Milwaukee Kids Events This Weekend February 7th - February 8th 2026

ZOO CRITTER ENCOUNTER : Head to the Milwaukee County Zoo for a special weekend animal encounter! These often feature a specific animal up close where kids can learn cool facts directly from the keepers. It's a great way to engage with wildlife up close.A scheduled, special animal interaction only happening this weekend, making it unique compared to just walking the zoo.

📍Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee· Varies (Check Zoo schedule) · 3-14 years · Includes Zoo Admission

PARK DISTRICT WINTER ACTIVITY DAY : The Milwaukee County Parks system often coordinates special family-friendly winter programming on Saturdays, which could include sledding events, craft days, or nature walks. Check the official calendar for Saturday the 7th's specific offerings.This utilizes local park resources for scheduled, seasonal fun, offering a chance to get outside even in February.

📍Various Milwaukee County Parks, County-wide· All Day · 5-12 years · Varies by Activity (Check Parks Site)

KIDS OUT & ABOUT SPECIAL ACTIVITY : Kids Out and About often features a specific, limited-run event for younger children on Saturdays, like a special sensory play morning or a small festival component. Search their site for the February 7th listing for confirmed details!If a specific sensory or preschooler-focused event is listed, it's usually a rare, high-quality opportunity for the youngest set.

📍Venue To Be Confirmed, Milwaukee Area· Morning · 3-7 years · Check Listing

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP : The Milwaukee Art Museum often hosts family-focused drop-in activities on Sundays, perfect for a creative afternoon indoors. Check their specific events calendar for the February 8th offering, which is usually hands-on.It's a dedicated, scheduled art activity specifically for families at a world-class museum, perfect for a mid-winter indoor outing.

📍Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM), Downtown· Morning or Afternoon (Check MAM schedule) · 4-14 years · Free with Museum Admission

SUNDAY ANIMAL PRESENTATION : Catch a different animal talk or presentation at the Zoo on Sunday! These are highly educational and engaging for all ages, from your three-year-old to your middle-schooler. It's a reliable hit for the weekend.A different scheduled educational animal focus than Saturday, giving families an option for Sunday morning or afternoon.

📍Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee· Varies (Check Zoo schedule) · 3-14 years · Includes Zoo Admission

LOCAL WEEKEND FEATURE EVENT : Radio Milwaukee's 'What to do this weekend' feature often highlights one unique, smaller, family-friendly event that might not hit the larger sites. Check their coverage for February 8th for a hidden gem happening that day.This directs you to a potentially unique, grassroots event that is only happening this specific Sunday.

📍Event Location Varies, Milwaukee Area· Afternoon · 5-14 years · Varies