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Totally Rad Robots!

Field Workshop 5686 S Broad St, Greendale, WI, United States

Greendale Robotics Team ALIEN is back at  Field Workshop for a one-day-only Robotics Camp! Students will do fun activities from making simple robots, to learning the fundamental concepts behind coding robots, to practicing being robots themselves! We'll focus on the engineering process, and the basics of what robots and coding are and why they're important. […]

$45

Serving Pantry Guests

Kinship Community Food Center Distribution Site at St Casimir 924 E Clarke St, Milwaukee

June 24, 2023 at 7:45 am - 11:00 am / St Casimir’s Parish Hall 924 E Clarke St Work with your child at the Kinship Community Food Center (formerly called Riverwest Food Pantry) Food Distribution Site at the St Casimir Parish Hall. You and your child will assist shoppers with registration and grocery selection, help […]

Free

Kitchen Table Garden at MPL Main Branch

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Kitchen Table Garden on Saturday, June 24 at 10;30-11:15 am Central - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Sow some seeds and customize your containers. Take home your creation to transplant in the garden or grow in a container in the sunlight of a window. Check out a cookbook from the library's collection and enjoy fresh herbs […]

Free

Family Mud Run

Mukwonago High School 605 W Veterans Road, Mukwonago, WI

SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 AT 11 AM – 1 PM What's more fun than playing in the mud? Jump in with both feet and get dirty for a great cause at our annual Mud Run! Join us rain or shine at the Mukwonago High School for a 2-mile course filled with family-friendly obstacles, inflatables, and […]

$30

Paws to Read at Tippecanoe Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, June 24 at 3-4:15 pm Tippecanoe - 3912 S. Howell Ave Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with a therapy dog. Location: Community Room 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: (Paws […]

Free

Be An Architect!

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, June 26, 6-7 pm Zablocki - 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Welcome all engineers! Grow your skills as you try out different building stations. Challenge yourself to "rise" to the challenge of building the tallest tower inspired by Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield. Location: Community Room Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

Free

A Seed Grows: Seed Dissection and Wildflower Shakers at Milwaukee Public Library

Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, June 27 at 3-4:30 pm A Seed Grows: Seed Dissection and Wildflower Shakers at Bay View Library - 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Learn how seeds grow and plant your own! Join us for a lesson on seed anatomy and make a wildflower seed shaker to take home and grow your own garden! Inspired by […]

Free

Kitchen Table Garden at MPL Tippecanoe Branch

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Thursday, June 29 at 2-3 pm Tippecanoe - 3912 S Howell Ave Sow some seeds and customize your containers. Take home your creation to transplant in the garden or grow in a container in the sunlight of a window. Check out a cookbook from the library's collection and enjoy fresh herbs in your cooking this […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 2: Wild One

Michaels Point Loomis Center 3545 S 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us in-store for the second week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a tissue paper suncatcher, a 3D paper collage, and a posable paper character. Purchase the green “Wild One” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 2: Wild One

Michaels Brookfield 695 Main Street, Brookfield, WI, United States

Join us in-store for the second week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a tissue paper suncatcher, a 3D paper collage, and a posable paper character. Purchase the green “Wild One” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 2: Wild One

Michaels Moorland Commons 15500 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin

Join us in-store for the second week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a tissue paper suncatcher, a 3D paper collage, and a posable paper character. Purchase the green “Wild One” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 3: Have Fun

Michaels Point Loomis Center 3545 S 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us in-store for the third week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a mixed media canvas, a beaded keychain, and a paper roll character. Purchase the blue “Have Fun” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if you […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 3: Have Fun

Michaels Moorland Commons 15500 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin

Join us in-store for the third week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a mixed media canvas, a beaded keychain, and a paper roll character. Purchase the blue “Have Fun” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if you […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 3: Have Fun

