Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in milwaukee, WI

Possibility Playground

by Amy Jo Jones

September 16, 2009

Possibility Playground is Ozaukee County’s first universally accessible playground for children of all physical abilities. Located in Upper Lake Park, Port Washington, the playground was built by the community in an old-fashioned barn-raising September 16-21, 2008. 

This playground isn’t just for kids with a disability, it’s for everyone. Why not show up and celebrate, let the kids burn off some energy and maybe have an opportuinty to teach your children a little more about inclusion at the  very first Annual Build/Birthday Party on Sunday September 20th, from 1-4 at the playground.

The playground is in Port Washington, at Upper Lake Park, visit the webiste for more information and directions. www.possibilityplayground.org.

Go Fish

by Amy Jo Jones

July 21, 2009

Nothing looks more attractive than water on a hot, humid day. This could be the perfect time to get your family near the water for some fishing fun. 

This year there is better fishing at the park lagoons due to the stocking efforts of Milwaukee County and the Department of Natural Resources. Rainbow trout and 6- to 11-inch yellow perch are among the fish stocked.

Parks offering fishing include:

South Shore

Scout Lake

Mitchell Park

Holler

Brown Deer

There are many more! For a complete listing, see the Milwaukee County Parks website here.

Best Spots for a Picnic

by Amy Jo Jones

July 14, 2009

Milwaukee has HUNDREDS of picnic areas available for your summertime eating pleasures. Of course you can always show up with a blanket and a basket at any park at any time, but if you are looking to make a day of it, or hold a birthday celebration, here are some of the many reservable picnics spots available to you:

1. Jackson Park: There are 12 areas, some near playgrounds.

2. Kosciuszko, S. Eighth St. & Lincoln Ave. Only a couple of reservable lots, but you are right next to the pool!

3. Washington, 1859 N. 40 St. Ten spots open, all near a play area.

4. Kletzsch, 6560 N. Milwaukee River Pkwy. With eight spots open. Check to see which ones are near the playground.

5. Grant, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave. Again, lots of spots. Ask if yours is near the playground.

For a complete listing, visit the Milwaukee County Parks Website here. 

Best Spots for a Picnic

by Amy Jo Jones

June 30, 2009

Pack up lemonade in your sippy cups, a couple of PBJ's and a blanket and you have all the makings of a fun afternoon or evening picnic.

No matter which side of town you live by, there are plenty of county parks and picnic spots available. All of the parks listed below are free and have picnic tables or designated picnic areas.

Here are some of the most popular:

Doctor's Park  1870 E Fox Ln, Milwaukee

Grant Park  100 Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee grantparkbeach.com

Mukwanago Park  W325 S9945 Beulah Road, County Hwy LO (Park Entrance), Mukwanago

Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon mequonnaturepreserve.org

Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners boernerbotanicalgardens.org/

For more picnic picks visit either the Milwaukee County Parks Website or the Waukesha County Parks systems website.

Children's Fest Day

by Amy Jo Jones

June 29, 2009

TIME WARNER CABLE CHILDREN'S FEST DAY WITH TODAY'S TMJ4 - Monday, June 29 - Noon - 3:00 pm

Don't miss your chance to partake in all the Summerfest fun for zero dollars!

All patrons arriving between Noon and 3:00 pm will be admitted FREE!

You can have a fun-filled day with the family enjoying activities such as:

Annual Mascot Welcome at the Mid-Gate
Children's Hospital Family Helmet Program
Map of Fun
Family Fun Bags
A stop at the "Splash Pad."

Dates and times of all Family Activities are subject to change so check the Summerfest website here.

Like Sands through the Hourglass

by Amy Jo Jones

June 11, 2009

It's time for the Bradford Beach Sandcastle contest!

Come down to Bradford Beach on Sunday June 14th, 2009.

It's a fun-filled day of family-focused activities and you can participate in being involved in the lakefront community revitalization effort. Have you been to Bradford Beach? With improved concessions, groundskeeping and a burger stand you really should.

The Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee holds a sand building contest for the following age groups: under 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 14. The official times are at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Prizes will be presented for the top three winners of each age category but fun will be had by all.

Where are the Pumpkins in your neighborhood?

by Amy Jo Jones

October 23, 2008

No Halloween is complete without pumpkins. No matter which part of Milwaukee you live in, you can visit a plethora of pumpkins to get your in the mood for this week's Halloween night! On the southside: At Bay View's Humboldt Park, a Halloween pavilion of pumpkins event is happening. Sponsored by Rush-Mor Records, Bird Ladder, Studio Q, Milwaukee County Parks and the Bay View  Read more...