STEM & Science
Science, maker, and discovery
Harbor Fest at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences (Harbor View Plaza)
Free waterfront festival celebrating freshwater science and lake ecology.
Planetarium Programs – Waukesha
Planetarium Programs at Horwitz DeRemer—explore space and stars from your seat.
Builders’ Club at MKE Central Downtown Library
Free building and design club for kids at Milwaukee Public Library's main downtown branch.
Weekend Workshop: Taliesin Fellowship Experience
Step into Frank Lloyd Wright's world at this hands-on Taliesin experience.
Acorn Collecting Workshop at the Forest Exploration Center
Learn to identify oak trees and collect acorns for forest restoration.
Kohl's Design It! Lab Open
Create and take home a hands-on project at Kohl's Design It! Lab on weekends.
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor STEM classroom for kids at Retzer Nature Center.
Midweek Makers at Zablocki Library MKE
Free hands-on maker activities and crafts for kids at Zablocki Library.
STEM Lab
Free hands-on STEM activities at Hartland Public Library.
Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad
Harvest-themed festival with vintage train rides at the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum.
Urban Woodlands and Waterways: A guided hike at the Forest Exploration Center
Guided hike exploring forests, waterways, and natural stormwater systems.
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Pollinators
Free community science program exploring pollinators in Waukesha County parks.
WPR Classical Music Day in Milwaukee
Celebrate young musicians and classical music at WPR's family concert at Bradley Symphony Center.
Guided Fossil Tour
Explore ancient ocean fossils and limestone caves at this National Natural Landmark.
Wheat Weaving
Learn traditional wheat weaving craft at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
The S.T.E.A.M. of Motorcycles
Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. program exploring art and engineering of motorcycles.