This workshop series at Wehr Nature Center is a chance to deepen your connection with nature through Spiritual Ecology. Over six sessions, you'll explore values like compassion and interconnectedness. It's a great way to meet others who share your passion for the environment. Bring a notebook and an open mind.

Workshops

$42–$60

SAT AUG 89AM

Sports & Fitness

Women's Self Defense

BE Martial Arts·Mequon

Women's self-defense class at BE Martial Arts in Mequon. Learn to evade and disable attackers, plus situational awareness.

Classes

$25–$35

SAT AUG 810AM

Chicken Salad

Milwaukee Marshall High School·Milwaukee

Chicken salad class at Milwaukee Marshall. Learn to combine fresh ingredients and enjoy a tasty meal.

Cooking Classes

$29–$44

Death Café at the Bay View Branch Library

SAT AUG 81PM

Community

Death Café at the Bay View Branch Library

Milwaukee Public Library - Bay View Branch·Bay View, Milwaukee

Every month

Talk about death at the Bay View Branch Library. Free, participant-led gathering with light refreshments, August 8.

Workshops

Free

SUN AUG 99AM

Outdoors & Nature

Guided Forest Bathing

Wehr Nature Center·Franklin

Experience a peaceful morning at Wehr Nature Center with a guided forest bathing session. This practice, rooted in Shinrin-yoku, invites you to connect deeply with nature through sensory experiences. It's a unique way to unwind and recharge. Remember to register online two days in advance and wear comfortable clothing.

Group Hikes

Varies

SUN AUG 910AM

Festivals

Red Magic Art Festival

Community Arts & Funk Festival·Milwaukee

Dive into the vibrant world of indigenous arts at the Red Magic Art Festival. This one-day event is a celebration of culture and community, showcasing traditional arts in a lively atmosphere. Held at a scenic Milwaukee park, it's a great way to spend a summer day. Expect live performances, art displays, and a welcoming vibe. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the day!

Festivals

Free

SUN AUG 91PM

Arts & Culture

Richard III - Puppet Edition

Wisconsin Avenue Park·Wauwatosa

Catch a puppet rendition of Shakespeare's Richard III at Wisconsin Avenue Park!

Theater

Free

SUN AUG 98AM

Outdoors & Nature

Wehr Birders

Wehr Nature Center·Franklin

Every Sunday

Join fellow bird enthusiasts for a relaxed Sunday morning hike at Wehr Nature Center. It's a welcoming space for all experience levels, so bring your binoculars and curiosity. There's no fee, but non-members should bring $5 for parking. Arrive early to snag a good spot.

Group Hikes

MON AUG 108:30AM

Classes & Workshops

Study Skills for Middle School Students

Range Line Community Center·Mequon

Aug 10 · Aug 10

Four-day study skills workshop for kids entering grades 6–9, taught by Katie Dewey at Range Line Community Center in Mequon. Covers organization, time management, note-taking from textbooks and lectures, and test prep strategies. Aug 10–13. Bring a spiral notebook, pen, and water bottle each day.

For kids · Tween and Teen

$195–$205

MON AUG 104PM

Family

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

Free

MON AUG 106PM

Classes & Workshops

Business Plan Toolkit

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

Free business plan workshop at Martin Luther King Branch. Learn tools and models to research your plan and find customers.

Workshops

Free

MON AUG 106:30PM

Tumeric - a Healthy Spice!

Hamilton High School·Milwaukee

Turmeric cooking class at Hamilton. Learn to make salad dressings, soups, and even dessert using this healthy spice.

Cooking Classes

$24–$36

MON AUG 107PM

Outdoors & Nature

Wehr Astronomical Society

Wehr Nature Center·Franklin

Second Tuesday of the month

Discover the stars with the Wehr Astronomical Society's public viewing in Whitnall Park.

Lectures

Free

TUE AUG 111PM

Family

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

Free

TUE AUG 114PM

Classes & Workshops

Safe at Home

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

Home-alone safety course for kids entering grades 4–6, taught by Jessica Heller of Heller Safety Solutions at Lydell. Kids learn what to do during power outages and weather emergencies, get an intro to the Safe Sitter First Aid Chart, and take home a hard-copy textbook. Add $2 at registration if a Scout badge is needed.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

$38–$48

TUE AUG 116PM

Classes & Workshops

American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric Cpr/Aed/First Aid

Lydell School & Community Center·Whitefish Bay

American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification with Jessica Heller of Heller Safety Solutions. Blended format: ~2.5 hours of online coursework done before class, then an in-person hands-on skills session at Lydell. Earns the standard two-year ARC certification. Ages 11 and up. Two sections.

Classes

$75–$85

TUE AUG 116:30PM

Talks & Lectures

Malcolm McDowell Woods: Ice Fishing in Donegal

Boswell Book Company·East Side, Milwaukee

Dive into the world of Irish storytelling with Malcolm McDowell Woods at Boswell Book Company. This event offers a sneak peek into his latest collection, "Ice Fishing in Donegal," featuring tales of ordinary lives with extraordinary twists. Arrive early for good seats and perhaps a chat with the author himself.

$15

TUE AUG 114PM

Classes & Workshops

Monthly Makers

Milwaukee Public Library - Central Library·Downtown, Milwaukee

Every month

Monthly maker sessions at Central Library. Try a new creative skill each month, free of charge.

Kemper Donovan, Author of Sweet Spot

Boswell Book Company·East Side, Milwaukee

Dive into a literary mystery night with Kemper Donovan at Boswell Book Company. Known for his Agatha Christie-inspired tales, Donovan presents his latest, "Sweet Spot," where a ghostwriter becomes a sleuth. Arrive early to grab a good spot and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of this beloved bookstore.