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Event Series Open Play Fridays for Children with Special/Support Needs at St. Francis Children’s Center

Open Play Fridays for Children with Special/Support Needs at St. Francis Children’s Center

St Francis Children's Center 6700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Best Friend Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is a safe in-door space for your children with special/support needs to participate in art activities, and open play afterwards. Best Friend Fridays is one of our intentional days for parents/guardians to create playdates for their children with like-minded families. Fridays at St Francis Children's Center is […]

Free
Event Series Bug and Goose 2024 Open Play

Tiny Tots and Tea Pots at Bug and Goose Cafes in Delafield and Elm Grove

Bug and Goose Play Cafe 13448 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove, WI, United States

Special Event: Tiny Tots & Tea Pots! Elm Grove Fri June 21 from 9-12pm & Delafield Sat June 22 from 9-12pm Calling all princes and princesses, don your fanciest frocks and let's sip, snack, and sparkle together! Enjoy a special high-tea affair with an array of sweet treats from local bakers and have a magical […]

$30
Event Series Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more!   Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm   Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]

$23
Event Series Open Gym

Family Friday Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics

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

  Join us every Friday for our Family Friday Open Gyms! Children will be able to get all of their energy out just before lunch and nap time! Bounce on our trampolines, swing, climb, and run around for an hour and a half of FUN! Members are $8.00, non-members are $10.00. Please note: Dates and […]

$8 – $10
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Milwaukee Recreation’s Foam Bubble Parties for Kids Ages 6-17 at Six Area Parks

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee Recreation is set to bring joy to local playgrounds with six Foam Bubble Parties on Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21. Kids aged 6-17 are invited to enjoy mounds of bubbles created by foam blasting cannons, accompanied by age-appropriate music. Event Schedule: Thursday, June 20: Carmen Playfield (7320 W Carmen Ave), 11:30 am – […]

Free
Event Series Make & Take Shop Hop in Downtown Menomonee Falls

Make & Take Shop Hop in Downtown Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Discover a vibrant lineup of creative hands-on make & take activities for all ages at participating businesses. What’s Make & Take? It’s a guided experience where you get to create something with your own hands that you get to take with you! During the shop hop, multiple shops will offer their own make and take […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Milwaukee Greek Fest at Wisconsin State Fair Park

Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

JUNE 21 (11am - 9pm), JUNE 22 (11am - 9pm) and JUNE 23 (11am - 6pm) Join us June 21-23 at State Fair park for our Greek Cuisine and pastries, Greek dancing, market place and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee World Festival Events

Children’s Fest Day at Milwaukee Summerfest®

Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children's Fest Day at Summerfest® | June 21 from 12pm to 3pm  On Friday, June 21st, guests of all ages will be able to enter Summerfest for FREE between the hours of 12pm and 3pm courtesy of Shorewest. Stop by to spin the Shorewest wheel for an out of this world prize, stand on the […]

Free
Event Series Little Village Play Cafe 2024

Music and Movement at The Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa

The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Playtime at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI Fridays at 1pm We offer FREE enrichment classes with the purchase of open play. Classes are led by our local educators and developed for kiddos between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Get ready to dance, sing, and move! This […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Make Music Milwaukee at the Milwaukee County Historical Society

Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N Old World Third St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Make Music Milwaukee  Friday, June 21, 2024 | 4:00-5:00pm MCHS: 910 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive Make Music Milwaukee is part of Make Music Day, the worldwide music celebration held each June 21, the summer solstice. Featuring concerts, performances, music lessons, jam sessions and other musical events on streets, sidewalks, parks and public […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Baby You Milwaukee in Veterans Park Milwaukee

Veterans Park 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Baby You Milwaukee – a floating art installation and choral performance presented by Przekrój Magazine. Friday, June 21, 2024 4:00 PM: Music, games, and a Przekrój reading room at Veterans Park (North Side) 6:00 PM: Choir rehearsal (open to all) 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: “Baby You” inflation and performance Where: Veterans Park (North Side) 1646 Lagoon Dr, […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Food Truck Fridays in West Allis

