We finally have milder temps – time to get out of the house and cure the cabin fever! Here are our top picks for the weekend:
Geneva National Resort & Club, 1091 Hidden Cottage Cir, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
January 26-February 11, 2024
Admission: $30 (peak days), $26 (off-peak days); Children 3 & Under FREE
Previously recognized as the Ice Castles, Winter Realms is a unique and extraordinary winter attraction at Geneva National Resort & Club. Features of the mesmerizing Arctic Village include ice slides, an ice throne, horse-drawn wagon rides, igloos and ice sculptures and tubing activities. Plus, wander award-winning Ice Castles’ ice caverns, tunnels and towers as you experience a world of winter magic.
Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
January 27-February 4, 2024
Admission: Adults $24; Seniors / Military / College $20; Youth (4-13) $18; Members / Children 3 & Under FREE
At this new temporary exhibit inside Milwaukee Public Museum, you can view 12 colorful and creative sculptures – each made of at least 1,000 canned and non-perishable food items. They were designed and built by Milwaukee leaders in architecture, engineering, and construction. Look for them in the Steigleder Special Exhibits Gallery on the Second Floor. Included with admission.
Pro Tip: Through January 28, enjoy reduced admission of $15 for Museum Days.
January 19-28, 2024
Admission: FREE
This epic annual event features family-friendly winter activities like an ice sculpting competition, a Frosty 5K, egg hunt, indoor ice skating, ice fishing clinics, stargazing planetarium shows, nature activities, and more! Most events are free, but some require pre-registration, like the “Xtreme Snow Slide” toboggan run at Lowell Park.
Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, WI 53217
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Adults $5; Children $10; Babies under 12 months FREE
Go inside where it’s warm, and dance away the winter blues! There will be a live music/video show by DJ Lukewarm, complete with lights, lasers, bubbles, and more! Plus, enjoy FREE balloon animal twisting and fresh spun all natural cotton candy available for purchase from Sugar Spun. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; music starts at 11 a.m.
2838 W. Rawson Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 10 a.m.
Admission: FREE
There’s a new store in Franklin that buys, sells and trades new, used and retired LEGO products, and it’s having a Grand Opening event this Saturday. The first 100 guests will get a free custom “Bricks & Minifigs Franklin” minifig. Build your own LEGO minifigure, and participate in drawings and giveaways.
Bricks & Minifigs Grand Opening >>
Bradley Symphony Center, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 2-3:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE (w/suggested donation)
This concert series makes high-quality classical music accessible to all. Admission to Saturday Classics concerts is FREE with suggested donation. This month’s theme is “A Classical Affair to Remember.”
Gain a better understanding of each concert’s theme and learn the secrets of the composers by attending Festival City Symphony’s pre-concert presentation, “Unlocking the Score.” Music educator Lynn Roginske will help audience members of all ages listen for harmonies, watch for crescendos, and feel the music more deeply. All are invited to this free talk from the stage, which begins thirty minutes prior to the concert start time.
Pro Tip: The recommended age for children to best enjoy this concert series is grade 2 and above.
Anodyne Coffee – Walkers Point, 224 W. Bruce St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Sunday, January 28, 2024, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
A Fox and Branch family show is all about audience participation. The kids get to sing, clap, dance and play rhythm instruments. Adults get to enjoy the music, clap and sing along. Some of the music may be familiar to many families, and some may be a surprise that amuses children and adults alike. Material is drawn from American roots sources and world traditions.
Fox & Branch Family Folk Concert >>
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