Travel through downtown Milwaukee underneath its bridges, see historical landmarks and get a front-row view of the Milwaukee skyline. 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: (See MKE on a Boat)
Mommy & Son Glow Up the Night Dance Light up the night at our 1st Mommy & Son Glow Dance. This fun night will include dinner, dancing, glow sticks, vendors and more! Open to mothers and sons age 2-17 years old. Neon colors or white is preferred attire. Where: Mount Hope Lutheran Church - 8633 […]
Louie’s Circus 2023 The DockHounds begin our second season in Lake Country with a 3-game series against the Milkmen on May 12-14. Louie’s Circus Weekend: May 13-14 Giveaway: Schedule Magnet presented by 14 West and Orange Theory Special Event: The Amazing Tyler (5/13) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
Paper Folding Arts for Children and Parents - 4RCE3316 Children can learn to develop fine motor skills from an early age using paper folding arts like origami, especially when guided by their parents. Parents should register themselves for the adult section, and their child for the youth section. A $18.00 supply fee is due to […]
Opening Day 2023 The Milwaukee Milkmen open the 2023 season at home on May 16th. First pitch is at 6:35pm. 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: (Play Ball!)
Defying Gravity, it really is “rocket science!” This program explores and engages audiences in the basic science of rocket flight. Visitors explore Newton’s laws of motion, rockets, roller coasters and even a Zero-G airplane ride! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
Wed May 17 at 11:00am School Day Game / Fri May 19 at 6:35pm Flashback Friday / Sun May 21 at 1:05pm Dog Days 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: (Play Ball!)
Help your littles discover a love for nature with our Little Naturalist Program. Join us as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, music, play and hands-on discovery. (This program is twice a month on Thursdays, with different monthly themes.) This free event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor […]
'Metamorphosis: The Lives of Frogs and Butterflies' Opens at the Domes April 8th. WHEN: Saturday, April 8th, 9:00 am SHOW RUNS: April 8, 2023-May 29, 2023 WHERE: Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215 WHAT: Witness the transformation from the white shell of winter to the soft caterpillar greens of spring that emerge as the […]
Why is the Earth so various and amazing? To get answers, join our interactive Quiz! We’ll journey from the mind-bending beauty of coral reef shallows to the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench. Climb the highest mountain peak- Everest. And fly over the largest river in the world- Amazon. We’ll take viewers on the visual […]
Let's celebrate the wonders of nature with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield! 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 and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 AT 10 AM – 2 PM Party in the Park - 10 Years of Transformation in Three Bridges Park Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Three Bridges Park! This park was once a vacant railyard, but now it has become a thriving green space in the heart of the […]
Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden We are excited that warmer weather has finally arrived and we can go help out our friends at Green Power Garden on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program that donates all of their veggies to area organizations to get […]
Family Canoeing Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join Schlitz Audubon staff on the shores of Mystery Lake for some canoeing fun! Mystery Lake is bursting with life and there is no better way to see it than from the water. Never been canoeing before? Don’t worry, our Schlitz Audubon Naturalists […]
Fairytail Adventures Weekend June 2-4 2023 Kids Pre-game Treasure Hunt / Pre-game Princess Tea Party / Princess Appearances / Batman / Spiderman / Pirates / Mermaids 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: (Play Ball!)
The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the day on our 40-foot LED screen. There are […]
I Spy: Critters Sunday, June 4, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find hidden animals and insects. Each family will be given a picture chart as our I Spy guide that will be crossed off using spring themed stickers. After our spring hike, we will […]
Monday, June 5, 5:30-7:30 pm Atkinson - 1960 W Atkinson Ave It's time for Family Game Night! Come join us for a night of fun! Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the world of board games, stop by to play old classics or new favorites. Our selection of games include: Cribbage, Sorry!, […]
Join us as we learn how the Mayan temples were actually observatories that were critical to the lives of the Mayan civilization. The stars and planets became their calendar for floods, feasts, and wars. The messages they read in the stars guided all aspects of their lives. The show takes viewers on a tour of […]
From the dawn of time, Africans look to the skies above for inspiration and guidance. Join us for a journey across this great continent to the stars above. 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: (Planetarium)
A yoga class for kids of all ages! Just the kids… or bring the whole family! Kids ages 2-5 are invited to practice alongside their grown-up(s) while kids ages 6+ are invited to practice without or without an adult present. Each adult is welcome to bring any number of children to practice with (i.e. all […]
Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission Sunbeam Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission on June 7 from 5:30 to 6:30pm to sort diapers and baby wipes for Milwaukee's youngest citizens and their caregivers! Join other SBK families at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission warehouse in Franklin to sort diapers and […]
Incredible Insects and Friends Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Do you love hunting for bugs? Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon and explore the insects and invertebrate relatives that might be hiding at Schlitz Audubon! After learning what makes insects unique and important, we’ll meet some of our invertebrate ambassadors. […]
Monday, June 12, 2-3 pm / Capitol - 3969 N 74th St Read out loud to a trained therapy dog in the Capitol Community Room! Location: Conference 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 to […]
