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WED JUL 296PM

Talks & Lectures

Revolutionary War Patriots to Wisconsin

SHOREWOOD VILLAGE CENTERShorewood

Free talk at Shorewood Village Center on July 29. Discover how Revolutionary War Patriots settled in Wisconsin.

Lectures

Story Time with Playgroup

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope BranchMilwaukee

Every Wednesday

1-hour storytime for ages 0–5 at Good Hope Branch.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

Curiosity Crew: Bubble Bay & Treasure Troves

WED JUL 292:30PM

Family

Curiosity Crew: Bubble Bay & Treasure Troves

The Little Village Play CafeWauwatosa

Dive into a whimsical underwater world with your little ones at Bubble Bay & Treasure Troves. This three-day camp is all about imaginative play and sensory exploration. Kids will love hunting for "pearls" in bubble baths and crafting mermaid tails or pirate hats. It's a hands-on adventure where creativity shines, and grown-ups get to join the fun. Remember to bring socks and a water bottle!

Craft-O-Rama

Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol BranchMilwaukee

Jul 29 · Aug 12

Free Craft-O-Rama at Capitol Branch on July 29. Get creative and make your own masterpiece.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Urban Animal Explorers

Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King BranchRiverwest, Milwaukee

Free urban wildlife exploration at Martin Luther King Branch. Observe clues left by animals and create habitats.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Career Lab

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope BranchMilwaukee

Every month

Free career help at Good Hope Branch. Last Thursday of the month, 11am to 1pm. Drop in or make an appointment.

Workshops

De-Stress with Therapy Dogs

Shorewood Public LibraryShorewood

Jul 30 · Aug 13

Free therapy dog session at the Library Program Room. Unwind with some furry friends on July 30.

MKE Critical Mass

Red Arrow ParkDowntown, Milwaukee

Every month

Monthly bike ride through Milwaukee starting at Red Arrow Park.

Group Bike Rides

Teen Movie Night

Shorewood Village CenterShorewood

Jul 31 · Aug 21

Free teen movie night at Village Center. Catch a flick on July 31 from 3:30 to 5.

Story Time

Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol BranchMilwaukee

45-min storytime for ages 0–5 at Capitol Branch.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Abstract Creations Workshop

Hamilton High SchoolMilwaukee

Hands-on abstract art workshop at Hamilton. Saturdays from 10am to noon. Ten-dollar supply fee.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

$6–$9

SAT AUG 112PM

Festivals

Dance For Hope MKE Dance Festival

McKinley ParkEast Side, Milwaukee

Celebrate dance and community at the Dance For Hope MKE Festival. Set against the scenic Milwaukee Lakefront, this free event brings together performers and locals for a day of movement and joy. Arrive early to grab a good spot and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

Dance
Festivals

Chalk the Walk

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square BranchMilwaukee

Chalk the walk at Villard Square Branch. Create sidewalk art for everyone to enjoy, free and family-friendly.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Bouquet Café

Benny's CaféMilwaukee

Spend a serene Sunday morning at Bouquet Café in Germantown, where you can craft your own floral masterpiece from freshly cut farm flowers. Enjoy complimentary coffee while you explore the fields. Bring your kids, dogs, and a picnic for a relaxed outing. Arrive early for the best seating and bring essentials like sunscreen and water.

Workshops

Edible Astronomy

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson BranchNorth 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

Community Murals

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, Milwaukee

Create a community mural at Central Library. Get inspired by Sol LeWitt's wall drawings on August 3.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

End of Summer Ice Cream Social

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe BranchSouth 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

Back to School Math & Literacy Boosters

Richards Elementary SchoolWhitefish Bay

Every Monday

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

$240–$250

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