# Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - Lake Michigan Bluff Family Autumn Hikes > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Fri, Nov 27 - Where: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI 53217 - Ages: All ages (Raptor meet-and-greets and sensory nature trails for children) - Price: $10 (Adults) / $7 (Youth ages 3-17) / Free for children under 3 and members - Organizer: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - Official page: https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/schlitz-audubon-nature-center-lake-michigan-bluff-family-autumn-hikes--listing-c403c23a16247af05b0b65bb ## About Spanning 185 acres of pristine coastal habitats in Bayside along the North Shore, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center invites families for invigorating Thanksgiving weekend hikes. Six miles of scenic trails meander through hardwood forests, oak savannas, restored prairies, and towering bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan's expansive waters. Children love climbing the 60-foot observation tower to take in breathtaking panoramic views of the autumn canopy and lakefront horizon. At the Dorothy K. Vallier Environmental Learning Center, visitors can meet resident raptors—including majestic bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and owls—while learning about Great Lakes bird migration. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The paved Pavilion Trail and accessible boardwalks around Mystery Lake accommodate strollers easily; wooded bluff trails require rugged all-terrain strollers or baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Comfortable leather armchairs and quiet alcoves inside the nature center lobby, alongside modern family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, from infants bundled in carriers to elementary trail explorers. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful natural environment filled with the rustling of crisp autumn leaves, gentle lake wave swells, and soothing birdsong. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Family Owl Prowl at Schlitz Audubon](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/family-owl-prowl-at-schlitz-audubon--listing-0a4f77a2fd2c30002716dbfd) — Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Schlitz Audubon Nature Center · From $24 · checked Oct 30. 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