Looking for family-friendly things to do in February in Lake Country and Waukesha County? You’re not alone. February can feel long in Wisconsin, but it’s also packed with opportunities for winter fun, seasonal events, Valentine’s activities, and indoor adventures for families of all ages.
From snow-filled outdoor fun like sledding, ice skating, and skiing to cozy indoor activities, library programs, and special February events, Lake Country Family Fun has rounded up 20 fun things to do in February to help families beat the winter blues and make the most of the season. Whether you love embracing winter or prefer warm, indoor fun, there’s something here for every family and every comfort level.
Use this guide to find local February events, winter activities, and kid-friendly experiences happening in and around Lake Country this month. And for even more ideas, be sure to explore our event calendar, indoor play guide, and seasonal winter fun resources to keep your family active, connected, and having fun all month long.
This guide features 20 family-friendly things to do in February in Lake Country and Waukesha County, including winter activities, Valentine’s events, indoor play options, and seasonal family outings to help beat the winter blues.
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1 – Take a day trip to Milwaukee and save $$ with these FREE events this February!
- Get outside and visit the Milwaukee County Zoo for FREE!!
- February 7th, 2026 is a zoo family FREE day!
- We love going to the zoo in the winter on any day, though. Find less crowds!
- Except free day is usually busy!
- Play at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
- February: Friendship Fridays
- February: Sensory friendly sessions
- February 19: Free Admission
- Visit the Domes! (Not free, but still super fun!!)
- Trains Show at the domes.
- This year’s theme is “Golden Age of Steam”.
- Take a Tour of Am Fam Field and learn about the Brewers in the off-season. Plus, grab lunch at the BarrelYard, open daily!
2 – Visit your local library and let it transform you! February is National Library Lovers month!
- Top 4 library event picks:
- Meet Author Alex Willian, the creator of the Jasper & Ollie series, at the Brookfield Library on February 1!
- Family Storytime in Sussex meeting on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays in February.
- Harry Potter Book Night with the Pauline Haass Public Library on February 6. Bonus, order shirts ahead of time!
- Drop-in Gaming, including the Pokemon Trading Card Game at the Delafield Library on February 21
- Find more library storytimes around Waukesha County.
3 - JOIN A MOMS GROUP OR PLAY GROUP TO MAKE THE WINTER LESS LONELY.
Lake Country Family Fun is about getting out and being active in the community through connection. Let's face it, most people HIBERNATE IN WINTER, but that can lead to feelings of isolation. If you are looking for mom friends to meet up with or little ones for your children to play with, check out our MOMS GROUP AND PLAY GUIDE, featuring over 30 different groups.
Our guide is divided up between community groups, church affiliated groups, and library play groups. There is a group for everyone. And if you are feeling isolated, do not hesitate to reach out to us at Lake Country Family Fun - contact us through the contact form below.
4 – Check out a Winter Farmers Market.
- Oconomowoc – 2nd and 4th Sundays at Lake Country Dockhounds
- Pewaukee – Every Sunday at Brewfinity
- Brookfield Square – Every Saturday
- Milwaukee – Saturdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Waukesha – 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:30 pm at Chef Pam’s Kitchen
- Every Saturday at Martha Merril’s in Waukesha
5 – Join Oak and Elizabeth and your best gals for a Galentine’s Get Together!
- The Galentine’s SIP & POUR experience brings you two hours of pure fun craft your own custom candle while enjoying champagne and non-alcoholic options with your favorite people.
2 dates available and sign up is required through Oak and Elizabeth
- February 9th at 6 pm
- February 13th at 6 pm
- Spots are filling up fast!
- Register today!
6 - Enter the LCFF Valentine's Giveaway
Win an awesome Valentine themed Prize Package this year for you and your sweetie!
Prizes include:
💛 Overnight in premier room + 4 waterpark passes from The Ingleside Hotel
💛 One free 90-minute physical therapy
evaluation from Bloom Physical Therapy & Wellness (value=$250)
💛 Valentine's Box of Roses from Sweet P's Pantry Artisan Toffee and Chocolates
💛 $50 gift card & bundle of goodies from The Salt Spot.
