Join us for exciting programs + special events

From music classes to gardening workshops, we offer a variety of activities designed for all ages. Check our calendar to see everything happening.

We do our best to keep programs as scheduled, but dates and times may occasionally shift to match educator availability. Please check the daily program board at the Front Desk when you arrive at the Museum to see what programs are happening during your visit.

Schoolhouse Rock Jr.
19 Nov

Schoolhouse Rock Jr.

10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Join us for Milwaukee Youth Theatre’s two performances of Schoolhouse Rock Jr. at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Enjoy a lively, music-filled show based on [...]
h2gr0w
19 Nov

h2gr0w

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic Fork Farms garden can grow plants with [...]
Baby Beginnings
20 Nov

Baby Beginnings

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Baby Beginnings is a free program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Each class will include stretches, tummy [...]
Community Access Day
20 Nov

Community Access Day

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s [...]
Bilingual Story Time
21 Nov

Bilingual Story Time

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and movement during this interactive program in both English and Spanish. This program will take place every second Friday of the month [...]
Sensory-Friendly Sessions
23 Nov

Sensory-Friendly Sessions

3:30 p.m.
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space [...]

Upcoming Special Events

Cocoa & Claus

Saturday, December 20 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Santa Claus is returning to the Betty Brinn Children's Museum! Families can enjoy Santa Story Times, build cocoa-catapults and tinker trees in our Be A Maker space and snap a festive family photo!

Hot chocolate provided by Stone Creek Coffee.

Museum staff will take family portraits on-site. Photos will be emailed to participating families on December 22.

Special event tickets are required for Museum entry from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. General admission check-in will begin at 12 p.m.

Members: $8 | Non-Members: $20

New Year's Eve at Noon

Wednesday, December 31 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Can't stay up 'til midnight? We've got you covered! Ring in 2026 early during our annual celebration. Enjoy a live DJ and dance party with Kid Boogie Down, face painting, festive programming (confetti poppers, wishing wand noisemakers, party hats) and an exciting countdown to the beach ball drop at noon!

Let the whole family celebrate together in a fun, kid-friendly environment!

Members get exclusive, early access from 9-11 a.m. Special event tickets are required.

Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20

This event will sell out. Advance online reservations are highly recommended. Walk-up tickets will not be guaranteed.

Be A Maker Programs

NOVEMBER: What's Your story?

Create new projects every week in our Be A Maker space where kiddos can make, change or invent new creations to take home!

November 5-8: Weaving Exploration
November 12-15: Nature Journals
November 19-22: Weaving Exploration

Be sure to check the daily programming board for our facilitated Be A Maker Programs schedule. Open making will still be available during program times.

Wonder Wagon

Wonder Wagon

Our Wonder Wagon brings hands-on activities and collaborative projects into the community. The Wonder Wagon is available to visit parks, community centers, schools, partner sites, special events and private functions.