Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Milwaukee, WI

Workshopping, that is.

There are lots of opportunites in Milwaukee to get hands on and participate in constructive play. Here are a few things your pre-schooler can do to get down and dirty making music or masterpieces:

Pre-School Pop-In
Preschoolers can participate in music, movement, and visual art activities that encourage early reading and introduce beginning math concepts.
414.291.0888
http://www.bbcmkids.org
Ongoing Each Wed, Fri 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-5
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free with paid admission

Art Smart!
Children can learn about art and artists by experimenting with various art media, concepts, and techniques as they engage in the process of creating art.
414.291.0888
http://www.bbcmkids.org
Ongoing Each Fri 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3 and up
Time: 11:30am
Cost: Free with paid admission; $2 materials fee

Monkeying Around
Children can plan, build, and construct their own curious creations. (Keep an eye out for Curious George - he'll be swinging by to inspect structures!)
http://www.bbcmkids.org
Ongoing Each Fri 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3 and up
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

The ARTery
The ARTery offers children and adults opportunities to engage in hands-on activities together that are not only fun-filled but also provide delightful occasions to explore and understand the exhibitions in many ways. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
http://www.jmkac.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Cost: Free with paid admission