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.
Hoops and pucks
Bucks Family Nights
Fiserv Forum
Feb. 22 | 2:30 p.m.
Our hometown NBA team has a handful of Family Nights remaining this season, including Sunday’s game against the visiting Toronto Raptors. Pick up a package that brings together King's Hawaiian pretzel bites, a refreshing Sprite and Milwaukee Bucks basketball.
Admirals Home Game & Autograph Corner
UWM Panther Arena
Feb. 20 | 7 p.m.
There’s a whole lot going on at the Milwaukee Admirals game vs. the Texas Stars. It starts with Ian’s Student Night, with $13 tickets for high school and college students. It’s also Fair Deal Friday, which scores you a ticket to the Wisconsin State Fair. Then make sure to hit up the Aurora Sports Health Autograph Corner, where two players will drop in after the game.
Cool parties
Frostfest
Milwaukee Public Market
Feb. 21 | 3-7 p.m.
Celebrate winter at the market’s inaugural Frostfest, a free outdoor event designed to bring people together and activate one of the city’s most dynamic public spaces. Enjoy iceless curling, live local music, free hot cocoa and other winter-inspired drinks, and a free sauna experience in the Hive Wellness & Social Zone (bring a towel and water bottle!).
Cedarburg Winter Festival
Downtown Cedarburg
Feb. 21-22
Bundle up for a visit to Chalet Cedarburg! This year’s annual event has an Après-Ski feel while bringing back some of the festival’s favorite activities, including bed races, the ice-sculpture contest, a pancake breakfast, the restaurant soup contest and more.
Heroes and villains
Milwaukee Comic Con
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Feb. 21 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The annual pop-culture convention returns to bring together fans of comics, movies, TV shows, anime and video games so we can celebrate our favorite franchises and characters. The event features a range of activities, from artist alley and vendor booths selling exclusive merchandise to panels with guest speakers and celebrity appearances.
First Stage’s Peter Pan & Wendy
Todd Wehr Theater
Feb. 20-March 22
J.M. Barrie’s classic story comes to life in this thrilling new production. Through the magic of stage wizardry and the power of your imagination, you’ll find yourself transported to Neverland — a place of magic and wonder, danger and suspense — and walk away believing in the seemingly unbelievable!
Be Like Blippi Tour
Miller High Life Theatre
Feb. 21 | 2 p.m.
Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like and explore just like Blippi! This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs and Blippi’s signature mix of fun and learning.
Nature and neon
Urban Candlelight Hike
Three Bridges Park
Feb. 21 | 5:30-8 p.m.
Step into a winter wonderland and wander along glowing, candlelit trails that guide you through the serene, snow-covered beauty of the Menomonee Valley. Gather around crackling campfires to roast marshmallows, sip steaming hot chocolate and snack on fresh popcorn as you bask in a cozy evening brimming with community, adventure and winter magic.
Maple Tapping Workshop for Families
Wehr Nature Center | Franklin
Feb. 21 | 10 a.m.-noon
Walk through the process of making real maple syrup from start to finish at this hands-on workshop. Practice drilling a tree, see how sap is boiled down and then enjoy some sweet treats! For families with children ages 7 and older, and online registration is required two days before the program.
Snow Clues Storytime Adventure
Southridge Mall | Greendale
Feb. 21 | 11 a.m.-noon
Bundle up for a fun, interactive, and educational storytelling adventure in partnership with Wehr Nature Center! Young explorers (K5-1st grade) will become animal detectives on a snowy day, following animal tracks and clues as they learn about animal feeding habits and seasonal behaviors.
Neon Nights After Hours
Slick City Action Park | Wauwatosa
Feb. 21 | 8-10 p.m.
After Hours at Slick City is where the night turns neon and the park transforms into a high-energy, glow-in-the-dark hangout with lit-up slides, music and a club-like vibe made just for kids and teens. Ages 4+ only. Glow City Shirt ($7.99) and CitySocks ($4.99) required.