The heat of summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to hit the nearest watering hole and cool off. Splash pads and wading pools offer families with young children the perfect antidote to the summer heat. Splash pad season typically runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day (see exceptions below). Here … Read more
There are so many water parks and outdoor pools around Milwaukee to enjoy with your kids this summer! Note: Lifeguard shortages continue. Always check online for the latest hours and information before you go! 1. TOSA Pool at Hoyt Park 1800 N. Swan Blvd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226(414) 302-9160friendsofhoytpark.org Close to the city and packed with … Read more
There is so much family-friendly fun going on in the Milwaukee area this weekend! Here are our top picks: Northwestern Mutual Community Park, Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202Sunday, June 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Admission: FREE Photo Credit: Visit Milwaukee This year’s first FREE Sunday Family Fun Day, sponsored by … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming event, “Mornings at Margie’s,” co-hosted by MKE with Kids and Margie’s Smile. This special event will take place on Friday, June 28th, from 10:30 AM to Noon at the beautiful Boerner Botanical Gardens (9400 Boerner Dr in Hales Corners). Special Performance From 11 AM to Noon, enjoy a live … Read more
Milwaukee is truly the city of festivals! Summer in Milwaukee is a time for fun, food, and festivities. From music and art to culture and cuisine, Milwaukee festivals offers a wide range of events that draw crowds from near and far. The Wisconsin State Fair ferris wheel. But with so many happening throughout the summer … Read more
1. Basse’s Taste of Country 3190 Waukesha Q, Colgate, WI 53017(262) 628-2626bassesfarms.com Nothing marks the real beginning of summer like big, red, sweet, juicy strawberries at Basse’s Taste of Country. It’s a great place for kids, who will thrill at the hayride out to the patch with 155,000 strawberry plants that burst with fresh fruit … Read more
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced dates for the four Northwestern Mutual FREE Sunday Family Fun Days with MKE with Kids at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park. The schedule and theme for each event in the series is as follows: June 9 – Summerfest July 7 – Family Health … Read more
Summer festival season is here! Here are our top picks for celebrations and events going on around Milwaukee this weekend: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202May 31-June 2, 2024Admission: $15 (Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult) Photo Credit: Visit Milwaukee Festa Italiana’s “Little Italy on the Lakefront” will … Read more
Looking for a thrill this summer? If you’re planning a trip to Wisconsin Dells, you won’t want to miss the newest adventure at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park: The Rise of Icarus, America’s tallest water slide. The Rise of Icarus is a 145-foot tower with five exhilarating body slides. For those seeking a heart-pounding … Read more
The Milwaukee Public Market’s Dinky Rink, known as the area’s smallest ice-skating rink, has been whimsically transformed into Dinky Links, a miniature golf course that retains its charmingly compact size. This new attraction not only provides a unique recreational experience but also supports a great cause, benefiting the local charity First Tee — Southeast Wisconsin, … Read more