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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
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