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TUE AUG 186PM

Outdoors & Nature

Basic Backyard Composting

Milwaukee Public Library - Bay View BranchBay View, Milwaukee

Learn backyard composting basics at Bay View Branch. Free program with a chance to win a compost bin.

Lectures

Tech-splanation @ MPL

Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street BranchSherman Park, Milwaukee

Free tech help at Center Street Branch on August 18. Bring your device and questions for simple, useful support.

Workshops

Hidden Chapter Book Club

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, Milwaukee

1-hour book club for 18+ at Central Library.

Book Clubs

Help for Homeless Veterans

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, Milwaukee

Free resource session for homeless veterans at Central Library. Get info on housing, medical treatment, and social services.

Entrepreneur Drop-In Hours

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, Milwaukee

Free one-on-one business support at Central Library. Meet the Entrepreneur-in-Residence, no appointment needed.

Clear Out Your Inbox

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope BranchMilwaukee

Free email cleanup at Good Hope Branch. Learn to delete old messages, sort spam, and unsubscribe from ads.

Classes

History @ Noon

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki BranchMilwaukee

Free history talk at Zablocki Branch on August 19. View images of the Central Library's changes over 125 years.

Lectures

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WED AUG 193PM

Tomato Tasting

Happy Day FarmhausRichfield

Taste a variety of fresh tomatoes at Happy Day Farmhaus. It's a relaxed afternoon with the chance to explore the farm store for extra veggies. Perfect for a casual outing with friends or family. No cost to attend, just bring your appetite!

Tastings

Reimagining Recyclables: Styrofoam Printmaking

Milwaukee Public Library - East BranchEast Side, Milwaukee

Free Styrofoam printmaking at East Branch on August 19. Turn trash into art from 3:30 to 5.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Milwaukee Public Museum: Dinosaur Hunt

Milwaukee Public Library - Center Street BranchSherman 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

Sensory Play Time

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe BranchSouth 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

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SAT AUG 22ALL DAY

Festivals

Falls Festival of the Arts

Village ParkBrown Deer

The Falls Festival of the Arts is a vibrant celebration of creativity in Menomonee Falls. With over 100 artisan booths, live music, and engaging art projects, it's a perfect day out for art lovers and families alike. Don't miss the street performers and the beer and wine garden for a relaxing afternoon. Arrive early to explore all the booths and grab a good spot for the performances.

Craft Markets
Festivals
Music Festivals

Family Play and Learn - Bakery

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, 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

WMSE Backyard BBQ

Humboldt BandshellSouth Side, Milwaukee

6 dates · Aug 22–Aug 22

WMSE's Backyard BBQ is a Milwaukee summer staple, offering a full day of live music, local food trucks, and craft beer in Humboldt Park. It's a family-friendly event where you can enjoy everything from reggae to indie rock. Bring a blanket and settle in for a day of great tunes and community vibes.

Indie
Rock

Fall in Love With Books

Milwaukee Public Library - Mitchell Street BranchWalker's Point, Milwaukee

Meet Milwaukee's poets, authors, and storytellers at Mitchell Street Branch. Enjoy live readings, workshops, and more.

Author Talks
Book Clubs

Vision Boards!

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe BranchSouth Side, Milwaukee

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

Night Market

The Beer GardenBronzeville, Milwaukee

Explore a lively night market at the Franksville Craft Beer Garden with over 70 vendors offering vintage and handmade goods. Enjoy live music and a variety of food trucks in a family-friendly park setting. Grab a $1 root beer while you browse, and remember, no outside alcohol is allowed.

Night Markets
Craft Markets
Vintage Markets

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

MASTERing LEGO

Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King BranchRiverwest, Milwaukee

Every Saturday

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

Classes

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

Washington Park Wednesdays

Washington Park BandshellSherman Park, Milwaukee

Aug 23 · Aug 30

Washington Park Wednesdays is a summer staple featuring local bands and food trucks in a lively outdoor setting. Each week offers a unique theme, blending music, art, and community vibes. Arrive early for Happy Hour at 5pm, and enjoy the concert starting at 6pm. Parking is convenient, but consider leaving the closest spots for those who need them.