💛 (4) 60-minute free passes & (4) pairs of Slick City Socks from Slick City Wauwatosa ( Value=$103.92)
7 – See a movie for CHEAP!!
- Catch a Tuesday movie at select Marcus Theatres! Only $6 for Marcus Rewards Members and $7 for non-members.
- Kids Dream Film Series every weekend in February
8 – Support HAWS
- Take their Foster Foundations Neonatal & Young Kitten Care Seminar on February 20
9 – Enjoy a parents night out!
- Lake Country Family Fun released our 8 Romantic Winter Date Ideas Guide just in time for February and Valentine’s Day! Find 8 ideas, plus Valentine’s Day specific events, some are awesome and out-of-the box!
- Need a sitter? We’ve got a guide for you!
10 – Tour (and fall in love with) a preschool
- There are quite a few preschool open houses this winter if you are undecided where your little one will go next year.
- Read about 30+ preschools in 12 communities in LCFF’s Local Preschool Guide.
11 – Attend a Winter Themed Candlelight Hike in the Park.
- February 7: Camp Quad Hartford
- February 14: Neosho/Catholic Ecology Center
- February 26: Fox Brook Park
- *Please note some of these are ticketed events and/or require registration in advance.
12 – GET OUTSIDE!
Check out Lake Country Family Fun's Winter Fun Guide to have some sledding, ice skating, skiing, and tubing fun! *Sponsored by Lake Country Lutheran High School
13 – Have a Winter Family Fun Day (pending snow)!
- Take a little road trip up to Little Switzerland and try downhill skiing or snowboarding!
- No flight to Colorado or Montana necessary 😉
14 – Take your family to a Winter festival!
- Elm Grove Winter Festival – TBD in 2026
- Lake Geneva Winterfest – January 28-February 1
- Cedarburg Winter Festival – February 21 and 22
15 – Be one with nature.
- Wild Winter Nights Candlelight Hike at Waukesha County Parks on February 26, 2026.
- Learn how to Cross Country Ski with the Catholic Ecology Center.
You will be instructed on ski technique and then hit the trails with the instructor to guide you. All ages are welcome and skis are provided. No experience necessary. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
16 – Take a road Trip.
- Do your kiddos have off of school this month? Mine do in the middle of the month. Take a long weekend and tour WI. Pick a direction with our WI Road Trip Guide.
- We’ve taken road trips to to Cedarburg for their Winter Festival and hiked Lions Den Gorge. Harrington Beach State Park is also beautiful in winter!
- Take a mini vacation up the the Dells and stay at one of these fun hotels!
- Read up on some of our travel tips:
17 - Grab a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop and warm up with a friend or your favorite book.
Find all the wonderful independently owned coffee shops in the greater Waukesha County area. This guide is sponsored by Mama D's Coffee with locations in Wales and downtown Waukesha. AND the Wales location of Mama D's has books in house if you don't bring your own!
18 – Give back to others in our community!
Join Stan’s Shoes in taking care of our community’s “soles” throughout Greater Milwaukee, by participating in their annual Share-A-Pair Shoe Drive Sunday, February 1 through Saturday, February 28, 2025. It’s their 20th anniversary!
Donations of new or gently used shoes, sneakers, sandals, and boots for men, women, and children, along with new socks, may be dropped off at any Stan’s Shoes Share-A-Pair collection bin at the following locations:
- Stan’s Shoes – Brookfield
17155 W. Bluemound Road – The Plaza - Stan’s Shoes – Glendale
505 W. Silver Spring Drive Across from Bayshore - Stan’s Shoes – Greenfield
7405 W. Layton Avenue – Layton Plaza
Business hours for all locations:
- Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
This year’s donated footwear and socks will be distributed locally to several impactful, nonprofit Milwaukee-area organizations, including Bob’s Under the Bridge (new partner) and Street Angels (new partner), Milwaukee Rescue Mission/Joy House, Hope House, Sojourner Family Peace Center, Repairers of the Breach Homeless Day Shelter, and Father Gene’s HELP Center. Any remaining donations will be shared with Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit that provides footwear to people in need across more than 125 countries.
