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Event Series Boswell Book Company 2024 Events

Kevin Henkes and Laura Dornzek, Author and Illustrator of Finding Things, at Boswell Book Company Milwaukee

Boswell Book Company 2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Kevin Henkes and Laura Dornzek, author and illustrator of Finding Things at Boswell on Sunday, May 19, 4 pm Boswell welcomes Wisconsin’s beloved, bestselling, and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek for an afternoon event featuring their latest picture book, Finding Things. In this child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book, they explore storytelling, connections, […]

Free
Event Series Sunset Playhouse 2024 Shows

Willy Wonka Kids At The Sunset Playhouse

Sunset Playhouse 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI, United States

May 18 and May 19 at 10am / 12pm / 2:30pm / 4:30pm Students from our School for the Arts proudly present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS.  The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. […]

$14
Event Series 2024 Season at The Milky Way Drive-In

Movie Night At The Milky Way Drive In

Milky Way Drive-In Movie Theater 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, United States

Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI 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 […]

$35
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Global Palette at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Embark on a global journey with us through art projects inspired by different cultures. 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 Spring Break Time MKE!)

$10 – $25
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Toolbox at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome! Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are […]

$12
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Brat with a Cop Neighborhood Pop-up at Butterfly Park Milwaukee

Butterfly Park - Milwaukee 3717 W Meinecke Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Brat with a Cop Neighborhood Pop-Up at Butterfly Park - 37th and Meinecke - Milwaukee WI and It's FREE! Dear Neighbor: You are cordially invited to attend MPD’s very first Brat with a Cop Neighborhood Pop-up event. Partnering with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Safe & Sound, Cops and Kids Foundation and Rooted and Rising, the pop-up event will […]

Free
Event Series Craft and Storytime and Mequon Nature Preserve

Craft and Storytime and Mequon Nature Preserve

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

Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim a spot! At 10:00 am on Tuesday: May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October […]

Free

Family Nature Club Fishing Fun in West Bend

Spend the afternoon on the banks of Wells Lake in Ridge Run Park in West Bend with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie on a hook, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. We will try to catch and identify […]

Free
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Garden Thyme at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. 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 the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Gardening Time MKE!)

$25 – $80
Event Series Memorial Day Weekend Events 2024

Field of Flags at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

FRIDAY, MAY 24 at 11 AM in Veterans Park Milwaukee Never Forget our fallen brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will be placing 27,316 flags this year representing Wisconsin’s killed in action from the Civil War through the present. With your help and the help of hundreds of […]

Free
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. April 2024  SAT April 13 from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm FRI April 19 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT April 20 from 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm  May 2024 FRI May 3 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm SAT May 4 […]

$20 – $70
Event Series Goldfish Swim School 2024 Events & Activities

Family Night Out at Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School - Brookfield 12565 W Feerick St, Brookfield, WI, United States

It's May Family Night Out Time! Friday, May 24th: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Our ever-popular Family Night Out events are back and better than ever! Join us on May 24th from 6:30pm-7:30pm for a night full of swimming! Tickets are FREE for current members and $5/child for nonmembers. We will begin to accept RSVPs at 8:00am […]

$5
Event Series Forest Home Cemetery 2024 Events

Spring Birding Hike at Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee

Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum 2405 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Birding event: Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society MAY 25, 2024 at 8:00 am Come on a bird walk through our historic cemetery with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society. It's free - for all levels of bird enthusiasts! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

Free

Falls Memorial Fest in Menomonee Falls

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

Join us for a weekend of military tribute and community celebration, presented by the Village of Menomonee Falls. Falls Memorial Fest kicks off on Saturday May 25th with a 5K run at Mill Pond Park, which is organized by Operation Finally Home WI (8am). Village Park will be the host to a car show (10am-4pm), […]

Free
Event Series Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

May 25 & 26  On Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival, 37 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County Park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Milkmen 2024 Games & Events

Milwaukee Milkmen Festival Days at Franklin Field

Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United States

Friday, May 24th - Sunday, May 26th at Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr Franklin, WI Celebrate the start of summer the RIGHT way at Franklin Field! Friday Night Fireworks make their return on May 24 and make sure to come early on Sunday for our pregame Memorial Day service.  Please note: Dates and times […]

$16 – $45
Event Series Let’s Go Fly A Kite MKE!

Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park

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

May 25 & 26  On Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival, 37 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County Park, on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of […]

Free
Event Series Milwaukee Milkmen 2024 Games & Events

Milwaukee Milkmen Festival Days at Franklin Field

Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive, Frankin, WI, United States

Friday, May 24th - Sunday, May 26th at Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr Franklin, WI Celebrate the start of summer the RIGHT way at Franklin Field! Friday Night Fireworks make their return on May 24 and make sure to come early on Sunday for our pregame Memorial Day service.  Please note: Dates and times […]

$16 – $45
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee Domes Events

Mitchell Park Domes Presents 2024 Spring Show: Abstracting Georgia O’Keeffe

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

Show Runs from March 30-May 27, 2024 at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI A floral tribute to the art of Georgia O’Keeffe unfolds in the show dome, revealing the blooms of spring in all their glory. Immerse yourself in this unique exhibit and identify the flowers that bring you joy. […]

$9 – $20
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Global Palette at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Embark on a global journey with us through art projects inspired by different cultures. 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 Spring Break Time MKE!)

$10 – $25
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Toolbox at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 929 E WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI  Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome! Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required. Please note: Dates and times are […]

$12
Event Series Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 2024 Activities & Events

Garden Thyme at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

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

Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden. 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 the event website to confirm the latest details: (It's Gardening Time MKE!)

$25 – $80
Event Series 2024 Milwaukee Domes Events

Discount Days At The Mitchell Park Domes

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

County Parks Announces 2024 Discount Days for Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Hours of Operation:  Mitchell Park Domes Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 9:00am - 5:00pm  Saturdays & Sundays - 9:00am - 4:00pm  Closed on Tuesdays WHEN: The last Thursday of each month, starting on April 25th Milwaukee County Parks is offering […]

$5
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Friday Fun in the Park at Greenfield Park West Allis

Greenfield Park 2028 S 124th St, West Allis, WI, United States

May 31st from 10 am - 12 pm at Greenfield Park 2028 S 124th St Area #1 West Allis WI   Connect, Play, Learn, and Grow with the Milwaukee County Birth to 3 Team. Infants and toddlers and their families are invited to join us for a fun interactive activity that will promote children's development […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Bay View Gallery Night

Bay View, WI Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI

May 31 from 5 pm - 10 pm in the Bay View Neighborhood An art adventure in Bay View. Over 70 locations host 100s of artists and musicians. Check out the Rollout Bike Ride Scavenger Hunt, Food Truck Friday in Morgan Park, or one of the several Maker fairs happening. Also for music lovers, the […]

Free
Event Series Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana

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

Festa Italiana | May 31 - June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and […]

$10 – $30
Event Series Lake Country DockHounds 2024 Season

Lake Country DockHounds Cowabunga Weekend

Wisconsin Brewing Company Park 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle N, Oconomowoc, WI, United States

Join us for an action-packed Cowabunga Weekend from May 31st to June 2nd at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park! Witness the excitement as the DockHounds go head-to-head with the Kane County Cougars in what promises to be a series of thrilling games. Bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite team in Lake […]

$20 – $55

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

Moms Mental Health Initiative Summer Social in Wauwatosa

Jacobus Park Pavilion 6501 W Hillside Lane, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

This summer, Moms Mental Health Initiative is bringing together the community at our Summer Social. This fundraising event unites us in celebration of the strength of our participants and the immeasurable power of togetherness. One in five moms experiences a perinatal mental health condition, like postpartum depression.     On June 1, 2024 at Jacobus […]

Free
Event Series In-Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

In-Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Home Depot - SE MKE 150 W Holt Ave, Milwaukee

In-Store Kids Workshops / Home Depot SE MKE  150 West Holt Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

Free – $50
Event Series Franklin WI 2024 Events

Milwaukee Highland Games at Croatian Park in Franklin

Croatian Park 9100 S 76th Street, Franklin, WI, United States

Milwaukee Highland Games Saturday June 1 2024 CROATIAN PARK – 9100 S 76th Street Franklin WI Highland Games 2024 Spectacular Bagpipe Bands Great Scottish Food Beautiful Highland Dancing See Working Sheepdogs in Action Watch Unique Athletic Events Sing & Dance at the Ceilidh Children’s area mini Highland Games Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

