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Your resource for family fun, including places to go and things to do, plus services that will make your life easier

ADOPTION/ FOSTER CARE SERVICES Adoption Services Inc. 5215 N. Ironwood Dr., Glendale, 414-3321800, adoption servicesinc.com Catholic Charities 3501 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, 414-551-3754, ccmke.org Holt International 414 E. Walnut St., Green Bay, 630-754-4514, holtinternational.org Lutheran Social Services 414-840-6551, lsswis.org

DANCE/MUSIC INSTRUCTION Academy of Dance Arts 9036 N. 51st St., Brown Deer, 414-354-8020, adaofwisc.com Bella Via 1220 W. Ranchito Ln., Mequon, 262-2369298, bellaviadance studio.com Danceworks 1661 N. Water St., 414-277-8480, danceworksmke.org

Fresh Coast Dance 121 E. Silver Spring Dr., 414-485-5530, freshcoastdance.com Kennedy Dance Co. 2001 W. Good Hope Rd., Glendale, 414-434-2321, kennedydance company.com Lake Shore Dance N19 W6721 Commerce Ct., Cedarburg, 262-377-0737, lakeshoredance.net Milwaukee Irish Dance Studio 3555 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, 414-441-4459, milwaukeeirish dance.com Milwaukee Music Academy 3319 S. 100th St., 414-916-7232, singinglessonsin milwaukee.com Salsabrosa Dance Company 3418 W. National Ave., 414-243-0910, bit.ly/Salabrosa School of Rock 4050 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, 414-332-7625, schoolofrock.com

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

SPOTLIGHT: SHOPPING

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

BlackBear Children’s Boutique

165 N. Park Ave., Neenah 920-751-4658 answers@bmmglass.com|bmmglass.com

4312 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood 414-368-0110 blackbearboutique.com

Located on scenic Lake Winnebago, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass features contemporary glass, antique paperweights, Germanic drinking vessels, rotating exhibits, classes and a shop to explore the magic of glass art. Admission is free. Hours: Tues-Sat: 10:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Sun: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

BlackBear offers a finely curated collection of baby and children’s clothing and gifts sure to please parents and children alike. The owners have scoured the globe to provide you with a selection of modern and unique brands for your little ones. You can shop online or in-store – they look forward to seeing you!

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Wauwatosa School of Music 10862 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-813-1744, wauwatosaschoolof music.com

Shorewood Family Dentistry 3970 N. Oakland Ave., 414-775-3112, shorewoodfamily dentistry.com

White House of Music 2101 N. Springdale Rd., Waukesha, 262-7989700, whitehouseof music.com

Wagner Pediatric Dentistry 330 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, 414-939-3870, wagnerpediatric dentistry.com

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music 1584 N. Prospect Ave., 414-276-5760, wcmusic.org

DAY CARE Casa Corazón 4114 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, 414-4369227, casaearly learning.com Ebenezer 340 W. St. Paul Ave., 414-224-0990, ebenezerchild care.com KinderCare Multiple Milwaukee locations, 414-7620045, kindercare.com LifeWays Early Childhood Center 3224 N. Gordon Pl., 414-562-0818, lifeways milwaukee.com The Nurturing Nook Locations on East Side and in Glendale and Fox Point, 414-961-1482, thenurturingnook.com UW-Milwaukee Children’s Learning Center 2025 E. Newport Ave., 414-229-5384, uwm. edu/children

DENTISTRY Eastside Dental 1845 N. Farewell Ave., 414-253-3241, drfrankgalka.com The Fun Kid’s Dentist 16655 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, 262-786-1270, thefunkidsdentist.com Highland Park Family Dentistry 6101 W. Vliet St., Wauwatosa, 414-4759035, highlandpark dentist.com The Kids Dentist 10618 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, 262-241-0400, thekidsdentist mequon.com Lakeshore Family Dentistry Locations in Glendale, Greendale and Fox Point, 414-928-2518, lakeshore-family dentistry.com

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DINING 3rd Street Market Hall 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-249-5062, 3rdstmarkethall.com AJ Bombers 1247 N. Water St, 414-221-9999, ajbombers.com The Bavarian Bierhaus 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, 414-236-7000, the bavarianbierhaus.com The Bay 342 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, 414-455-3045, thebayrestaurant.com Cafe Hollander Locations on East Side, in Wauwatosa and Brookfield, cafehollander.com

SPOTLIGHT: DINING

SPOTLIGHT: EDUCATION

Bunzel’s

Carroll University

9015 W. Burleigh St. 414-873-7960 bunzels.com

100 N. East Ave. 262-547-1211 carrollu.edu

When you go to Bunzel’s, expect to be impressed. A family tradition for over 40 years, Bunzel’s takes you back to a time when great service was expected, quality was demanded and conversation was anticipated. Stop into Bunzel’s for homemade soup and hot or cold deli subs, or head to the meat counter and choose from over 30 varieties of brats and sausages.

