On Sunday, June 18th, the Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates Father's Day at the Zoo by offering free admission to all the days out there. It's a great opportunity to bring along the entire clan at a reduced cost and spend some time honoring the man who co-founded your family. Spend the entire day discovering new […]
Given its large Polish population, it makes sense that Milwaukee would host Polish Fest, the biggest festival in the U.S. dedicated entirely to the arts and culture of Poland. Through Polish crafts, food, drink, dance, and music, festivalgoers learn all about their own heritage or the heritage of others living in their community. Come to […]
No matter where you're at as an athlete, the Rock 'n Sole Run has a race route that will work for you. For novice runners, there's a 5K. Athletes who want to push themselves a bit beyond their comfort zone can register for the quarter marathon, a 6.5-mile route that requires a certain measure of […]
What has become a longstanding tradition in Elm Grove began seven decades ago, Memorial Day 1947. It was the very first Memorial Day Flag Ceremony, and it wasn't exactly a parade. A unit of men march to the flag at St. Mary's in Elm Grove from the Legion, and behind them, local children trailed along […]
This year, celebrate Mother's Day by heading to Veteran's Park bright and early on Sunday, May 14. If you do, you'll be able to take part in this year's Milwaukee Mother's Day 5K and 10K Walk/Run, an annual race benefiting the Women's Ovarian Cancer Alliance (WOCA). Head to the starting line at 8:30 a.m. (rain […]
Get ready to burn some calories for a good cause this weekend! On Sunday, May 7, thousands of walkers will meet at the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee for this year's Walk MS, a fundraising event to fight multiple sclerosis. With both a one-mile and three-mile course, the walk invites people of all athletic abilities to […]
Did you know that the Brookfield Public Library offers free programming? In addition to its wealth of books and research materials, this community resource regularly hosts storytimes for babies, toddlers, and big kids. Held at 11 a.m. on most Fridays, BabyTime invites tiny tots (0-24 months) and their caregivers for an enriching hour filled with […]
The Milwaukee County Zoo will have an extra-special guest this weekend: the Easter Bunny! The floppy-eared friend will be posing for pictures (and spreading springtime cheer!) during the Milwaukee County Zoo Egg Day. Taking place Saturday, April 15, this annual event invites kiddos to partake in some fun springtime festivities. The day kicks off at […]
Get ready to hop to it! The New Berlin Community Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast returns this Saturday, April 8. Taking place at the New Berlin Community Center, the event invites kids (in third grade or below) to take part in a community egg hunt. The fun-filled day also promises a pancake breakast, bake sale, […]
Ever try your hand at making pizza? Become a bona fide pizza chef (if only for the day!) during Gourmet Pizza Making Lessons at Palmero's Pizza. During these hands-on lessons, the pizzeria's head chefs will guide participants throughout the entire pizza-making process, from making and stretching the dough to tossing the dough high in the […]