Every week, Milwaukee With Kids answers a simple question for families across the area: What are we going to do this weekend? From indoor activities to outdoor adventures, we’ve got you covered. For the full weekend list, make sure to visit the Milwaukee With Kids website.
Top pick
Maple Sugar Days
Wehr Nature Center | 9701 W. College Ave. | Franklin
March 8-9 | Noon-4 p.m.
Admission: $12; Friends of Wehr Members $10; Kids 2 & Under FREE
Celebrate the 47th Annual Maple Sugar Days at Wehr Nature Center! Discover the indigenous origins of maple sugaring, see historic sugaring techniques, drill a spile and taste maple syrup on pancakes. Maple-inspired treats will be for sale, along with DIY supplies and maple-themed goodies. Pre-purchased tickets guarantee a space and lock in your hike time. Walk-ins welcome.
For all ages
Friday Family Fun Night: Baseball Bonanza
The New Fashioned | 1122 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. | Milwaukee
Friday, March 7 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 (Children 4 & Under FREE)
Batter up, baseball season is here! Enjoy open HyperBowling, dartball, deck curling, ping pong and giant Jenga. Five pairs of Brewers Opening Day tickets will be given away, plus you can test your knowledge with family baseball trivia sessions, win raffle prizes and watch hot-dog races. Fish fry and drinks available for purchase. Parking is free for three hours.
Anime Milwaukee
Baird Center | 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. | Milwaukee
Hilton Milwaukee City Center | 509 W. Wisconsin Ave. | Milwaukee
March 7-9
Admission: Friday $50; Saturday $60; Sunday $45; Full Weekend $80; Children 7-12 $35; Chaperone $55; Children 6 & Under FREE
This three-day anime convention celebrates and educates fans about anime, manga, Asian culture, music and gaming. It takes place at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Baird Center. Children’s programming will take place in the Wright Ballroom on the 4th floor of the Hilton and will include a make-your-own passport hunt, RPG games, crafts, bingo and more.
For little kids
First Stage Presents: Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Performing Arts Center | 929 N. Water St. | Milwaukee
March 8-April 6
Admission: $22-$40
The beloved 2003 Pixar movie comes to life on stage, with new music by the award-winning songwriting team behind Frozen. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean.
Audubon Toddlers: Maple Magic
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd. | Bayside, WI 53217
Saturday, March 8 | 9:30-11 a.m.
Admission: Members $30 per adult/child pair, non-members $40 per adult/child pair
Facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru, this program starts in a specially designed outdoor classroom to explore, play and create art (be prepared to get a little messy!). You’ll also gather as a group to sing songs and listen to a story before heading out on a short seasonal hike just the right length for little legs. Please note: This class is specifically designed for children 2 to 3 years old accompanied by their adult caregiver.
For older kids and teens
The MadHatters A Cappella
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts | 3270 Mitchell Park Dr. | Brookfield
Sunday, March 9 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Admission: $15-$20
Founded in 1997, the MadHatters are the oldest a cappella group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Four local high schools are represented in the MadHatters: Arrowhead, Waukesha South, Muskego and Brookfield Central. Enjoy a performance with all 12 MadHatters on the Jorgensen Stage!
Milwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago Wolves
UWM Panther Arena | 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. | Milwaukee
Friday, March 7 | 7-9 p.m.
Admission: $26-$58
Get ready for Outdoors Night as the Admirals take on the Chicago Wolves! Whether you’re into hunting, fishing or just love the great outdoors, this night is for you. There will also be a food drive to benefit the Hunger Task Force, and two Admirals players will sign autographs in the Aurora Sports Health Autograph Corner.
