Milwaukee With Kids

Greenfield Farmers Market
2025-07-06 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Konkel Park – Greenfield, 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, 53220
Every Sunday from May-October
10AM-2PM
Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53220)
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.

Bristol Renaissance Faire
2025-07-06 10:00 - 19:00 | Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free
Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Here’s what families will love:

Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day!
Fully armored jousting matches and interactive parades
16 stages of non-stop entertainment: comedy, puppetry, music, dance & more
Whimsical characters (including fairies!) roaming the streets
Special KidQuests and hands-on activities for young adventurers
Rides and games throughout the grounds
Giant turkey legs and other medieval-inspired food & treats

The entire faire is stroller- and wagon-friendly, and you’ll find plenty of shady spots and family conveniences to make a full day comfortable.
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
2025-07-06 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-07 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.

Mermaid Echo at Discovery World
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Discovery World, 500 North Harbor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Sunday, July 6 | 11:00 am & 12:30 pm | Included with Admission

The enchanting underwater adventures of Mermaid Echo take center tank next month at Discovery World! Watch Echo’s spectacular performance as she teaches you all about freshwater and the creatures that call Lake Michigan home.

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.

4th of July in Franklin and Independence Celebration
2025-07-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Lions Legend Park, 8713-8743 W Drexel Ave, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
Four-day celebration (July 3–6) at Lions Legend Park with a carnival, concerts, food, and fireworks on July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Franklin’s 2025 Independence Celebration – July 3-6, 2025
Don’t miss out on this year’s 2025 Independence Celebration that will provide family fun for all ages including delicious food, live music, carnival rides, parade, children’s activities, fireworks, pickleball tournament, and much more!
2025 Independence Celebration
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.Friday, July 4, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.*Saturday, July 5, 2025 – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m*Pickleball Tournament only at 8 a.m. / Carnival only at 12 p.m. / Entertainment at Bandshell begins at 3 p.m.Sunday, July 6, 2025 – Carnival Only – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lions Legend Park(Loomis Road & Drexel Avenue)
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.

East Troy Electric Railroad Rides
2025-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 | East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St, East Troy, 53120, United States
Saturdays, May 3rd to August 30th
Departing East Troy Depot
10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm (last round trip), 3 pm, 4 pm
* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.
Sundays, June 1st to August 31st
Departing East Troy Depot
1 pm, 3 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
2 pm (last round trip), 4 pm
* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.

Fridays, June 6th to August 29th
Departing East Troy Depot
10 am, Noon, 2 pm
Departing Elegant Farmer — Guests may board at The Elegant Farmer*
11 am, 1 pm (last round trip), 3 pm
​* Guests boarding at the Elegant Farmer must pick up or purchase their tickets at the East Troy Depot before returning.
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.

July Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee
2025-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | American Science & Surplus, 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53219, United States
Join us on Sundays in July from 2pm-4pm for some family activities!
Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes.
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 From Wisconsin: The Heat Is On at the Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center
2025-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center, 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI, 53154, United States
July 6th 2025 at 3pm
Roll the windows down, turn up the volume and join us at this summer celebration with the 57th Kids From Wisconsin troupe! Summer has a way of sweeping us into a world where the sun feels just a little warmer, the days stretch a little longer, and every moment is an invitation to have fun. The Kids From Wisconsin have curated a Summer playlist to accompany the season, bringing together the most iconic medleys that transport you to lazy beach days, family road trips, backyard barbecues, and late-night sing-a-long bonfires. Their excellent musicianship, show stopping choreography, and phenomenal big band will not disappoint- enjoyed for all ages! Also, kids 7-14 can sign up now for the FREE performing arts workshop for young performers and instrumentalists.
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.

Movie Night at the Milky Way Drive In (Franklin)
2025-07-06 17:00 - 21:40 | Ballpark Commons, 7044 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
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
2025-07-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-08 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
2025-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 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
2025-07-07 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.

Dino Days of Summer at the Milwaukee Public Museum
2025-07-07 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.

