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

Time to go to Work

by Amy Jo Jones

May 26, 2009

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

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

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

Harry Connick Jr's The happy elf

by Amy Jo Jones

December 05, 2008

There's no such thing as an unhappy elf, so when Eubie finds himself in Bluesville, his elf-ness is put to the test as he is determined to make the naughty town smile in time for Christmas. Eubie's enthusiasm will not be denied as he embarks on his quest to raise a Christmas Tree in the Town Square. This heart-warming holiday musical from Harry Connick, Jr. warmly captures the joy of the season  Read more...

Making Music in Milwaukee

by Amy Jo Jones

October 27, 2008

When I went to school (many, many years ago) music class was mandatory and everybody had to play the recorder whether you had a musical bone in your body or if you were completely tone-deaf. Today many schools offer music as an elective or sadly, it is not offered at all. If you have a budding Mozart on your hands or you are looking for ways to foster a love of music in your family  Read more...