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Come learn to cook delicious healthy food, right from the garden! We’ll bring whatever we have harvested from the Children’s plot at Alice’s Garden that week and learn to make something yummy together. All ages welcome — children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and...
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Red Bull Wake the City Lakeshore State Park, 500 N. Harbor Dr Milwaukee WISaturday, August 31, 2024 from 11 am – 5 pmAdmission: FREE Get ready for the U.S. debut of Red Bull Wake The City, an exciting and innovative wakeboarding competition with a unique doubles format. Thirty-six of the world’s top riders will team...
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fall wildflowers in autumn at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee Wisconsin
August 12: Perseids Meteor Shower from 8:00-10:00 pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI Join our Naturalists to see the magical Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered the best meteor shower of the year! The Perseids are visible in the Northern Hemisphere every year from mid-July to the end of August, with this year’s peak...
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fall wildflowers in autumn at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee Wisconsin
August 3: Public Fishing Clinic, 1:00-3:00 pm at Lakeshore State Park Milwaukee WI Always wanted to fish but not sure where to start? Come on down to Lakeshore State Park’s fishing pier for our public fishing clinic! Naturalists will be there to show you or your kids the ropes and all supplies, poles and bait,...
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What better place to enjoy a story than in the Garden? On the last Thursday of every month this summer, we will be joined by a librarian from Milwaukee Public Library (Center St branch), who will share stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning...
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Calling all kids and families! Stop by to tend the children’s garden — we’ll pull weeds, harvest whatever is ripe, and learn together about gardening and growing. All ages welcome! An adult must accompany children under 12 (adult may be elsewhere in the garden but must remain on site). Please note: Dates and times are subject to...
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Thursdays in August from 9:30 am – 11:30 am  Join us for some relaxed, unstructured play time in the garden! There is no better place to learn and play than a garden: you and your young person can explore colors, nature, reading, numbers, patterns, and science, all at your own pace. We’ll have a few...
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Wednesday, August 7 from 3-5 pm / Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Get wonderfully WILD outside with programs featuring family activities and a chance to learn about summer reading with the Milwaukee Public Library. MPL card fines will be waived....
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Center Street Daze Festival Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Location: Center Street, from Humboldt to Holton   Join us for the annual Center Street Daze Festival, a true celebration of our vibrant community! This fun family event has something for everyone, so bring the kiddos and enjoy a day packed...
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Wednesday, July 24, 3-5 pm / Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Get wonderfully WILD outside with programs featuring family activities and a chance to learn about summer reading with the Milwaukee Public Library. MPL card fines will be waived. Staff...
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