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Happy back-to-school week, Milwaukee! There are tons of fun things to do this weekend to celebrate the first few days of...
09/03/2026

Happy back-to-school week, Milwaukee!

There are tons of fun things to do this weekend to celebrate the first few days of school:

🍎 Basse’s Apple & Sunflower Fest — Head to Basse’s Farms Sept. 4-7 for U-pick apples, a sunflower maze, games, and more fall fun.

🍎 Open House at the Milwaukee Fire Museum — See vintage fire trucks, historic equipment, and more during the Milwaukee Fire Museum’s monthly open house on Sunday.

🍎 Animal Encounters at Discovery World — Get an up-close look at some of Discovery World's animal ambassadors! Stop by Friday, Saturday, or Sunday for encounters featuring turtles, snakes, and other fascinating creatures.

🍎 Oktoberfest at Bavarian Bierhaus — Milwaukee’s Original Oktoberfest kicks off Friday! Head to Old Heidelberg Park for German food, live music, and family-friendly festivities throughout the weekend.

🍎 Oak Creek LionsFest — This four-day Labor Day weekend festival runs Friday through Monday with carnival rides, live music, food, and more. Admission and parking are free!

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🌿 New in Wauwatosa! A huge new nature-inspired sculpture has arrived at Firefly Grove Park.“Sacred Rhythm Mother” featur...
09/02/2026

🌿 New in Wauwatosa! A huge new nature-inspired sculpture has arrived at Firefly Grove Park.

“Sacred Rhythm Mother” features an 11-foot-tall human face emerging from the earth, along with an outstretched arm and seven native animals, including herons, a mallard duck, turtles, a mink and more.

Created by Walk the Willow, the installation is made from willow, buckthorn, driftwood, recycled metal and other natural and reclaimed materials.

Kids can even walk inside the sculpture through openings in the head.

📍 Firefly Grove Park in Wauwatosa
🌿 Free to visit
🧌 The park is also home to the giant Mama Rosa troll, so you can see both sculptures in one visit!

Definitely a fun new stop to add to your next Wauwatosa outing.

Awesome pictures from Discover Wauwatosa - definitely worth a follow if you aren’t following them already!

09/01/2026

There's tons of FREE family fun to enjoy around Milwaukee in September! Save this list for easy ideas all month long.

🌟 Third Ward Art Festival — Stroll through the Historic Third Ward and check out artwork from talented artists this weekend.

🌟 Free Sunday Fun Day — Celebrate performing arts with the free Sunday Family Fun Day at Northwestern Mutual Community Playground on September 13th.

🌟 Scarecrow Lane — Scarecrow Lane kicks off on September 19th and runs through Halloween. Stroll Retzer Nature Center, exploring scarecrows created by various local community organizations.

🌟 Doors Open — At the end of the month, explore buildings, landmarks, and spaces around Milwaukee that aren’t always open to the public.

🌟 Harbor Fest — September 27th, celebrate Milwaukee’s waterfront with a day of free activities, entertainment, and family-friendly fun in the Harbor District.

Which events are you adding to your calendar?

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There's tons of FREE family fun to enjoy around Milwaukee in September! Save this list for easy ideas all month long.🌟 T...
09/01/2026

There's tons of FREE family fun to enjoy around Milwaukee in September! Save this list for easy ideas all month long.

🌟 Third Ward Art Festival — Stroll through the Historic Third Ward and check out artwork from talented artists this weekend.

🌟 Free Sunday Fun Day — Celebrate performing arts with the free Sunday Family Fun Day at Northwestern Mutual Community Playground on September 13th.

🌟 Scarecrow Lane — Scarecrow Lane kicks off on September 19th and runs through Halloween. Stroll Retzer Nature Center, exploring scarecrows created by various local community organizations.

🌟 Doors Open — At the end of the month, explore buildings, landmarks, and spaces around Milwaukee that aren’t always open to the public.

🌟 Harbor Fest — September 27th, celebrate Milwaukee’s waterfront with a day of free activities, entertainment, and family-friendly fun in the Harbor District.

Which events are you adding to your calendar?