Margie's Garden Summer Bloom Series at Boerner Botanical Gardens
2025-07-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States
Margie’s Garden Summer Bloom Series – New for 2025 Season!
June Bloom
Monday, June 16th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
– Special Discounted Admission for ages 3-12 (kids 0-2 are free)
– Access to all of Boerner Botanical Gardens for the day (no re-entry)

– Sidewalk chalk will be out for families to use, bubble machines, scavenger hunt maps available (all as supplies last)

– Scratch Ice Cream for sale in Margie’s Garden from 1:30pm-3pm (15% of sales will be donated back to Margie’s Smile)
– Fox and Branch Concert 2:00pm-2:45pm (included in cost of admission)
– Buy Tickets here to get special discounted admission price for kids age 3-12!: https://givebutter.com/MargiesGardenJuneBloom

July Bloom
Monday, July 7th
– Special Discounted Admission for ages 3-12 (kids 0-2 are free)
– Access to all of Boerner Botanical Gardens for the day (no re-entry)

– Sidewalk chalk will be out for families to use, bubble machines, scavenger hunt maps available (all as supplies last)

– Cultivate Yoga MKE hosting a family yoga session with activity from 10:30-11:30am – Included with admission, space may be limited though so arrive early!
Come practice yoga and mindfulness in the garden with Holly from Cultivate Yoga MKE! In this class kids and their grown-ups will use physical poses, mindfulness practices, stories, games, and crafts to practice connecting with their bodies, their breath, with nature, and with each other. All abilities and levels of experience welcome (for kids and grown-ups!). Kids of all ages are welcome, though class will be most geared towards ages 2-7. Please bring your own mats and/or picnic blanket to practice on. If you have any questions about whether this class is a good fit for your child, please email Holly at CultivateYogaMKE@gmail.com.
– Stay tuned for more information as we finalize our July Bloom event
– Event page to pre-purchase tickets will be released after the June Bloom event

Margie’s Garden Summer Bloom Bash
Thursday, July 24th

– Special Discounted Admission for ages 3-12 (kids 0-2 are free)
– Access to all of Boerner Botanical Gardens for the day (no re-entry)

– Sidewalk chalk will be out for families to use, bubble machines, scavenger hunt maps available (as supplies last)

– Fox and Branch Concert 11:00am-11:45am (included with admission!)
– Scratch Ice Cream will be for sale, time TBD

– FBBG Potting activity (included with admission)
– Boerner Botanical Gardens Horticultural Team will host an educational activity (included with admission)
– Wehr Nature Center & Domes have been invited to also have an educational activity table
– Stay tuned for more as we finalize the event!
– Event page to pre-purchase tickets will be released after the June Bloom

August Bloom
Monday, August 11th

– Special Discounted Admission for ages 3-12 (kids 0-2 are free)
– Access to all of Boerner Botanical Gardens for the day (no re-entry)

– Sidewalk chalk will be out for families to use, bubble machines, scavenger hunt maps available (as supplies last)

– Cultivate Yoga MKE hosting a family yoga session with activity from 10:30-11:30am (same description as July and included with admission)

– Scratch Ice Cream for sale, exact time TBD (15% of sales will be donated back to Margie’s Garden)
– FBBG will be hosting a potting activity for kids (included with admission)
– Stay tuned for more as we finalize the day!
– Event page to purchase tickets will be released after the July Bloom

September Bloom
Monday, September 1st

– Special Discounted Admission for ages 3-12 (kids 0-2 are free)
– Access to all of Boerner Botanical Gardens for the day (no re-entry)

– Sidewalk chalk will be out for families to use, bubble machines, scavenger hunt maps available (as supplies last)

– Cultivate Yoga MKE hosting a family yoga session with activity from 10:30-11:30am (same description as July, included with admission)

– Stay tuned for more as we finalize the day!
– Event page to purchase tickets will be released after the August Bloom

Admission structure for all events:
Ages 0-2: Free
Ages 3-12: $1 (Special Discounted Admission, usually $6)
Ages 13+: $8

100% of admission collected through the Give Butter fundraising event pages will be donated to the nonprofit Margie’s Smile, Inc. to fund the annual maintenance expense of Margie’s Garden.

Please purchase through the Give Butter event pages. If you go to the main desk at Boerner to buy admission that day, you will lose out on our special $1 price for kids ages 3-12 and the revenue will not be donated to the children’s garden.

All tickets are non-refundable. All four of the Monday Bloom Events will be rain or shine. The Bloom Bash on Thursday 7/24 will have an indoor backup location prepared in the ballroom & atrium of the main building if weather is severe.

Family Yoga at Margie's Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens
2025-07-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States
Family Yoga at Margie’s Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens (ages: 2-10)

Free with garden admission
Come practice yoga and mindfulness in the garden with Holly from Cultivate Yoga MKE! In this class kids and their grown-ups will use physical poses, mindfulness practices, stories, games, and crafts to practice connecting with their bodies, their breath, with nature, and with each other. All abilities and levels of experience welcome (for kids and grown-ups!). Kids of all ages are welcome, though class will be most geared towards ages 2-7. Please bring your own mats and/or picnic blanket to practice on. If you have any questions about whether this class is a good fit for your child, please email Holly at CultivateYogaMKE@gmail.com. ** Please use link provided, it includes admission to Boerner Botanical Garden with a discounted children’s price, and 100% of admission on Margie’s Garden Days goes directly to Margie’s Smile, the nonprofit that maintains the beautiful children’s space that is Margie’s Garden.
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.