Michaels Brookfield 695 Main Street, Brookfield, WI, United States

Join us in-store for the third week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a mixed media canvas, a beaded keychain, and a paper roll character. Purchase the blue “Have Fun” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if you […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 4: Hello Summer

Michaels Moorland Commons 15500 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin

Join us in-store for the last week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a yarn wrapped sun, a pop-up card, and a yarn wrapped clay character. Purchase the red “Hello Summer” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if […]

Free

Anthem Hour at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Anthem Hour / July 12 at 11 am Let's make some tea blends with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield! Join us for a special gardening workshop. Discover the variety greens thriving in our Museum garden and learn about their many uses. This workshop is free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required.  Please note: Dates […]

$12

Be An Architect!

Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Be an Architect Wednesday, July 12, 2-3 pm Bay View - 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Welcome all engineers! Grow your skills as you try out different building stations. Challenge yourself to "rise" to the challenge of building the tallest tower inspired by Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield. Location: Community Room Please note: Dates […]

Free

Kids Switch Gaming at Tippecanoe Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Kids Switch Gaming Thursday, July 13 at 1-3 pm Tippecanoe - 3912 S Howell Ave Try your hand at Mario Kart, Switch Sports and other games on the Nintendo Switch! For ages 5-12.  Location: Community Room Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 4: Hello Summer

Michaels Brookfield 695 Main Street, Brookfield, WI, United States

Join us in-store for the last week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a yarn wrapped sun, a pop-up card, and a yarn wrapped clay character. Purchase the red “Hello Summer” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if […]

Free

Camp Creatology Week 4: Hello Summer

Michaels Point Loomis Center 3545 S 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us in-store for the last week of Camp Creatology! Dig into creative fun by making a yarn wrapped sun, a pop-up card, and a yarn wrapped clay character. Purchase the red “Hello Summer” kit before the first class you attend and bring it back for each camp session for the week! Don't worry if […]

Free

Peter Pan Junior

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI, United States

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 AT 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM SMYT Junior Cast presents Peter Pan JR South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center SMYT Cast ages 6-11. Two shows on one day: Pixy Dust lead cast performs at 1:30 pm and the Happy Thoughts lead cast at 3:30pm. Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring […]

$10

Kitchen Table Garden

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch 7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, July 18 at 2-3 pm / Good Hope Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Sow some seeds and customize your containers. Take home your creation to transplant in the garden or grow in a container in the sunlight of a window. Check out a cookbook from the library's collection and enjoy fresh herbs […]

Free

Serving Pantry Guests

Kinship Community Food Center Distribution Site at St Casimir 924 E Clarke St, Milwaukee

July 18, 2023 at 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm / St Casimir’s Parish Hall 924 E Clarke St Work with your child at the Kinship Community Food Center (formerly called Riverwest Food Pantry) Food Distribution Site at the St Casimir Parish Hall. You and your child will assist shoppers with registration and grocery selection, help […]

Free

Kitchen Table Garden

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Wednesday, July 19 at 2-3 pm / Atkinson - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Sow some seeds and customize your containers. Take home your creation to transplant in the garden or grow in a container in the sunlight of a window. Check out a cookbook from the library's collection and enjoy fresh herbs in your cooking […]

Free

July Monthly Meal Program

All Peoples Church 2600 N 2nd St, Milwaukee

Thursday, July 20 from 4:15-6:15 pm All Peoples Church 2600 N 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Join us for our Monthly Taco Night at St. Vincent De Paul (SVDP)! KIC families will pack and distribute 150 taco dinners for adult and child guests of SVDP. This meal program provides meals throughout the year, and dinners […]

Free

Lunch Pack and Love

Various WI, United States

July 23, 2023 / 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Just One More Ministry, located in Glendale, is an organization that rescues excess food from area restaurants, food suppliers, and caterers and repackages them for shelters, food pantries, and community members in need. Inflation and rising grocery prices continue to disrupt the organization’s regular streams of […]