Monday, June 12, 3:30-4:30 pm Good Hope Public Library - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Read out loud to a trained therapy dog in the Capitol Community Room! Location: Conference 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 […]
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of […]
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Explore the Great Pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus and experience the rest of the world’s Seven Wonders along with investigating how the wonders were created. Please note: Dates and times […]
Thursday, June 15 at 2-3 pm Tippecanoe - 3912 S Howell 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 […]
Thursday, June 15 at 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 and times are subject […]
Swing by for a S’more at Riverside Park! Bring along your friends and neighbors and meet some new folks. Whether you choose to just drop by or stay for a while, we guarantee a tasty time! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
Friday, June 16 at 1-2 pm Good Hope - 7715 W Good Hope Rd Enjoy an hour of sensory play with various materials such as rice, bubble wrap and more! Location: Conference Room Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Friday, June 16, 1-3 pm East Library - 2320 N Cramer St 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 […]
After a frenzied phone call from a 3rd grade teacher, a sly, street-smart gumshoe named Skye Watcher collects clues to find out what happened to the planet Pluto and looks into the changing status of objects we call “planets.” It not only covers Pluto, but the temporary planetary status of asteroids as well. The tally […]
Time impacts us everyday -- but what is it exactly? Where does time come from? Explore these mysteries and many more in the Planetarium’s newest creation. Join friendly robots Tortoise and Hare in their voyage around the Earth and beyond to discover the wild origins of time! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm Join us for a community song circle around the firelight in Riverside Park! Broaden your connection to urban nature and each other through music and community. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Explore the mysteries of our Universe with Sky Tellers! Ten Native American myths and legends investigate the reason for day and Night, why we have seasons, the origin of the stars and other wondrous phenomena of our night sky. Each narrative is accompanied by the story that scientists tell today. This is truly a story […]
Explore the truths and mysteries of Egypt’s legendary queen Cleopatra. Experience the life and times of Cleopatra in dramatic fashion as your audiences travel back in time to see stunning re- creations of the Alexandria Library, Cleopatra’s Palace, and the Pharos Lighthouse- one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Please note: Dates and […]
Family Friday – Finding Frogs June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Let’s search the ponds at Riverside Park for frogs of all kinds! Explore the frog life cycle and habitats through activity stations. Use nets to search for tadpoles, see a frog up close in the animal room, and listen to the chorus […]
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! It's Railfest Time! Saturday, June 24th 2023 from 10am - 4pm Enjoy an interesting, fun and informative day out for families and railfans! All our operating equipment is on display and a different train runs every hour. The first train departs East Troy […]
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 […]
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, […]
“Rising Star” takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the future of astronomy holds for the country. In addition to introducing multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, it highlights the many remarkable facilities hosted in South Africa along with some of their […]
Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge highlights Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons in relation to contemporary insights about environmental changes. Teachings shared by Native Skywatchers Carl Gawboy, William Wilson, and Dr. Annette S. Lee are narrated by Aarin Dokum with Anishinaabemowin translations by Alphonse Pitawanakwat set to art by Elizabeth LaPensée. Please note: Dates […]
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 […]
I Spy: Pond Critters Sunday, July 16, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am I spy with my little eye, something in the ponds for the whole family to enjoy! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to go ponding. Each adult and child pair will be given a map with pond critter names […]
Animal Encounters Every Saturday at 10:00 am Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our Aquarists for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
2023 Fire Museum Open House Schedule Sunday April 2 Sunday May 7 Sunday June 4 Sunday July 2 Sunday August 6 Sunday September 3 Sunday October 1 Sunday November 5 Sunday December 3 Open from 12 pm to 3 pm The Milwaukee Fire Museum is only open on the first Sunday of each month (April-December, excluding holidays), […]
Kohl's Thank You Thursdays (KTYT) at MPM are back! ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of MPM on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your visit will look differently than normal; be sure to review our below policies and ticketing information carefully. […]
Join us on the third Friday of every month! Winners will claim a custom trophy and other prizes. This is an all-ages tournament; on nights that we have 3 or more players under 15, we'll have a separate ceremony and trophy for that age group, but under-15s can (and sometimes do!) place in the regular […]
August 27th, 2023 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point) 11:00 am Free Family Concert September 24th, 2023 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point) 11:00 am Free Family ConcertOctober 29th, 2023 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point) 11:00 am Free Family ConcertNovember 26th, 2023 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point) 11:00 am Free Family ConcertDecember 17th, 2023 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point) 11:00 am Free Family ConcertJanuary 28th, 2024 Anodyne Coffee (Walker's Point) 11:00 am Free Family […]