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Pre-Ballet

Pre-Ballet

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Twice-a-week pre-ballet at Lydell for 3–4 year-olds, taught by Miss Ceci Broussard. Kids move to different musical tempos, learn introductory ballet terminology, and build coordination and listening skills. Active clothing and ballet slippers recommended.

For kids · Preschool

Ballet & Creative Dance

TUE JUL 74:50PM

Ballet & Creative Dance

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Twice-a-week ballet and creative dance for 5–7 year-olds at Lydell, taught by Miss Ceci Broussard. Mixes preliminary ballet steps with creative movement to different tempos of music — coordination and listening skills come along for the ride. Ballet slippers and active clothes recommended.

For kids · Elementary

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Daddy Daughter Walk

Daddy Daughter Walk

MKE REC Beulah Brinton Community Center·Bay View, Milwaukee

Celebrate National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day with a 2-mile stroll along the lakefront. Free at Beulah Brinton, July 7.

Group Hikes

Gilbert Brown Foundation All-Pro Football Camp

TUE JUL 78:30AM

Gilbert Brown Foundation All-Pro Football Camp

Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

This free football camp by the Gilbert Brown Foundation is perfect for young athletes eager to improve their skills. Held at Bradley Tech, it offers sessions for ages 8-17, with meals included. Professional players will guide participants, making it a unique chance to learn from the best. Transportation options make it accessible for all.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Curiosity Crew: Dino Dig

TUE JUL 72:30PM

Curiosity Crew: Dino Dig

The Little Village Play Cafe·Wauwatosa

Jul 7 · Jul 8 · Jul 9

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure at The Little Village Play Cafe. This hands-on camp lets kids become tiny paleontologists, digging for fossils and hatching fizzy dinosaur eggs. It's a fun, interactive way for little ones to explore and learn with their caregivers. Be prepared for some messy magic!

For kids · Preschool

Porch Play: Story 4

WED JUL 8ALL DAY

Porch Play: Story 4

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

Porch Play offers a unique, sensory-immersive experience for kids aged 4-8, bringing stories to life with movement and sound. This session dives into "Where the Wild Things Are," making it perfect for little ones who love to be active and imaginative. Held at Pink's Accessible Theater House, it's a fun, inclusive way to engage with classic tales.

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

Storytime at The Domes

Storytime at The Domes

Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory·Menomonee Valley, Milwaukee

Storytime at The Domes is a delightful weekly event perfect for young children and their families. Held in the unique setting of the Mitchell Park Domes, this storytime includes a special bilingual session on the last Wednesday of each month. Arrive early to explore the domes and enjoy a morning of stories without the need for pre-registration.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers to Elementary

with admission · members

Character Lab Writing Workshop

WED JUL 82:30PM

Character Lab Writing Workshop

Wonderland·Riverwest, Milwaukee

Dive into the art of character creation with this interactive workshop at Wonderland Bookshop. Perfect for young writers aged 7-13, this session offers hands-on tips to make your characters unforgettable. Arrive early to explore the charming bookshop and grab a cozy spot.

Writing Workshops

Bucket Drumming

Bucket Drumming

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson Branch·North Side, Milwaukee

Free bucket drumming at Atkinson Branch on July 8. Learn rhythms and create music through collaboration.

For kids · Teen

Financial Literacy For Teens with SecureFutures

Financial Literacy For Teens with SecureFutures

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Jul 8 · Jul 15

Free financial literacy for teens at Mitchell Street Branch. Learn about paychecks, taxes, savings, and credit.

For kids · Teen

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

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

Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park·East Side, Milwaukee

Outdoor reading and hands-on STEAM activities at the Urban Ecology Center. Free for youth K-6 and families on July 9.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Family Play and Learn - Bakery

FRI JUL 1010:30AM

Family Play and Learn - Bakery

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe Branch·South Side, Milwaukee

Family playtime at Tippecanoe Branch on July 10. Talk, sing, read, and have fun while building early literacy skills.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Fireside Friday: Firefly Fun

FRI JUL 107:30PM

Fireside Friday: Firefly Fun

Wehr Nature Center·Franklin

Explore the magical world of fireflies at Wehr Nature Center. This family-friendly event includes a guided prairie hike to spot fireflies and a cozy campfire with S’mores. It's a great way to spend an evening outdoors with kids. Remember to register online in advance and bring some cash for parking if you're not a Friends of Wehr member.

Group Hikes

Builders Club

Builders Club

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street Branch·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Jul 10 · Jul 24

Free building fun at Mitchell Street Branch on July 10. Bring your creativity and see what you can create.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

ArtLab

FRI JUL 103:30PM

ArtLab

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

Every other Friday

Art Lab at Center Street Branch is a free creative space for teens and tweens. Experiment with supplies and learn new techniques.

For kids · Teen

Mad Science: Super Structures and Fundamental Forces

SAT JUL 119:30AM

Mad Science: Super Structures and Fundamental Forces

Hamilton High School·Milwaukee

Become a junior architect at Hamilton. Build structures, test shapes, and explore forces Saturday morning.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Club Scikidz Lego Robotics: Race Car Engineers

SAT JUL 1112:30PM

Club Scikidz Lego Robotics: Race Car Engineers

Riverside University High School·East Side, Milwaukee

Build and program a LEGO race car at Riverside. Experiment with motors and design strategies on July 11.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

We All Scream for Ice Cream

We All Scream for Ice Cream

Milwaukee Marshall High School·Milwaukee

Make homemade ice cream at Milwaukee Marshall. Just four ingredients, plus your own flavors. Kids learn baking basics.

For kids · Preschool to Teen

LEGO® League

LEGO® League

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch·Milwaukee

Jul 11 · Aug 22

Build and display your LEGO® creations at Zablocki Branch. Vote for your favorite design and win LEGO® bricks.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Youth Speed Camps

Youth Speed Camps

MKE REC Wick Playfield·Wauwatosa, Milwaukee

Jul 11 · Jul 11 · Jul 11

Free youth speed camp at Wick Playfield. Sprint mechanics, agility, and coordination in a fun, high-energy setting.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Family Puzzle Craft Day

Family Puzzle Craft Day

Studio 84 Tattoo Co.·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Jul 11 · Aug 15

A fun, hands-on crafting session perfect for families. Dive into puzzle-making at Studio B & Co, a cozy spot known for creative workshops. Arrive early to snag the best seats and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of crafting together.

Workshops

SUN JUL 128:30PM

Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 4

Rotating MKE-area parks·Milwaukee

Free Saturday outdoor screening of Despicable Me 4 at dusk. Location rotates — verify the host park.

Movies in the Park
Family Movie Nights

Mad Science: Brixology

Mad Science: Brixology

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Half-day LEGO engineering camp at Lydell, Monday through Friday. Each day covers a different engineering branch — aerospace (space station), mechanical (boats and vehicles), structural (truss bridges), plus carnival rides, drawing machines, and mechanical animals. Kids take home a custom Mad Science build each day.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Pond Voyage I

Lynden Sculpture Garden·River Hills

Five full days (9am–4pm) at Lynden's ponds for kids 6–11. Campers build working rafts—actual human-sized rafts—inspired by aquatic insect physics, then paddle them across the pond on Friday. Batik-dyeing, pond journals, and floating sculptures fill the week. One of Lynden's most popular camps.

For kids · Elementary