Looking to escape the standard weekend routine? We dug up some cool, hands-on events happening right here in Milwaukee this weekend! Don't miss the Urban Ecology Center's huge reopening bash or a super sweet Daddy Daughter dance.
Quick Picks
Family Hours at Up-Down
Up-Down
Play classic arcade games for just 25 cents during these all-ages hours!
Daddy Daughter Dance
330 N Glenview Ave
An indoor night filled with crafts, nail painting, and dancing—perfect bonding time.
Fascinating Fossils for Families
9701 W College Ave, Franklin
Kids 5+ get to make their very own plaster cast fossil to take home!
· January 31
2DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE : Dads and daughters, get ready for a fun night out with crafts, nail painting, refreshments, and lots of dancing! This is the 2nd Annual dance, so it's a sweet one-off event for family bonding.This is the 2nd Annual dance, making it a special, one-off bonding opportunity for dads and daughters this Saturday night.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FAIRFREE : If you have a little one turning 3, 4, or 5 this summer, head over to learn about Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts! There will be hands-on kids' activities and demos to check out the teaching style.Great for parents prepping for next year, offering hands-on demos specifically for little ones aged 3-5.
· February 1
3FAMILY HOURS AT UP-DOWNFREE : The arcade turns all-ages for a few hours so kids can play classic games for just 25 cents! They sell pizza and kid-friendly drinks, but remember, it switches to 21+ after 2 PM.It's a totally free admission day where classic arcade games are only 25 cents—a huge bargain for a Sunday morning activity!
WINTERFEST/GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATIONFREE : Celebrate the Urban Ecology Center's Washington Branch Grand Reopening with a big Winterfest! Expect winter hikes, sledding, carriage rides, and a cozy campfire with hot drinks.This is the Grand Reopening party! Score free carriage rides, sledding, and hot drinks around a campfire—a perfect local seasonal bash.
FASCINATING FOSSILS FOR FAMILIES : Dig into earth's history by exploring real fossils and playing with dinosaur models! Best part: the kids get to make their own plaster cast fossil to take home.This is totally hands-on: kids get to make and take home their very own plaster cast fossil! Great for older elementary schoolers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Milwaukee this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31 - Feb 1) there are two great free options: check out the hands-on activities at the Milwaukee Public School Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on Saturday morning, or head to the Winterfest/Grand Reopening on Sunday for sledding and campfires!
Is there anything fun happening Sunday indoors for younger kids?
Yes! For kids aged 3-5 interested in school, visit the MPS Enrollment Fair Saturday. For kids 5 and up on Sunday, you can dig for science at Fascinating Fossils in Franklin. For guaranteed indoor fun for all ages, visit Up-Down Sunday morning for cheap arcade games.
Where can we find a unique, low-cost activity for Saturday afternoon?
Skip the usual spots and check out the 2nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday evening for crafts and dancing, or spend Sunday afternoon making fossils at the Fascinating Fossils workshop (check parking fees).