10 Sunflower Fields Blooming Around Milwaukee (2021)
Sunflower season is in full bloom! The sunflower fields around Milwaukee are blooming. There’s just something about sunflowers that makes...
Jul 25, 20215 min read
Old World Wisconsin Now Fully Open For Visitors
The Old World Wisconsin historical site is now fully open for families to visit throughout the summer. Visitors will experience firsthand...
Jul 22, 20212 min read
DINO Encounters Roars into Bayshore this July
The community is invited to Bayshore Dino Encounters, an interactive dinosaur experience that takes guests back in time 65 million years...
Jul 22, 20211 min read
8 Swimming Ponds & Lakes in Southeastern Wisconsin (2021)
Southeastern Wisconsin is home to hundreds of ponds and lakes, but of course not all of them are open to the public for swimming. Here...
Jul 17, 20213 min read
Your Family Guide to Wisconsin State Fair (2021)
Milwaukee With Kids is a proud partner with Wisconsin State Fair. The smell of corn on the cob - and manure - is in the air, and so is a...
Jul 16, 20215 min read
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announced last month that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of...
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Irish Fest Is Officially On This Year. Here's What To Expect. (2021)
Did you know that Milwaukee Irish Fest is the largest celebration of its kind, anywhere in the world? After going virtual in 2020, the...
Jul 12, 20213 min read
15 Best Playgrounds in Metro Milwaukee
We rounded up a list of the BEST playgrounds in Metro Milwaukee. Let us know what you think! 1. A Playground at Malone Malone Park, 16400...
Jul 10, 20215 min read
9 Best Beaches in Milwaukee (2021)
Warmer weather is upon us! And that means sandy beaches and family beach days are in our future. There are nine public beaches in...
Jul 4, 20214 min read
You're Not Alone: PPD Is Very Common, Treatable
MKE With Kids is partnering with the Cudahy Healthy Department to raise awareness and erase any stigma surrounding postpartum depression...
Jun 29, 20212 min read
July 2021: Top Things To Do With Kids
Summer is in full swing, and it's time to soak in the season! Visit water parks and splash pads, check out the new Community Park in...
Jun 29, 20213 min read
The Ultimate Guide To Milwaukee Water Parks & Pools (2021)
There are so many water parks & swimming pools to enjoy with your kids this summer! Here they are, organized by county. (Because we LOVE...
Jun 29, 20215 min read
Why We Love Goldfish Swim School (And You Should, Too!)
Ancient Wisdom There's an ancient Jewish teaching that may seem out of the ordinary in a spiritual context. Back in the third century,...
Jun 22, 20212 min read
5 Sculptures Your Kids Will Love (2021)
When Sculpture Milwaukee first launched in 2017, it put Milwaukee on the art world's map, and today it draws thousands of art lovers,...
Jun 20, 20212 min read
101 Best Things To Do In Milwaukee With Kids (2021)
Welcome to Milwaukee! Whether you're a proud resident, or just visiting for the weekend, our city by the lake is truly a hidden gem in...
Jun 19, 202134 min read
Old World Wisconsin Offers Unplugged Adventure For Families (2021)
We all spent a lot of time of our devices throughout this past year, but now families can unplug and experience early immigrant history...
Jun 19, 20211 min read
New Northwestern Mutual Community Park Opens To Public June 19
The brand new Northwestern Mutual Community Park will officially open at Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, June 19. This entirely...
Jun 17, 20212 min read
6 Tips For Preventing The Summer Slide
You may have heard about the summer slide - the idea that children forget what they learned during the school year over summer break. And...
Jun 13, 20212 min read
7 Strawberry Picking Farms in Metro Milwaukee (2021)
The 2021 berry picking season is almost here! Strawberries and sugar snap peas are usually ready for picking in the middle of June....
Jun 9, 20213 min read
Bayshore Kicks Off Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Series (2021)
Starting Wednesday, June 16, Bayshore will welcome kids of all ages (and adults too!) to a FREE weekly Family Flicks outdoor movie...
Jun 8, 20211 min read
Just Announced! Old World Wisconsin Hosting Guided Journeys For Families
Families can journey back in time on Wednesdays at Old World Wisconsin with a guided tour of the site, all summer long. Tours are...
Jun 7, 20211 min read
45 Splash Pads & Wading Pools Around Milwaukee (2021)
With the recent heat wave and area schools wrapping up the academic year, it's clear that summer is upon us! There's no better time to...
Jun 5, 20214 min read
June Community Service Projects: A Kaleidoscope of Opportunities for the Whole Family (2021)
Milwaukee With Kids is continuing our partnership with Kids Impact Community (KIC) to connect you with simple, powerful family service...
Jun 5, 20212 min read
Milwaukee Fire Museum Now Open For Tours (2021)
Photo: Doors Open Milwaukee If you have kids who are wild about fire trucks, then you won't want to miss this hidden gem in Milwaukee....
Jun 2, 20211 min read
June 2021: Top Things To Do With Kids
School is out and summer is in! It's the season of berry picking, outdoor movies, splash pads, and more. Here are our top picks for...
