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TUE AUG 184PM

Family

Pom & Dance Clinic

Whitefish Bay High School·Whitefish Bay

Three-day pom and dance clinic at WFB High School run by the Blue Duke Dancers, open to kids entering K4 through 5th grade. Kids learn a routine they can then perform at a WFB Varsity home football game. T-shirt and pom poms are included.

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

$95–$105

TUE AUG 185:30PM

Family

Family Game Night

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square Branch·Milwaukee

Family Game Night at Villard Square Branch. Board games, puzzles, and light refreshments for all ages.

Board Game Nights

Free

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TUE AUG 189AM

Family

Little Learners Explorers

The Little Village Play Cafe·Wauwatosa

Aug 18 · Aug 25

Little Learners Explorers is a delightful play-based class for toddlers and their caregivers. Held at The Little Village Play Cafe, these sessions mix stories, music, and sensory play. It's a great way for kids to build skills and friendships. Arrive early for parking and bring socks for both you and your child.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers

Varies

Curiosity Crew: Little Bricks & Big Ideas

TUE AUG 182:30PM

Family

Curiosity Crew: Little Bricks & Big Ideas

The Little Village Play Cafe·Wauwatosa

Aug 18 · Aug 19 · Aug 20

This three-day camp at The Little Village Play Cafe is perfect for little builders aged 3-4. Kids will explore basic engineering concepts through play with soft blocks and sensory materials. Caregivers stay to join in the fun, making it a great bonding experience. Don't forget to bring socks and a water bottle!

Computer Explorers: Summer Sizzler

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

One-day tech camp at Lydell for 7–12 year-olds, run by Computer Explorers. Kids cycle through robotics, Lego engineering, coding, Bionicles, and Ninjagos as a mix of solo, partner, and group projects. Full day with a 30-minute lunch — pack a peanut-free lunch, snacks, and a water bottle.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

$80–$90

THU AUG 204PM

Family

Milwaukee Public Museum: Dinosaur Hunt

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

Travel back to the Mesozoic Era at Center Street Branch. Learn about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Free

FRI AUG 2110:30AM

Family

Sensory Play Time

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch·South Side, Milwaukee

Free sensory play time at Tippecanoe Branch. For babies and toddlers 6 months to 5 years with a caregiver.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

FRI AUG 215PM

Family

Friday Night Tales for Tots

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center·Wauwatosa, Milwaukee

Aug 21 · Aug 28

Friday nights at Hawthorn Glen for nature-themed stories and activities. $5 for residents, adult must attend with child.

For kids · Preschool to Teen

$5–$8

SAT AUG 2210:30AM

Family

Family Play and Learn - Bakery

Milwaukee Public Library - Central Library·Downtown, Milwaukee

Free family playtime at Central Library. Talk, sing, read, and have fun together while boosting early literacy skills.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

SAT AUG 222:30PM

Family

Vision Boards!

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch·South Side, Milwaukee

Create vision boards at Tippecanoe Branch on August 22. Use stickers, paint, and collage to express your ideas.

Movie in the Park: Jurassic World Rebirth

Veterans Park (Gift of Wings)·Milwaukee

Free outdoor screening of Jurassic World Rebirth at dusk in Veterans Park. Popcorn $1. Bring a blanket.

Movies in the Park
Family Movie Nights

Free

SAT AUG 221PM

Family

MASTERing LEGO

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

Every Saturday

LEGO building fun at Martin Luther King Branch on August 22. Unleash your creativity from 1 to 3 PM.

Classes

Free

SUN AUG 231PM

Family

Nature Nauts: Beetlemania

Wehr Nature Center·Franklin

Aug 23 · Aug 24

Dive into the world of beetles with your little ones at Wehr Nature Center. This hands-on program lets kids explore beetles up close, search for them in nature, and create a fun craft. It's a great way to spend an afternoon learning and playing. Remember to register online in advance and bring some cash for parking if you're not a member.

Varies

SUN AUG 238:30PM

Family

Movie in the Park: The Garfield Movie

Veterans Park (Gift of Wings)·Milwaukee

Free outdoor screening of The Garfield Movie at dusk in Veterans Park. Popcorn $1. Bring a blanket.

Movies in the Park
Family Movie Nights

Free

Mad Science Brix - Junior Engineering Camp

MON AUG 248:30AM

Family

Mad Science Brix - Junior Engineering Camp

MKE REC Beulah Brinton Community Center·Bay View, Milwaukee

Junior engineering camp at Beulah Brinton on August 24. Build bridges and motorized vehicles with LEGO bricks.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

$90–$110

MON AUG 249AM

Family

Club Scikidz: Junior Scientist

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Half-day Club SciKidz camp at Lydell for kids 6-9 who like all kinds of science. Each day covers a different discipline — natural world investigations, lab experiments, forces like air pressure, and space. Mornings 9am to noon for one week.

For kids · Elementary

$260–$270

MON AUG 249AM

Family

Pond Wonders | 3 Mornings

Lynden Sculpture Garden·River Hills

Three summer mornings at Lynden's ponds for kids 4–6. Children explore the sensory world of the pond—frogs, turtles, insects—keep a pond journal, and build a small floating sculpture they actually launch in the water. A good end-of-summer camp before school starts.

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

$108–$135

MON AUG 241PM

Family

Pond Wonders | 3 Afternoons

Lynden Sculpture Garden·River Hills

Afternoon version of Pond Wonders for kids 4–6, running 1–4pm Aug 24–26. Same pond-exploration and floating sculpture curriculum as the morning session—pick whichever time slot works for your family.

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

$108–$135

TUE AUG 254PM

Family

Teen Game Night

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

Game night at Martin Luther King Branch on August 25. Video games, board games, and more from 4 to 6 PM.

Curiosity Crew: Friendship Fest

The Little Village Play Cafe·Wauwatosa

Aug 25 · Aug 26 · Aug 27

Curiosity Crew's Friendship Fest is a delightful three-day camp for toddlers and their caregivers. It’s all about building friendships through sensory play, crafts, and storytelling. Expect a warm, welcoming environment where little ones can explore creativity and make sweet memories. Remember to bring socks and a water bottle!

For kids · Preschool

$175