Downtown West Allis Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

Fridays June 7 / June 21 / July 12 / July 26 / August 16 / August 30 / September 13 / September 27 from 5 - 8 pm Celebrate summer with Food Truck Fridays at the West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W. National Ave. from 5 - 8 pm! Milwaukee’s best food trucks will gather […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee World Festival Events

Milwaukee Summerfest®

Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am - 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways, […]

$30 – $75
Event Series Sounds of Summer at BAYSHORE

Sounds of Summer at BAYSHORE

The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, Glendale

Free music in the summer air at BAYSHORE? It’s sure to strike a chord! BAYSHORE is thrilled to present the fifth annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series presented by OnMilwaukee and 96.5 WKLH.   Every Friday until Aug. 23, guests can enjoy free, lively entertainment in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in […]

Free
Event Series ComedySportz Family-Friendly Comedy Match

ComedySportz Family-Friendly Comedy Match

ComedySportz 420 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

If you come to see ComedySportz, you'll see one Referee and two teams of Players, one red and one blue--competing against each other in improv games based on the suggestions of the fans watching the match! There are seven to ten games per match, with the occasional willing volunteer (kid or adult!) joining us up […]

$12
Event Series 2024 Family Movies

Milwaukee’s Martin Drive Neighborhood Summer Movie

Martin Drive Community Gardens 1335 N 46 St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Summer Movie in the Martin Drive Neighborhood Milwaukee Movies Start At Dusk The west side neighborhood association holds its screenings in the neighborhood's Community Gardens, 1345 N 46th St. Info: martin-drive.org. June 21: “The Bad Guys” June 28: “Mary Poppins Returns” Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Elm Grove Movies In The Park

Elm Grove Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI, United States

Elm Grove Movies In The Park Elm Grove's Friday Flicks are showing at the Elm Grove Village Park Pavilion, 13600 Juneau Blvd. The movies start at 8:30pm.  June 7: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” June 21: “Wonka” July 12: “Elemental” July 26: “Kung Fu Panda 4” Aug. 9: “Migration” Please note: Dates and times are […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Tosa Farmers Market

Downtown Wauwatosa 7720 W Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, United States

Every Saturday from June 1st - Oct 12th from 8am-noon The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors. Power of Produce (POP) […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

South Shore Farmers Market at South Shore Park Milwaukee

South Shore Park 2900 S Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

South Shore Park 2900 South Shore Drive Milwaukee WI The best of local in the best of locale. Nearly 25 years celebrating farm fresh and local food along the shores of Lake Michigan at the South Shore Park in Bay View, Milwaukee. JUNE 15 through OCTOBER 26, 2024 Saturdays 8:00am to Noon Please note: Dates […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Farmers Market Events & Activities

New Berlin Farmers Market

New Berlin City Center 15055 W National Ave, New Berlin, United States

8am - Noon Every Saturday from May through last weekend in October 15055 W National Avenue in the City Center On the comer of Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive 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: (It's Family […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Community Carnival: Unity Unleashed Milwaukee

Harbor View Plaza 600 E. Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Immerse yourself in a world of fun and discovery with: • Creative arts and crafts • Interactive learning station • Food trucks We hope to see you there! 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: (It's Community […]

Free
Event Series Bug and Goose 2024 Open Play

Tiny Tots and Tea Pots at Bug and Goose Cafes in Delafield and Elm Grove

Bug and Goose Play Cafe 13448 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove, WI, United States

Special Event: Tiny Tots & Tea Pots! Elm Grove Fri June 21 from 9-12pm & Delafield Sat June 22 from 9-12pm Calling all princes and princesses, don your fanciest frocks and let's sip, snack, and sparkle together! Enjoy a special high-tea affair with an array of sweet treats from local bakers and have a magical […]

