You Build It! At Central Downtown Library
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch – Central, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
You Build It!
During the summer months (through August 27, 2025), “You Build It!” is offered from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. During the school year “You Build It!” is offered from 4-5 pm, ie. beginning again on August 3, 2025
Central Library – 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
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.

Summer Reading at MKE Area Playgrounds (Multiple Sites: See Details)
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Green Bay Playground, 3818 N. 8th St., Milwaukee, WI, 53206, United States
Wednesday, July 9 & 16 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Green Bay Playfield – 3818 N 8th St Milwaukee WI
Whittier Playground – 4382 S 3rd St Milwaukee WI
Burnham Playfield – 1755 S 32nd St Milwaukee WI
Wednesday, July 9 & 16 from 2-3 pm
Stark Playfield – 4951 N 40th St Milwaukee WI
Join us for books and hands-on activities at Milwaukee area playfields this summer.
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.2

Read Together Book Club at Center Street Library
2025-07-09 15:30 - 16:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – Center Street, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Read Together Book Club
Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30-4 pm
Center Street Library – 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee, WI
Each week we will read a book, chapter, or short story together, taking turns with the reading, and talking about what we thought afterwards. This is a great opportunity for kids to build their reading skills in a low-stress and fun setting. Caregivers are welcome to participate.
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.

Summer with LibraryCorps at Atkinson and Center Street Libraries MKE
2025-07-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Milwaukee Public Library – Atkinson, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53209, United States
Summer with LibraryCorps
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm
Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm
Atkinson Library – 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI
Center Street Library – 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI
Join us this summer in the Children’s Area for fun hands-on activities!
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.

Chalk the Walk at East Library
2025-07-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Library – East Branch, North Maryland & East Bradford Avenues, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Chalk the Walk
Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30-5 pm
East Library – 2320 N Cramer St Milwaukee WI
Join in this community art project where we will work to make the sidewalk beautiful. All are welcome to come chalk the walk in front of the library for the neighborhood to see.
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.

Oak Creek’s Fare in the Square and Outdoor Movie Night
2025-07-09 16:00 - 22:30 | Drexel Town Square, Oak Creek WI, 500 W Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI, 53154, United States
Wednesday, July 9: Wonka
Wednesday, August 13: Oak Creek’s Choice

Join us for a perfect night under the stars with great food and entertainment! Oak Creek’s Fare in the Square offers something for everyone: delicious eats from Milwaukee’s best food trucks and a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your appetite!
The fun kicks off at 4:00 p.m. in Drexel Town Square, and the movie begins at dusk—don’t miss out!
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.

BAYSHORE's Family Flicks Free Movies Series
2025-07-09 17:30 | The Yard at Bayshore, 5800 Bayshore, Glendale
Back by popular demand, get ready for popcorn, blankets, and blockbusters under the stars!

BAYSHORE’s Family Flicks Free Movies Series returns this summer, Wednesday nights starting June 11th through August 27th! The movie hits The Big Screen in The Yard, the open central community space in the heart of BAYSHORE, at 5:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets; alcohol and animals are prohibited.

Family Flicks Line Up: 6/11: Wicked (2024) 6/18: Moana 2 6/25: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 7/02: Mufasa The Lion King 7/09: Despicable Me 4 7/16: Inside Out 2 7/23: The Wild Robot 7/30: Paddington in Peru 8/06: Snow White (2025) 8/13: If (2024) 8/20: The Garfield Movie 8/27: Dog Man (2025)

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Dance Party at Next Step Dance Studio Franklin
2025-07-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Next Step Dance Studio, 3501 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, 53132, United States
Mufasa Party – Wednesday, July 9th @ 5:30-6:30 pm for Ages 3-5
Barbie Party – Wednesday, July 16th @ 5:30-7:00 pm for Ages 6-9
Snow White Party – Wednesday, July 23rd @ 5:30-6:30 pm for Ages 3-5
Shrek Party – Wednesday, July 30th @ 5:30-7:00 pm for Ages 6-9
Lilo & Stitch Party – Wednesday, August 6th @ 5:30-6:30 pm for Ages 3-5
T. Swift In My Dancing Era Tour Party – Wednesday, August 13th @ 5:30-7:00 pm for Ages 6-9
Glow in the Dark Bring a Friend Event: October 3rd 5:30-7:00pm
Wicked Dance Party: November 15th 12:30-1:30pm
Zootopia Dance Party: January 17th 12:30-1:30 pm
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.

