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Not a permanent garden — a handful of pop-up dates on the Klode Park bluff with lake views, poured by Torzala Brewing (a woman- and minority-owned MKE family brewery). Food trucks and live music on event dates; bring a blanket or chair, tables are first-come. Cash and cards.
M.M.M. Fest at Discovery World Pavilion — local artisans and fun for all ages!
Catch the puppet version of Richard III at Sherman Park!
Dive into the world of snails and slugs at Wehr Nature Center's engaging program for young kids. It's a hands-on adventure with a forest "Slug Hunt" and a chance to craft your own snail to take home. Perfect for curious 4-6-year-olds and their adults. Remember to register early!
Dive into the world of graphic novels with this hands-on workshop at Wonderland Bookshop. Perfect for young writers aged 7-13, you'll create your own comic characters and leave with your first comic panel. Arrive early to grab a good spot and bring your creative ideas!
A night of punk rock energy at X-Ray Arcade featuring Dillinger Four and friends. Expect a lively crowd and intense performances. Arrive early for the best spot.
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.
Back since 2025 after a five-year hiatus, this near-south-side market runs trilingual — English, Spanish, and Hmong — and leans on Hmong family farmers. A genuine reflection of the neighborhood around it.
Climb, balance, and tackle fun challenges at Camp Shorewood, July 20–24. Games and activities build strength and teamwork.
Flag football camp at Atwater Elementary from July 20 to 23. Skills, fun, and a Super Bowl showcase to end the week.
Track & field camp at Atwater Elementary, July 20–23. Build skills and have fun, then compete in a track meet.
Workshop at Shorewood High for parents of high schoolers. Learn how to support your student through college apps.
Illustrate your own adventure at Shorewood High School, July 20–23. Design unique islands with Anna Grosch.
Five-day drawing workshop run by Young Rembrandts for kids 6-12. Each day, students draw one large poster-sized dragon using color pencils, Sharpies, markers, and pastels. Focus is on shading, texture, and dramatic color. Five completed pieces by the end of the week.
Full-day math and STEM enrichment camp at Richards Elementary for kids entering grades 2–5. Taught by WFB educators Karen Eyers and Susan Jones using Three-Act Math Tasks plus hands-on builds — water slides, boats, parachutes. Kids spend time outside, so wear active clothes and pack a peanut-free lunch.
Become a young architect at Shorewood High, July 20–23. Design buildings for extreme environments like space or the Arctic.
A second session of Lynden's Pond Voyage camp, added because the first week filled. Same raft-building, batik-dyeing, and pond-sailing curriculum for kids 6–11, July 20–24. If your kid missed the first session, this is the slot.
Dive into nature with Outdoor Detectives, where kids explore local parks and nature preserves. From hiking to fort building, this camp offers hands-on activities that engage young minds. Held at Menomonee Valley, it's a perfect summer adventure for curious kids.
Four-day orientation for incoming WFB freshmen, taught by WFBHS teacher Anna Gibson in the Library Media Center. Kids tour the building, walk their actual schedule, sign up for extracurriculars, set up their student Google Drive, and pick up note-taking and study skills. Ends with a picnic lunch at the WFB Community Garden — bring a bag lunch the last day.
Morning chess camp at Lydell for 6–13 year-olds, beginners welcome. Each day mixes a coached teaching block with guided practice, and the week ends with a non-elimination tournament so no one gets knocked out early. After School Enrichment Staff run it.
Free workshop for ages 18–24 at Villard Square. Learn to build income, connect to resources, and grow your business.
Free mummification workshop at Zablocki Branch on July 20. Help process a life-size model and uncover ancient secrets.
Paper folding class at Hamilton for ages 5–8, July 20–23. Create a seasonal calendar with your child, $20 supply fee.
Create a paper flower garden at Hamilton for ages 8–15. Fold tulips, lilies, and more, then display your work.