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Early Adventures

MON AUG 109:45AM

Early Adventures

Riverside Park·Riverwest, Milwaukee

Explore nature with your little one at Riverside Park. This four-day camp offers a hands-on experience with hiking, stories, and games. It's a great way to bond and learn about the environment. Remember, there's no camp on Friday, so plan accordingly.

For kids · Preschool

Creative Writing Club

Creative Writing Club

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Five-day creative writing camp at Lydell for kids 5-13, taught by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions. Mornings, 10am to 11:30am, mixing classic literature reads with writing exercises, language games, and grammar practice across multiple genres.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

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Little Wonders for Threes: Water is Wonderful

Little Wonders for Threes: Water is Wonderful

Wehr Nature Center·Franklin

This is a delightful program for toddlers and their adults to explore the wonders of water through play and creativity. Kids will enjoy scooping and splashing at a temporary water park, making a sparkly wave bottle, and enjoying a themed snack. It's a perfect way to introduce little ones to the joys of water in a safe and fun environment. Register early as spots fill up quickly.

The Amazing Amazon

The Amazing Amazon

Milwaukee Public Library - Central Library·Downtown, Milwaukee

Free hands-on learning about the Amazon Rainforest at Central Library. Make your own rain stick to take home.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Sapling Stories

MON AUG 109:30AM

Sapling Stories

Washington Park·Sherman Park, Milwaukee

4 dates · Aug 10–Aug 13

Sapling Stories is a four-day adventure for young explorers at Washington Park. Kids dive into nature-themed stories and hands-on activities. It's a great way for them to connect with nature and let their imaginations run wild. Remember, no camp on August 14, so plan accordingly!

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

Building with Clay: Under the Sea

Building with Clay: Under the Sea

Tooth & Nail Studio·Bay View, Milwaukee

This four-day clay camp for kids dives into the ocean's wonders, teaching handbuilding techniques with a playful twist. Held at Tooth and Nail Studio, kids will sculpt sea creatures while learning about ceramics. It's a hands-on experience where creativity meets education, and each child leaves with their own crafted masterpiece. Spots fill up fast, so booking early is smart!

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Get Wild Wisconsin

Get Wild Wisconsin

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

Free wildlife exploration at Washington Park Branch on August 11. Discover plants, animals, and how to protect their habitats.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Curiosity Crew: The Wild Side Sensory Safari

TUE AUG 112:30PM

Curiosity Crew: The Wild Side Sensory Safari

The Little Village Play Cafe·Wauwatosa

Aug 11 · Aug 12 · Aug 13

This playful camp at The Little Village Play Cafe is a sensory adventure for kids aged 3-4. With activities like a Junior Vet Clinic and themed exploration stations, it's a fun way for children to engage with their favorite animal stories. Caregivers stay to join in the fun, making it a bonding experience. Don't forget to bring socks and a water bottle!

For kids · Preschool

Hawthorn Glen Advanced Junior Actors

WED AUG 127:15PM

Hawthorn Glen Advanced Junior Actors

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center·Wauwatosa, Milwaukee

Advanced junior acting class at Hawthorn Glen, Wednesdays 7:15–8:15 pm. Prepare for your performance at Halloween Glen.

For kids · Tween and Teen

Family Play and Learn - Down on the Farm

THU AUG 1310:30AM

Family Play and Learn - Down on the Farm

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

Free family playtime at Martin Luther King Branch on August 13. Talk, sing, read, and unleash your imaginations together.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Touch a Truck!

Touch a Truck!

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch·North Side, Milwaukee

Meet the operators and explore a Milwaukee DPW vehicle at Atkinson Branch. Free on August 13 from 3 to 4 PM.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Snooze at the Zoo

Snooze at the Zoo

Milwaukee County Zoo·Milwaukee

Aug 13 · Aug 14 · Aug 15

Snooze at the Zoo is an overnight camping adventure at Milwaukee County Zoo. Experience the zoo after dark with dinner, breakfast, and s’mores included. It’s a unique way to connect with wildlife and support conservation efforts. Bring your own camping gear, and enjoy a night under the stars with some furry and feathered friends.

Camps

Movies in the Park: Lilo & Stitch

FRI AUG 148:30PM

Movies in the Park: Lilo & Stitch

Sherman Park·Sherman Park, Milwaukee

Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars at Firemen's Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for a free screening of "Lilo & Stitch." Arrive early to grab a good spot and maybe pack some snacks for the full outdoor cinema experience.

Movies in the Park

SUN AUG 168:30PM

Movie in the Park: Captain America: Brave New World

Veterans Park (Gift of Wings)·Milwaukee

Free outdoor screening of Captain America: Brave New World at dusk in Veterans Park. Popcorn $1. Bring a blanket.

Movies in the Park
Family Movie Nights

Mad Science: Nasa Camp

Mad Science: Nasa Camp

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Half-day NASA-themed Mad Science camp at Lydell, Monday through Friday. Kids cover planets, the sun and stars, astronaut training (with circuit-building), and the tech behind space travel. The week ends with a Skyblazer Rocket that each kid builds and launches NASA-style.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Mad Science Nasa Academy of Future Space Explorers Camp

Mad Science Nasa Academy of Future Space Explorers Camp

MKE REC Beulah Brinton Community Center·Bay View, Milwaukee

NASA-themed camp at Beulah Brinton for kids. Build rockets, assemble satellites, and experience space challenges.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Metamorphosis, Growth, Change

Lynden Sculpture Garden·River Hills

Five days exploring natural transformation through art and science at Lynden for kids 6–11. Campers use microscopes, raise butterflies in the pollinator garden, and record discoveries in clay, watercolor, pressure printing, and paper pulp. A good late-summer camp that captures what's happening at Lynden in August.

For kids · Elementary

Adventure Camp

MON AUG 179:30AM

Adventure Camp

Riverside Park·Riverwest, Milwaukee

Adventure Camp at Riverside Park is perfect for kids who love the outdoors. They'll learn biking, hiking, and paddling while exploring Milwaukee's parks. Make sure to pack a lunch and plenty of water. Before and after care is available if you need it.

For kids · Tween and Teen

Sapling Stories

MON AUG 179:30AM

Sapling Stories

Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park·East Side, Milwaukee

Dive into nature at the Urban Ecology Center's Sapling Stories camp. Kids will explore the park through stories, games, and hands-on activities. It's a full week of outdoor fun and learning. Remember to pack a lunch and dress for adventure!

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Witchy Wonders

Witchy Wonders

Milwaukee Public Library - Central Library·Downtown, Milwaukee

Witchy reads and magic-making at Central Library. Free fun on August 17, 2026, from 4 to 5 PM.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Teen Bingo Night

MON AUG 174:30PM

Teen Bingo Night

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

Free teen bingo at Washington Park Branch on August 17. Back-to-school prizes for winners and a good time.

For kids · Teen

Movie Night

Movie Night

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

Free movie night at Center Street Branch. Catch the film from 5 to 7:30 pm on August 17.

Family Movie Nights

Clay Games: Ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe Boards

Clay Games: Ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe Boards

Bearbear Creative Studio & Risograph Hub·Bay View, Milwaukee

4-day class · starts Aug 17

Kids can dive into creativity at this hands-on ceramic workshop. They'll craft their own tic-tac-toe boards from scratch, choosing colors and designs. It's a fun way for kids to explore art and take home something unique. Spots fill up fast, so register early!

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Slime Time!

TUE AUG 181:30PM

Slime Time!

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch·Milwaukee

Fluffy slime-making at Zablocki Branch on August 18. Customize yours with colors and glitter. Free, but register to save supplies.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool