One Social. Every month.
Play Date: Social
A relaxed monthly gathering where kids play, parents connect, and familiar faces become friends.
WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT
A little play. A little conversation. A place to belong.
Socials make it easier to get to know other families close to home. We bring people together around something simple, with room for kids to join in at their own pace and grown-ups to actually talk.
Think park play, a trail hunt, a creative activity, or a family class. The activity can change each month; making connections stays at the heart of it.
HOW IT FEELS TO BE THERE
A shared plan. Space to be yourselves.
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A warm welcome
Your host helps you settle in and meet another family. You don’t need to arrive knowing anyone.
- 02
Something to do together
A simple shared activity gives kids and parents an easy way to break the ice. Joining in is always optional.
- 03
Room to linger
Time to play, chat, and get to know the people you might see again next month.
The little details.
Free to come. Please RSVP.
Socials are free and open to the public. Please reserve a spot for everyone attending through the event’s Eventbrite link.
Parents stay. Kids play.
Parents and caregivers attend with their children and supervise throughout. This is time together, with no drop-off childcare. Each event follows our Community Guidelines.
Come to one. Come to both.
We’re starting with one Social and one Adventure each month. There is no membership fee during our pilot and no need to attend every event. Choose what works for your family.
Each listing will share the location, timing, age guidance, accessibility information, and weather plan. Activities and settings vary from month to month.
OUR FIRST SOCIAL
Free · registration required
A playful October trail hunt through Grant Park with a beachside food experience led by Monica from Eat Pretty Please, weather permitting.
October 24, 2026. Reserve free spots now; the exact meeting point will be emailed to registered families.
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Free · registration requiredPhoto: Milwaukee County Parks · Play Date logo overlaySeven 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.
- Best for
- Best for ages 4 to 10 · siblings welcome
- Price
- Free · RSVP required
Free RSVP · reserve everyone attending
Looking for an outing together?
Our monthly Adventure takes the same spirit of connection somewhere new, with paid admission or activity costs.