Becoming a Better Birder: Flight At UEC Washington Park
2025-07-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Urban Ecology Center Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
(For adults & teens) Universally, birds have developed a multitude of adaptations that make them well equipped for flight. However, different birds fly in unique ways. The unique patterns of bird flight, in combination with other clues can help us to identify them. Learn how in this workshop!
Participants will learn about the adaptations that allow birds to fly, the mechanics of flight, and how to identify birds in flight based on their body, wing, and tail shape as well as flight patterns. This workshop will be classroom-based without a field component. Some prior birding knowledge is helpful but birders of all experience are welcome!
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.

Washington Park Wednesdays MKE
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Washington Park, 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Washington Park Bandshell 43rd Street Between Vliet & Lloyd Street
SPEND YOUR SUMMERS WITH US! Every year on Wednesday from July to August. Happy Hour starts at 5pm, concerts at 6!​

Washington Park Wednesdays hosts innovative local bands, Milwaukee’s finest food trucks, and activities sure to energize and entertain will fill the park each Wednesday. Theme nights promise diverse pairings of music, art, and fun with outstanding regional talent.

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.

Tosa Tonight at the Rotary Park Pavilion
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Rotary Park Pavilion, 1190 N 70th St, Wauwatosa, 53213, United States
Tosa Tonight
Select Wednesdays, June – August
Rotary Park Pavilion 1190 N 70th St Wauwatosa WI
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.

Waterfront Wednesdays at Lakefront Park Pewaukee
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Lakefront Park – Pewaukee, 222 W Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
Waterfront Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Lakefront Park 222 W Wisconsin Ave Pewaukee WI
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.

Jazz at Cutler Park Waukesha - Command Performance Big Band
2025-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Les Paul Performance Center, 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States
July is for Jazz and the cool cats will congregate in Cutler Park as Jazz fills the scene!
Come early to enjoy concessions in the park, starting at 6:00 p.m. We’ll be counting off the tunes from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a great line-up of jazz music. Don’t miss this amazing series, which is only here in July. It’s your chance to enjoy more amazing jazz music with top-notch vocalists and musicians.
July 9, 2025
Command Performance Big Band
About the Tribute Band
Get ready to swing! Command Performance Big Band is bringing the timeless tunes of the Big Band era to the park with their powerhouse 17-piece ensemble. From iconic classics to your favorite hits, they’ll fill the air with the bold, brassy sound that’ll have you tapping your feet all night long. Don’t miss this unforgettable jazz experience under the stars!
2025 Jazz @ Cutler Park Dates

Wednesday, July 2, 2025: The Brian Dale Group
Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Command Performance Big Band
Wednesday, July 16, 2025: The Ellen Winters Group
Wednesday, July 23, 2025: Opus Jazz Band
Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Carmen Nickerson

Event Details:
When
Every Wednesday July 2-30, 2025
Concessions: 6:00 p.m.
Concert: 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Where
Les Paul Performance Center at Cutler Park
321 Wisconsin Ave.,
Waukesha, WI 53186
Directions
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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Lake Park Milwaukee
2025-07-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Lake Park, 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53211
Wonderful Wednesdays
📍 Lake Park (2975 N Lake Park Rd Milwaukee WI)📅 Wednesdays, July 9 – August 13⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 pm🎟️ FREE & open to the public👉 Lake Park Friends Facebook for updates
Gather your family for a fun summer tradition! Wonderful Wednesdays is a free concert series for kids and families held at the Lake Park Summer Stage, just south of the playground and tennis courts.
✨ New for 2025:

Musa Ice Cream Truck will be on-site selling sweet treats.
Bring your own chairs, blankets, food, and drinks.

