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
Easter Egg Hunt at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
400 W. Canal St. | Milwaukee
Sunday, April 20 | 10 a.m.
Admission: $5 (reservations required)
Families are invited to hop on down to the Harley-Davidson Museum campus for a festive day of springtime fun. This family-friendly event kicks off with a massive outdoor egg hunt with over 4,000 hidden eggs, including one giant golden egg packed with exciting surprises. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp at the iconic Hill Climber statue. Kids will also have the chance to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny as he hops through the festivities.
It’s $5 per person to reserve your spot in the egg hunt, but each participant gets a $5 voucher redeemable in MOTOR on the day of the event so families can refuel with a delicious Easter Brunch after the hunt.
Bonus picks: Easter events
Egg Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W. Bluemound Rd. | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 19 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Adults $19.75; Children (3-12) $16.75; Seniors $18.75; Members / Children 2 & Under FREE; Parking $15 (Milwaukee County residents save $1.75 on admission)
Visit the zoo for a day filled with “egg-straordinary” spring-themed activities. Watch your favorite animals, explore the Egg Hunt trail, grab a set of bunny ears, listen to live music, play games for prizes, spot the Easter Bunny in the parade and more! All activities are included with zoo admission unless otherwise noted. Registration is not required, and Zoo Pass membership is valid for this event.
Spring Fling Egg Hunt at Discovery World
500 N. Harbor Dr. | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 19 | 9-10 a.m. (while supplies last)
Admission: Adults $25; Children (3-17) / Seniors $21; Military / College Students $19; Access Admission (for those who qualify) $7; Members / Children 2 & Under FREE
Bring the whole family to Discovery World to search for eggs throughout the museum while enjoying the exhibits. The egg hunt starts at 9 a.m. and continues while supplies last. Save on your Discovery World admission ticket when you purchase in advance online.
For all ages
Peanuts Night with the Brewers
American Family Field | 1 Brewers Way | Milwaukee
Friday, April 18 | 7:10 p.m.
Admission: $24-53
The Peanuts universe combines with Brewers baseball for a special day at the ballpark. Grab a Theme Night ticket, and you’ll score a Franklin bobblehead at the game against the Athletics.
A Minecraft Movie at Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. | Milwaukee
April 16-20 | various showtimes
Admission: Adults $11 ($10 matinee); Children 11 & Under $9 ($8 matinee)
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative — the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
For little kids
Field of Dreams LEGO Workshop
Grohmann Museum | 1000 N. Broadway | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 19 | Noon-4 p.m.
Admission: Adults $5; Students / Seniors $3; Children Under 12 / MSOE Community FREE
John and Sylvia Peine return to lead the 10th annual LEGO+ building workshop at the Grohmann Museum. Inspired by the current exhibition, “Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League,” participants will create imaginative LEGO builds surrounding the baseball theme.
Completed builds will be placed on display for all to see. Examples of LEGO structures will be on display for ideas, and volunteers will be available for guidance. All skill levels are welcome.
For big kids
Kids Night Out at Wisconsin Humane Society
WHS Racine Campus | 8900 16th St. | Mount Pleasant
Friday, April 18 | 5-7 p.m.
Admission: $30 per child
Need an evening without the kids? Kids Night Out is for young people grades 1-6 and provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy an evening out while the kids have an awesome time at the Wisconsin Humane Society. With an always-changing theme and variety of activities, what better way for kids to end the week than making friends with other animal lovers and meeting animal guests?
Milwaukee Zine Fest at the Central Library
814 W. Wisconsin Ave. | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 19 | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Come celebrate independent and DIY print media in the Midwest’s longest-standing 100% zine-focused festival. This year’s fest will be bigger and better than ever, with over 100 vendors from around the country, hands-on activities, panel discussions, workshops and fabulous food-truck service on 8th Street all morning long.