Goalie Milwaukee helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:00 AM–10:00 AMBaby BeginningsBetty Brinn Children's Museum · Ages 0–1
- July 16th9:00 AM–7:00 PMCommunity Access DayBetty Brinn Children's Museum · Ages 0–12
- July 16th9:00 AM–7:00 PMCommunity Access Day at Betty Brinn Children’s MuseumBetty Brinn Children’s Museum · Ages 0–10
Farmers markets
- Saturday9 AM–Noon early/late; 7 AM–2 PM regular SaturdaysFondy Farmers MarketFond du Lac and North · Farmers market
- Saturday8 AM–NoonSouth Shore Farmers MarketBay View · Farmers market
- Saturday1–5 PMWest Allis Farmers MarketDowntown West Allis · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Beach, paved trail, volleyballBradford BeachEast Side · Lake Michigan sand beach with paved Oak Leaf Trail, volleyball, restrooms, and bathhouse
- Splash, play, disc golfDineen ParkCapitol Heights · Playground and splash pad with 18-hole disc golf, picnic, courts, and fishing
- Play, disc golf, dogsEstabrook ParkShorewood · Play area and dog exercise area with disc golf, skate park, paved trail, and picnic
Play sports
- Ice skatingWilson Ice ArenaYear-round open skate · Mon–Sat overview · confirm session
- PickleballJackson Park Pickleball CourtsFour free reservable courts · Check reservation calendar
Play in water
- Splash padDineen Park Splash PadInteractive splash pad at Dineen Park · Free · 72°F threshold · check daily status
- Wading poolPulaski Park Wading PoolShallow wading pool with nearby changing facilities · Free · 72°F threshold · check daily status
- Wading poolTiefenthaler Park Wading PoolNeighborhood wading pool · Free · 72°F threshold · check daily status
Local libraries
- the system’s largest branch, with age-specific spaces and a public makerspaceMitchell Street BranchHistoric Mitchell Street
- a neighborhood branch with substantial maker, media, teen, and children’s spacesGood Hope BranchNorthwest Milwaukee
- a landmark central library with a dedicated children’s room and deep art, music, and rare-book collectionsCentral LibraryWestown · Downtown Milwaukee