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
Brunch With the Boss: A Mother’s Day Celebration
Harley-Davidson Museum
May 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Come to Rumble (above MOTOR Bar & Restaurant) for a celebration filled with great food, good vibes and unforgettable moments. Enjoy a full brunch buffet, plus a cash bar featuring Bloody Marys, mimosas and mocktails, then snap a photo on a stationary motorcycle when you’re done. As part of the celebration, all moms will receive complimentary museum admission, bottomless Prosecco or mimosas, and a flower to take home.
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Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Various locations
May 10
MKE With Kids put together this list of fun places that are offering admission deals for moms on Mother’s Day, including Discovery World, the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Milwaukee County Zoo, Old World Wisconsin and more!
MKE REC’s Mother’s Day Hike
Hawthorn Glen
May 9 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Mother's Day has always been a time to honor special caregivers. What better way to do that than spending some time together in nature? Bring that special person in your life to Hawthorn Glen and explore the trails in a beautiful springtime setting. Please note that adults must register in advance.
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ALICE (in wonderland)
Marcus Performing Arts Center
Through May 10
This weekend is your last chance to catch ALICE (in wonderland), presented by the Milwaukee Ballet. Fall down the rabbit hole into an explosion of color that propels audiences into a vibrant world of larger-than-life characters. The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and many more will carry audiences on a high-energy journey through the nonsensical Wonderland, featuring dance, circus, theater, puppetry and students from the Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy alongside the Milwaukee Ballet’s full professional company.
Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves!
Miller High Life Theatre
May 10
Make unforgettable memories at an exciting show that will have kids and parents alike out of their seats and moving along with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends. Enjoy fan-favorite songs from the legendary show as you discover fun and playful ways to move, from yoga and jumping rope to cartwheeling and silly dance moves, all in a welcoming environment that brings the magic of Sesame Street from the screen to the stage.
Jurassic Journey
Waukesha County Expo Center
Weekends through May 25
Step into the Midwest's largest animatronic dinosaur collection, featuring more than 60 life-size dinosaurs, including the “World’s Largest T-Rex” that stretches over 40 feet long. You’ll be able to wander through prehistoric landscapes, dig for fossils and gems, discover ancient creatures, enjoy live presentations, and even meet a dinosaur during your visit!
Having fun, naturally
MPM’s Greatest Hits: Rainforest & Butterflies
Milwaukee Public Museum
Now through June 6
It’s the opening weekend of this celebration featuring two of the museum’s groundbreaking and immersive exhibits: Rainforest and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium. Head to the tropics and enjoy some of the planet's most beautiful biodiversity in these experiences that use recreated and real specimens.
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Bayside
May 9 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Since 1993, the second Saturday of May has been dedicated to migratory birds around the world. This year’s theme is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter.” The day starts with a bird walk and continues with interactive educational stations, a community art project and a special Raptor Saturday, featuring winged friends like Nicco the broad-winged hawk and Glory the bald eagle.
Blumen Bash
Shady Lane Greenhouse | Menomonee Falls
May 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The event that starts the gardening season gets even more special as the greenhouse celebrates moms with all things flowers — from hanging baskets and pots to all the DIY plants you could want. You can even make your own floral creation and plant some love for mom, paint a train ornament and check out the G-scale model railroad.