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 event
Lakefront Festival of Art
Milwaukee Art Museum | 700 N. Art Museum Dr.
June 13-15
Celebrating its 60th year, the Lakefront Festival of Art offers a full weekend of creativity, music, food and family fun, all right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Kids and families will love the hands-on art projects, artists booths, live music, street chalk art and Kids’ Disco at 10 a.m. Sunday morning.
Free summer fun
There are several outdoor movies showing this weekend, including:
- Moana 2 at the Deer District (1133 N. Old World 3rd St.) starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12.
- Inside Out 2 at Veterans Park in Milwaukee (1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.) starts at dusk Saturday, June 14.
- Moana 2 at Fireman's Park in Germantown (W162N11870 Park Ave.) starts at 8:30 p.m. this Friday, June 13.
- Migration at Konkel Park in Greenfield (5151 W. Layton Ave.) starts at 8 p.m. this Saturday, June 14.
Polish Fest (kids get in free)
Henry Maier Festival Park | 200 N. Harbor Dr. | Milwaukee
June 13-15
Polish Fest is one of Milwaukee’s most colorful summer traditions — and it’s a great pick for families looking to experience music, food, and fun with a cultural twist. Kids 15 and under get in FREE with an adult. Highlights include live Polish music and energetic folk dancing, traditional Polish food, cultural exhibits and hands-one workshops, and more.
Greek Fest (free admission for limited hours)
Wisconsin State Fair Park | 640 S. 84th St. | West Allis
June 13-15
Opa! Celebrate 60 years of tradition, culture, and community at Milwaukee’s longest-running Greek festival. Hosted by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, this family-friendly event features authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dancing, carnival rides and games, and fun for all ages.
Play Ball Weekend With Brewers (pre-registration required)
Baran Park | 2600 S. Chase Ave. | Milwaukee
Saturday, June 14 | 9-11 a.m.
Play Ball Weekend is a free kids clinic where Brewers alumni, local high-school baseball athletes and baseball coaches lead special skill-developing activities for children ages 5 to 12. Parents are able to watch in the stands during the sessions, and pre-registration is required (limited spots available).
More top picks
The following places are offering Father's Day deals for dads and father figures:
- Milwaukee County Zoo
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- Harley-Davidson Museum
- East Troy Railroad Museum (dads ride free with a paid fare)
- Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
- America’s Black Holocaust Museum
Cool off with a dip in one of Milwaukee County’s outdoor pools. Here are a few that are opening this Saturday, June 14:
- Sheridan — 4800 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy
- McCarty — 2567 S. 79th St., West Allis
- Wilson — 4001 S. 20th St., Milwaukee