2025 Lineup:

July 9 – Fox and Branch: Energetic, family-friendly folk with a timeless twist.
July 16 – Main Street Song & Dance Troupe: Talented teens perform “The Love Spectrum,” a musical about all types of love.
July 23 – Yid Vicious: A high-energy klezmer band bringing traditional Yiddish folk music to life.
July 30 – Little Miss Ann: Chicago-based children’s musician who gets kids moving with interactive tunes.
August 6 – Duke Otherwise: Hilarious, imaginative songs with tap dancing and playful storytelling.
August 13 – Susan Salidor: Beloved children’s performer known for her thoughtful, heart-filled songs.

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.

City of Glendale's Free Summer Concert Series
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Richard E. Maslowsksi Glendale Community Park
Soak up the sounds of summer at Live at the Oasis, the City of Glendale’s free outdoor concert series!

Held at Glendale’s beautiful Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, this lively event brings the community together for music, food, and fun under the sun Enjoy performances by top local bands across a variety of genres, from rock and jazz to pop and soul. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes – and don’t forget to grab a bite from The Sprecher Oasis Beer Garden.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Live at the Oasis is the perfect way to experience the vibrant spirit of Glendale all summer long!

This year’s lineup:June 18th – King SolomonJuly 9th – Groove TherapyJuly 16th – Kid’s Night Feat. Kid Boogie DownJuly 23rd – Eddie Butts BandJuly 30th – Celebrating MotownAugust 6th – Country night feat. Bootjack Road

Thank you to our sponsors!Presenting Sponsor- Clark Dietz EngineeringGold – Glendale Heights Child CarSilver – Bank Five Nine

No pets are allowed on the park grounds!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at the Times Cinema MKE
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Times Cinema, 5906 W. VLIET ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

PG • 2 hr 32 min • For some scary moments and mild language.

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.

GiGiFIT: Fitness for Children at St. Francis Children's Center
2025-07-10 09:00 - 10:00 | St Francis Children’s Center, 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
GiGiFIT classes focus on foundational movement and mobile activities such as:

Gross motor: Walking, Running, Jumping
Balance & Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Balance Reactions, Movement Control
Combine movement learning with language learning

Our classes were designed by skilled Physical Therapists who specifically work with individuals with Down Syndrome, and are led by professional trainers.
These classes are open to all children with all abilities and learning capacities which serves our inclusive environment for all children.

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Sensory Hours at Slick City Wauwatosa
2025-07-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Slick City, 1435 N 113th St, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Sensory Hours
Enjoy a 90-minute sensory friendly session for those who require a less intense environment
Thursday, July 10th from 9-10:30am
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.

Fondy Farmers Market
2025-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Fondy Farmers Market, 2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53206, United States
2025 Market Season
REGULAR SEASON
July 5th – October 30th
Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm

Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm
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.

Summer Fun at the Family Fun Park at Apple Holler
2025-07-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Apple Holler, 5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI, 53177, United States
Join us for some fun in the sun all summer and fall long at Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park! Apple Holler is the perfect place for children to enjoy the great outdoors, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences that engage all the senses. Our Family Fun Park is a treasure trove of rural adventures, where curiosity is encouraged and exploration rewarded.
Only $7 per person (children and adults)Available Daily | Weather Permitting
Included with your pass:

Unlimited play in the Kids Korral Play Area, featuring:

Skee Ball

Holler Hoops

Spider Web Rope Structure

Cool Cow Maze

Little Red Straw Barn

Tinyville Play Houses

Corn Palace Corn Box

Corn Maze

Straw Mountain

Amish Built Train

Rainbow Play Structure

Zip down the Giant Slide after a walk through the Jack and the Beanstalk Story Trail

Explore the Johnny Appleseed History Walk

Race around the Pedal Kart Raceway

Snap a photo at the Giant Butterfly Wing Photo Op

Visit and feed friendly goats at the Golden Goat Bridge

Discover nature at the Bees & Trees Learning Center

Don’t forget your camera! There are photo opportunities around every corner and memories waiting to be made.
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.

