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Save the Date
Sat, Apr 25: 15th Annual Earth Day - Rock the Green at Harley-Davidson Museum
Sun, Apr 26: Festa Italiana 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park Sun, May 3: Art in the Gardens 2026 at Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens
Fri, May 15: Mai Fest 2026 at Marketplatz II
Fri, Jun 5: ART
64 at Village of Wauwatosa
Sun, Jun 7: West Allis A La Carte FESTIVAL
Fri, Jun 12: Polish Fest 2026 at Henry W. Maier Festival Park
Sat, Jun 13: Milwaukee Water Lantern Festival 2026 at Veterans Park
Fri, Jun 19: Greek Fest 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Sat, Jul 11: Family Festival at Piala's
Sat, Jul 18: Falls Lavender Fest at Village Park-Menomonee Falls Sun, Jul 19: Picnic in the Park Train - East Troy Railroad Museum |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in certain parts of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to Milwaukee Sunday, May 10th at the Miller High Life Theatre! This exciting show will have kids and parents alike out of their seats and moving and dancing along with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends as they dance, stretch, and play along to fan-favorite songs, including “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.” Tickets start at just $35!
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Meet in Windhover Hall at 10:30a.m. for a special Story Time in the Galleries with Dannette Justus of Just Us and Books. Then, head to the East End and work with local artist Laura Farahzad Mayer to create a zine inspired by the Museum and add a copy of your artwork to the collaborative library between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Drop in throughout the week to try a different material each day. On Friday, April 3, First Stage will join the fun with drop-in theater games between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.! What is a zine? A zine is a handmade booklet typically created on a folded piece of copy paper so that additional copies can be easily made and shared. People often make zines to share their artwork, ideas, and stories.
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Join us for family fun aboard the East Troy Bunny Train! Board one of our historic trains and take a ride down to The Elegant Farmer. Once on board there will be a scavenger hunt out your windows. At The Elegant Farmer everyone will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and pose for pictures! On the return trip, all child & toddler ticket holders will receive a gift! The total experience is two hours in duration: 30 minutes on the train to the Elegant Farmer, 1 hour at the Bunny Hutch at The Elegant Farmer, and a 30 minute train ride back to the East Troy Depot.
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Put a little “spring” in your step and hop on over to the Zoo for Egg Day! Egg-streme fun awaits guests, with a variety of wild, themed activities planned. Show off a fun face painting, watch your favorite animals as they explore festive enrichment items, find sweet treats during the Bunny Parade, explore the Egg Hunt Trail, and more! All activities are included with Zoo admission unless otherwise noted. Registration is not required, and Zoo Pass membership is valid for this event.
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Join us and check out this sensory-friendly session at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum! Come explore, play, and discover in a calm, comfortable environment designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. It’s a relaxed, joyful way to experience the museum. A perfect evening of fun for everyone! Register today!
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Get ready for an exciting Race Day! Packet pickup runs from 6:30–7:45am, followed by the Kids Dash at 7:55am—meet at the Start Line and we’ll walk our young runners to their start area. The National Anthem and race kickoff begin at 8:00am sharp! Live results and awards are available at the Registration tent as soon as you finish. Every registration includes awesome swag—a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing, free photos, and yes, FREE donuts at the finish line! Bring your friends and family for a morning full of fun. Youth 12 & under run the 5k/10k for just $17! Register by midnight two Thursdays before Race Day to guarantee your shirt!
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Hop on in for an unforgettable Easter celebration the whole family will love! Enjoy a festive brunch featuring made-to-order omelets, a chef carving station, and a delicious variety of hot and cold buffets, plus coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade, and infused water. A full bar will also be available for additional beverages. Indulge your sweet tooth at the dessert action station and join in on fun Easter activities like cookie decorating, an egg candy filling station, and quality photo time with the Easter Bunny. Create lasting memories and celebrate Easter Sunday in true H-D style—reserve your spot for Brunch with the Bunny today!
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Milwaukee area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Milwaukee area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping
a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Milwaukee area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Milwaukee Area, as voted by thousands of parents! Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM
Educator!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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