$15

Port Festival of the Arts

Downtown Port Washington 116 W Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI, United States

The summer kickoff event will feature artist vendors, vibrant performing arts from local and regional dance groups, eclectic music, street food, and family-fun art activities. We will be closing down Historic Franklin Street for this street festival and inviting businesses out on the street for food, drink, and wares. Celebrate summer with us in an […]

Free
Event Series Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana

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

Festa Italiana | May 31 - June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and […]

$10 – $30
Event Series Sunbeam Kids 2024 Activities

Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden with Sunbeam Kids

Green Power Garden S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha

05/05/2024 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM  & 06/01/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 We are excited to return to Green Power Garden on Sunday, May 5th from 1:00-2:30 pm to help get the garden ready for spring planting!  Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program […]

Free
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
Event Series Lake Country DockHounds 2024 Season

Lake Country DockHounds Cowabunga Weekend

Wisconsin Brewing Company Park 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle N, Oconomowoc, WI, United States

Join us for an action-packed Cowabunga Weekend from May 31st to June 2nd at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park! Witness the excitement as the DockHounds go head-to-head with the Kane County Cougars in what promises to be a series of thrilling games. Bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite team in Lake […]

$20 – $55
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Food Trucks and Jazz in St Francis

Milton Vretenar Municipal Park 4230 S Kirkwood Ave, St Francis, WI

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 • 11 am - З pm • Vretenar Park •  4230 Kirkwood • St Francis WITen great Milwaukee food trucks! Check the website for a full list of trucks. Come for the food, stay for the jazz!  Two great Milwaukee jazz bands!  Hear all your favorite jazz standards by The E.P. Jazz […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Pride Pop-Up In The Park and Drag Queen Story Hour at Flour Girl and Flame West Allis

Flour Girl and Flame 8125 W National Ave, West Allis, United States

  Join us for our next pop-up in the park at Railroad Park (intersection of W National Ave & S 82nd St). Free to attend and family-friendly!  Sunday June 2nd 11-2 free admission + (3-4:30 - ticketed) bounce house @everyonesicecream Volunteer run bar proceeds benefiting Out Families Drag queen story hour Drag performance Rainbow cupcakes […]

Free – $30
Event Series 2024 Community Events

West Allis A La Carte

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

WEST ALLIS A LA CARTE Sunday, June 2 from 11 am - 5 pm Downtown West Allis: Greenfield Ave from 70th - 76th Streets 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 West Allis A La Carte […]

Free
Event Series 2024 Community Events

Period Supply Drive with Milwaukee Diaper Mission at Lakefront Brewery Milwaukee

Lakefront Brewery 1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 at 11am – 5pm at Lakefront Brewery 1872 N Commerce St Milwaukee WI Let’s help end period poverty! Join us as we host our second annual period supply drive partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission, offering $.25 of Lakefront Brewery gift card credit for each individual disposable tampon or pad.   Milwaukee Diaper Mission […]

Free
Event Series Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana

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

Festa Italiana | May 31 - June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am - 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm - 9:00pm Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and […]

$10 – $30
Event Series Lake Country DockHounds 2024 Season

Lake Country DockHounds Cowabunga Weekend

Wisconsin Brewing Company Park 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle N, Oconomowoc, WI, United States

Join us for an action-packed Cowabunga Weekend from May 31st to June 2nd at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Park! Witness the excitement as the DockHounds go head-to-head with the Kane County Cougars in what promises to be a series of thrilling games. Bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite team in Lake […]

$20 – $55
Event Series 2024 at the Oconomowoc Arts Center

Cinderella at the Oconomowoc Arts Center

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

Sunday,  June 2, 2024 at 2 pm  MainStage Academy of Dance is excited to bring the enchanting story, “Cinderella, A Storybook Ballet,” back to the OAC. Journey alongside Cinderella as her dreams are turned to reality by her beautiful fairy godmother. Experience for yourself her wicked, evil stepmother and her two equally dreadful daughters. See dancing trees, alluring fairies and […]

$18
Event Series 2024 Events & Activities at the American Science Surplus Store

June Activities at the Science and Surplus Store Milwaukee

American Science & Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us on Sundays in June from 2pm-4pm for some family activities!  Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or get messy clothes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]

Free

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