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.
Featured picks
Mother’s Day Brunch
Multiple locations
Plenty of local restaurants are celebrating moms with beautiful brunches and special menus this weekend. If you’re planning to take the whole crew out to eat, we’ve rounded up brunch spots that specifically include kid pricing, which usually means they’re welcoming to families and planning ahead for little diners. Be sure to book your table if you haven’t already, because these popular spots tend to fill up fast!
Mother’s Day Deals
Multiple locations
This Sunday is the perfect excuse to treat the moms, grandmas and mother figures in your life to something special — and maybe even free! Whether you’re planning a full weekend of fun or just sneaking in a few meaningful moments, we’ve rounded up some local deals and events to help you celebrate, from Milwaukee’s favorite attractions to fun day trips.
Top picks
Kid Boogie Down
The Cooperage | 822 S. Water St. | Milwaukee
Saturday, May 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Adults $10; Kids (1-17) $15; Under 1: FREE
Kid Boogie Down at the Cooperage is a live music/video show by DJ Lukewarm, complete with lights, lasers and bubbles. It’s a dance party that’s fun for the whole family, plus there will be FREE balloon animals for the kids.
Kids Night Out
Wisconsin Humane Society | 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave. | Milwaukee
Friday, May 9 | 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. What better way for kids to end the week than making friends with other animal lovers and meeting animal guests? Themes and crafts are always changing.
Free events
Spring Fling Petting Zoo
Schmidt Century Farm | 5485 St. Anthony Rd. | West Bend
Saturday, May 10 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Experience farm life in West Bend by interacting with baby animals, including chicks, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, piglets, kittens and calves. The Farm Store will be open with coffee and baked goods available for purchase, and there will be free samples to enjoy.
Family Math Meetup
MSOE STEM Center | 1444 N Water St. | Milwaukee
Saturday, May 10 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Come with your children and engage in fun activities focused on a variety of math topics. Activities are best targeted for ages 3-10, but all are welcome!
Mother’s Day Plant-A-Pot Event
All Fleet Farm locations
Saturday, May 10 | 9 a.m.-noon (while supplies last)
This hands-on activity for all ages is the perfect opportunity to create a special one-of-a-kind gift for mom or another special person in your life. Bring the family along, and make this year’s Mother’s Day that much more special.