Brew City Dads
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Welcome to Brew City Dads, a place to learn, share your experiences and connect with other parents in the Brew City. Whether you’re looking for fun family activities, places to go with your kids, parenting tips, or simple life hacks, we’re here to help. Enjoy your stay!
Family Activities & Events This Weekend In Milwaukee
Things To Do With Kids In Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area Performing Arts Guide for Families
Check out our Milwaukee Area Performing Arts Guide for Families, which includes shows and performances in our area this winter that are family-friendly and opportunities for your kids to get involved in the arts.
Milwaukee Area Winter Sports Guide for Families
Our Milwaukee Area Winter Sports Guide for Families provides an overview of professional and collegiate sporting events this winter, plus family experiences, ticket packages, kid’s clubs, and more.
Five Ways Your Family Can Participate in Earth Week
Celebrate Earth Week by getting out and enjoying nature in your local park, learn sustainable practices, or attend a local clean-up event. Here are five ways you and your family can participate.
News and Features
How To Successfully Start Your Garden Indoors
Planting season is almost upon us. Here is everything you need to get a headstart on your garden and flower seeds indoors.
Five Board Games Your Family Will Love
Family game nights have increased in most households since the pandemic hit. If you’re sick of playing the same old games and looking for new ideas, consider this list of the five best games we’re playing right now.
Movies you grew up with that your kids will love today
Not every movie you grew up with stands the test of time. Here is a list of classics that are sure to keep your kids entertained on movie night.
Dad’s Interests
Three Money savings tips for homeowners
If you own a home, doing these three things now may save you thousand of dollars down the road.
Whatcha drinkin? Weekly Beer Review
Nothing is better than an ice cold beer after the kids are put to bed. In this feature, I’ll review a new beer each week, locally brewed here in the Brew City.
Ask Bowie: Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
In this week’s edition, Bowie discusses a few items that should be on your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist.
Parenting Tips and Teaching Moments
How to manage your child’s screen time.
Kindle, Playstation, Nintendo Switch, YouTube. If these sound familiar, you’re probably fighting the ongoing battle of screen time in your household. Here is a way to manage your child’s screen time, while encouraging them to do their chores.
Teaching your kids about the value of a dollar.
Trying to explain how money works to kids can be difficult. That’s why I created a plan to teach my daughter about how money works through real world experience. Read our story.