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