According to Megan Sajdak, Marketing Director for Stan’s Shoes, shoppers and donors can make an even greater impact throughout the month.
“Those donating and shopping at our stores will also have the opportunity to support our nonprofit partners by rounding up their purchase at checkout,” Sajdak said. “And as a thank-you, everyone who donates to the Share-A-Pair Shoe Drive will receive $10 off their next regular-price shoe or handbag purchase, valid through March 1, 2026, at any Stan’s Shoes location.
“In addition, individuals, organizations, churches, or companies who want to host a shoe drive are encouraged to email us at hello@stansshoes.com to work with you!”
Throughout February, Stan’s Shoes will also spotlight its nonprofit partners on Facebook and Instagram, giving the community a closer look at the meaningful work these organizations do every day.
“We are fortunate to have so many outstanding nonprofits serving Milwaukee,” Sajdak added. “This is a wonderful opportunity not only to give back, but also to learn about the incredible resources available right here in our community.”
Now in its 20th year, the Share-A-Pair Shoe Drive has collected more than 400,000 pairs of new and gently used shoes from Greater Milwaukee residents since its inception—making a lasting difference one step at a time.
Learn more about the family’s sister store in Brookfield, Goodmiles Running Shoes, and 3 reasons to visit.
19 – Find 2 places you can take a Sleigh Ride!
- Take a sleigh ride at Apple Holler in Sturtevant.
- Call 262-884-7100 to make your reservation or order your horse-drawn sleigh ride gift certificates today.
- Reservations Required.
- $135 (plus tax) for the first 4 people
- $30 (plus tax) for each additional person
- Take a sleigh ride at Hoofs Beat Express in Oconomowoc
- Come for the 40 minute ride and stay for the hot chocolate and cookies while enjoying the small carriage collection in our warmed barn.
- Sleigh rides on our 115 acre farm.
- The largest sleigh carries 12 passengers with a minimum booking of 6 riders.
- Call (262) 853-9801
- It’s a great way to spend a winter night!
20 – Try out a new to your family indoor play place.
- Lake Country Family Fun’s indoor play guide, features SO MANY local fun places to play inside. Try a new play play out this month!
- Many thanks to Joyosity Creative Space in Brookfield for sponsoring this guide, which SO MANY read every season!
We hope we inspired you to have some
February Fun with your family!
What are you most looking forward
to this February?
Indoor Play Guide
Sponsored by Joyosity Creative Space in Brookfield
Winter Fun Guide
Sponsored by Lake Country Lutheran in Hartland
FAQ 1
What are fun things to do in February with kids in Wisconsin?
Families can enjoy sledding, ice skating, skiing, Valentine’s events, indoor play spaces, library programs, and seasonal festivals throughout February. *Weather permitting!
FAQ 2
Are there indoor activities for families in February?
Yes. February is a great time to explore indoor play centers, museums, libraries, and community programs across Lake Country and Waukesha County.
FAQ 3
Is February a good month for outdoor winter fun?
Absolutely. When weather allows, February is ideal for sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating, and skiing at local parks and recreation areas. We love winter hiking as there are no ticks!
FAQ 4
Are there Valentine’s Day events for families?
Many communities in Waukesha County offer family-friendly Valentine’s activities, crafts, dances, and themed events during February, like the YMCA and libraries in our Bridges Library System.
FAQ 5
Is this guide updated every year?
Yes. Lake Country Family Fun updates this February guide annually to reflect current events and seasonal opportunities.
Amazing tips!
Although, I don’t live in the US, it’s interesting to see what you do, how you spend time, what you recommend, etc.
Thanks for sharing!