Independence Day Bounce at Elite Sports Club Mequon
2025-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Elite Sports Club – Mequon, 11616 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, Wisconsin, 53092
Keep the celebration of the stars and stripes going with giant inflatables on the outdoor pool deck & lawn. An afternoon of jumping, post-holiday weekend, is the perfect way to get the giggles and wiggles out! In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the tennis courts.

This event is FREE for both members and non-members. No advance registration required. Just show up for some fun in the sun!

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.

Summer Reading at the Playground at Holt Playfield
2025-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Holt Playground, 1716 W. Holt Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
Monday, July 7 & 14 from 2-3 pm
Holt Playfield – 1716 W Holt Ave 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

Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move - The Beautiful World of Butterflies at Central Library
2025-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch – Central, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move – The Beautiful World of Butterflies
Monday, July 7, 2-2:45 pm
Central Library – 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
Butterflies may be beautiful, but that’s not why they’re important! Join us to learn about the residents of MPM’s Butterfly Vivarium. This event is limited to 30 attendees, first-come, first-served.
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.

Girl Scouts Summer Community Troop - West Allis
2025-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | West Allis Public Libary, 7421 W National Ave, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today.

Girls entering K5-3rd grade are welcome to join our summer community troops.

An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure your girl has a positive experience, we encourage adults to engage in the program.

Contact Kayla Suarez with questions and to RSVP: ksuarez@gswise.org or 414-443-3938.

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.

Girl Scouts Summer Community Troop - Oak Creek
2025-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Henry Miller Park – Oak Creek, 315 E Groveland Dr, Oak Creek, WI, 53154, United States
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today.

Girls entering K5-3rd grade are welcome to join our summer community troops.

An adult must accompany girls at each troop meeting, as we are looking to establish new troops in your area. Each meeting will have a fun superhero theme. To ensure your girl has a positive experience, we encourage adults to engage in the program.

Location: Miller Park Pavilion

Contact Kayla Suarez with questions and to RSVP: ksuarez@gswise.org or 414-443-3938.

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
2025-07-07 15:00 - 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 It Up in Menomonee Falls
2025-07-07 18:00 | North Middle School, N88W16801 Main Street, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
Celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month with this FREE event at North Middle School in Menomonee Falls. Participants will work individually or in small groups to create their own chalk masterpiece. Participants will receive a FREE 1-week swim pass to the North Middle School indoor pool.
Express your Picasso without spending any Monet! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Check in table is located along Garfield Drive, between the pool and theater entrances. Registration is encouraged, but walk-in’s are accepted.
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.

Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game
2025-07-07 18:30 | Kapco Park, 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097, USA
The Lakeshore Chinooks are a baseball team based in Mequon. They play at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team, meaning they feature college players who are not yet professional. Players on this team are from all over the country; they play predominantly Division I college baseball during the school year and then join Collegiate Summer League teams from June through August.
These games are family-friendly, and Kapco Park has a full concession stand with a large variety of food and beverage choices.
Tickets are available to purchase by the public. There are season tickets, group tickets, and individual game tickets sold for all home games. Grab your tickets here!

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.

Sound Waves Summer Concert Series at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
2025-07-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI, 53217
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on four Monday evenings this July! Kick back with a lawn chair or blanket and listen while enjoying beverages available for purchase.
Performances take place at the Pavilion from 6:30-7:30pm and are free with membership or admission.
In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved to the Great Hall.
July 7 | Rhonda Jean and KZ Duo
Rhonda Jean and KZ are a singer-songwriter duo performing a variety of Americana music from the ‘60s to today, including songs by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Dolly Parton, and The Beatles. They are a family-centered group that include sing-alongs in their performance and play music meant for dancing. Learn more about Rhonda Jean and KZ Duo.
July 14 | Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents
Ryan Meisel plays all North American Traditional Flutes, Slovakian Fujara, Lithuanian Birbyne and Skuduciai Flutes, East Indian Bansuri, Saxophones and silver Baroque Flute. He blends Indigenous world music with his background in Jazz, and his music honors his deep spiritual connection to nature and inspiration from Indigenous world cultures. He also incorporates storytelling and an all-ages drum circle for audience members in his performance. Learn more about Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents.
July 21 | The Souvenirs
The Souvenirs are a semi-acoustic band with a focus on songs which spark an emotional connection or have a story to tell. They play a blend of Americana from Blues to Rock, Folk to Soul with influences including John Prine, Patty Griffin, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt and The Band. Learn more about The Souvenirs.
July 28 | The All-Star Supper Club Band

The All-Star Supper Club Band includes Jim Vailliencourt on guitar, Jeff Schneider on percussion, and Ben Vailliencourt on bass and saxophone. This trio plays instrumental classics from the 1950’s to today, as well as original songs. Their laid-back, leisurely music is not only family friendly, but fun to dance to. Learn more about The All-Star Supper Club Band.
Thanks to our Sound Waves concert series sponsor, Terry Rindt!