Carroll University is Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher learning. The liberal arts university has more than 95 areas of study, including a variety of graduate programs and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy, and has prepared students to live a life of purpose and meaning through diverse learning opportunities and experiences.

SPOTLIGHT: SERVICES

SPOTLIGHT: ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE

Hubbard Park Lodge 3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood, 414-3324207, hubbardpark lodge.com Kopp’s Locations in Glendale, Brookfield and Greenfield, kopps.com Ma Fischer’s 2214 N. Farwell Ave., 414-271-7424, mafischers.com Miltown Eats Miltown Eats is Milwaukee’s local meal kit delivery service. It partners with Wisconsin farmers to get fresh ingredients and practices sustainable packaging. Plus, delivery is free. 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd., 414-434-9799, miltowneats.com Milwaukee Public Market 400 N. Water St., 414-336-1111, milwaukeepublicmarket.com Miss Katie’s Diner 1900 W. Clybourn St., 414-344-0044, misskatiesdiner.com Original Pancake House 16460 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, originalpancake house.com

Centers for Independence 2020 W. Wells St. 414-937-2020 cfihope.org For almost 85 years, the Centers for Independence has strengthened communities by helping people advance their total health. CFI is dedicated to helping people of all ages and abilities achieve independence. CFI’s unmatched breadth of services and resources allows others to find value in themselves and see a path forward.

Coalition for Children, Youth & Families 6737 W. Washington St., West Allis 414-475-1246 coalitionforcyf.org Are you caring for a relative’s child, a child in foster care or an adopted child? The Coalition for Children, Youth & Families is here to help! The Coalition is an essential resource for trusted information, education and encouragement to help you build confident, strong and resilient families.

Organ Piper Pizza 4353 S. 108th St., Greenfield, 414-529-1177, organpiperpizza.com Safehouse 779 N. Front St., 414-271-2007, safe-house.com Stone Fire Pizza Co. 5320 S. Moorland Rd., New Berlin, 262-970-8800, stonefirepizzaco.com Transfer Pizzeria Café 101 W. Mitchell St., 414-763-0438, transfermke.com

EDUCATION St. Anthony School 1727 S. Ninth St., 414-384-6612, archmil.org Augustine Prep 2607 S. Fifth St., 414-810-1380, augprep.org Brookfield Academy 3462 N. Brookfield Rd., Brookfield, 262-783-3200, brookfieldacademy.org Brown Street Academy 2029 N. 20th St., 414-935-3100, mps. milwaukee.k12.wi.us Divine Savior Holy Angels High School 4257 N. 100th St., 414-462-3742, dsha.info Elmbrook Preschool A half-day preschool with a warm, welcoming environment promoting the development of the whole child. 13001 W. North Ave., Brookfield, 262-780-0122, elmbrookpreschool.org Golda Meir School 1555 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., 414-2123200, mps.milwaukee. k12.wi.us St. Marcus Lutheran 2215 N. Palmer St., 414-562-3369, stmarcus.org Marquette University High School, 3401 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-933-7220, muhs.edu Milwaukee College Prep Multiple Milwaukee locations, 414-445-8020, milwaukeecollege prep.com Milwaukee German Immersion School 3778 N. 82nd St., 414-393-5600, mps.milwaukee. k12.wi.us

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Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 W. Highland Ave., 414-934-7000, mps. milwaukee.k12.wi.us New World Montessori 10333 Enterprise Dr., Mequon, 414-351-6000, nwmontessori.org North Shore Montessori School Serving children ages 20 months to 12 years with authentic Montessori education, integrated Spanish and natural playscapes. 4650 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale, 414-906-8900, MontessoriNorth Shore.org Notre Dame School of Milwaukee 1425 S. 26th St., 414-671-3000, notredamemke.org Prairie Hill Waldorf N14 W29143 Silvernail Rd., Pewaukee, 262-646-7497, prairiehillwaldorf.org Rocketship Southside Community Prep 3003 W. Cleveland Ave., 414-455-3539, rocketshipschools.org

SPOTLIGHT: DAYCARE

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

Curiosity Corner Nursery School

DAS Fest USA

2366 N. 80th St., Wauwatosa 414-774-5005 ccnstosa.com

Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn 262-675-3335 dasfestusa.com

Curiosity Corner offers the perfect play-based program for introducing a young child to school! Curiosity Corner offers two or three half-day sessions per week for students. Each session is two-and-a-half hours long and is taught by a wonderful, caring and professional staff in the heart of Wauwatosa.

Start a family tradition at Wisconsin’s newest three-day German festival, August 5-7. There’ll be dachshund and corgi races, Knockerball, the Original Live Glockenspiel show, carnival rides, food, entertainment, bingo, on-site camping, and more! And Sunday is Thrivent Family Day.

