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
Rated K: For Kids
Milwaukee Film Festival
Through April 29
It’s the last weekend of the festival and the last chance for kids (and kids at heart) to be charmed and delighted with programming chosen with them in mind. This family-friendly program offers a selection of award-winning features and shorts from around the world for ages 3-12 years.
Let’s play around
Fun with the Brewers
American Family Field
April 24 and 26
Our hometown team has two chances to bring the entire family to AmFam Field for a memorable day at the ballpark. On April 24, the Force will be strong at the field for Star Wars Night, which includes a Grogu bobblehead to take home, themed entertainment through the game and an epic post-game laser show. Then, on April 26, it’s another Kids Free Cheer game that includes a free ticket for those 14 and under with the purchase of an adult Terrace Level ticket.
Midwest Gaming Classic
Baird Center
April 24-26
The largest gaming event of the year features a 350,000+-square-foot gaming playground packed with 10,000+ games on free play, including retro and modern consoles, pinball, arcade cabinets, tabletop RPGs, board games, PCs, crane games, collectible card games, air hockey and more.
Puffs and pages
Cream Puff Spring Fling Drive-In
State Fair Park
April 24-26
For the first time ever, the Wisconsin State Fair’s beloved original cream puff is available outside the 11 best days of summer, along with a brand-new flavor: the Orange Dream Puff, which tastes just like a creamy vanilla and orange popsicle — without worrying about melting!
Indie Bookstore Day Celebration
Wonderland Bookshop | Shorewood
April 25 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The shop in Shorewood is celebrating its first Indie Bookstore Day with activities planned throughout the day. You’ll find giveaways, exclusive merch, a visit from author Joyce Uglow as she shares her new story Stuck! The Story of the La Brea Tar Pits, and one more chance to find the store mascot (Alice the rabbit) and enter the raffle for a chance to win prizes.
Ready for the outdoors
Free Safety Around Water Community Day
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
April 25 | 1-3 p.m.
This free community open house teaches the importance of learning how to swim and be safe around water. YMCA staff will invite families to participate in a 60-minute water safety program and learn essential skills, including basic swim, safety and survival. Pre-registraiton is strongly suggested.
Great Whitnall Park Cleanup
Wehr Nature Center | Franklin
April 25 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The center’s Teen Conservation Club and other volunteers will make an impact at the center by ensuring it looks its best for the warm weather ahead. The center will provide gloves, bags and buckets for the clean-up, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own.
Opening Weekend Celebration
Bear Paw Adventure Park | Caledonia
April 25 | 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Kick off the season with an unforgettable event featuring live entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, the Brewers game on the big screen, and a drone show and fireworks finale. The fun goes all day, but the evening event kicks off at 6 p.m.