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
MKE With Kids Birthday Bazaar
Beulah Brinton Community Center | 2555 S. Bay St. | Milwaukee
Sunday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Milwaukee With Kids is turning 12 and wants to celebrate with YOU! It’s a free day of fun for families, featuring a Kid Boogie Down dance party, cupcakes, balloon twisting, face painting and birthday party vendors from all around Milwaukee. Pre-registration is not required, but your RSVP does help to plan and ensure there’s enough cupcakes for everyone.
Bonus picks: Earth Day
Party for the Planet River Clean Up
Milwaukee County Zoo | 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Admission: FREE
This family-friendly clean up covers the area along the Hank Aaron State Trail around the Milwaukee County Zoo. As part of the 30th Annual Milwaukee River Cleanup — the largest in the city — zoo organizers provide bags, gloves, supplies and complementary t-shirts so volunteers can simply show up and help clear the trail. Register online to pitch in with the clean-up.
Art in the Green
Mitchell Park Domes | 524 S. Layton Blvd. | Milwaukee
April 26-27 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Adults $10; Children 3-12 $5; Children 2 & Under / Milwaukee Domes Alliance Members FREE
One of Milwaukee’s most popular art festivals brings two days of art, food and fun to the Mitchell Park Domes. Discover woodwork, jewelry, paintings, ceramics and many other media from more than two dozen regional and local artists. There will also be food vendors and live music throughout the Domes.
For all ages
Jordy Nelson’s Milwaukee Tailgate With Inside the Huddle Live
UWM Panther Arena | 400 W. Kilbourn | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 26 | 3 p.m.
Admission: $10
Experience the energy of the 2025 NFL Draft at this one-of-a-kind event, featuring Green Bay Packers legends and XLV Champions, including the Packers’ all-time leading scorer Mason Crosby, three-time Pro Bowler Nick Collins and longtime Packers’ wide receiver Jordy Nelson himself.
Beginning at 5 p.m., the trio will unpack the Pack’s draft and share stories of their time together in Green Bay at a live taping of “Inside the Huddle,” followed by a Q&A with fans. But before that, when doors open at 3 p.m., you and your whole crew will enjoy a tailgate loaded with fun for the whole family, including a mini-combine hosted by Journey House Packers Flag Football, an adaptive sports area, mascot appearances and more.
Milwaukee Film Festival Kids’ Shorts
Oriental and Downer theaters
April 26-27 and May 3-4
Admission: Adults $15; Seniors / Students / Educators / Military $14; Children 12 & Under $8
These short films are just the right size for kids of all ages. These collections of animated shorts are designed to delight and inspire young audiences, with age-appropriate themes ranging from silly to empowering. Choose from Size Small (ages 3+), Size Medium (6+) and Size Large (10+).
Interactive picks
Streets Alive!
Milwaukee Public Museum | 800 W. Wells St. | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: FREE with museum admission
The Streets of Old Milwaukee will bring history to life as docents interpret this beloved exhibit in period attire. Visitors can chat with a maid from the Pfister Hotel, a pharmacist, a toy-store owner and others from the early 1900s who will inhabit the exhibit, answer questions, tell stories and provide insights about life here more than a century ago.
Robotics Showcase
Discovery World | 500 N. Harbor Dr. | Milwaukee
Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Adults $25; Children 3-17 / Seniors $21; Military / College Students $19; Members / Children 2 & Under FREE
Attention all tech enthusiasts! Join future automation experts as Waukesha County Technical College’s Automation Systems Technology students showcase their engineering, programming and robotics skills. Get a chance to meet robotics specialists, learn about their latest projects and even enjoy hands-on experience with some of the robots.