STEM & Science
Science, maker, and discovery
The S.T.E.A.M. of Motorcycles
Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. program exploring art and engineering of motorcycles.
Planetarium Programs – Waukesha
Planetarium shows at Horwitz DeRemer—explore the cosmos with tickets from just $5.
TinkerCad Thursday
3D design & maker class—learn TinkerCad to create projects for printing.
J.A.M. (Join the Art Making)
Monthly all-ages art event where kids and families create together at Arts @ Large.
Northern Lights
Planetarium show explores the science and beauty of the Northern Lights.
Oak Creek A Cappella Party
All-day a cappella festival with performances, masterclasses & student showcases.
Brain Expo
Hands-on neuroscience exploration at Medical College of Wisconsin.
Kohl's Design It! Lab Open
Design and make a take-home craft from a rotating menu at Discovery World.
Discover the Midwest’s Largest G-Scale Train
Free display of the Midwest's largest G-Scale train set at Shady Lane Greenhouse.
MKE BrainExpo Neuroscience Festival at The MCW Alumni Center
Free neuroscience festival exploring how the brain works—hands-on learning at MCW.
Get to Know Your Watershed
Free hands-on watershed workshop for all ages at Menomonee Valley.
Brain Expo
Interactive brain science expo at Medical College of Wisconsin—hands-on learning about neuroscience.
Creative Time for Families: Make a Woolly Wish: Felting Rocks
Family wool-felting craft workshop at The Lynden Sculpture Garden.
Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
Free creative making & crafts workshop at Milwaukee Public Library.
Sci-Fi Family Day
Celebrate sci-fi with interactive exhibits, droids, board games & holograms at Discovery World.
Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World
Maker market showcasing local artisans and STEM crafts at Discovery World.
Nature Sound Immersion
Immersive soundscape experience in an underground cave with native flutes and didgeridoo.
STEM Lab
Free hands-on STEM activities at Hartland Public Library.
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor nature education classroom at Retzer Nature Center for school-age kids.