Milwaukee is ALIVE with family-friendly events and happenings this weekend! Here are our top picks:
800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Friday, March 15, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Included with museum admission (Adults $24; Seniors / Military / College $20; Youth 4-13 $18; Members and Children 3 & Under FREE)
Visit the Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit to travel back in time to learn about the fascinating people, places, and products that made Milwaukee famous. Docents dressed in period attire will be on-hand to answer your questions about Milwaukee of the past.
Streets Alive! at Milwaukee Public Museum >>
Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080
Saturday, March 16, 2024, Noon-4 p.m.
Admission: Non-Members $5; Members $3; Children Under 3 FREE
Along a half-mile hike through the maple forest, you can tap a tree, trade nature items for maple candies, observe various means of syrup production through history, and complete a sappy scavenger hunt.
Upon arrival at the Sugarbush House, listen to live music while you sip sap tea (or maple-sugar rimmed beer for the adults) and taste the Riveredge special – pancakes and pickles! You’ll also learn just how sap is made into golden & sweet maple syrup.
All ages welcome. Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
5300 S. 76 St., Greendale, WI 53129
Saturday, March 16, 11:45 a.m.-3p.m.
Admission: FREE (photo packages not included)
The Easter Bunny is making his way to Southridge Mall, and there will be an event to celebrate his arrival in Center Court this Saturday. The Easter Bunny will arrive by train at 11:45 a.m., and the first 36 kids taking photos with the Bunny will receive a fun-filled Easter gift bag (including exclusive deals to some of your favorite stores). Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended for photos. There will also be Easter and spring-themed balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, and DIY crafts.
TIP: Southridge is currently running a giveaway on Instagram for an Easter Basket that includes: a Bunny Photo Package, a Macy’s Gift Card, Miniature Train Tickets, and more. Enter to win here.
Easter Bunny’s Arrival Event >>
2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
March 9-21, 2024 (select dates and times)
Admission: $11
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but he also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon, who conjures villains from the past.
Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Friday, March 15, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $65-$200
For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of Broadway and television stars.
Larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse stars sing your favorite princess, hero and (yes!) villain songs, and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen.
NOTE: This production is more appropriate for older kids, as it features Broadway performers appearing as themselves. Costumed Disney characters do not appear at this event.
Disney Princess: The Concert >>
The Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, WI 53217
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Children $10; Adults $5; Under 12 months FREE
Enjoy this live music/video show by DJ Lukewarm, complete with lights, lasers, and bubbles! There will be FREE henna body art available to all guests. Sugar Spun will be on-site with delicious, all-natural cotton candy available for purchase.
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