$25 – $35

The Prom

Greendale High School 6801 Southway, Greendale, WI, United States

What's Next?! THE PROM!  July 27-August 5, 2023 Greendale High School Auditorium 2023 marks the 20th Anniversary of Greendale Community Theatre! And as our 20th anniversary summer show, we're bringing this fun new show to Milwaukee audiences.  Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

$10 – $25
Event Series The Little Mermaid Junior

The Little Mermaid Junior

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI, United States

FRIDAY, JULY 28 AT 7 PM – 9 PM through SUNDAY, JULY 30 AT 2 PM – 4 PM SMYT Senior Cast presents Disney's The Little Mermaid JR South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presented by South Milwaukee Youth Theatre Senior Cast (ages 12-18) Tickets: general admission $10, $5 for student aged patrons. Run time is […]

$10

Be An Architect!

Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch 3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, July 31 at 2-3 pm / Capitol Library - 3969 N 74th St Welcome all engineers! Grow your skills as you try out different building stations. Challenge yourself to "rise" to the challenge of building the tallest tower inspired by Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield. Location: Community Room Please note: Dates and […]

Free

A Seed Grows: Seed Dissection and Wildflower Shakers at Milwaukee Public Library

Milwaukee Public Library Bay View Branch 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesday, August 1 at 3-4:30 pm / Bay View Library - 2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave Learn how seeds grow and plant your own! Join us for a lesson on seed anatomy and make a wildflower seed shaker to take home and grow your own garden! Inspired by A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis. Please note: Dates […]

Free

Be An Architect!

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Wednesday, August 2 at 2-2:45 pm / Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Welcome all engineers! Grow your skills as you try out different building stations. Challenge yourself to "rise" to the challenge of building the tallest tower inspired by Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield. Location: Community Room Please note: Dates and […]

Free

Be An Architect!

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, August 7 at 3:30-4:30 pm / Zablocki - 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Welcome all engineers! Grow your skills as you try out different building stations. Challenge yourself to "rise" to the challenge of building the tallest tower inspired by Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield. Location: Community Room Please note: Dates and times […]

Free

We Love to Create – This and That!

Field Workshop 5686 S Broad St, Greendale, WI, United States

This class will explore painting, crafting and a variety of mediums under the expert guidance of Resident Artist Lucy Roman.  This foundational art class is a great place for young artists to begin their creative journey – experience diverse media while using your artistic voice! Thursdays Now through August 10 / Time:  2:00 pm - […]

$37

Kitchen Table Garden

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Monday, August 14 at 2-3 pm / Atkinson Library 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Sow some seeds and customize your containers. Take home your creation to transplant in the garden or grow in a container in the sunlight of a window. Check out a cookbook from the library's collection and enjoy fresh herbs in […]

Free

Be An Architect!

Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, August 19 at 10:30-11:15 am at the Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Welcome all engineers! Grow your skills as you try out different building stations. Challenge yourself to "rise" to the challenge of building the tallest tower inspired by Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield. Location: Community Room Please note: Dates […]

Free

Totally Turtles!

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI

Saturday, August 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join naturalist Joyce Michelstetter and meet a variety of species and find out their unique characteristics. Learn about these turtles, their wild cousins, and how we care for them at the Center. […]

$20

Beaks and Talons

Kenosha Public Library 1500 27th Ave, Kenosha

Saturday, August 26, 2023 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Which bird is the fastest? Which has silent flight? Join us for an interactive comparison of falcons, hawks, and owls. This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! Go to the Kenosha Public Library event website for information. This is a FREE event for all […]

Free

August Monthly Meal Program

All Peoples Church 2600 N 2nd St, Milwaukee

August 31, 2023 from 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm All Peoples Church 2600 N 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Join us for our Monthly Taco Night at St. Vincent De Paul (SVDP)! KIC families will pack and distribute 150 taco dinners for adult and child guests of SVDP. This meal program provides meals throughout the […]

