The Milwaukee area is hopping with kid-friendly summer fun this weekend! Here are our top picks:
July 28-30, 2023
Admission: Adults $18 ($5 on Friday); Seniors / Students $7; Children 12 & Under FREE
The sounds of carousel organs and the smell of German cuisine – sausage, sauerkraut, schnitzel, and craft beers – float through the festival grounds, bringing German culture to life.
Families head here each year for the Dachshund Derby and costume contest, the Glockenspiel clock that comes to life every few hours, traditional “tracht” clothing, German dance performances, a Children’s Activity Area with German crafts and language games, plus mascots, parades and more.
Pro Tips: Kids under 12 are always free. Friday admission is only $5.
July 21-30, 2023, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Adults $22; Seniors / Children (3-17) $18; Military / College Students $16; Children 2 & Under FREE
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of sharks like never before during Discovery World’s Shark Days. Meet the new bamboo sharks in the Caribbean Tank and saltwater Touch Tank, and learn about their unique characteristics and important role in marine ecosystems.
This weekend’s highlights include a Caribbean Tunnel Dive & Shark Talk with aquarists on Thursday, July 27 (10 a.m.), an Invasive Species Cart on Friday, July 28, and a Touch Tank Feeding and Talk with aquarists on Sunday, July 30.
Kids can also make vacuum-formed Megalodon Teeth Ice Molds with the Kohl’s Design It! Lab, and fly over notable locations at the Flight Simulator.
Note: Discovery World closes early at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, for its Annual Gala.
July 29-30, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
For the third year running, Lakeside at MAM celebrates summer with a genre-spanning lineup of local musicians and DJs; yoga, meditation, and dance classes; and art making. It’s fun for all ages and easily accessible from the Oak Leaf Trail.
Grab a seat, find a table (or bring your own picnic blanket) and enjoy the outdoors (weather permitting). Create art, catch live programming, attend a yoga class, and take in the sights on the green space where the Museum hugs Lake Michigan.
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: General $15; Ozaukee County Historical Society Members $5; Children 5 and Under FREE
Dinner (5-7 p.m.): $25 per person
In its fifth year, the Harry Potter Festival will once again feature characters from the wizarding world of Harry Potter, a giant LEGO display, a strolling magician, fantastic beasts, and a costume parade.
Muggles and Wizards alike will discover new features and join in the search for Horcruxes. It all takes place on the grounds of the Ozaukee County Historical Society’s Pioneer Village in Saukville.
New this year is “Dinner ala Hogwarts” served at 5pm. For $25 per person, you can dine with the characters from the world of Harry Potter.
Friday, July 28, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: FREE
This free event features a variety of services to get your kids ready for the new school year, including free kid’s backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last) and school-required immunizations for children (no insurance needed).
There will also be COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for anyone 6 months and older, health screenings for children and adults, and resources and information from Milwaukee Health Department programs and community partners.
Food trucks will be on-site, and free parking is available.
July 25-30, 2023
Admission: Adults $10 ($7 on Sunday); Seniors $5; Youth (7-12) $4; Children 6 and Under FREE
There’s nothing like a mid-summer county fair! Carnival rides, fun games, live music, great food, farm animals and more.
The Family Expo Center is a hub of kid-friendly activities. Enjoy horse shows, the small animal tents, contests, 4-H performances, tractor pulls, and much more.
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There’s so much more happening this weekend! Our Events Calendar is packed with daily events for kids and families. And it can be sorted by location!
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