Our subscribers are the first to hear about all of Milwaukee's family-friendly happenings. Join now: www.mkewithkids.com/subscribe

New Exhibit Alert! 🐆 Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! is coming to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum this fall!Opening Sep...
08/31/2026

New Exhibit Alert! 🐆 Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! is coming to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum this fall!

Opening September 26, the interactive exhibit is based on the popular PBS KIDS series and invites kids to explore animal habitats and unique “Creature Powers.”

Families can explore a tropical rainforest, Antarctica, the Australian Outback Desert and a neighborhood backyard, with hands-on activities including:

- Sneaking through the forest like a jaguar
- Swinging through the trees like a spider monkey
- Testing their hops against a kangaroo
- Sliding on ice like a penguin

Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! opens September 26 and will be at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum through January 17, 2027.

On opening day, Tatiana’s Tiny Zoo will also host an insect and reptile meet-and-greet from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

To keep up with all the newest happenings for families around Milwaukee, subscribe to our free newsletter: https://www.mkewithkids.com/subscribe/

As summer winds down and back-to-school approaches, we’re looking back at all the fun and new friendships formed at this...
08/31/2026

As summer winds down and back-to-school approaches, we’re looking back at all the fun and new friendships formed at this year’s summer camps. 🏕️

From nature camps filled with exploration 🌿

To STEM camps sparking curiosity 🔬

To art camps full of creativity 🎨

And sports camps that kept kids moving ⚽

Thank you to our incredible partners who helped make these lasting summer memories possible for Milwaukee kids!

We’d love to hear from you! Did your child have a favorite camp this summer? Tell us about it! 💬

Milwaukee's first art thrift store opened earlier this month! 🌟414 Art Revival📍 West AllisWith tons of gently used and n...
08/30/2026

Milwaukee's first art thrift store opened earlier this month! 🌟

414 Art Revival
📍 West Allis

With tons of gently used and new art supplies at affordable prices, it's a great way to purge your art stash or try out a new hobby before committing. 🎨

We found...

🖍️ Art supplies, like crayons, markers, pens, paints, and sketchbooks

🧶 Craft materials, like yarn

✂️ Scrapbooking supplies, like paper, stamps, and paper cutters

📦 Craft kits for various ages

👉 Offerings are always changing as new materials are donated and sorted

After you make a donation, you get a 15% off coupon in the store, and teachers get a discount every day. (Plus there's a selection of free materials for teachers!)

They plan to add classes and will feature an artist each month. The store is still new, so check their website for updates on hours, donation exceptions, and more before visiting.

Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on all of Milwaukee's newest family-friendly finds, like 414 Art Revival.

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08/30/2026

Milwaukee's first art thrift store opened earlier this month! 🌟

414 Art Revival
📍 West Allis

With tons of gently used and new art supplies at affordable prices, it's a great way to purge your art stash or try out a new hobby before committing. 🎨

We found...

🖍️ Art supplies, like crayons, markers, pens, paints, and sketchbooks

🧶 Craft materials, like yarn

✂️ Scrapbooking supplies, like paper, stamps, and paper cutters

📦 Craft kits for various ages

👉 Offerings are always changing as new materials are donated and sorted

After you make a donation, you get a 15% off coupon in the store, and teachers get a discount every day. (Plus there's a selection of free materials for teachers!)

They plan to add classes and will feature an artist each month. The store is still new, so check their website for updates on hours, donation exceptions, and more before visiting.

Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on all of Milwaukee's newest family-friendly finds, like 414 Art Revival.

Comment SUBSCRIBE to get a link to join sent right to your DMs!

Thanks for another great summer, MKE families! 💛From June mornings at the splash pad to August afternoons at the State F...
08/29/2026

Thanks for another great summer, MKE families! 💛

From June mornings at the splash pad to August afternoons at the State Fair, we've had a blast, and we hope you have too.

What was your favorite memory from the summer?

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08/29/2026

Thanks for another great summer, MKE families! 💛

From June mornings at the splash pad to August afternoons at the State Fair, we've had a blast, and we hope you have too.

Leave a comment below with your favorite memory from this summer, and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all the fun that fall in Milwaukee holds!

What was your favorite memory from the summer?

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