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Sapling Stories

MON AUG 39:30AM

Sapling Stories

House of RAD (Menomonee Valley)·Menomonee Valley, Milwaukee

Sapling Stories is a week-long adventure for young explorers at Menomonee Valley. Kids will dive into nature-themed stories and hands-on activities, making it a perfect blend of learning and play. Be sure to pack a lunch and prepare for outdoor fun!

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

AI Builders Lab

AI Builders Lab

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

AI camp at Lydell for kids entering grades 2-6, run by AI Adventure (aiadventure.co). Projects include AI escape room challenges, training a Teachable Machine to recognize real-world objects, and designing interactive games. Outdoor breaks built into the daily schedule. No coding needed.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

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Edible Astronomy

Edible Astronomy

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch·North Side, Milwaukee

Free edible astronomy fun at Atkinson Branch on August 3. Kids will learn about the moon, stars, and planets while creating tasty treats.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

The Princess Concert

MON AUG 33:30PM

The Princess Concert

The Riverside Theater·Downtown, Milwaukee

The Princess Concert brings the magic of beloved film songs to Milwaukee, featuring performers from the West End. Expect a heartwarming show perfect for families. Arrive early to find parking and settle in for a delightful afternoon. The Riverside Theater offers a cozy setting for this enchanting experience.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers to Elementary

End of Summer Ice Cream Social

End of Summer Ice Cream Social

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch·South Side, Milwaukee

Celebrate the end of summer reading with ice cream and games at Tippecanoe Branch. Free, all ages welcome.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Discover China! Workshop Series

Discover China! Workshop Series

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Every Monday & Wednesday

Full-day workshop series at Lydell taught by Cricket Chinese Academy for kids 6-12. Eight standalone Monday or Wednesday sessions covering Chinese culture and traditions — dumpling making, lantern crafts, a dragon boat mini-race, Chinese yo-yo, chess, paper cutting, and kite-making. Pick the days that fit. Peanut-free lunches only.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Back to School Math & Literacy Boosters

Back to School Math & Literacy Boosters

Richards Elementary School·Whitefish Bay

Aug 3 · Aug 10

Pre-school-year math and literacy review at Richards Elementary for kids entering grades 2–5. WFB educators Karen Eyers and Susan Jones run grade-level math through games, fact fluency, and manipulatives, then literacy via short stories, character discussion, and creative writing. Two sessions with different texts — sign up for one or both.

For kids · Elementary

Aquatic Insects

TUE AUG 46:30PM

Aquatic Insects

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center·Wauwatosa, Milwaukee

Witness whirligigs and scorpions at Hawthorn Glen on August 4. $5 for residents, $8 for non-residents. Adult must register with a child.

Classes

Builders Club

Builders Club

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

Free building fun at Martin Luther King Branch on August 4. Bring your creativity and see what you can create together.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Creative Sparks

Creative Sparks

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope Branch·Milwaukee

Free creative sessions at Good Hope Branch. Tie-dye pillowcases in June, bestie bracelets in July, and slime in August.

For kids · Teen

Curiosity Crew: The Squish & Splatter Studio

TUE AUG 42:30PM

Curiosity Crew: The Squish & Splatter Studio

The Little Village Play Cafe·Wauwatosa

Aug 4 · Aug 5 · Aug 6

This three-day camp at The Little Village Play Cafe is a creative haven for young kids and their caregivers. Focused on sensory play and imaginative discovery, it’s a chance for little ones to explore art in a fun, hands-on way. Expect vibrant activities like finger painting and color-changing jars. Caregivers stay and join in the fun, making it a bonding experience.

For kids · Preschool

Porch Play: Story 8

WED AUG 5ALL DAY

Porch Play: Story 8

Pink's Accessible Theater House (PATH)·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Porch Play offers a unique chance for kids to dive into storytelling with Frederick the Mouse. This sensory-immersive session is perfect for young actors wanting to explore their skills in a supportive environment. Held at Pink's Accessible Theater House, it's a great way for kids and caregivers to bond over creativity.

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

Cookie Excavation

WED AUG 51:30PM

Cookie Excavation

Shorewood Public Library·Shorewood

Excavate chocolate chips from cookies at the Library Program Room. Free fun for ages 5–11 with an adult.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Guided Meditation for Kids

WED AUG 54:30PM

Guided Meditation for Kids

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center·Wauwatosa, Milwaukee

Every Wednesday

Free guided meditation for kids at Hawthorn Glen. Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, exploring mindfulness and relaxation.

For kids · Preschool to Teen

Mad Science: Optic Wonders

Mad Science: Optic Wonders

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Full-day Mad Science camp at Lydell themed around light, color, and optical illusions. Kids bend lasers around the room, dissect white light with special specs, watch a small indoor fireworks demo, play with mirror illusions, and build a periscope to take home.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center

Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center

Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley / Silver City·Menomonee Valley, Milwaukee

Free outdoor reading and STEAM activities at the Urban Ecology Center. Perfect for kids K-6 and their families.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Teen Escape Room - 80's Edition

Teen Escape Room - 80's Edition

Shorewood Public Library·Shorewood

Program for ages 13–17 at Library Program Room.

For kids · Teen

Traveling Tales for Tots

Traveling Tales for Tots

Hamilton High School·Milwaukee

Nature story time at Hamilton for tots. Craft, outdoor exploration, and meet an education ambassador animal.

Storytime

Falls Kids Fest

Falls Kids Fest

Menomonee Dog Park·Menomonee Falls

Falls Kids Fest is a lively day packed with free activities and games for children of all ages. Hosted at Menomonee Falls Village Park, it's a great way to enjoy a summer day with the family. Expect performances, interactive games, and plenty of opportunities for kids to play and explore. Arrive early to find good parking and bring sunscreen!

For kids · Elementary

Mad Science: Lab Works

SAT AUG 89:30AM

Mad Science: Lab Works

Hamilton High School·Milwaukee

Kids suit up as scientists at Hamilton. Use real lab tools to test, measure, and mix in a mini-lab.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Sparking Toddlers Vivid Vocabulary

Sparking Toddlers Vivid Vocabulary

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square Branch·Milwaukee

Free vocabulary-building workshop at Villard Square Branch on August 8. Learn through play and explore language-building books.

Workshops

SUN AUG 98:30PM

Movies in the Park: Inside Out 2

Rotating MKE-area parks·Milwaukee

Free Saturday outdoor screening of Inside Out 2 at dusk. Location rotates — verify the host park.

Movies in the Park
Family Movie Nights

Whittlers: Wood Culture

Lynden Sculpture Garden·River Hills

Five days of hand-tool woodworking for kids and teens 10–15 at Lynden's back acres. Campers make their own fixed-blade carving knives then use them on green wood carving projects. Returning campers and first-timers both welcome; prior carving experience not required.

For kids · Tween and Teen

K-POP Anime Drawing Workshop

K-POP Anime Drawing Workshop

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Five-day Young Rembrandts workshop for kids 6-12 who are into K-pop and anime drawing. Each day, students draw anime characters in K-pop styling — specialty eyes, outfits, stage poses — on 11x17 paper using color pencils, Sharpies, and markers. One week of mornings at Lydell.

For kids · Elementary and Tween