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Find things to do in Milwaukee today with kids! We’ve scoured the internet for you and put all the best activities in one place. To submit an event for consideration, click here.
Price: FREE
Toddler Story Time at East
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
PRICE: Free
Family Mindfulness - Bay View Community Center
Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in hour of mindfulness activities for children ages 0-6 and their parents/caregivers! Holly is a psychologist and yoga instructor, offering the perfect fusion of expertise.
During Family Mindfulness sessions, Yoga and other mindfulness tools will be used to practice mind & body skills, find & build connections, and practice emotional regulation techniques.
These classes are a great way to bond with your child! Sessions include games, yoga poses, stories, crafts, and more!
Baby Story Time at East
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
PRICE: Free
Mothers Day-2024
A trip to the Zoo is better with Mom – who visits for FREE, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 (parking and regular attraction fees still apply). See our animal moms including lioness Patty Sharptooth, harbor seal Cossette, and De Brazza’s monkey Holly.
Price: FREE
Sensory-Friendly Sessions
Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space during these special evening sessions.
Price: FREE
Global Palette
Embark on a global journey with us through art projects inspired by different cultures.
Price: FREE
Birdy Dance Party
Birdy Brinn* is ready for music and movement. Let's dance!
*We defer to the judgment of our mascot performer for appearance durations.
Free with regular admission. Preregistration is not required.
Price: FREE
Baby Beginnings
Baby Beginnings is a free program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Hosted in our Pocket Park exhibit, each class will include stretches, tummy time activities, tracking practice, music and hands-on exploration.
This program is designed for babies under 12 months and is best suited for those not walking yet.
Price: FREE
Community Access Day
All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Advanced reservations are recommended and some restrictions apply. Tickets are released 2 weeks ahead of each Community Access Day. Learn more.
Price: FREE
Story Time
Let's read about familiar characters and explore new stories together. This interactive program encourages active listening skills, movement and more! We encourage all ages to participate in whatever ways they feel comfortable.
Price: FREE
Celebrate Diversity-2024
Diversity is nature’s greatest strength. It should be ours too. This event highlights nature’s diversity and focuses on increasing our connection to both nature and community. The fun includes a game to guess how many species are found in an ecosystem and learning about animal artifacts from around the world.
Price: FREE
Spring Sensory Bin Day
Come join us for a fun-filled day of sensory play at 301 E Reservoir Ave. Let your little ones explore and engage their senses with different textures, colors, and shapes in our specially curated sensory bins. It's a great way for kids to learn and play at the same time!
Get ready for a day of hands-on activities that will stimulate your child's senses and spark their creativity. Let them make a mess with no clean up needed!
This event is for kids ages 4 and under! Older siblings are welcome to come with their younger ones, as long as the parent supervises. Price is per family! $10 PER FAMILY!
Price: $10
Toolbox
Come find out what is in the toolbox! Every week we will put different tools in your hands and learn how and when to use them safely. Any age is welcome!
Price: FREE
Family Mindfulness - Bay View Community Center
Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in hour of mindfulness activities for children ages 0-6 and their parents/caregivers! Holly is a psychologist and yoga instructor, offering the perfect fusion of expertise.
During Family Mindfulness sessions, Yoga and other mindfulness tools will be used to practice mind & body skills, find & build connections, and practice emotional regulation techniques.
These classes are a great way to bond with your child! Sessions include games, yoga poses, stories, crafts, and more!
Mini Maestros
Come sing, dance and tap out a beat! Every week we will play with different musical instruments and discover unique objects that can be used to make sound.
Price: FREE
Friendship Fridays
Be a friend, bring a friend and make a friend! Join us for facilitated activities designed to encourage children (and adults!) to play and work together.
Price: FREE
Joyful Mornings Nature Class at the Urban Ecology Center
This playgroup is ideal for children from 2-5 years of age but siblings are always welcome. Plan for being outside for the entire time. Access to the building is only for emergency bathroom use until noon. This class will take place rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe. Please make sure to check the Tamarack Website and social media posts for updates.
Price: Free
Garden Thyme
Garden season is here! Join us as we start planting an assortment of seeds for our outdoor balcony garden.
Price: FREE
F.A.T.E. Community Game Day
#JoinUs Every First Saturday through August for fun, games and refreshments!!
$5.00 Entry.
Refreshments Includes: Nachos, Hot Dogs, Chips, Drink. Yep - All of that!! ~While it Last~
Registration Optional to help us plan.
FATE Arts Center - Northridge Plaza
9175 N. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
F.A.T.E. Community Game Day
#JoinUs Every First Saturday through August for fun, games and refreshments!!
$5.00 Entry.
Refreshments Includes: Nachos, Hot Dogs, Chips, Drink. Yep - All of that!! ~While it Last~
Registration Optional to help us plan.
FATE Arts Center - Northridge Plaza
9175 N. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Zoo Carousel at the Zoological Society
One, two, three, four! Join us in our colorful classroom to practice counting. Read a counting book and make a crazy carousel animal you can pretend to ride. Then, "round and round and round we'll go" as we take a ride on the Penzeys Spices Carousel.
