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Festivals & Big Events

  1. Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Henry Maier Festival ParkMilwaukee · Henry Maier Festival Park
  2. Milwaukee County Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Wading Pools Open! Many Locations!Milwaukee · Milwaukee Metro Area
  3. The Allis Fiber Festival at the Charles Allis Art Museum (Prospect Ave MKE)Milwaukee · Charles Allis Art Musuem
  4. Pink Energy RunMilwaukee · Summerfest Grounds
  5. Run and Walk to Milwaukee Irish FestMilwaukee · Run and Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest

Art & Design

  1. Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery WorldMilwaukee · Discovery World
  2. Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful PollinatorsMilwaukee · Milwaukee County Zoo
  3. Saturday Dino Day at The Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee · Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
  4. Exhibits in Action: America's 250th BirthdayMilwaukee · Harley-Davidson Museum
  5. Better Together: Co-Parenting Evolved Classes at Milwaukee College Prep Lola Rowe CampusMilwaukee · Milwaukee College Prep Lola Rowe Campus
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Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Henry Maier Festival Park

The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the spirit of teamwork, cultural heritage, and community engagement on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival will showcase a variety of Chinese c...

Milwaukee · Henry Maier Festival ParkHenry Maier Festival Park
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Tosa Farmers Market

Description The Tosa Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-centered open-air market held each Saturday from early June through mid-October in the heart of the Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. As a not-for-profit organization,...

Milwaukee · Wauwatosa VillageWauwatosa Village
MarketFamilyOutdoor
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Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World

Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu a...

Milwaukee · Discovery WorldDiscovery World
CultureFamilyKids
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Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators

See more than 20 robotic creatures with sound and movement, plus photo ops and interactive climbable structures. A limited number of trading card packs are available daily. Collect all of the cards with repeat visits throughout...

Milwaukee · Milwaukee County ZooMilwaukee County Zoo
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Saturday Dino Day at The Milwaukee Public Museum

July 11- Saturday dino theme day with guided exhibit tours about MPM\'s iconic dinosaur exhibits, interactive educational stations about fossils, paleontology, ancient seashells, and more, and story times for little kids Please...

Milwaukee · Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USAMilwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
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Exhibits in Action: America's 250th Birthday

Harley‑Davidson Museum Exhibits in Action brings the galleries to life through interactive, hands‑on activities designed to spark curiosity and turn every visit into an adventure. Guests are invited to explore dynamic stations...

Milwaukee · Harley-Davidson MuseumHarley-Davidson Museum
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Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum

Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in...

Milwaukee · Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum
ArtsFamilyIndoor
Free

Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE

Little Nature Museum Come and visit the Little Nature Museum and see animals native to Wisconsin, including tree frogs, several species of turtles, snakes, many birds and even a hawk. Monday-Friday: 4-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday:...

Milwaukee · Hawthorn Glen Nature CenterHawthorn Glen Nature Center
ArtsFamilyfreeFree
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MKE Traveling Beer Garden: Locations Vary (All Have A Playground)

PASS ME A PINT TOUR June 3-21 Cooper Park June 24 – July 13 Lake Park July 15 – August 2 Doctor’s Park August 5-16 Gordon Park September 12 + 13 Trimborn Farm ROLL OUT THE BARREL TOUR May 13-25 Wilson Park May 27 – June 14 McCa...

Milwaukee · Wilson Park MKEWilson Park MKE
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Story Time at Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)

Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and t...

Milwaukee · Wonderland BookshopWonderland Bookshop
ArtsFamilyKids
Free

Bioblitz at Riveredge Nature Center (Saukville)

What’s crawling, flying, hopping, and growing at Riveredge? Help us find out! Whether you’re an amateur, an expert, or a kid, Riveredge welcomes citizen scientists of all ages to our annual Bioblitz at Riveredge on July 11! Dur...

Milwaukee · Riveredge Nature CenterRiveredge Nature Center
FoodFamilyfreeFree
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The Strokes, Cage The Elephant & Thundercat

The Strokes, Cage The Elephant & Thundercat at American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 17, 2026

Milwaukee · American Family Insurance AmphitheaterAmerican Family Insurance Amphitheater
ArtsFamilyIndoor
Free

Pink Energy Run

The Pink Energy Run is a 5K Run/Walk that starts and finishes on Summerfest Grounds on the opening night of German Fest. This fast, scenic 5K winds through Veterans Park and Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront, delivering the perfe...

Milwaukee · Summerfest GroundsSummerfest Grounds
SportsFamilyfreeFree
Free

Run and Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest

The Arthritis Foundation is working to overcome the obstacles that arthritiscreates for nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children in theU.S.The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is the...

Milwaukee · Run and Walk to Milwaukee Irish FestRun and Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest
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Free

Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park MKE

Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park July 9 through July 12 Milwaukee’s popular French festival and one of the nation’s largest French-themed celebrations, is held in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square Park. The free, four-day bash...

Milwaukee · Cathedral Square ParkCathedral Square Park
FestivalFamilyfreeFree
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New here? Start with Detroit

If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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Places people plan around in Detroit

Detroit visitor calendarDetroit, MI

Start with the official visitor or tourism calendar before opening social posts.

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Detroit downtown, parks, and waterfrontDetroit, MI

Look for walkable districts, parks, waterfronts, markets, plazas, and family-friendly public spaces.

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Detroit museums and major venuesDetroit, MI

Check museums, gardens, stadiums, theaters, arenas, convention centers, and event grounds.

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