$30

Summer Wonder Family Fest at Schlitz Nature Center

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

Explore the wonders of nature with the whole family through naturalist-led activities filled with summer fun! Engage with the seasonal highlights of Mystery Lake and record your observations in your very own nature journal. Make a take-home souvenir filled with memories of the day and your discoveries! We provide materials like watercolors and colored pencils […]

$12 – $18
Event Series 2024 Farmers Market Events & Activities

Oak Creek Farmers Market

Drexel Town Square 361 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI, United States

Join us for the 2024 Season of the Oak Creek Farmers Market! Dates:  Saturdays, May 11 through October 19, 2024 Time:  9:00 am – 1:00 pm Location:  Drexel Town Square 361 W Town Square Way Oak Creek WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

Free
Event Series Cloud 9 Workshop Open Studio Hours

Cloud 9 Workshop Maker Studio Hours

Cloud 9 Workshop 5205 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

SUMMER HOURS  Saturday: 9 am- 1 pm & Sunday: 11 am- 3 pm Maker Studio - an inspiring art studio for kids & adults with weekly rotating projects Ignite your creativity with every visit. Enjoy projects in every art media imaginable with ease and encouragement. Studio guides will answer questions, provide technique demonstrations, & give […]

$15 – $30
Event Series Milwaukee Public Museum 2024 Events

MPM’s Annual BioBlitz at the Mequon Nature Preserve

Mequon Nature Preserve 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, United States

Join us for a fun Saturday full of nature-themed activities at the Mequon Nature Preserve as part of MPM's annual BioBlitz! Join us 6/22 from 10 am to 3 pm for our BioBlitz celebration at Mequon Nature Preserve! BioBlitz brings together surveyors to see how many species they can discover in 24 hours. Families can participate […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Public Library 2024 Events & Activities

Build It Saturday at Tippecanoe Library

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

Saturday, June 22 from 10 am - 4 pm at Tippecanoe Library 3912 S Howell Ave Milwaukee WI 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 […]

Free
Event Series BAYSHORE Makers Market

BAYSHORE Makers Market

The Yard at Bayshore 5800 Bayshore, Glendale

Back by popular demand, it's BAYSHORE’s Makers Market presented by Discover the North Shore and in partnership with Amdur Productions.     Join the community for a weekend of live music, entertainment, The Tap beer garden, and more than 75 unique vendors offering selections from art to food, clothing to lotions, stationary to furniture, and […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Racine Zoo Happenings

Zoorific Saturday at the Racine Zoo

Racine Zoo 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

Saturday May 18 from 10am – 4pm Bring the whole family to enjoy a Zoorific Saturday! Enhance your Zoo experience with fun crafts, exciting games, and more hands-on activities all day long. Stop by stations with Zoo staff ready to educate guests about our amazing animals and their wild counterparts. Endangered Species Day Saturday May […]

$60 – $80
Event Series Cedarburg Strawberry Festival

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival

Downtown Cedarburg WI, United States

Join in on the summer fun with Festivals of Cedarburg Strawberry Festival 2024 in historic downtown Cedarburg! We will be featuring Strawberry Alley filled with local strawberry items, family and kiddo friendly Art of Joy Party in the Park at Cedar Creek Park, kids rides, food trucks, Arts on the Avenue on Washington Ave. with […]

Free
Event Series Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Indoor Play at Kids Empire in Glendale

Kids Empire Glendale 5794 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, Wisconsin, United States

Kids Empire is an interactive indoor play space for children of all ages and their families. Come explore with your kids the floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, dedicated dance room, ball pits, exhilarating slides, creative building games, and more!   Hours Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday - Sunday: 10am-10pm   Pricing Adults: 2 free entires […]

$23
Event Series Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium April 2024

June Planetarium Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/5 at 11:00am - Satelix Wednesday 6/5 at 1:00pm - Red-Eye to the Stars Wednesday 6/12 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Wednesday 6/12 at 1:00pm - Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery Wednesday 6/19 […]

$5
Event Series Make & Take Shop Hop in Downtown Menomonee Falls

Make & Take Shop Hop in Downtown Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls Downtown ​N88W16712 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States

