hip daily activitiesFREE OR CHEAP THINGS TO DO IN MILWAUKEE
Every first Thursday of the month the Milwaukee Art Museum is open until 8:00 p.m. and has FREE admission.
The Milwaukee Public Museum is always FREE on Mondays for Milwaukee County Residents. A valid I.D. is required for proof of Milwaukee County residence. Additional charges apply for the Humphrey IMAX® Dome Theater, Daniel M. Soref Planetarium and special exhibitions.
Family Free Days at the Milwaukee County Zoo will take place on November 5 and December 3. All visitors receive free zoo admission, but the parking fee remains in effect.
This site offers free recreational activities for Milwaukee children that can help gear their little minds and bodies toward a healthy way of living.Check this site out to learn about free events, tours and entertainment available in Milwaukee all year long.
You can even find free dog training events on this site from MilwaukeeMoms.com.
Here are plenty of free activities that appeal to old and young alike that guarantee a good time even when you haven't got a dollar to spare.
Just what we all need: cheap and free things to do in Milwaukee!
KID-FRIENDLY SITES
Discover the world on Kids Geo this interactive site that will help you discover the fun in geography.
Play Kids Games offers fun and educational online games for kids.
Great recipe ideas and fun ways to explore the world of nutrition
GREAT RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a FREE home-based parental involvement and school readiness program that helps parents prepare their three-,four-, and five-year old children for school.
The Parenting Network serves families in the greater Milwaukee community through its mission to strengthen parenting and prevent child abuse. Services are provided at home, at school and in the community.
Parents Plus is the state's Parental Information and Resource Center. Our programs, funded through the US Department of Education, bring together parents, schools and communities to increase student achievement.
The National Coalition of ESEA Title I Parents is a grassroots National Parent Advocacy Organization. The Coalition seeks to build a network of parents who advocate for full parental rights in the education of their children.
The official website of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction covers a wide-variety of topics related to the education of Wisconsin’s young people.
Your guide to the best kid sites on the web. This site provides valuable links to educational sites, fun activities for kids, and useful information for parents.
Scholastic believes that the ability to read is the birthright of every child. Discover great age-appropriate reading lists to help determine the best books for your child, information on your child’s development and online activities for kids from ages 3 up.
Check out the colorful and fun activities offered by the wonderful world of Crayola. This website filled with information and activities geared towards kids, parents, and teachers.
Wisconsin PTA is a branch of National PTA, which is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. National PTA and all of the branches under them are a not-for-profit organization of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned with the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.
FOR EDUCATORS
Parents Plus is the state's Parental Information and Resource Center. Our programs, funded through the US Department of Education, bring together parents, schools and communities to increase student achievement.
The Harvard Family Research Project helps stakeholders develop and evaluate strategies to promote the well being of children, youth, families and their communities.
Brain Insights offers valuable information for parents, teachers regarding brain development, as well as fun online games for toddlers.
