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Join us on Sundays in April 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 […]
Monday, April 22 from 4:30pm - 5:30 pm at Zablocki Library 3501 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee WI Learn about Earth Day and how it started by playing a game or two of Earth Day Bingo. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Every Tuesday in April from 10:00am - 11:30am It's play hour time! Build community while enjoying story time, sensory play and crafts ideal for ages 18 months and older however- all ages are welcome. This is a free community event! Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
Every Tuesday in April from 6:15pm - 7:15pm Make recycled art projects, participate in STEAM based activities and tinker with all of our fun bits and pieces. Drop off tinker class / 4 years old+ / Registration required Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]
April 24 from 10am-11am What's your dinosaur IQ? Find out with Paul Sereno, National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence, discoverer of dinosaurs on five continents, and leader of dozens of expeditions! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about his work as a paleontologist, and to ask him questions via the chat. Best suited for Grades 1-5. […]
A to Z Astronomy: From 3 to 103 / April 24 at 11:00am Explore the depths of space in a wild ride through the universe! Appealing to all ages, this family romp through the galaxies includes a roller coaster ride on our huge dome, a strange stop at a black hole by Mr. Shakespeare, a talking […]
April 24th & May 8th & May 22nd from 11:00am-12:00pm at Bayview Community Center 1320 E Okalahoma Ave Millwaukee WI No advance registration is required to attend Family Mindfulness – please join us for any session! Family Mindfulness sessions are held at BVCC twice per month, on Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm. Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in […]
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 […]
Robyn's Nest is a program of Children's Hospital (CHW) that supplies new and gently used clothing, hygiene products, infant items, toys, books and other household goods free to the families within the foster care system as well as those identified to have unmet needs through CHW. On April 25th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm SBK families […]
THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 7:30-10PM Join us at the Little Village Play Cafe for an adults only evening of artistic exploration on April 25th from 7:30-10pm! Learn how to block print with the wonderful Anneabel Gemme. Date & Time: April 25th from 7:30pm-10pm at The Little Village Play Cafe 6505 W North Ave Wauwatosa WI […]
Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St Milwaukee, WI Fri, April 26th 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat, April 27th 9:00am - 10:00pm, Sun, April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Get ready for the most thrilling and chilling event of the year! On April 26th-28th at the Pettit National Ice […]
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm Family Night Open Swim - Hoppy Easter St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Join us from 4-7pm Friday, April 26th for family night open swim in our warm-water pool. The theme is Hoppy Easter! - $5 per person - Kids 3 years and younger swim […]
Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
Open Swim Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult who will remain within arm’s reach of the child. Swim caps are required. Lap & Open Swim is a FREE program and pre-registration is not required. Spring 2024 Open Swim Locations Riverside University High School: Saturdays, March 23 - […]
Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition at the Pettit National Ice Center 500 S 84th St Milwaukee, WI Fri, April 26th 1:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat, April 27th 9:00am - 10:00pm, Sun, April 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm Get ready for the most thrilling and chilling event of the year! On April 26th-28th at the Pettit National Ice […]
WORK PLAY EARTH DAY Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Kohler Andrae State Park Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots, […]
at the Mitchell Park Domes 524 S Layton Blvd Milwaukee WI Special Event ART IN THE GREEN April 27 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Presented by Friends of the Domes Admission is FREE for Friends of the Domes members, and no advance tickets are necessary (just show up with your membership card and […]
Saturdays in April at 11:00am Explore the night sky with our friends from Sesame Street. Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu as they take a trip to the Moon. Learn how the Moon differs from Earth and how to find the Big Dipper and North Star. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature […]
Saturdays in April at 1:00pm This beautiful and historic program, produced by the Daniel Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates 400 years of telescope viewing. The program also examines the fascinating life and scientific accomplishments of Galileo. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please […]
Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Good Hope Library 7715 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on your own spring garden by planting vegetable, herb or flower seeds in a pot to take home. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Getting ready for a trip with a little one? Anxious about navigating airport security, boarding a plane with your child, or installing a car seat or CARES harness? MKE is here to help! We are hosting our first-ever MKE Family Travel Night on April 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and it’s FREE! Experts from TSA, Delta, JetBlue, […]
Tosa East Players present SHREK THE MUSICAL! Don't miss it! We can't wait to see you there! APRIL 26th, 27th + MAY 3rd & 4th @ 7PM APRIL 28th + MAY 5th @ 2PM Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
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