Best of Milwaukee Archives

Jun

You’re Invited! ‘Mornings at Margie’s’ Concert in the Garden

June 3, 2024Calie HerbstGardens & Parks

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 in Margie’s Garden at the beautiful Boerner Botanical Gardens (9400 Boerner Dr in Hales Corners). Get Tickets >> Special Performance From 11...

May

Four FREE Sunday Family Fun Days for 2024 at Northwestern Mutual Community Park

May 28, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Playgrounds

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...

May

Dinky Links Mini Golf Adventure Now Open at Milwaukee Public Market

May 23, 2024Calie HerbstSports & Recreation

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,...

May

Free Day + Celebration: Freedom! at the Milwaukee Art Museum

May 20, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to all and a full day of celebration and inclusion on June 6, 10:00 am–8:00 pm. The event will feature a diverse lineup of activities honoring Black and LGBTQIA+ communities, all for free. Photo: Visit Milwaukee Event Highlights: Art Making | 10 AM–6:30 PMUnleash your creativity in...

May

Kids Empire Now Open at BAYSHORE: 10,000+ Square Feet of Indoor Play

May 10, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Indoor Playgrounds

Families in Milwaukee have a new place to play! Kids Empire, an interactive indoor playground for kids and their families, is now open at BAYSHORE in Glendale. (Another location recently opened in Brookfield.) This massive 11,125-square-foot play space, located at 5794 N. Bayshore Dr. (across from The Cheesecake Factory), is ready to welcome children of...

For the Love of Flowers Farm Franksville Wisconsin

May

10 Best Gardens & Flower Farms For Kids and Families (2024)

May 8, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Gardens & Parks

Milwaukee is in bloom! From late spring to early fall, these gardens and flower farms are the perfect place to explore nature with your kids. Not to mention there are some pretty stunning photo opportunities among the blooms. Photo Credit: Facebook, @richardsonfarmexperience Whether it’s an urban flower garden or a family farm, you and the...

May

Discover Elysian Arcs: A Free Outdoor Art Installation

May 6, 2024Calie HerbstArt, Music, & Theater

Mark your calendars for Elysian Arcs, a mesmerizing outdoor art installation that’s set to light up the Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds from July 23rd to July 27th, 2024. Presented by Marcus Performing Arts Center and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, this event promises five days of art, wonder, and fun for all ages. Photo...

May

5 Best Farmer’s Markets For Families Around Milwaukee

May 5, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Family-Friendly Restaurants

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 farm-fresh produce or handmade goods you’ll find. Here’s a guide to Farmer’s Markets in the greater Milwaukee area that are the best to visit with your kids. South...

Apr

25 Best Brunch Spots in Milwaukee (2024)

April 30, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Family-Friendly Restaurants

Good morning and happy brunch day! There’s nothing quite like a lazy Milwaukee morning spent sipping coffee, savoring delicious food, and spending quality time with family and friends. That’s why we’re excited to share our top picks for the best brunch spots in Milwaukee that are sure to add some fun to your weekend routine....

Apr

Margie’s Children’s Garden: Here’s What’s New in 2024

April 29, 2024Calie HerbstALL, Gardens & Parks

‘Margie’s Garden’ opens May 1st, 2024 at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, and it’s unlike anything else in the Milwaukee area. The new children’s garden opened two years ago and is like an enchanted floral village for kids. The new children’s garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens is now open to the public. It features...

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