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SAT AUG 2210AM

Classes & Workshops

Herbal Essentials

MKE REC Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education CenterWauwatosa, Milwaukee

Every Saturday

Hands-on herbal product class at Hawthorn Glen. Make salves and incense with Ciera Nicole for $6.

Classes

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

Paint Like Bob Ross: Iceland Falls

Range Line Community CenterMequon

Create a landscape painting using Bob Ross's wet on wet technique at Range Line Community Center. No experience needed, ages 13 and up.

Paint & Sip

$75–$85

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SUN AUG 2310AM

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

Nature Nauts: Beetlemania

Wehr Nature CenterFranklin

Aug 23 · Aug 24

Dive into the world of beetles with your little ones at Wehr Nature Center. This hands-on program lets kids explore beetles up close, search for them in nature, and create a fun craft. It's a great way to spend an afternoon learning and playing. Remember to register online in advance and bring some cash for parking if you're not a member.

Nail Bite, Strange Culture, Age of the Fallen, Lilac & Lotus

X-Ray Arcade | Games, Music, and MoreCudahy

Experience a night of diverse metal sounds at X-Ray Arcade. Nail Bite leads with their avant-garde metal, blending genres in a way that's both heavy and catchy. Arrive early for a good spot and enjoy the local metalcore from Age of the Fallen and Lilac & Lotus.

Metal

Damager, Oh Well, Ok, Heavy Bend

Cactus ClubBay View, Milwaukee

Catch a night of dynamic music with Damager, Oh Well, Ok, and Heavy Bend at the Cactus Club. Known for its intimate setting and great acoustics, this venue is perfect for getting up close with the bands. Arrive early to grab a good spot and enjoy the local vibe.

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Vivarium | A Venue by The Pabst Theater GroupEast Side, Milwaukee

Experience the vibrant sounds of New Orleans with Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen. This concert promises a lively mix of grit, funk, and joy that will transport you straight to the Crescent City. Expect a night filled with top-notch musicianship and a setlist that spans Cleary's illustrious career. Arrive early to

Concerts
R&B
Jazz

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.

Concerts
Food Truck Rallies

Mad Science Brix - Junior Engineering Camp

MKE REC Beulah Brinton Community CenterBay View, Milwaukee

Junior engineering camp at Beulah Brinton on August 24. Build bridges and motorized vehicles with LEGO bricks.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Club Scikidz: Junior Scientist

Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay

Half-day Club SciKidz camp at Lydell for kids 6-9 who like all kinds of science. Each day covers a different discipline — natural world investigations, lab experiments, forces like air pressure, and space. Mornings 9am to noon for one week.

For kids · Elementary

Pond Wonders | 3 Mornings

Lynden Sculpture GardenRiver Hills

Three summer mornings at Lynden's ponds for kids 4–6. Children explore the sensory world of the pond—frogs, turtles, insects—keep a pond journal, and build a small floating sculpture they actually launch in the water. A good end-of-summer camp before school starts.

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

Pond Wonders | 3 Afternoons

Lynden Sculpture GardenRiver Hills

Afternoon version of Pond Wonders for kids 4–6, running 1–4pm Aug 24–26. Same pond-exploration and floating sculpture curriculum as the morning session—pick whichever time slot works for your family.

For kids · Preschool and Elementary

Club Scikidz: Emergency Vet

Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay

Afternoon Club SciKidz vet camp at Lydell for kids 10-13. Hands-on work includes physical exams with stethoscopes, suturing practice, building a working heart pump, pet CPR, age-appropriate dissections, and baking dog treats. One week, 1-4pm.

Scrapbook Your Summer!

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, Milwaukee

Free scrapbook session at Central Library on August 24. Bring pictures if you have them, supplies provided.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Move Grass Class--Extending the Harvest

Milwaukee Public Library - Martin Luther King BranchRiverwest, Milwaukee

Harvest strategies and preservation tips at Martin Luther King Branch. Free class on August 24, 5:30–7:30pm.

Cooking Classes

Knot Just Knitting

Milwaukee Public Library - Good Hope BranchMilwaukee

Knot Just Knitting at Good Hope Branch, second and fourth Mondays. Bring a project or start something new with supplies available.

Workshops

Extending the Harvest

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community CenterBronzeville, Milwaukee

Harvest with confidence and prepare for fall—learn smart harvesting strategies and how to preserve produce.

Workshops

The Pentagram String Band with Swamp Rats, Dead, Dead Swans, and Wylie Jakobs

X-Ray Arcade | Games, Music, and MoreCudahy

A night of eclectic music at X-Ray Arcade featuring satanic bluegrass, folk punk, and more. Arrive early to grab a good spot and enjoy the mix of genres.

Folk
Punk

Bree Alexandra, Tedworth, Aimee Zarder, Nico Caranante

Cactus ClubBay View, Milwaukee

A night of diverse music at Cactus Club featuring Bree Alexandra, Tedworth, Aimee Zarder, and Nico Caranante. Expect a mix of styles and sounds in an intimate venue known for its great acoustics. Arrive early to grab a good spot and enjoy the local vibe.

$10–$15

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