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

Moms Night Out

by Amy Jo Jones

May 18, 2009

A very trusted source once told me that every mom should get out of the house (without kids) at least once a month.

If you haven't had a fun time in the past four weeks (or even if you have) come to a special Mom's Night Out starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Skylight Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

The Skylight is treating moms to appetizers in the Salon starting at 6 p.m. (cash bar available- who needs a martini?), and a sneak preview performance of the hilarious "Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 p.m. Best of all, the fun is free!

Gather up your girlfriends and RSVP to the Skylight as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Family Friday Fun May 15, 2009

by Amy Jo Jones

May 14, 2009

So we don't have Danny Gokey in American Idol any longer. Alas, we can still enjoy being in Milwaukee. Here's a round up of family activities happening in Milwaukee this weekend:

PUG FEST
Do your kids love dogs? The Milwaukee Pug Fest is a fundraiser for Pug Rescue. Sunday's event features Pug Rescue groups from around the Midwest, contests, silent auctions, vendors, service providers, food and drinks. Just be careful- you might want one! See here for more information:
http://www.milwaukeepugfest.com/

HARTFEST
Kick off the outdoor festival season with a weekend of great music, food and beer in the Village of Wauwatosa. All weekend long! A kids' area will include 4-square, jump rope, hopscotch, and arts and crafts.
www.hartfest.com/

AARRRRGH!
We've mentioned this before, but don't forget about who wants to be a pirate? Check out First Stage's "How I Become a Pirate" this weekend. Call (414) 273-7206. www.firststage.org

SMOKEY THE BEAR
"Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home" is a new green-built exhibit at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum (Brought to you in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service). This exhibit features educational activities including costumes, puppets and props that will be especially appealing for children ages 2 and up.
www.bbcmkids.org

Brookfield Public Library & Eric Rohman

by Amy Jo Jones

May 11, 2009

Why Yes I'd Love Some Chocolate!

by Amy Jo Jones

May 08, 2009

The world's greatest candy factory springs to life when the Modjeska Youth Theater Company presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka. It's an all ages production of a classic children's story.

Adult ticket prices range from $25 to $10, with $2 off for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 384.4550 or visit the website link here.

Performances

Special group rates available for school performances
on May 13 & 14
Contact the box office directly at (414) 384-4550

Mother's Day Weekend

by Amy Jo Jones

May 07, 2009

As you can imagine, this weekend has a day that is near and dear to my heart: Mother's Day.

Don't worry, there are plenty of activities taking place if you are looking for some special ways to spend the day with mom.

Second Annual Mother's Day Spa at Sprecher Brewing Company: Mothers of all ages are welcome for a special Spa Day at Sprecher. Dad and kids, tour the brewery, enjoy free soda samples (and beer if you're over 21), create a special card for mom while she partakes of wonderful mini-spa treatments including massage, reflexology, hand and feet treatments in the Rathskeller.

Mother's Day at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum: On Mother’s Day, moms receive free admission. Children can create cards and a paper wrist corsage or bracelet for a special someone in their life.

Mother's Day Brunch at the Milwaukee Public Museum: Enjoy a butterfly-themed brunch this Mother's Day at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Brunch will include children's butterfly crafts at each table, butterfly tours in Rain Forest, and two live timed butterfly releases in Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium.

Mother's Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo: Mothers receive free admission on their special day.

Mother's Day at the Domes: Treat your mother or grandmother to a visit to the Conservatory and use the blossoming backdrop of "Spring in Yorkshire" for family photos. 

Mother's Day Activities at Boerner Botanical Gardens: Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens will host Mother's Day activities for families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mother's Day Native Plant Sale and Wildflower Hike: Both events are at the Wehr Nature Center in Whitnall Park. The plant sale is Saturday and Sunday, and the wildflower hike is at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Crime Stoppers Pancake Breakfast at Hart Park in Wauwatosa: Take mom to the seventh-annual Crime Stoppers Pancake Breakfast at the Hart Park Muellner Building from 8 a.m. until noon.

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Racine Art Museum: Enjoy free admission and refreshments.

Whatever you decide to do this weekend- don't forget to give Mom what she wants most: A GIANT HUG!