Brew City Dads

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Welcome to Brew City Dads, a place to learn, share your experiences and connect with other parents in the Brew City. Whether you’re looking for fun family activities, places to go with your kids, parenting tips, or simple life hacks, we’re here to help. Enjoy your stay!

Family Activities & Events This Weekend In Milwaukee

Things To Do With Kids In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Area Fall Activity Guide

Check out our Milwaukee area Fall Activity Guide for the best apple orchards, pumpkin farms, haunted experiences, and the best places to see fall colors.

Milwaukee Area Performing Arts Guide

Check out our Milwaukee Area Performing Arts Guide to preview the best family-friendly shows and performances in the 2024-2025 arts season.

Milwaukee Winter Sports Guide

Check out our Milwaukee Winter Sports Guide for information on family-friendly sporting events happening in the Milwaukee area this winter.

News and Features

Family Fishing Resource Guide

Our Family Fishing Resource Guide covers everything you need to get started including how to get your fishing license, the equipment you’ll need, and where to go to catch the big one.

Five Board Games Your Family Will Love

Family game nights have increased in most households since the pandemic hit. If you’re sick of playing the same old games and looking for new ideas, consider this list of the five best games we’re playing right now.

Movies you grew up with that your kids will love today

Not every movie you grew up with stands the test of time. Here is a list of classics that are sure to keep your kids entertained on movie night.

Dad’s Interests

Three Money savings tips for homeowners

If you own a home, doing these three things now may save you thousand of dollars down the road.

Whatcha drinkin? Weekly Beer Review

Nothing is better than an ice cold beer after the kids are put to bed. In this feature, I’ll review a new beer each week, locally brewed here in the Brew City.

Ask Bowie: Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

In this week’s edition, Bowie discusses a few items that should be on your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist.

Parenting Tips and Teaching Moments

How to manage your child’s screen time.

Kindle, Playstation, Nintendo Switch, YouTube. If these sound familiar, you’re probably fighting the ongoing battle of screen time in your household. Here is a way to manage your child’s screen time, while encouraging them to do their chores.

Teaching your kids about the value of a dollar.

Trying to explain how money works to kids can be difficult. That’s why I created a plan to teach my daughter about how money works through real world experience. Read our story.

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