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It's the end of summer, the sunflowers are blooming, and school is right around the corner. Here are our best ideas for August Events for kids around Milwaukee, for making the most of these final weeks of freedom.Read More
The Old World Wisconsin historical site is now fully open for families to visit throughout the summer. Visitors will experience firsthand the daily life of Wisconsin’s earliest settlers. It includes 60 restores historic structures on over 600 acres of picturesque landscapes. There are two ways to visit: Guided Journeys and Self Explore. The Guided Journeys are held on Wednesdays...Read More
The community is invited to Bayshore Dino Encounters, an interactive dinosaur experience that takes guests back in time 65 million years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. This free, family-friendly event blends music and life-like dinosaur puppets to create an educational experience like no other. Bayshore Dino Encounters roars into town on July 28 and 29...Read More
One of the best parts about living in Milwaukee is enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River. And when the weather gets warm, what better way is there to enjoy them than on a boat? If you don’t own a boat yourself, there are still ample options to get out on...Read More
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...Read More
Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to soak in the season! Visit water parks and splash pads, check out the new Community Park in Summerfest (it’s amazing!), and see which must-visit sculptures are only here until August. FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS GLENDALE Fourth of July is ON in Glendale, and they want everyone...Read More
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...Read More
As much as we love Milwaukee, sometimes it’s nice to venture out for a family day trip. For your next adventure with the family, why not do a little time travel? The Milwaukee area is home to several living history museums, and Old World Wisconsin is crown jewel of them. Families can unplug and experience...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
