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Milwaukee Mom local list of Favorites
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items My list of local favorite places and things to do! I am based in the Midwest, Wisconsin to be exact. There is so much to do here as a family!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Local Favorites
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Fun activities to do outdoors as a family, and kid friendly!
Best local park for families! has lots of local events here too!
Frame Park - city park with playground for kids and a walking path around the river
Best local farmers market! They also have a winter market that goes through the winter months located inside a local business!
Farmers’ Market
Best trail for kids! They have a natural playground and tons of space to explore! Including a children's garden!
Retzer Nature Center - Waukesha County
Best playground with equipment for all ages of kids! It's nice to bring a picnic here, take a walk, and let the kids play! My daughter never gets bored or this one.
Frame Park
This playground is the best local inclusive playground for kids! I have an autistic toddler and this is my top recommendation for playgrounds for kids like him. All kids of disabilities can play here!
Kayla's Playground at Franklin Woods
A fun small beach perfect for families of young kids! This also has a playground and walk path!
Fox Brook Park - Waukesha County
This place is so fun all year round! Temperature controlled botanical gardens in domes. The kids really like their themed show dome that changes seasonally!
Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory
We love going here year round! They have a themed show dome as well and activities for kids!
Mitchell Park Domes - Milwaukee, WI
Climb the tower! The view is SOOO worth it! One of my favorite spots to take it all in!
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit - Wisconsin DNR
Restaurants
Some of our favorite family friendly restaurants in the area! (suburbs of Milwaukee)
A favorite local restaurant! You won't be disappointed!!
Botanas Restaurant: Home
Such a local favorite and DELICIOUS pizza! The kids will love this too. There are plenty of options besides pizza as well! We love getting there Xtra large pizza!
Rosati's Pizza in Pewaukee, WI | Find a Pizza Restaurant
If you are looking for a high quality steak house dinner, this is it! We love coming here for celebrations for birthdays, after dance recitals, and special occasions!
THE MACHINE SHED RESTAURANT, Pewaukee - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Other Food & Drinks
Some coffee shops, bakeries, and a local favorite drive-in!
Best modern coffee shop!
Goddess & The Baker at The Corners of Brookfield
Cute coffee shop, nestled in the heart of Brookfield!
Coffeeville - Brookfield, WI
They have delicious desserts as well as teach classes!
Allô! Chocolat
Great ice cream place!
John's Drive-In - Waukesha, WI
Local Favorites
Some of mine and my kids favorite places to go to locally! This is kind of misc. section but guaranteed we absolutley LOVE all these! From businesses, places, and things to do!
One of our favorite, multi age play spaces! It goes up to age 10 and is SOO detailed and so aesthetic and cute! You don't feel like you're in the Midwest anymore!
Taxi and Tide | Indoor Play Area, Milwaukee
We love this indoor playground! It has different areas for toddlers and older kids, and we absolutely love the staff! They have a small storefront, as well as many inclusive and sensory friendly events!
Nugget Nation MKE: Premier Children's Indoor Activity Center
I love this hotel! So modern and I love the art! They also are great for local events!
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel | Boutique Milwaukee Hotel
Best inclusive sensory friendly playground!
Kayla's Playground at Franklin Woods
All season, indoor Domes! Great for family outings and their events!
The Domes
The best children's museum in the city! Highly recommend taking your kids here!
Betty Brinn Children's Museum - Explore. Inspire. Make.
The only yoga studio around that also has aerial yoga! I love this studio!!
Reaching Treetops Yoga
Cute finds and gifts for moms and women!
Wild & Precious Boutique
Only black owned children's bookstore in Milwaukee! This is owned by a Black mama and we have went here for many different events! Love what she built! Highly recommend taking a visit!
Rooted MKE BIPOC Children's Bookstore and Makerspace
Arts & Entertainment
Local venues for entertainment and shows! I have been to each of these at least a few times! Milwaukee has some amazing venues!
We love seeing shows here from First Stage, and also seasonal performances! We recently saw the hip hop nutcracker and I was so impressed! Love the skywalk for nearby parking!
Marcus Performing Arts Center
The venue for the bucks! and all shows and concerts! This is the most accessible, easy and streamlined venue for events with kids!
Fiserv Forum
Another venue / theater for shows and concerts!
The Pabst Theater Group
Best local city museum! Love this one for history and the entire family!
Wisconsin's Natural History Museum | Milwaukee Public Museum
An art gallery full of local culture!
MARN Art + Culture Hub - Milwaukee, WI
Best movie theater around! Their seats are so comfortable and it is truly an experience!
Majestic Cinema of Brookfield Waukesha, WI
Biggest music festival in the country! So fun to go to each year!
2025 Lineup | Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival
This fun drive through or walk through zoo is a must visit with the kids! Definitely a fun experience for kids who love animals!
Zoo | Wisconsin - Shalom Wildlife Zoo
We love our local library! They have the best children's area as well!
Waukesha Public Library