Things to do in Hales Corners

Hales Corners is a Milwaukee County village on the metro's southwest side, home to the Boerner Botanical Gardens and the trails of Whitnall Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.

Thu, Oct 1

China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)

Walk through illuminated lantern sculptures at Boerner Botanical Gardens—a dazzling seasonal light show.

5:30 PM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

$30–$1000–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Oct 5

Wooden Jar Silhouette for Dried Flowers

Wooden Jar Silhouette for Dried Flowers at Boerner Botanical Gardens

10:30 AM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 2

Wheat Weaving

Learn traditional wheat weaving craft at Boerner Botanical Gardens.

10:30 AM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Nov 6

Music and Sound Bath for Well-Being

Music and Sound Bath for Well-Being at Boerner Botanical Gardens

10:30 AM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 16

Rag Rug Placemats

Rag Rug Placemats at Boerner Botanical Gardens

12:30 PM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

0–18 yrs

Sun, Dec 6

2026 FBBG Holiday Gift Fair

Holiday gift fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens with vendors and seasonal shopping.

10:00 AM Hales Corners

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Dec 7

Upcycled Cork Ornaments

Upcycled Cork Ornaments at Boerner Botanical Gardens

10:30 AM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

0–18 yrs

Fri, Dec 11

Paint Winter Tree Landscape on Canvas

Paint Winter Tree Landscape on Canvas at Boerner Botanical Gardens

12:30 PM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

0–18 yrs

Fri, Dec 18

Paint a Winter Ornament

Paint your own festive ornament to take home at Boerner Botanical Gardens.

1:00 PM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

5–14 yrsIndoor

Mon, Dec 21

Winter Solstice Forest Bathing

Winter Solstice Forest Bathing at Boerner Botanical Gardens

1:00 PM Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners

0–18 yrs