Discover a vibrant lineup of creative hands-on make & take activities for all ages at participating businesses. What’s Make & Take? It’s a guided experience where you get to create something with your own hands that you get to take with you! During the shop hop, multiple shops will offer their own make and take […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Milwaukee Greek Fest at Wisconsin State Fair Park

Wisconsin State Fair Park 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

JUNE 21 (11am - 9pm), JUNE 22 (11am - 9pm) and JUNE 23 (11am - 6pm) Join us June 21-23 at State Fair park for our Greek Cuisine and pastries, Greek dancing, market place and more! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee World Festival Events

Milwaukee Summerfest®

Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am - 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways, […]

$30 – $75
Event Series Shakespeare in the Park: Another Midsummer Night’s Dream

Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth by the Pocket Park Puppet Players aka Optimist Theatre

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Outdoor Festivals and Events

Milwaukee’s Martin Drive Neighborhood Garden Events

Martin Drive Community Gardens 1335 N 46 St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

June 22nd & June 23rd from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm  Martin Drive Community Gardens & Pavilion 1335 N 46th St Milwaukee 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: (It's Garden Time MKE!) 

Free
Event Series 2024 at the Oconomowoc Arts Center

Elation Dance Center Recital “Celebrate” at the Oconomowoc Arts Center

Oconomowoc Arts Center @ the Oconomowoc Senior High School Campus 641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, United States

1pm Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23 and 6pm Saturday, June 22 Join us in celebrating 15+ years of sharing the joy of dance at Elation Dance Center's annual recital. Enjoy music and dancing from dancers 2½ - 18 in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip-hop. Fun for the whole family! Please note: Dates […]

$18
Event Series Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium April 2024

June Planetarium Programs at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 June Planetarium Programs Wednesday 6/5 at 11:00am - Satelix Wednesday 6/5 at 1:00pm - Red-Eye to the Stars Wednesday 6/12 at 11:00am - Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Wednesday 6/12 at 1:00pm - Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery Wednesday 6/19 […]

$5
Event Series 2024 Community Events

West Allis Farmers Market

Downtown West Allis Greenfield Ave. - 70th to 76th Street, West Allis, WI, United States

The West Allis Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fresh meats and eggs, honey and maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and annual plants, and prepared foods. Our 2024 season will start May 4. Each year the Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

June Drag Queen Story Time At The Little Village Play Cafe Wauwatosa

The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

JUNE DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME STARRING PRINCESS JANELZA Saturday June 22 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Join us and the lovely, Princess Janelza, for a Drag Queen Storytime! This event will include a story read by the host, Princess Janelza, a craft based on the class's theme of kindness, followed by 30 minutes of […]

$42
Event Series Shakespeare in the Park: Another Midsummer Night’s Dream

Shakespeare in the Park: The PLAY’s The Thing: Theatre Games and Adventures by Optimist Theatre

Lincoln Park 1301 W. Hampton Ave., Glendale, WI, United States +1 more

Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) performances are always free to attend. Seating is outdoors. Simply bring your own chair and grab a spot for any show. Members can reserve a space and non-members can register for the longer performances to receive reminders and updates. Show Listings Another Midsummer Night's Dream (Please see above on how […]

Free
Event Series Retzer Nature Center 2024

Retzer Nature Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Retzer Nature Center S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI, United States

Join the Friends of Retzer Nature Center during this special celebration for Retzer Nature Center's 50th Anniversary! • Live Music • A Beer Garden and food with Delafield Brewhaus* • Planetarium shows* • and More! *Fees apply • • •  • 3 pm Collaborative Tree Planting • 4-6 pm Meet & Greet with friends of […]

$5
Event Series Open Skate at the Pettit

Skate The Pettit National Ice Center

Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Public Ice Skating! Visit Public Skate at The Pettit for more details. June 2024 SAT June 1 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 8 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 15 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm SAT June 22 from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm July 2024 SAT July 13 […]

$20 – $70

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