Milwaukee Family Events

The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running, on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

Air City 360 is hosting our first Father's Day Event on June 21, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm.   Celebrate this family day with Outdoor Activities, Trivia, Great Food, Half Off Beer and Family Crafts.   Tickets are on sale now! 

Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, and make memories on the ice. Our Public Skate sessions welcome all ages and skill levels, everyone’s invited to join the fun! Please note: Dates […]

Join our team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants can earn eligible volunteer hours while learning, exploring, and contributing to state conservation efforts. No experience is needed.

11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

11 A.M. & 1 P.M. MONDAYS A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime at Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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Ages 1.5 - 3 years. Siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, and make memories on the ice. Our Public Skate sessions welcome all ages and skill levels, everyone’s invited to join the fun! Please note: Dates […]

Zarminali Pediatrics is a new pediatric clinic located in the Menomonee Falls and Wauwatosa communities. We will be hosting a newborn education series over the course of 4 weeks in April. This series is designed to help you feel confident and supported as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. During each session, you’ll have the […]

All Ages. Wear your comfiest PJs and join us for an evening storytime that will include stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

December 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am BilingualStorytime at The Domes Bilingual Storytime at The Domes Mitchell Park Domes The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

Bring your little ones to the Library to get out some wiggles and practice gross motor skills! This program is best suited for ages 1 – 5  with their caregiver.

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Ages 5 and under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

Join our knowledgeable staff for a hands-on experience that brings science to life! Learn how scientists observe wildlife, collect field data, and contribute to research – then help track dragonflies and damselflies in our invertebrate survey. Participants can earn eligible volunteer service hours while learning, exploring, and making a difference. No prior experience is needed. […]

Think you can handle the heat or are you headed for extinction? Join us for a prehistoric twist on the "Hot Ones" challenge! We’re serving up dinosaur nuggets...

Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design.  The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively […]

Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

Bring your chairs or blankets for storytime Library Park! Best suited for kids ages 2 – 5.

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Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

Celebrate the next generation of Milwaukee musicians at Summerfest! Join MYSO's talented Steel Band students as they bring energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship to the Northwestern Mutual Community Park Stage.   MYSO Steel Band June 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM & 5:30 PM  

Grab your skates and hit the ice at Eble Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends, stay active, and make memories on the ice. Our Public Skate sessions welcome all ages and skill levels, everyone’s invited to join the fun! Please note: Dates […]

D-I-N-O, what's that spell? We hope you have a "free space" on your calendar for some special dino-themed family bingo fun. This event is for children ages twelve...

Ages 5 & under. Older siblings welcome. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.

  Lake County Cards and SWARMM Events will bring the Wisconsin Card Show to Fiserv Forum June 26–28, marking the first time the popular event will be held at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment destination. The Wisconsin Card Show will be the signature card collecting event in the Milwaukee area, featuring more than 400 tables […]

Calling all architects! Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! This is an open building program that offers a variety of construction materials for hands-on play and design. Available materials include Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, blocks, and construction straws. The session is informal and self-directed, allowing participants to work independently or collaboratively on building […]

The G-Scale Garden Railroad is a permanent display and is available to view in our House of Blooms greenhouse whenever we are open. It operates, with multiple trains running,  on weekends  Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Spend time discovering all the different scenarios that the trains pass thru and alongside. Space is available, sit […]

  Lake County Cards and SWARMM Events will bring the Wisconsin Card Show to Fiserv Forum June 26–28, marking the first time the popular event will be held at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment destination. The Wisconsin Card Show will be the signature card collecting event in the Milwaukee area, featuring more than 400 tables […]

Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you […]

Story Time 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you there! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]