Families with Older Kids Events

Sun · 10am

Member Swap Weekend

Milwaukee Art Museum

Free museum access with your Milwaukee Art Museum membership card.

Sun · 10am

Used Book Sale

Milwaukee Art Museum

Find rare art books and support the library at the Milwaukee Art Museum's used book sale.

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Sun · 11am

Falcon Flea

Flores Hall

Discover unique finds from local makers and artists at Falcon Flea.

Sun · 12pm

Pollinator Home Workshop

ft. @kitchen_celebrity

Cactus Club

Build a pollinator house for free—materials and guidance included.

Sun · 3pm

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Lakeshore State Park

by Elaine Zautke

Explore Lakeshore State Park with a scavenger hunt for all ages — checklist provided!

Sun · 10am

Kohl’s Family Sundays: Imagine That

ft. John Contreras, Lisa Floading

Milwaukee Art Museum

Create art with local artists and enjoy live music at the Milwaukee Art Museum's family day.

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Sun · 11am

414Flea

ft. DJ

Zócalo Food Park

by 414Flea

Discover unique vintage finds while enjoying live DJ sets at Zócalo Food Park.

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Mon · 10am

Toddler Talkback

ft. Malik Johnson, Phillip Salat

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Kids share thoughts and explore self-expression at the Children's Museum.

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Tue · 6pm

Family Fun Night: Homemade Ice Cream

Tippecanoe Park

Make your own ice cream and learn the science behind it at the library.

May 6 · 10am

Outdoor Classroom for Kids

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Guided outdoor exploration for kids at Retzer Nature Center — dress for adventure!

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May 6 · 2pm

Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting

Conservancy for Healing & Heritage

Discover the new Welcome Center and enjoy a community gathering at the Conservancy.

May 6 · 3:30pm

Middle Grade Book Club

ft. Jodi Meadows

Wonderland

Young readers explore online and real-life friendships with Jodi Meadows' latest book.

$25

May 7 · 9am

Volunteer Pull-A-Thon

Decorah Woods

by Restoring Lands: A Wisconsin Land Trust

Pull invasive garlic mustard with locals at Decorah Woods — tools provided, just bring gloves.

May 8 · 7am

Morning Bird Hikes

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

by Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Spot diverse bird species on a guided 1.5-mile hike with local experts.

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May 8 · 10am

Drop-In Art Making

Milwaukee Art Museum

Hands-on art fun for families at the museum, with free admission for kids.

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May 9

Paint with Mom

Boerner Botanical Gardens

by Bars & Recreation

Paint with mom in a beautiful garden setting—book early, spots fill fast!

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May 9 · 5am

Spring Perennial Exchange and Plant Sale

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Trade perennials and grow your garden with new finds in Milwaukee's Garden District.

May 9 · 7am

Spring Bird Count

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

by Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Spot migrating birds with fellow enthusiasts at Retzer Nature Center.

May 9 · 8am

Global Big Day Bird Count

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Join the world's largest bird count at Wehr Nature Center—no registration needed, just show up!

May 9 · 9am

Kids Fishing Derby

Pondview Park

by Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls

Free kids fishing derby with prizes and t-shirts at Mill Pond Park.

May 9 · 10am

Drop-In Art Making

Milwaukee Art Museum

Family art-making at the museum, free for kids 12 and under.

May 10

Summer Sun Partner Painting

The New Fashioned - A Bars & Recreation Experience

by Bars & Recreation

Create a vibrant painting with a partner and take home your masterpiece.

$44

May 10 · 5am

Mother's Day Brunch

MOTOR Bar and Restaurant

Lavish brunch with carving stations and bottomless drinks for Mom at Harley-Davidson Museum.

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May 10 · 9am

Mother's Day Brunch

MOTOR Bar and Restaurant

Lavish brunch with carving stations and bottomless drinks for Mom at Harley-Davidson Museum.

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