Play Date with Art: Funky Fibers

Name: Play Date with Art: Funky Fibers
Start: 2026-05-01T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-01T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Milwaukee Art Museum

Hands-on fiber art fun for kids under five, with sing-alongs and free entry for little ones.

When: Fri · May 1; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Milwaukee Art Museum; Downtown, Milwaukee
Cost: $0

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The Milwaukee Art Museum invites young families to a playful morning of art and music. "Play Date with Art: Funky Fibers" is designed for children aged five and under, providing a tactile experience with fiber art inspired by Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE artwork. Kids can create their own fuzzy letters while learning their ABCs, and the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. add a lively touch to the morning.

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