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

Family Friday Fun July 31, 2009

by Amy Jo Jones

July 31, 2009

Up Up & Away!

If you didn't get enough of the airplanes zooming past your house last weekend during the Air & Water show, you can get an upclose and personal look at all kids of aircraft at the EAA Air Venture.

The world's largest sport aviation gathering annually attracts more than 750,000 people and 10,000 airplanes. The event features daily afternoon air shows, the world's latest aviation innovations, and more than 500 workshops, seminars, and forums. For more information and directions, please visit the website http://www.airventure.org/.

Sunset Zoofari 

Heat up your summer at a special evening concert at the Zoo. Enjoy the sounds of some of Milwaukee's most popular bands, all presented among our exotic animal offerings. Performances take place on the Flamingo Patio, and visitors receive reduced admission. For more information, please visit the website http://milwaukeezoo.org.

Best Places to Stop and Smell the Roses

by Amy Jo Jones

July 28, 2009

What better way to teach your kids to have an appreciation of different plants and flowers while showing them that in learning to care for a garden, you are also learning how to better care for the Earth? Tour a garden.

This summer the flowers are in bloom. Here are some of the most popular flower gardens/exhibits for you to visit:

Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park
Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (also known as The Domes)
Wehr Nature Center in Whitnall Park
Nature in the Parks
Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park

For more information on these parks or others, visit the Milwaukee County Parks Website here.

Les Tout-Petits Amis

by Amy Jo Jones

July 27, 2009

Looking for something different? If you can spare a few bucks this may be for you. 

This class is a chance for toddlers to hear, learn, sing and play in French. Les Tout-Petits Amis (Ages 3-5) takes place every Monday from 10:45-11:30 a.m. 

This is not a free event. Enrollment is $100 for members or $120 for nonmembers. For more information, please visit the website listed below.

http://www.afmilwaukee.org/ 

Tot Time at Betty Brinn

by Amy Jo Jones

July 27, 2009

If you are looking for a chance to get out of the sun for a few hours, now is the perfect time to revisit the Betty Brinn Children's museum.

Toddlers can enjoy sing-alongs, finger play, stories, and art experiences, while adults learn how these experiences impact early childhood development.

http://www.bbcmkids.org
Ongoing Each Tuesday.

Check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 1-3
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free with paid admission

Friday Family Fun, July 24 2009

by Amy Jo Jones

July 24, 2009

Milwaukee Art Museum  

Travel back to the early twentieth century with period music, leisure pastimes, activities, and prizes-a full day of summertime family fun. Activities include indoor and outdoor art workshops and games. Kids can discover their creativity while making everything from flying machines to pinwheels, hats, paper posies and Samara flyers. This event is free with general admission. Come early, bring a picnic lunch, and stay all afternoon! For more information, please visit www.mam.org

2009 Air and Water Show  

Don't miss the exciting Air and Water Show performances, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the U.S. Navy FA-18 Hornet Demo Team, the USAF F-15 Eagle Demo Team, Lima Lima Aerobatic Team, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, along with a spectacular lineup of other air and water show performers. www.milwaukeeairshow.com

German Fest 

Grab a stein and cool off with your favorite brew at North America's largest annual German festival! Indulge in German cuisine, watch craftsmen demonstrate old-world artistry, enjoy the music of a brass band, or stroll through the Marktplatz for unique German gifts. http://www.germanfest.com/

Pierce Street Block Party 

Come out for food and family fun all day long! Featuring live music. Kids' activities will include Arts, Crafts, Games, and more. 3000 block of Pierce Street