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

Cut Loose With Dr Suess

by Amy Jo Jones

January 29, 2009

Kids and grown ups of all ages love Dr. Seuss. How can you not? Can you ever get tired of the Cat in the Hat? I didn't think so.

This weekend you can see the Dr. Seuss favorite "Seussical." You'll see the noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered bird Gertrude McFuzz and the antics of the Cat in the Hat steal the spotlight in this musical adventure playing at the Schauer Arts and Activities Center in Hartford.

Tickets range from $10-$15.

Schauer Arts and Activities Center
147 N Rural St.
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-0560
(262) 670-0937 Fax

Pre-K

by Amy Jo Jones

January 27, 2009

Is it just me? Am I the only one who has a list of things I want to do with my kids that gets longer while the time before they march off to school gets shorter? It's so cliche, but in the blink of an eye, my baby is not a baby anymore. Today he turns FOUR! Read more...

Spring! Maybe?!

by Amy Jo Jones

January 26, 2009

It's not too early to start thinking about the next holiday on the calendar- OK, it's not really a holiday, but it is a special day; Groundhog's Day! Next week, the Wehr Nature Center is putting on â??Giggly Groundhogsâ??. Show up for some mid-winter giggles to celebrate the silliest of holidays- Groundhogâ??s Day! Tots will learn about real groundhogs, play with their Read more...

To Party or Not to Party?

by Amy Jo Jones

January 22, 2009

My husband comes from a family where birthdays were rarely celebrated with more than a cake and a birthday card. Presents were not encouraged. Parties were not had. We have a pretty strong difference of opinion on this. I enjoy presents. I think a four year old should have presents. There is nothing wrong with presents. To a point. One of the things about day care is that you tend to become Read more...

Fun- just not in the sun

by Amy Jo Jones

January 20, 2009

Well, the temperatures have increased a little bit, but it's still awfully cold outside. Good thing there are still great winter play opportunites available inside and out of those wind chills. Have you been to the Mitchel Park Domes lately? One of my favorite annual events is back: The trains! Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory "The Domes" 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI Read more...