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Choose a free Social, a shared Adventure, a special family celebration, or a night created just for parents.

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The famous covered Seven Bridges entrance surrounded by fall leaves, with the Play Date logo overlay.Free · registration requiredSaturday, October 24 · 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMPhoto: Milwaukee County Parks · Play Date logo overlay
Play Date: SocialFREE

Seven Bridges Trail Hunt

Follow the bridges through the woods, complete a picture hunt, discover surprise stops, and finish beside Lake Michigan with Monica’s live, interactive healthy lunchbox experience.

Free to attend. Register every adult and child so we can prepare enough hunt cards, surprises, and food samples.

BEST FORBest for ages 4 to 10 · siblings welcomePRICEFree · RSVP required
DATESaturday, October 24
TIME10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
PLACEGrant ParkSeven Bridges Trail · South Milwaukee

WHAT HAPPENS

  • A picture-based Seven Bridges hunt with surprise stops
  • Simple connection prompts for kids and parents
  • A beachside Healthy Lunchbox Lab with Monica and a small child takeaway

WHY JOINThe trail hunt and Monica’s beachside Healthy Lunchbox Lab give families something playful and useful to discover together, making first conversations easier for kids and parents.

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Free RSVP · reserve everyone attending

The real playground at Lake Park in Milwaukee, one of the Friendsgiving Playground Hop stops.Free RSVP openSaturday, November 7 · 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMPhoto: Michael Barera / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Play Date: SocialFREE

Friendsgiving Playground Hop

Two playgrounds, new friends at every stop, a holiday recipe exchange, and hot chocolate at the finish.

One free RSVP per household. Add every adult and child to your family details so we can plan cocoa and materials.

BEST FORRecommended for ages 2 to 10 · siblings welcomePRICEFree · RSVP required
DATESaturday, November 7
TIME10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
PLACEAtwater Park to Lake ParkShorewood to Milwaukee · drive or bike

WHAT HAPPENS

  • Play at Atwater Park and Lake Park
  • Simple friendship missions and family introductions
  • A holiday recipe exchange and cocoa at the finish

WHY JOINThe two-stop format gives children more than one chance to find someone they enjoy, while shared activities make conversation easier for parents and caregivers.

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One free RSVP per household. Add your family details at checkout.

A wide view of the real climbing walls and climbers inside Adventure Rock Brookfield.Tickets on saleSunday, November 15 · 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation photo: Adventure Rock Brookfield / Visit Brookfield
Play Date: AdventureTICKETED

Little Climbers, Big Cheers

A beginner-friendly climbing morning with new friends, little brave moments, and plenty of big cheers.

Beginner-friendly and hosted for connection. Every climber needs a ticket; non-climbing caregivers attend free.

BEST FORAges 5+ · a parent or caregiver staysPRICE$29 per climber · Non-climbing parents free
DATESunday, November 15
TIME9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
PLACEAdventure Rock Brookfield21250 W Capitol Drive · Brookfield

WHAT HAPPENS

  • Try indoor climbing with instructor guidance
  • Meet other families and cheer each other on
  • Non-climbing parents attend free

WHY JOINA little courage feels easier with someone cheering for you.

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A wide view of the real Station 1846 interior decorated for the holidays.Free RSVP openFriday, December 4 · 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMLocation photo: Station 1846 / Galbraith Carnahan Architects
Play Date: Parents’ Night OutFREE RSVP

Parents Night Out — Holiday Recess

A free adults-only night to meet parents who get it, with light appetizers and optional playful activities. Come solo or bring someone.

BEST FORParents and caregivers · ages 21 and olderPRICEFree with RSVP
DATEFriday, December 4
TIME7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
PLACEStation 1846215 W. Bruce Street · Milwaukee

WHAT HAPPENS

  • Free admission with a simple RSVP
  • Light appetizers are provided; drinks are available for individual purchase
  • Every activity is optional—play as much or as little as you want

WHY JOINParents deserve recess too: a place to laugh, exhale, and build friendships of their own.

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Admission is free. Please RSVP so we can plan a welcoming experience for everyone.

A wide ballroom view of children in formal gowns and suits dancing beneath chandeliers and holiday decorations.Interest list openSaturday, December 12 · 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMRepresentative children’s holiday ball: Gazprom School
Play Date PresentsFREE INTEREST RSVP

The Jingle Bell Ball

A playful holiday gala, merry marketplace, and toy drive created for kids and their grown-ups.

BEST FORChildren and their grown-upsPRICEFree interest list · tickets coming later
DATESaturday, December 12
TIME5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
PLACEMilwaukee areaVenue to be announced

WHAT HAPPENS

  • Family dancing, creative play, and keepsake making
  • A merry marketplace and playful scavenger hunt
  • An optional toy drive that helps families give back

WHY JOINA beautiful holiday tradition where children can play, grown-ups can connect, and everyone can give back together.

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Interest list only—not admission.

Know before you go. Family events are caregiver-supervised. Parents’ Night Out is adults only and does not provide childcare.

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