Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest!
Join us for an exciting event, “Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest!” where you can escape the cold and enjoy a tropical paradise right in the heart of the city. Get ready for a morning filled with fun tropical activities!
Escape the cold and step into Winter in the Tropics: Family Fun Fest! This festival brings warmth, wonder, and hands-on discovery to families during winter break — a morning designed to spark curiosity and connection in our Tropical Dome.
This year’s event is bigger, brighter, and even more immersive. Kids can blend their own tropical smoothies, meet our famous dart frogs with Rainforest Rick, and explore a real beehive learning station that celebrates the tiny pollinators that help our world grow. Families can enjoy a mix of activities, crafts, games, tropical fruit tasting, and a take-home kit to keep learning going at home.
Wear your favorite island-inspired shirts under your winter coats — we’ll handle the humidity.
Perfect for ages 5–10, but wonderful for all ages.
Join anytime between 9 AM–12 PM. Special lobby program at 10:30 AM.
What’s Included
Your Activity Kit gives you access to all Family Fun Fest experiences:
- Entry to exclusive Education Center activities (closed to general visitors during the event)
- A tropical-themed craft station
- Tropical smoothie experience for kids (smoothies for purchase)
- Meet-the-frogs moment with Rainforest Rick
- Beehive exploration station (learn how bees support our global ecosystems)
- Word-scramble scavenger hunt through the Tropical Dome
- Educator-guided mini program in the lobby
- Tropical fruit tasting (soursop, tamarind & more!)
- Take-home activity
- Discount on tropical houseplants in the gift shop
Tickets
- Activity Kit: $10 per child
- Neighbor Activity Kit (53215 residents): $5
Please include your ZIP code when purchasing.
Each kit includes all activities for one child.
Note: Entry to the Mitchell Park Domes is not included. Friends of the Domes members enter the Domes for free. Learn more: MilwaukeeDomes.org/membership
Why Families Love It
It’s a short, meaningful staycation moment that feels far from home — without leaving Milwaukee. Families get a beautiful burst of tropical joy during winter break, and kids deepen their connection to nature through tactile, sensory, and story-rich experiences.
