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Wisconsin State Fair: Top 10 Things To Do With Kids (2024)

July 11, 2024Calie HerbstSummer

Milwaukee With Kids is a proud partner of Wisconsin State Fair. The smell of corn on the cob (and manure!) is in the air, and so is a sense of pride for all things Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Fair is back this year, and it’s a celebration of agriculture, local delicacies, and yes, food-on-a-stick. Check...

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Bastille Days Brings Back Popular ‘Kids Day’ This Weekend

July 8, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Summer

Join the excitement and get into the festive spirit at Bastille Days, happening just weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympics. This year’s event promises a plethora of activities for the whole family, with a special Kids Day happening on Saturday, July 13th. Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk The festivities kick off on July 11 with...

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‘Art Blaze on the Beach’ Opens This Week at Bradford Beach (Free!)

July 7, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Summer

Watch out, Milwaukee! Bioluminescent sea creatures are making their way to our shores. Joy Engine announced this week their new beach party series, ArtBlaze on the Beach, four free events featuring live entertainment and hands-on art activities at Bradford Beach and South Shore Beach. Joy Engine, producer of larger-than-life public art experiences, invites you to...

Jun

Culver’s Celebrates 40 Years With ‘Berry Happy Birthday’ Concrete Mixer

June 26, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Summer

In 1984, the Culver family embarked on a culinary adventure by opening a small burger and frozen custard shop in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Forty years later, Culver’s has burgeoned into a beloved franchise with nearly 1,000 locations across 26 states, cherished by millions of guests. Culver’s new, limited-time-only Berry Happy Birthday Concrete Mixer highlights the...

Jun

Giant Hot Air Balloon Shaped Like Sleeping Baby to Rise Over Milwaukee

June 20, 2024Calie HerbstSummer

On Friday, June 21, 2024, a colossal hot air balloon shaped like a sleeping baby will float above Veterans Park, serenaded by more than 100 singers. This live spectacle, known as “Baby You Milwaukee,” celebrates the U.S. launch of Przekrój, a historic Polish culture magazine making its debut in America. Event Details: What:Baby You Milwaukee...

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Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Free Foam Bubble Parties for Kids

June 18, 2024Calie HerbstSummer

Milwaukee Recreation is set to bring joy to local playgrounds with six Foam Bubble Parties on Friday, June 21st and Wednesday, June 26th. Kids aged 6-17 are invited to enjoy mounds of bubbles created by foam blasting cannons, accompanied by age-appropriate music. This free event promises fun and excitement for all attendees. Event Schedule: Friday,...

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Villa Terrace Hosts Milwaukee’s Largest Ever Drone Show (Free!)

June 18, 2024Calie HerbstSummer

On Wednesday, July 10 at 9 p.m., 400 drones will take flight and light up the night sky to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Villa Terrace Art Museum. The 20-minute drone show along the Lake Michigan shoreline is free and open to the public and will feature approximately 20 different formations that depict various elements of Villa...

Jun

Gargantuan Fluorescent Tentacles to Take Over Milwaukee’s Lakefront

June 14, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Summer

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Sandcastle World Championships Coming to Milwaukee This August

June 6, 2024Calie HerbstSummer

Mark your calendars! The Sandcastle World Championships are making a splash in Milwaukee as part of the exciting Milwaukee Sand Fest, happening from August 1st to the 4th. The festival will be hosted at McKinley Beach and will bring together the best sand sculptors from around the globe, including participants from as far away as...

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15 Best Outdoor Water Parks & Pools Around Milwaukee (2024)

June 2, 2024Calie HerbstSummer

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 53226friendsofhoytpark.org Close to the city and packed with fun,...

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