Fantastic Faeries Family Program / Saturday, August 20 / Pre-registration is required. Discover the magic of faeries! Join Mr. Pete on a search for secret faerie doors around Mitchell Park. Build a faerie house out of natural materials and see if a faerie shows up! Cost: $10/child; adults free with the purchase of child ticket Please note: […]
Discover magic in nature as the Woodland Wizard (Mr. Pete) takes us on a journey through the wonders of life all around you. Ideal for ages 3-7, but all are welcome. Location: Domes Education Center Date/Time: Sat., Oct. 8, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Cost: $10/child; adults are free with the purchase of a child ticket. Pre-registration is […]
Sunday, October 9, 2022 Create a Macrame Plant Hanger with Knots and Braids Join Kate, creator behind Knots & Braids, for a make-and-take macrame plant hanger workshop! No experience necessary. We'll also take a guided tour of the Tropical Dome and learn how to properly care for your houseplants with Erica of Friends of the Domes. […]
The Friends of the Domes Annual Day of the Dead Celebration Returns to an In-Person Event! The Desert Dome will be decorated for the holiday, including traditional ofrendas for viewing. The evening includes a mariachi band, dancers, local food and art vendors, as well as an opportunity for attendees to make crafts to celebrate the […]
As our seasons change, plants and animals prepare for the winter. Whether it means losing your leaves or taking a long nap, a lot is happening this time of year. Join Mr. Pete in the Education Center as he uses stories, dress-up, and other fun activities to see how nature prepares for Winter. For ages […]
“Gnorman the Gnome” presents a concert of seasonal folk songs, popular tunes, original songs and traditional carols. The program covers the spectrum of seasonal music from little known folksongs to everyone's favorites, spiced with sing-alongs and good cheer! Santa’s helper, Gnorman the Gnome, performs on a variety of handmade folk instruments including mountain banjo, mountain […]
Story Time with the Friends! Every Thursday Stop in at the Ed Center for our weekly story time adventure! Ideal for ages 10 and younger, but all are welcome. Location: The Domes Education Center Date/Time: Every Thursday at 9:30AM Cost: Included with admission; free to Friends of the Domes members. No Pre-Registration Required for Story Time. Please note: […]
Gather your family in the warm glow of elegance and the timeless beauty of hundreds of velvety poinsettias. Capture photos of lasting memories and reunite in the spirit of the holidays. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]
Join us on April 22, Earth Day to celebrate our pollinating friends. BEE ready for a fun opportunity! BeeVangelist, Charlie “CharBee” Koenen, has a fabulous Bees-entation and guided tour. Meet a human-size honeybee and learn what all the buzz is about when it comes to these important pollinators. Enjoy honey samples, too. Get buzzing this […]
April 29-30, 2023 / 9AM-4PM / Location: The Mitchell Park Domes Art in the Green is a two-day, indoor art festival showcasing art from 34 local/regional artists set within the beautiful surroundings of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. The festival will include food vendors and live music throughout The Domes. Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
'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 […]
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 […]
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