Jun 2, 20212 min read
6 Lighthouses to Visit Around Greater Milwaukee (2021)
Milwaukee’s history is deeply rooted in commercial traffic on the Great Lakes. Back in their heyday, local lighthouses served a vital...
Jun 1, 20214 min read
Instagram For Kids? 8 Tips For Raising A Good Digital Citizen
With Facebook now developing Instagram For Kids, we thought it would be a good idea to republish this article about digital citizenship...
May 31, 20213 min read
How Clean Is The Milwaukee River?
This post is sponsored by our partners for a cleaner environment at MMSD. For decades, Milwaukee was known as the ‘machine shop of the...
May 28, 20212 min read
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40+ Farmer's Markets in the Milwaukee Area [Updated for 2021]
Visiting a Farmer's Market is a great way to spend an hour or two AND shop locally for healthy food. Plus, you just never know what yummy...
May 27, 20215 min read
8 Kid-Friendly Beer Gardens Around Milwaukee (2021)
By definition, a biergarten is simply an open-air space where beer and food are served. But in reality, they are so much more than that....
May 24, 20212 min read
13 Wisconsin State Parks Within One Hour of Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will reopen 34 state parks and forests on Friday, May 1 with special conditions.
May 23, 20217 min read
101 Best Day Trips From Milwaukee (2021)
Up for a road trip? Sometimes you've just got to get outta Dodge (or the city of Milwaukee). There are so many adventures to be had...
May 19, 202120 min read
We Asked 100 Parents: "Are You Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine For Your Kids?"
This week, the FDA granted emergency use approval to Pfizer to allow the Covid-19 vaccine to be given to kids ages 12 to 15. We asked our...
May 11, 20213 min read
Tulip Fest Blooms in Germantown This Weekend (May 8, 2021)
Happy Day Farmhaus in Germantown will host the second weekend of their Tulip Fest on Saturday, May 8th from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. They are a...
May 4, 20211 min read
BREAKING: Bayshore Welcomes Goldfish Swim School
Bayshore is welcoming Goldfish Swim School, the country’s premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages four months to 12 years. The 9,130...
May 4, 20212 min read
7 Mother's Day Events For Families {Updated for 2021}
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2021. We rounded up some of our favorite special events happening around Milwaukee this year so that...
May 3, 20213 min read
25 Best Brunch Spots in Milwaukee (2021)
Honest Question: What's better than Sunday Brunch? Answer: Sunday Brunch at one of these tried-and-true local favorites in the Milwaukee...
Apr 30, 202110 min read
Tulip Festival In Spring Grove Runs For Two Weeks Only
The tulips are in full bloom at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois, just over an hour drive from Milwaukee. Visitors can...
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Wisconsin State Fair is ON for August 5-15, 2021 (New Logo Revealed!)
April 28, 2021 – Wisconsin State Fair Park officials announced Wednesday that the 170th Wisconsin State Fair will take place in...
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Shalom Wildlife Zoo In West Bend, Wisconsin: Quick Guide (2021)
Shalom Wildlife Zoo (also known as the Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary) is a working farm that is also a licensed zoo. They call themselves...
Apr 27, 20212 min read
North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park Reopening May 1, 2021
The historic North Point Lighthouse will reopen May 1, 2021 after being closed for over a year due to the pandemic. With a...
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside, Wisconsin: A Quick Guide (2021)
Just a short drive from downtown Milwaukee is a magnificent nature center along the shores of Lake Michigan, teeming with wildlife, miles...
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners: Your Quick Guide (2021)
Overview Boerner Botanical Gardens are home to formal gardens situated on Boerner Drive in Whitnall Park in the village of Hales Corners,...
Apr 25, 20212 min read
6 Aquariums in Milwaukee Your Family Will Love (2021)
The Milwaukee area is home to several aquariums that kids and families will enjoy exploring. From state of the art aquariums like the one...
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Oscar Mayer's 'Weinermobile' Visiting Southeastern Wisconsin This Weekend
The iconic Weinermobile, created in 1936 by Carl Mayer, will be making stops in Southeastern Wisconsin this weekend. Your family can meet...
Apr 21, 20211 min read
7 Zoos & Petting Farms Around Milwaukee (2021)
Do your kids love animals? There are several zoos & petting farms around Southeastern Wisconsin that your kids will love. Here are some...
Apr 20, 20214 min read
Hippo Haven Now Open For Season at Milwaukee County Zoo (2021)
Happy the Hippo is back! The Hippo Haven exhibit at the Milwaukee County Zoo is now open for the 2021 season. It's been closed since...
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Patty The Lioness: 8 Fun Facts About The Zoo's New Mom
There's a new mom at the Milwaukee County Zoo, and we know our readers will want to know all about her. Here are 8 fast facts about Patty...
Apr 20, 20212 min read
5 Local Earth Day Events & Activities For Kids (2021)
Earth Day is April 22nd, and local businesses and organizations are offering up special events and activities for kids and families. Here...
Apr 19, 20212 min read
East Troy Electric Railroad Opening Day Set For April 24th
EAST TROY, WI - The depot is open, the historic cars are cleaned and polished, the long winter has come to an end, and the East Troy...
Apr 19, 20212 min read
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