Family Activities and Events This Weekend in Milwaukee (9/11 - 9/14)
China Lights
China Lights at the Boerner Botanical Gardens kicks off this Friday. The event runs Tuesdays through Sundays through November 2nd. China Lights features more than 40 larger-than-life lantern displays, local food vendors, and more. General admission tickets start at $23.
Pulse
Check out Pulse, a health and wellness festival happening at Henry Maier Festival Park this Saturday. The free event features over 50 fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, over 60 wellness vendors, and more. Kids and families will enjoy a 1-mile family walk with Girls on the Run, a ninja warrior course, e-bike demos, and several other activities.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live comes to the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee this Saturday and Sunday for 3 shows. Well-known trucks like Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark, Bigfoot®, and many others will be present along with a transforming robot, a high-flying motocross team, and more. Standard admission is $38. VIP and other ticket levels are available.
Milwaukee County Zoo Ride on the Wild Side
Have you ever wanted to ride your bike through the Milwaukee County Zoo? The Ride on the Wild Side event at the zoo this Sunday is the one day a year when you have a chance to ride your bike around the zoo grounds to check out all the animals and attractions. Riders can choose from a family-friendly 2.5-mile loop or a 10, 17, or 27-mile ride. All participants will enjoy a free t-shirt, a delicious breakfast and lunch, and a day at the zoo. Registration is $60 for adults and $30 for kids.
Elegant Farmer Autumn Harvest Fest
The Elegant Farmer Autumn Harvest Fest runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. now through October 26th. Admission and parking are free. Guests can pick apples directly from the tree or purchase them in the market. In addition to apples, guests can buy pumpkins, gourds, and squash. Families can enjoy train, pony, and hayrides, a corn maze, the Smilin Barn Cafe, and a farmer’s market.
Sporting Events This Weekend
The following sporting events are happening in the Milwaukee area this weekend:
9/12: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
9/13: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
9/14: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Exploration Dinosaur at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Check out the Milwaukee County Zoo’s summer exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur, on display now through October 5th. It features 20 full-size, scientifically accurate animatronic displays and 4 activity stations. The exhibit is located behind the small-mammals exhibit. Admission is $4 in addition to regular zoo admission.
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