Musical Mondays at Lake Park Milwaukee
2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Lake Park, 2975 N Lake Park Rd, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53211
Don’t miss Musical Mondays, another free concert series at Lake Park happening Mondays, July 7 – August 25.
Musical Mondays
Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30 – 8:00 pm

July 7 – SINKANE. Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab) and his high-energy six-piece band bring ambitious, dazzling sounds of a world of music – from funk to free jazz to pop – set to the foundational soul of the rhythms of his native Sudan.
July 14 – BONERAMA. A legendary New Orleans band featuring three trombones, Bonerama plays a genre-bending gumbo that covers the sound of everything from Crescent City horn bands, soul and gospel to music of The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
July 21 – MISSISSIPPI HEAT. A storied Chicago blues band led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat’s name and sound are a reflection of the harp man’s reverence for Mississippi’s blues culture and music.
July 28 – CHLOE KIMES. A Nashville musician with roots in northern Michigan, rising Americana artist Chloe Kimes is actively defining the next generation of troubadours with an old-soul sensibility for storytelling in a spirited alt-country group.
August 4 – THE KENTUCKY GENTLEMEN. With smooth harmonies and a sound that fuses country storytelling with R&B swagger and pop sensibility, The Kentucky Gentlemen, are led by Bourbon Country twins Derek and Brandon Campbell. The brothers are rewriting the rules of country music and have performed with The Black Opry and been recognized by GLADD as “New Voices in Country.”
August 11 – DWAYNE DOPSIE AND THE ZYDECO HELLRAISERS. Hailing from one of the most influential Zydeco families in the world, Dwayne (Dopsie) Rubin has been bringing his own high-octane version of this danceable artform to audiences around the world since debuting his own band at age 19.
August 18 – LAURA RAIN AND THE CAESARS. A proud product of the Motor City, hard-driving singer Laura Rain and her hot band pump out soul, R&B and funk originals worthy of the many greats hailing from Detroit, with fearless emotion and excitement.
August 25 – R&B CADETS. Milwaukee’s popular and longest running super group, the R&B Cadets play their unique signature mix of danceable originals and obscure covers, fronted by some of the city’s most cherished voices – Paul Cebar, Robin Pluer and John Sieger.

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.

Ninja Open Gym at Altius Gymnastics Academy Franklin (Ages 6+ Including Adults)
2025-07-07 19:05 - 20:05 | Altius Gymnastics Academy, 9670 S Franklin Dr, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
Ninja Open Gym

Ages 6+ (Including Adults!)
Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm
Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm
Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance.

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.

Art in Nature at Retzer Nature Center
2025-07-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Retzer Nature Center, S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, 53188, United States
ART IN NATURE
A Six-Week Art Program Series — Come for one session or all!
Nature has some unique art to show us—colors, patterns, and textures everywhere! Let’s explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration. We’ll craft, sketch, and paint (both acrylic and watercolor). All supplies are provided.

DATES & TIME: Tuesdays, June 10 – July 15, 2025 • 9-10 a.m.

COST: $8 per child per date (ages 5-12)

REGISTRATION: Required; visit wauk.co/webtrac (click “Programs & Special Events”). Register online by noon the day before; walk-ins welcome if space allows. Walk-ins call (262) 896-8007 to confirm space and arrive 15 mins early to register.

JUNE 10 — Art Journal: Craft your own faux leather art journal to hold all your summer creations!JUNE 17 — Starting with a Sketch: You’ll sketch big scenes and tiny details in your journal. Let the creativity flow!JUNE 24 — Painting with Dots: George Seurat painted with dots…and now it’s your turn to create an acrylic masterpiece, one dot at a time!JULY 1 — Fabulous Flowers: Head to the prairie and paint your own Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired floral masterpiece in acrylics.JULY 8 — Wonderful Watercolors: Master the basics of watercolor painting and then create your own beautiful prairie landscape!JULY 15 — Frame It: Gather nature’s treasures to create a frame for your favorite summer painting.

NOTE: Each child must be accompanied by an adult; adult is free. Dress for the weather, as program will be held outdoors. In poor weather, program may move indoors.

Location
Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St Waukesha 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.
