Winter in Milwaukee
Looking for a way to beat cabin fever this winter? Milwaukee has a wide variety of cold weather sports to help you embrace the winter weather as a season of fun and unique outdoor activities. So, bundle up, grab your favorite pair of skis or snowshoes, or ice skates and add some thrills to those chills. Hit the slopes! Defy gravity and show off your balance as you slalom down these ski and snowboard hills.
Little Switzerland
Head to Little Switzerland in Slinger for a ski or snowboard adventure. One of the oldest ski hills in Wisconsin, Little Switzerland offers 18 trails over three terrain parks, perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels.
https://www.littleswitz.com/
105 Cedar Creek Rd, Slinger, WI 53086
39 minute drive from Baird Center.
(262) 297-9621
Ice Fishing
Or drill a hole in the ice of Lake Michigan to catch a fish or two.
https://climatewisconsin.org/story/ice-fishing.html
Winter Festivals & Ice Sculptures in the Milwaukee Area (2023)
Here are some events from last winter. We will update this space as this year’s events become available.
https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/winter-festivals-ice-sculptures/.