A classic carnival experience right in Germantown. Expect games, rides, and treats that capture the essence of summer fun. Arrive early to snag a good parking spot and enjoy the evening with the whole family.

Festivals

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch·South Side, Milwaukee

Summer Challenge Dance Party at Tippecanoe Branch. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with fellow learners.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Bay View Branch·Bay View, Milwaukee

Dance party at Bay View Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with summer learners.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol Branch·Milwaukee

Dance party at Capitol Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with summer learners.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch·North Side, Milwaukee

High-energy dance party at Atkinson Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with other summer learners.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King Branch·Riverwest, Milwaukee

Dance party at Martin Luther King Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, groove with summer learners.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square Branch·Milwaukee

High-energy dance party at Villard Square Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, groove with others.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch·Milwaukee

Summer Challenge Dance Party at Good Hope Branch, July 23 at 2pm. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with others.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Central Library·Downtown, Milwaukee

Dance party at Central Library on July 23. Request tracks and vote in live artist polls, all for free.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch·East Side, Milwaukee

Dance party at East Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with fellow summer learners.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street Branch·Sherman Park, Milwaukee

Free summer dance party at Center Street Branch, July 23, 2pm. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with others.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Washington Park Branch·Sherman Park, Milwaukee

Dance party at Washington Park Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with others.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 232PM

Family

Summer Challenge Dance Party

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch·Milwaukee

High-energy dance party at Zablocki Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with fellow learners.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

THU JUL 236PM

Family

Traveling Tales for Tots

Riverside University High School·East Side, Milwaukee

Nature tale time at Riverside for kids and caregivers. Story, craft, outdoor exploration, and a visit from an animal.

For kids · Preschool to Teen

$4–$6

FRI JUL 247PM

Family

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour

Fiserv Forum·Bronzeville, Milwaukee

Experience Dude Perfect's Squad Games Tour in Milwaukee with a unique 360° seating setup. Expect thrilling battles and unexpected twists. Arrive early to snag the best seats and enjoy a night filled with laughter and competition. Perfect for a fun night out with friends.

Concerts

Tickets

FRI JUL 2410:30AM

Family

Story Time

Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol Branch·Milwaukee

4 dates · Jul 24–Aug 14

45-min storytime for ages 0–5 at Capitol Branch.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

FRI JUL 243PM

Family

Origami O'Clock

Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol Branch·Milwaukee

Jul 24 · Jul 31

Free origami sessions every Friday in July at Capitol Branch. Show off your creations at the library.

Mad Science: Invention-Ation and Fantastic Flyers

Riverside University High School·East Side, Milwaukee

Hands-on invention and flight workshop for kids at Riverside. Learn about inventors, aerodynamics, and test plane designs.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

$27–$32

SAT JUL 2510AM

Family

Kids Fishing Clinic

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center·Wauwatosa, Milwaukee

Kids fishing clinic at Hawthorn Glen. Learn casting, knot tying, and fish ID over two Saturdays.

Classes
Camps

$8–$12

SAT JUL 252PM

Family

Builders' Club with Play Dough

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch·North Side, Milwaukee

Build with Play Dough at Atkinson Branch on July 25. Bring your creativity and see what you can create.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

MON JUL 279AM

Family

Forage

Lynden Sculpture Garden·River Hills

A five-day foraging and making camp for kids 6–11 at Lynden. Kids practice ethical wild harvesting, make tea from foraged plants with Open Kitchen's Alyx Christensen, pit-fire ceramic beads in a campfire, and sew their own foraging bags. Brings in real community collaborators.

For kids · Elementary

$392–$490

MON JUL 279AM

Family

Camp Shorewood; Week of July 27-31

Shorewood Intermediate School·Shorewood

Nature’s Neighborhood Week at Camp Shorewood, July 27-31. Explore local wonders, play games, and create projects outdoors.

For kids · Elementary

$245–$345