Play Comes First
We create space for children and adults to be curious, silly, creative, active, and fully present.
FAMILY EVENTS IN MILWAUKEE AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES.
Friendships for kids.
Community for parents.
Making family friends should not depend on a lucky conversation at the playground.
Come once because the activity sounds fun. Come back because someone remembers your name.
Starting locally, with a vision to bring families together nationwide.
Little moments.
Lasting connections.
Lasting connections.
GOOD DAYS
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UPCOMING PLAY DATE EVENTS
Choose your next
Play Date.
From free family Socials and ticketed Adventures to Parents’ Night Out and the Jingle Bell Ball, every gathering gives connection a place to begin.
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Free · registration requiredPhoto: Milwaukee County Parks · Play Date logo overlayFree and Open to the Public
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.
DATESaturday, October 24
TIME10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
PLACEGrant ParkSeven Bridges Trail · South Milwaukee
- Best for
- Best for ages 4 to 10 · siblings welcome
- Price
- Free · RSVP required
Free RSVP · reserve everyone attending
Free RSVP openPhoto: Michael Barera / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Free and Open to the Public
Friendsgiving Playground Hop
Two playgrounds, new friends at every stop, a holiday recipe exchange, and hot chocolate at the finish.
DATESaturday, November 7
TIME10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
PLACEAtwater Park to Lake ParkShorewood to Milwaukee · drive or bike
- Best for
- Recommended for ages 2 to 10 · siblings welcome
- Price
- Free · RSVP required
One free RSVP per household. Add your family details at checkout.
Tickets on saleLocation photo: Adventure Rock Brookfield / Visit BrookfieldTicketed Adventure
Little Climbers, Big Cheers
A beginner-friendly climbing morning with new friends, little brave moments, and plenty of big cheers.
DATESunday, November 15
TIME9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
PLACEAdventure Rock Brookfield21250 W Capitol Drive · Brookfield
- Best for
- Ages 5+ · a parent or caregiver stays
- Price
- $29 per climber · Non-climbing parents free
Ticket prices shown before Eventbrite fees and sales tax.
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MEET A FELLOW PARENT
Hi, I’m Jeremy—a local dad.
I’m a Milwaukee dad and the founder of Fojut Ventures. I previously co-founded NEWaukee, the Night Market, and ART 64 in Tosa. Play Date brings that same love of human connection and play to families: shared experiences, first hellos, and familiar faces. Questions are welcome before you register.
jeremy@playdatecommunity.orgA direct contact before the event
Caregiver-supervised gatherings
Clear plans and costs before booking
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The promises behind every Play Date.
Connection Over Perfection
A successful Play Date is measured by the relationships created, not by whether every detail went perfectly.
Everyone Belongs
No family should feel like an outsider—if you show up as yourself, there is a place for you at Play Date.
COME ONCE FOR THE FUN. COME BACK FOR THE PEOPLE.
A first hello can become
a familiar face.
01 / CHOOSE
Find your first Play Date.
Pick a Social or Adventure, reserve your spots, and arrive knowing someone will be ready to welcome you.
02 / CONNECT
Meet one new family.
A shared activity gives kids something to do and gives grown-ups a natural place to begin.
03 / RETURN
Come back to familiar faces.
The real magic is repetition. Each gathering makes the room feel a little more like yours.
HELP MAKE THE FIRST HELLO EASIER
Come play a part.
Help at one event: welcome families, lend a hand with setup, or make an activity a little more fun.