Summer Playgrounds
July 15, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Come find the Wonder Wagon at Merrill Park from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.! Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 23, 2025 (for kids ages 6-17). Learn more. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are staffed and provide many enriching […]
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July 15, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Come find the Wonder Wagon at Burnham Park from 1:30-3:30 p.m.! Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 23, 2025 (for kids ages 6-17). Learn more. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are staffed and provide many enriching games […]
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July 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – 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 only water and light. Join us for h2gr0w programs at 1 p.m. to plant seeds, keep the water healthy and pick plants that are ready to eat.
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July 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Get wonderfully WILD outside with the Wonder Wagon and other programs featuring family activities and a chance to check in with the Milwaukee Public Library at Westlawn Gardens.
Read MoreBaby Beginnings
July 17, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am – 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 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. Doors open at 8 […]
Read MoreCommunity Access Day
July 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm – 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. Learn more.
Read MorePorch Play
July 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Theater meets playtime in this sensory-friendly experience for all ages! Pink Umbrella Theater Company’s Porch Play brings a favorite children’s story to life with interactive moments tailored to your child’s pace and personality.
Read MoreJill’s Junior Gardeners: Bean Picking
July 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm – Our beans are ready to eat, which means it’s harvest time. Join Milwaukee horticulturist Jill at this session of Jill’s Junior Gardeners to help pick beans and discover a tasty way to cook them at home.
Read MoreLEGO Day with Nealita Nelson
July 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Get ready for a brick-tastic day of creativity and fun at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum! Join LEGO Masters Season Four finalist Nealita Nelson for an unforgettable event packed with awesome builds, marble mazes, open build zones, set building activities, and so much more. Perfect for LEGO fans of all ages—come build, play and be […]
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July 22, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Come find the Wonder Wagon at Carmen Park from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.! Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 23, 2025 (for kids ages 6-17). Learn more. All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are staffed and provide many enriching […]
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