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Jul

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families

July 10, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Museums and Educational

The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announced last month that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. The program supports those...

Jun

Why We Love Goldfish Swim School (And You Should, Too!)

June 22, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Family Resources

Goldfish Swim School offers weekly lessons for ages 4 months – 12 years. Ancient Wisdom There’s an ancient Jewish teaching that may seem out of the ordinary in a spiritual context. Back in the third century, the rabbis clearly stated that parents are obligated to teach their children how to swim. Why? Because it’s a...

Jun

New Northwestern Mutual Community Park Opens To Public June 19

June 17, 2021Calie HerbstBest Playgrounds, Family Fun Hub

The brand new Northwestern Mutual Community Park will officially open at Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, June 19. This entirely redeveloped entertainment space for families offers inclusive and accessible play for children ages 2 – 12 years of age, including those who may experience a variety of challenges. The new Northwestern Mutual Community Park...

Jun

The summer slide: How not to fall behind in school

June 13, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Summer Fun

You may have heard about the summer slide – the idea that children forget what they learned during the school year over summer break. And this year, the “summer slide” meets the “COVID slide”. The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) is a Portland-based education organization, and they used a sample of 5 million students and mapped...

Jun

6 Scenic Lighthouses to Visit in Southeastern Wisconsin (2023)

June 1, 2021Calie HerbstDay Trips From Milwaukee, Family Fun Hub

Ahoy there, parents of young adventurers! Are you ready to set sail on a nautical journey through Southeastern Wisconsin? The history of Milwaukee is deeply rooted in commercial traffic on the Great Lakes. These towering structures have been guiding ships safely to shore for centuries, and they’re also a great place to explore with your...

May

BREAKING: Bayshore Welcomes Goldfish Swim School

May 4, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Milwaukee Family News

Bayshore is welcoming Goldfish Swim School, the country’s premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages four months to 12 years. The 9,130 square-foot facility is projected to open in late 2021 and will be the company’s second location in Wisconsin. The new facility will be located in the first floor of Bayshore’s Silver Spring Building. “We...

Apr

Patty The Lioness: 8 Fun Facts About The Zoo’s New Mom

April 20, 2021Calie HerbstZoos & Aquariums

There’s a new mom at the Milwaukee County Zoo, and we know our readers will want to know all about her. Here are 8 fast facts about Patty The Lioness: 1. Patty is an African Lion, which are classified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as vulnerable to extinction. The organization...

Mar

Discovery World Re-Opens This Weekend. Here’s What You Need To Know.

March 22, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Museums and Educational

Beginning on March 27, Discovery World will reopen to the general public, Wednesdays through Sundays, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The noon to 1 p.m. time slot will be reserved for deep cleaning. “Science + You”, a traveling exhibit designed to increase awareness and understanding of the role science...

Mar

What To Say When You Don’t Know What To Say

March 1, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Reflections

This is the third installment in a series of articles that explore one mother’s journey through the grief of loving a child who has died. It is our hope that by sharing these reflections, we can help grieving parents feel less alone, and help the people who love them better understand what they’re going through....

Feb

Pop-Up Ice Sculptures Decorate Downtown Milwaukee

February 17, 2021Calie HerbstFamily Fun Hub, Winter

It may be below 32 degrees in Milwaukee, but that means we get to enjoy Art Below Zero’s amazing ice sculptures for a little bit longer. Here are some ice sculptures you and your kids can visit this weekend: 1. “MKE It Local Bears” at the Marcus Performing Arts Center This 15-block, 8′ tall sculpture...

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