Price: $40
Mothers Day Confetti Vases
Join us for a delightful Mommy and Me Art Class where parents and children can unleash their creativity together! In this interactive session, parent and child will embark on a colorful journey of crafting confetti vases adorned with glitter and gems. After creating the dazzling vases, we will then dive into crafting beautiful flowers to add to the vases. This class promises a morning filled with laughter, bonding, and artistic exploration. Come join us for a memorable experience of creativity and connection! There is no age requirement. One ticket per adult-kids do not need a seperate ticket.
Price: $24
Story Time with Playgroup at Mitchell Street Library
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Price: FREE
Story Time with Playgroup at Mitchell Street Library
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Price: FREE
Wacky First Wednesdays @ The Domes
Join the Friends of the Domes Puppet Pals as we explore all things that frolic and fly! Join us in The Domes lobby on the first Wednesday of each month. Monthly themes relate to our current or upcoming Show Dome theme, plants, wellness and the great outdoors. No pre-registration required.
Price: FREE
Story Time
Let's read about familiar characters and explore new stories together. This interactive program encourages active listening skills, movement and more! We encourage all ages to participate in whatever ways they feel comfortable.
Price: Free
Family Mindfulness - Bay View Community Center
Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in hour of mindfulness activities for children ages 0-6 and their parents/caregivers! Holly is a psychologist and yoga instructor, offering the perfect fusion of expertise.
During Family Mindfulness sessions, Yoga and other mindfulness tools will be used to practice mind & body skills, find & build connections, and practice emotional regulation techniques.
These classes are a great way to bond with your child! Sessions include games, yoga poses, stories, crafts, and more!
Friendship Fridays
Be a friend, bring a friend and make a friend! Join us for facilitated activities designed to encourage children (and adults!) to play and work together.
Price: Free
Paws to Read at Good Hope
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with a therapy dog
Price: Free
Family Story Time at Central
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays, all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Price: Free
TINKER TUESDAYS AT CREATIVE CHAOS MILWAUKEE (AGES 4+)
Make recycled art projects, participate in STEAM based activities and tinker
with all of our fun bits and pieces.
Drop off tinker class / 4 years old+
Price: $50
PLAY HOUR AT CREATIVE CHAOS MILWAUKEE
It’s play hour time! Build community while enjoying story time, sensory play and crafts ideal for ages 18 months and older however- all ages are welcome. This is a free community event
Price: Free
Sensory Playground at Good Hope
Enjoy an hour of sensory play with various materials such as rice, bubble wrap, and more.
Price: Free
Story Time with Play Group at Zablocki Library
a 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Price: Free
Family Mindfulness - Bay View Community Center
Join Miss Holly for this free, drop-in hour of mindfulness activities for children ages 0-6 and their parents/caregivers! Holly is a psychologist and yoga instructor, offering the perfect fusion of expertise.
During Family Mindfulness sessions, Yoga and other mindfulness tools will be used to practice mind & body skills, find & build connections, and practice emotional regulation techniques.
These classes are a great way to bond with your child! Sessions include games, yoga poses, stories, crafts, and more!
Toddler Story Time at East
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Price: Free
F.A.T.E. Community Game Day
#JoinUs Every First Saturday through August for fun, games and refreshments!!
$5.00 Entry.
Refreshments Includes: Nachos, Hot Dogs, Chips, Drink. Yep - All of that!! ~While it Last~
Registration Optional to help us plan.
FATE Arts Center - Northridge Plaza
9175 N. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Sensory Playtime at Tippecanoe
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Price: Free
Story Time at Washington Park
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child care centers are welcome.
Price: Free
Story Time at Capitol
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child care centers are welcome.
Price: Free
Baby Story Time at Central
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Price: Free
Baby Story Time at East
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Price: Free
Story Time with Playgroup at Villard Square
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Price: Free
Story Time with Playgroup at Good Hope
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Price: Free
FAMILY GAME TIME: DIGITAL EDITION AT GOOD HOPE LIBRARY
Join us twice a month for a mix of classic and modern gaming fun! Go old school with Monopoly or Scrabble, or dive into something new with Sushi Go and Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition. Then, rev your engines with Mario Kart or bust a move with Just Dance on the Nintendo Switch! Don't miss out-let the games begin!
Price: Free
Playgroup with Stories at Central
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Price: Free
After School @ MPL at Center Street
After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!
Price: Free
Centered Healing LLC - Family Circle Parent Meeting
Join Centered Healing LLC for a lively discussion on all things parenting. The circle will be focused on children ages newborn to three years old for a discussion on nutrition for the young one and the whole family as well as the importance of rhythm and play.
Easter Brunch - Developing Youth Inc.
Hey Milwaukee! Join Developing Youth Inc. for a family friendly Brunch Saturday, March 30th from 11-3pm!
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#facepainting
#photobooth
#easter2024
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