Family Activities and Events This Weekend in Milwaukee (1/16 - 1/19)
Samson Stomp & Romp
The Samson Stomp & Romp, a winter tradition at the Milwaukee County Zoo, returns this Sunday. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in a 5K run, a 2-mile fun run/walk, or a 1-mile romp for children. Pre-registration is required online in advance. Fees range from $20 - $40 depending on which race you register for and when you register. Registration includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, zoo admission, beverage, snack, and parking. Money raised from the event supports all the animals in the Zoo’s population.
The Dinosaur Play - First Stage
Check out First Stage’s production of The Dinosaur Play at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center this Saturday through February 16th. “Step back in time, millions and millions of years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. There you will meet a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. It’s up to you to figure out what the egg is saying and how to help it hatch. During your adventure, you will befriend a surly Triceratops, help protect a newly formed dinosaur family, and defeat the Tyrannosaurus Rex.” Tickets start at $25.
Waukesha JanBoree
The 40th annual Waukesha JanBoree kicks off this Friday. The event features fun winter activities at locations all throughout Waukesha including ice-sculpting, ice fishing clinics, sledding, candlelight hikes, iceskating, and more. Opening night this Friday will feature fireworks Lowell Park.
Sporting Events This Weekend
The following sporting events are happening in the Milwaukee area this weekend:
1/17: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors
1/17: Milwaukee Panthers (Men’s B-ball) vs. Youngstown State Penguins
1/18: Milwaukee Wave vs. Tacoma Stars
1/18: Marquette Golden Eagles (Men’s B-ball) vs. Xavier Musketeers
1/19: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
1/19: Milwaukee Panthers (Men’s B-ball) vs. Robert Morris Colonials
Check out our Milwaukee Winter Sports Guide for Families for more information on professional and collegiate sporting events in the Milwaukee area.
Discovery World Animal Encounters
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m., join the Discovery World Guest Services team for an adventure in the Great Lakes Future exhibit and meet the animal ambassadors who call Discovery World home with Animal Encounters. Admission into Discovery World is required for both activities.
Snowtubing
With the colder weather, local ski hills have been making snow and are now fully open for the season. Two local ski hills, Sunburst in Kewaskum, and Crystal Ridge in Franklin, offer tubing and several ski runs.
Check out our Winter Activity Guide for the best places to ski, tube, ice skate, try curling, and more.
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