Kinetic Garden at the Mitchell Park Domes
2025-07-10 09:00 - 16:00 | The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden!

The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas.
The patterns and shapes found in these Summer flowers evoke a sense of movement and, like an artist’s color wheel, reveal the nearly limitless palette of the natural world.
Dynamic sculptures meld with the variegated flower bed to create a striking whole; this joyous display will move you in unexpected ways!

Monday – Friday:
9 AM – 5 PM
Last admission is at 4 PM
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‍‍Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
9 AM – 4 PM
Last admission is at 3 PM
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.

Roam with the Dinos at the Milwaukee County Zoo
2025-07-10 09:30 - 16:30 | Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, 53226, United States
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages can unearth the past and explore prehistoric bones, teeth, and more from mighty dinosaurs like the T. Rex and Triceratops. It’s an exciting adventure with life-sized dinos and hands-on discoveries! Exploration Dinosaur is open daily through Oct. 5 and located outside, behind the Small Mammals Building. Cost is $4 per person. Now through October 5th.

Exploration Dinosaur is open during Zoo hours:

9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, May 21 through May 23
9:30 am to 5 pm daily, May 24 through Sept. 1
9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, Sept. 2 through Oct. 5

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.

Stay and Play at the St Francis Library
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
0 – 18 months (siblings welcome).
Grab your little one and join us for a special baby get together. We’ll share rhymes and songs, with time for play and socialization. No registration required.
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.

Baby Cafe Summer Edition at Chabad of the East Side Milwaukee
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | 3030 E Kenwood Boulevard Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211, 3030 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Join us for Baby Cafe ~ Summer Edition!
Make your summer mornings extra special with this cozy, interactive meet-up for parents and their little ones (ages 0-3).
Enjoy a warm and welcoming Jewish environment where you can relax, connect with other parents, and give your child the chance to explore, play, and grow through music, movement, and meaningful fun.
We can’t wait to share this special time with you and your little one!
Each session is standalone—come to one or all!

Please note: Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or venue to confirm the latest details.

Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
2025-07-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
DINO DAYS OF SUMMER
July 7-25, 2025
Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric programming. Examine real fossils, think like a paleontologist, and test your di-knowledge through hands-on activities and special events.
Wednesdays through Mondays
10 am to 5 pm
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.

Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Area Marcus Movie Theaters
2025-07-10 10:00 - 21:00 | Milwaukee Metro Area, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Join us between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location!
THE FILM SERIES LINEUP:

Despicable Me 4 – June 8-12: Tickets

Harold and the Purple Crayon – June 15-19: Tickets

A Sloth Story – June 22-26: Tickets

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – June 29 – July 3: Tickets

The Garfield Movie – July 6-10: Tickets

Kung Fu Panda 4 – July 13-17: Tickets

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – July 20-24: Tickets

The Wild Robot – July 27-31: Tickets

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.

West Allis Farmers Market
2025-07-10 12:00 - 17:00 | West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Shop Fresh and Local May – November

The West Allis Farmers Market, located at 6501 W. National Ave., is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We open later in the day to allow the farmers to bring only the freshest produce, picked that morning, to the market. Farmers may leave early if all produce has been sold. The Market welcomes only Wisconsin-based growers and makers, so you can shop local and enjoy the best Wisconsin has to offer.
View our events page for dates and hours of our seasonal special events.

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.

You Build It! At Bay View Library
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States
You Build It!
Thursday, July 10 from 1-2 pm
Bay View Library – 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee WI
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.

St Francis Library Thursday Performer: Gee Funny Farms
2025-07-10 13:30 - 14:30 | St Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Ave, St Francis, WI, 53235, United States
All ages.
Grab a blanket and join us at Citizen’s Park, next to the Library, for an animal meet and greet!
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.

Family Fun at the Oak Creek Public Library (Ages 4-11, Siblings Welcome)
2025-07-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Oak Creek Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI, 53154, United States
June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St Oak Creek WI
4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome)
Different themes for each session! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration not required.
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.