Free

Event Series Fat Daddy’s Sports Card Show

Fat Daddy’s Sports Card Show

Salvation Army - Oak Creek 8853 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI, United States

Saturday, July 1, 2023 Salvation Army Community Center 8853 S Howell, Oak Creek, WI Wisconsin's largest sports card show featuring 130 dealers on 180 tables. Free pack of cards for kids. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]

$1
Event Series Whacky First Wednesdays

Whacky First Wednesdays

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join the Friends of the Domes Puppet Pals as we explore all things that frolic and fly! Join us in The Domes lobby on the first Wednesday of each month. Monthly themes relate to our current or upcoming Show Dome theme, plants, wellness and the great outdoors. No pre-registration required. Cost: Included with admission; free […]

$6 – $9

Jewish Beginnings 50th Birthday Bash

Jewish Beginnings 6401 N Santa Monica Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

We're turning 50! Join us for an epic birthday bash for adults & kids alike! ​ Thursday, September 7th | 4:30-6:30 PM Jewish Beginnings, a premier early childhood education center, is turning 50 this fall! What better way to celebrate than by throwing a huge party, open to everyone, with activities for all ages? Jewish […]

Free

Build It Saturday!

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, September 9 at 10 am-4 pm Mitchell Street Library - 906 W Historic Mitchell St Drop-in between 10am and 4pm to enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO® Bricks and foam blocks. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

Build It Saturday!

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturday, September 16 at 10 am-4 pm Tippecanoe Library - 3912 S Howell Ave Drop-in between 10am and 4pm to enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO® Bricks and foam blocks. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]

Event Series Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out

Field Workshop 5686 S Broad St, Greendale, WI, United States

Parents' Night Out at Field Workshop! 3rd Saturday of each month! Kids age 5+ can enjoy 2 hours of all Field Workshop has to offer, plus dinner and a drink, while parents enjoy an evening out!  $25 + tax/child. 6:00 - 8:00 pm Early drop-off at 5:00 (+$10) Dinner:  Hot Dog, Chips, Fruit, Juice Take advantage of […]

$25

Storytime with the Friends of the Domes

The Domes Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Friends host storytime every Wednesday. Join us for the first Wednesday of the month for Wacky Wednesday Fun with our puppet educators. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month!  Location: Lobby / Date/Time: Storytime is every Wednesday, 10:00-10:30AM Cost: Included with admission; free for Friends of the Domes members / NO […]

$6 – $9
Event Series Preschool Open Gym

Preschool Open Gym

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy 2214 S. 116th St., West Allis, WI, United States

Wednesdays 10:15-11:45am Do you have a child 6 or younger who just has energy to burn and a driving need to expand their boundaries? Well, open up a gigantic, new world of fun for them at our preschool open gym. Each child must have an adult accompanying them.  We have trampolines, a foam pit for […]

$8
Event Series Open Gym

Open Gym

Infinite Gymnastics 8989 N 55th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223, USA

Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics (no reservations required) Fridays (10:30am-noon) Ages 1-6 with a parent. Other siblings and gymnasts allowed. $8 non-members, $6 members.   Saturdays (4-5:30pm) $10 non-members, $8 members   RULES:   Anyone showing symptoms of COVID will not be allowed to participate.  Parents will be called immediately to come pick up. Ages 6 & Under […]

$6 – $10

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl's Art Studio Make art together in the Kohl’s Art Studio! Kohl’s Art Studio is a joint effort between Kohl’s and the Milwaukee Art Museum to bring area kids and their families closer to art—to discover more about it—and involve them in creative experiences. The art studio—at the Museum, in the community, […]

Event Series Hispanic Heritage Month at MPL

Community Art in the Alley

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Milwaukee Public Library! Community Art in the Alley with La Familia de Arte at Mitchell Street Library: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM Mitchell Street Library and La Familia de Arte invite you to collaborate […]