A Parent’s Guide to Milwaukee Area Businesses for Kids (2024)

A Parent’s Guide to Milwaukee Area Businesses for Kids

Your handbook for places to go, things to do and services to make life with the kids a little easier.

DANCE & MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Danceworks

1661 N. Water St.

414-277-8480

danceworksmke.org

Fresh Coast Dance

121 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay

414-485-5530

freshcoastdance.com

Milwaukee Irish Dance Studio

3555 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood

414-441-4459

milwaukeeirishdance.com

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

212 W. WISCONSIN AVE. | 414-291-7605

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is among the finest orchestras in the nation and the largest cultural institution in Wisconsin. Since 1959, the MSO has found innovative ways to give music a home in the region, develop music appreciation and talent among area youth, and raise the national reputation of Milwaukee.

Wauwatosa School of Music

10862 W. Wisconsin Ave.

414-813-1744

wauwatosaschoolofmusic.com

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

1584 N. Prospect Ave.

414- 276-5760

wcmusic.org

DAY CARE

Casa Corazón

4114 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood

414-436-9227

casaearlylearning.com

Ebenezer

340 W. St. Paul Ave.

414-224-0990

ebenezerchildcare.com

KinderCare

1801 E. College Ave., South Milwaukee (Multiple other Milwaukee locations)

414-762-0045

kindercare.com

LifeWays Early Childhood Center

3224 N. Gordon Pl.

414-562-0818

lifewaysmilwaukee.com

Nurturing Nook

2330 N. Prospect Ave. (Other locations in Glendale and Fox Point)

414-220-8494

thenurturingnook.com

UW-Milwaukee Children’s Learning Center

2025 E. Newport Ave.

414-229-5384

uwm.edu/children

DINING

3rd Street Market Hall

275 W. Wisconsin Ave.

414-249-5062

3rdstmarkethall.com

AJ Bombers

1247 N. Water St.

414-221-9999

ajbombers.com

Bavarian Bierhouse

700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale

414-236-7000

thebavarianbierhaus.com

The Bay

342 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay

414-455-3045

thebayrestaurant.com

BelAir Cantina

Five locations in the Milwaukee area

belaircantina.com

Benji’s

4156 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood (Second location in Fox Point)

414-332-7777

benjisdeliandrestaurant.com

Cafe Hollander

2608 N. Downer Ave. (Other locations in Wauwatosa, Brookfield and Mequon)

414-963-6366

cafehollander.com

Hubbard Park Lodge

3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood

414-332-4207

hubbardparklodge.com

Kopp’s

18880 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield (Other locations in Glendale and Greenfield)

kopps.com

Milwaukee Public Market

400 N. Water St.

414-336-1111

milwaukeepublicmarket.com

Organ Piper Pizza

4353 S. 108th St., Greenfield

414-529-1177

organpiperpizza.com

Original Pancake House

16460 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield

262-797-0800

originalpancakehouse.com

SafeHouse

779 N. Front St.

414-271-2007

safe-house.com

Transfer Pizzeria Café

101 W. Mitchell St.

414-763-0438

transfermke.com

PETS

Gary’s Pet Jungle

2857 S. Howell Ave.

414-744-3338

facebook.com/ garyspetjungle

Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County

701 Northview Rd., Waukesha

262-542-8851

hawspets.org

Lucky Mutts Rescue

9225 W. Beloit Rd.

luckymuttsrescue.org 

Marineland Pets

311 W. Silver Spring Dr., Glendale

414-249-4110

Wisconsin Humane Society

4500 W. Wisconsin Ave.

414-264-6257

wihumane.org

THINGS TO DO

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

929 E. Wisconsin Ave.

414-390-5437

bbcmkids.org

Bounce Milwaukee

2801 S. Fifth Ct.

414-312-4357

bouncemilwaukee.com

Dave & Buster’s

2201 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa

414-454-0100

daveandbusters.com

Discovery World

500 N. Harbor Dr.

414-765-9966

discoveryworld.org

EAA AirVenture

3000 Poberenzy Rd., Oshkosh

920-426-4800

eaa.org

Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin

5775 N. GLEN PARK RD., SUITE 203 | 414-367-8171

Girls on the Run empowers girls in 3rd-8th grade through a curriculum that blends physical activity and life skills. Interactive lessons and running activities foster confidence, resilience and healthy habits, inspiring girls to fuel their potential. With supportive coaches and a positive atmosphere, girls develop critical skills, friendships and inner strength. Register now for the fall season!

Harley-Davidson Museum 

400 W. CANAL ST. | 414-287- 2789

At the Harley-Davidson Museum, kids dive into a world of adventure and excitement, with interactive exhibits like the Engine Room, where they can rev the motors and feel the roar of power, and the Experience Gallery, where they can hop onto motorcycles and feel like real riders.

Havenwoods State Forest

6141 N. Hopkins St.

414-527-0232

friendsofhavenwoods.org

The Little Village Play Cafe

6505 W. NORTH AVE., WAUWATOSA | 414-309-5700

The Little Village Play Cafe’s mission is to provide a warm and welcoming space for families with young children. Adults can grab a coffee (or wine!) and enjoy a bite to eat, explore the play space, attend a class or host a private event!

Milwaukee County Zoo

10001 W. Bluemound Rd.

414-771-3040

milwaukeezoo.org

Milwaukee Public Museum

800 W. Wells St.

414-278-2728

mpm.edu

Mitchell Park Domes

524 S. Layton Blvd.

414-257-5600

milwaukeedomes.org

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

170 S. First St.

800-414-1482

bobbleheadhall.com

Wehr Nature Center

9701 W. College Ave., Franklin

414-425-8550

friendsofwehr.org

TOY STORES

American Science and Surplus

6901 W. Oklahoma Ave.

414-541-7777

sciplus.com

Art Smart’s Dart Mart

1695 N. Humboldt Ave.

414-273-3278

jugglingsupplies.org

Board Game Barrister

5530 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale

414-988- 1730

Mayfair Mall, Wauwatosa

414-988-1740

boardgamebarrister.com

Cedarburg Toy Company

W62 N583 WASHINGTON AVE., CEDARBURG | 262-377-7224

This boutique toy store in downtown Cedarburg welcomes kids at heart of any age. With a little something for everyone, Cedarburg Toy Company focuses on unique toys that embrace creativity, curiosity,  joy and imagination, with the belief that play is the foundation of learning and a lifelong practice. Everyone is welcome – come play!

Fischberger’s Variety

2445 N. Holton St.

414-263-1991

facebook.com/fischbergersvariety

Gift of Wings

1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.

414-283-5483

giftofwings.com

Ruckus & Glee

805 N. 68TH ST., WAUWATOSA | 414-395-3201

Ruckus & Glee is a toy game and puzzle store for kids and kidults. Visit Ruckus & Glee and  learn a new game, send a wind-up toy on its way or build a marble run. Ruckus & Glee chooses products for their quality and their ability to activate important developmental skills.

Winkie’s

629 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay

414-964-2130

winkiesgifts.com


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