Museums
Science, art, and discovery
60th Anniversary Celebration During Doors Open
Gallery open house celebrating 60 years with live music from singer Keshena Armon.
Open House at the Milwaukee Fire Museum
Free open house at the Milwaukee Fire Museum with fire-safety history.
Milwaukee Co Zoo Summer Exhibit: Powerful Pollinators
Explore the role of pollinators in nature at Milwaukee County Zoo.
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Sensory-rich messy play sessions for babies and toddlers at Betty Brinn.
Día de los Muertos Celebrations at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with art, cultural traditions, and family activities at Milwaukee Art Museum.
Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum
Free admission Thursdays at the Milwaukee Public Museum—explore exhibits at no cost.
China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Walk through illuminated lantern sculptures at Boerner Botanical Gardens—a dazzling seasonal light show.
Streets of Old Milwaukee & European Village at The Milwaukee Public Museum
Explore Milwaukee's immigrant heritage through recreated historic streets and villages at the Public Museum.
Free First Fridays at The Racine Art Museum
Free admission to Racine Art Museum on First Fridays—a great intro to art for all ages.
Story Time in the Galleries at Milwaukee Art Museum
Babies and toddlers enjoy stories and art exploration in the galleries of Milwaukee Art Museum.
Planetarium Programs – Waukesha
Planetarium shows at Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium starting at just $5 per ticket.
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Sensory-Friendly Session
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly session at Betty Brinn Children's Museum for a calm, welcoming visit.
Halloween Legends & Lore
Family-friendly spooky storytelling, games, and performances celebrating Halloween at Old World Wisconsin.
Free Family Art Workshop
Free family art workshop held monthly at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts.
Betty BOO's Spooktacular
Spooky-themed play and activities at Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
This is Me: Girl Scout Clinic
Girl Scouts explore women riders' history at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Guided Fossil Tour
Explore ancient ocean fossils and limestone caves at this National Natural Landmark.
Sensory Friendly Morning at the H-D Museum
Sensory-friendlyFree sensory-friendly morning at Harley-Davidson Museum for autistic visitors.
Living Archives: An African Community Day
Experience African diaspora traditions through food, storytelling, dance, and art at the Haggerty Museum.
On Display Global 2026
Meditative living sculpture court by Heidi Latsky Dance at the Haggerty Museum.
Home for the Holidays
Victorian holiday celebration with decorated historic homes, shops & cabins at Old World Wisconsin.
Café con Arte: Process: Hecho a Mano by Whitney Salgado
Tour an art exhibit and enjoy coffee & churros at Latino Arts, Inc.