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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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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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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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Animal Encounters at Discovery World

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal a...

Milwaukee · Discovery WorldDiscovery World
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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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Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel MKE

AFTERNOON TEA The Pfister\'s Afternoon Tea experience is held in Blu on the 23rd floor, boasting panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Guests enjoy a tableside tea blending presented by a Pfister Tea Butler, while lea...

Milwaukee · The Pfister HotelThe Pfister Hotel
OutdoorsOutdoor
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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
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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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OWN THE HOAN CHALLENGE

--> Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k Run and Walk Milwaukee, WI, USA top of page REGISTER NOW ​A Badgerland Striders event A GREAT RACE ON A GREAT LAKE SAVE THE DATE - October 3 - 4, 2026 Up races BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM OFFICIAL MERCH...

Milwaukee · Wisconsin outdoor races discovery: Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon https://www.milwaukeelakefrontmWisconsin outdoor races discovery: Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon https://www.milwaukeelakefrontm
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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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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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