Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
4th of July Cookie Platter Decorating Workshop
Decorate patriotic cookies at this 4th of July workshop in Racine.
Stars and Stripes Lantern
Free patriotic lantern craft at Hartland Public Library.
America 250 Family Party
Free America 250 family celebration at Menomonee Falls Public Library.
Carload Fireworks Night!
Carload fireworks display at Salem Lakes—bring the whole family!
More events outside the Milwaukee area
16 events farther afield.
Make & Take at the HOFF: 4th of July Charcuterie Board *Savory Edition*
Make-and-take savory charcuterie board craft at the HOFF for July 4th fun.
VBS
Vacation Bible School in Olathe—faith-based summer fun.
Night of Fireworks
Night of Fireworks in Whiteland—classic summer celebration for the whole family.
Trunk-A-Treasure
Trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks at this Westerville Halloween event.
Polar World Closing Weekend Celebration
Final weekend celebrating Polar World at Carnegie Museum—see Arctic life before it closes.
Red, White & Moo: 4th of July Kickoff
4th of July kickoff celebration with family-friendly activities in Aurora.
Summer Solstice Celebration!
Summer Solstice Celebration in Painesville—seasonal outdoor festivities for the whole family.
World Book Day 2026
Celebrate World Book Day with reading events in Grand Haven.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
Magical nighttime light displays at the Louisville Zoo.
Freedom's Kids | Vacation Bible School 2026
Vacation Bible School at Freedom's Kids—Bible stories, crafts & activities.
America’s Birthday Adventure – Preschool Story Time
Patriotic preschool storytime at Sauder Village's education center.
Campfire Worship
Campfire Worship in Mars — faith-centered community gathering for families.
T-Rex Tea Party
Dinosaur-themed tea party for young kids in Barberton.
Fourth of July Coloring Contest
Fourth of July coloring contest—free, festive, creative fun.