Summer Archives

Aug

Hop Summer Nights: Free Popsicles & Live Music This Sunday

August 8, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Summer

Hop Summer Nights are back aboard The Hop. The Hop announced that the popular Hop Summer Nights promotion will be coming back to the streetcar this August. From 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th and Sunday, August 20th, riders will be able to cool down with free popsicles from Pete’s Pops and free live jazz...

Jul

12 Best Sunflower Farms in Southeastern Wisconsin (2024)

July 23, 2023Calie HerbstSummer

Sunflower season is underway! Find local sunflower farms for your family to visit.

Blue Angels Milwaukee Air & Water Show Wisconsin

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10 Best Places to View the Air & Water Show With Kids (2024)

July 18, 2023Calie HerbstSummer

As the much-anticipated Milwaukee Air & Water Show approaches, families across Wisconsin are gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with awe-inspiring aerial and water-based acrobatics. This beloved event is one of Wisconsin’s largest free gatherings, and kids and families love to experience the thrill of the Blue Angels and more. The event grounds are...

Jul

10 Best Things to do With Kids at Irish Fest (2023)

July 6, 2023Calie HerbstSummer

Milwaukee is the city of festivals in the summer. But it’s not always easy to know what to expect at each festival. And with kids in tow, it’s even more difficult to know if there will be enough to keep them entertained. To help, we rounded up 10 things your kids will love to do...

Jul

9 Swimming Ponds & Lakes in Southeastern Wisconsin (2023)

July 2, 2023Calie HerbstSummer

Southeastern Wisconsin is home to hundreds of ponds and lakes, but of course not all of them have public beaches for swimming. There are a select few in the Milwaukee area, and each of their sandy beaches is a popular summer destination for both onshore and water recreation. They’re the best places for building sandcastles,...

Jun

5 Best Things to do in July Around Milwaukee (With Kids!)

June 29, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Summer

Summer is heating up, and July is filled with fresh new family-friendly events and activities. Here are our top picks for this month. 1. Lakefront Fireworks Get ready for an unforgettable evening of excitement and celebration as Milwaukee lights up the sky with a dazzling display of fireworks at the July 3rd Lakefront Fireworks. The...

Jun

July 3rd Lakefront Fireworks Return in 2023 (New Details!)

June 26, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Summer

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of excitement and celebration as Milwaukee lights up the sky with a dazzling display of fireworks at the July 3rd Lakefront Fireworks. The air will be buzzing with anticipation, the scent of delicious food, and the sounds of laughter and joy in the atmosphere. This annual tradition is a...

Jun

Bubble Installation ‘Evanescent’ Popping Into Marcus Center This July (2023)

June 25, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Summer

Downtown Milwaukee will welcome a new immersive public art installation to the Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds in July 2023 with the return of Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring Evanescent. Marcus Performing Arts Center(MPAC) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 are partnering to bring the internationally touring installation “Evanescent” by Atelier Sisu to the MPAC Outdoor Grounds for one...

Jun

17 Milwaukee Playgrounds & Splash Pads Offer Free Activities and Meals (2023)

June 15, 2023Calie HerbstSummer

Are you a parent in Milwaukee looking for fun and engaging activities for your children this summer? Milwaukee Recreation has got you covered with their summer playground program offering free games, activities, and meals through the summer. Starting from June 12, 2023, kids aged 6 to 17 can enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities,...

Jun

5 Best Summer Concerts for Kids & Families in Milwaukee (2024)

June 10, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Summer

As the sun shines its brightest and the city comes alive with music, it’s time to gather your little ones and head to a summer concert! There are so many concert series happening around the city, but some are better for kids than others. Here are the top five summer concerts for kids and families...

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