
Family Fun Carnival
A classic carnival experience right in Germantown. Expect games, rides, and treats that capture the essence of summer fun. Arrive early to snag a good parking spot and enjoy the evening with the whole family.
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A classic carnival experience right in Germantown. Expect games, rides, and treats that capture the essence of summer fun. Arrive early to snag a good parking spot and enjoy the evening with the whole family.

Summer Challenge Dance Party at Tippecanoe Branch. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with fellow learners.

Dance party at Capitol Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with summer learners.

Dance party at East Branch on July 23. Request tracks, vote in polls, and groove with fellow summer learners.

Free Summer Celebration at Shorewood Public Library on July 23. Enjoy Culver's custard, racing sausages, Pete's Pops, and DJ Kid Boogie Down.

Nature tale time at Riverside for kids and caregivers. Story, craft, outdoor exploration, and a visit from an animal.

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

Build with Play Dough at Atkinson Branch on July 25. Bring your creativity and see what you can create.

Discover the beauty of nature at Wehr Nature Center's All Abilities Open House. This event is all about making the outdoors accessible to everyone, with adaptive hikes, yoga, and birding activities. It's a great way to connect with local accessibility partners and enjoy some tasty snacks. Arrive early to make the most of the hands-on equipment demos.

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

Half-day Club SciKidz camp at Lydell for kids 6-9 interested in how the human body works. Hands-on activities cover muscles, blood vessels, and how the body thinks, moves, filters, and fuels itself. Mornings 9am to noon for one week. Kids bring a water bottle and lunch.

Beginner climbing course for 5-8 year-olds at Novak Family Fieldhouse in Brown Deer. Instructors Zoe Hawk and Braeden Blockel walk kids through basic technique and safety, with bouldering and traversing built into games and challenges so it doesn't feel like a lecture. Four weekday-morning sections to pick from.

Full-day gymnastics camp at WFB High School Memorial Gym for kids going into K5 through 6th grade, led by head rec gymnastics coach Sarah Woods. Days mix gymnastics with obstacle courses, jewelry making, scavenger hunts, and walking trips to Dairy Queen. Three section windows across the summer. Pack a bag lunch, water bottle, and nut-free snack.

This clay camp is perfect for kids who love video games and want to bring their digital creations to life. Over four days, they'll sculpt and customize characters and structures, all while learning essential hand-building skills. It's a great way for kids to unplug and get creative. Spots are limited, so book early!

Five-week soccer program for kids ages 3-10 at Cumberland Elementary's north field, Mondays June 15 through July 13. Run by Spring Sports LLC. Six sections offered, so there's likely a time block that works.

Hands-on emergency preparedness course at Shorewood High. Learn infant and child CPR, choking response, and AED use.

Spot ants in nature at Hawthorn Glen. Learn about these unique creatures and make a craft to take home.

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!

Storytime for ages 5–12 at Library Program Room.

Backyard-style ninja warrior games for 3-10 year-olds on Cumberland Elementary's north field, Tuesdays from mid-June through mid-July. Six sections to pick from, so there's flexibility on which week works. Run by Spring Sports, LLC.

Weekly free summer concerts at Humboldt Park with local music and food trucks.

Porch Play is a delightful sensory-immersive experience for kids aged 4-8, bringing Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to life. It's a fun way for children to engage in emotional expression and movement. The session is designed for a child and caregiver, offering a unique bonding opportunity.

Free hands-on exploration of life underground at Mitchell Street Branch. Meet an earthworm, get your hands dirty.

Catch and release fireflies and moths at Hawthorn Glen. Make a firefly craft to take home, July 29, 8 PM.