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

SPOTLIGHT: FAMILY LAW

Tamarack Waldorf 1150 E. Brady St., 414-277-0009, tamarackwaldorf.org Tenor High School 840 N. Jackson St., 414-308-1230, tenor. seedsofhealth.org

MENTAL HEALTH Children’s Wisconsin 8915 W. Connell Ct., childrenswi.org Marquette University Center for Psychological Services 604 N. 16th St., 414-288-3487, marquette.edu National Alliance of Mental Illness of Milwaukee 1915 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., 414-344-0447, namisoutheastwi.org Rogers Behavioral Health 2400 S. 102nd St., West Allis, 414-3273000, rogersbh.org Wraparound Milwaukee 9455 W. Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, 414-257-7607, wraparoundmke.com

EAA Aviation Museum 3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkosh 800-564-6322 eaa.org/museum With a collection of more than 200 historic airplanes, along with world-class galleries and displays, the EAA Aviation Museum is a yearround destination. Kids will enjoy the interactive KidVenture Gallery with 16 hands-on exhibits, a scenic overlook from Tower of Flight, and the chance to climb into the cockpit of a half-scale model F-22.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP 330 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 1170 414-271-1440 grgblaw.com Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown has handled complex legal issues for over 50 years. Because of the firm’s experience, dedication and compassion, clients often return to work with GRGB again and again. GRGB was recently named a top workplace for professional moms by Working Moms of Milwaukee.

PEDIATRICIANS Aurora Family Medicine 163 N. Milwaukee St., 414-227-1127, aurorahealthcare.org Bayshore Pediatrics 7950 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point, 414-228-0099, childrenswi.org Greenfield Pediatrics 3365 S. 103rd St., Greenfield, 414-321-3951, childrenswi.org

SPOTLIGHT: SPORTS

SPOTLIGHT: PETS

Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin

Humane Animal Welfare Society

5775 N. Glen Park Rd., Glendale 414-367-8171 girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun curriculum that creatively integrates running. At the end of each season, the students compete in a 5K, which provides a sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

701 Northview Rd., Waukesha 262-542-8851 HAWS Schallock Center for Animals W330 S1205 County Rd. C, Delafield hawspets.org HAWS is an open-admission, no-kill shelter dedicated to strengthening the bond between animals and humans through adoptions and education. HAWS engages over 12,000 kids a year through its programs, teaching kindness and compassion for all!

Mayfair Pediatrics 3040 N. 117th St., Wauwatosa, 414-4799990, childrenswi.org Next Door Pediatrics 2561 N. 29th St., 414-264-5338, childrenswi.org Shoreview Pediatrics 2524 E. Webster Pl., 414-272-7009, shoreview pediatrics.com Tosa Pediatrics 8651 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, 414-774-9200, tosapediatrics.com

PETS Gary’s Pet Jungle 2857 S. Howell Ave., 414-744-3338, facebook.com/ garyspetjungle Lucky Mutts Rescue 9225 W. Beloit Rd., luckymuttsrescue.org Marineland Pets 311 W. Silver Spring Dr., Glendale, 414-2494110, marineland-pets. business.site Milwaukee Animal Domestic Control Commission MADACC 3839 W. Burnham St., 414-649-8640, madacc.org

SPOTLIGHT: EDUCATION

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance

Milwaukee Public Museum

349 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales 262-968-6273 ext. 4800 kmsd.edu/kmperform Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance is a comprehensive, fouryear college prep school designed for students with an interest in the arts. Students from across southeastern Wisconsin attend this top-ranked high school to pursue their passions in art, music, theater and creative writing.

800 W. Wells St. 414-278-2728 mpm.edu Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum in the heart of the city. MPM houses unique dioramas, life-size villages, cultural and natural exhibitions, a live butterfly garden, a planetarium, and more to inspire curiosity and excite minds. What will you find?

Second Hand Purrs 4300 S. Howell Ave., 414-727-7877, secondhandpurrs.org Tiny Tykes Puppies 2661 S. Howell Ave., 715-321-2340, tinytykespuppies.net Wisconsin Humane Society 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-264-6257, wihumane.org

PHOTOGRAPHY Babboni Photography 21185 Gumina Rd., Brookfield, 262-6493020, babbonis.com Heather Cook Elliott Photography 207 E. Buffalo St., 414-944-1475, heathercookelliott.com

Katiebee Photography Sussex, katiebeephotography.com Little x Little Photography 262-308-1406, littlexlittle photography.com Monkeybean Photo Grafton, 414-915-4357, monkeybeanphoto.com Reminisce Photography 414-405-6693, reminiscephotogra phymilwaukee.com Shannon Wuercher Photography 608-290-2068, shannonwucherer photography.com Talia Laird Photography Stress-free newborn, maternity and family photography for busy mothers who want custom artwork in their home. 262-290-3280 talialaird photography.com Von Rueden Creative 920-850-4858, vonruedencreative.com Worzella Photography 414-801-1785, worzellaphoto.com

PUBLIC POOLS Cedarburg Public Pool W67 N851 Evergreen Blvd., 262-375-7665, bit.ly/cedarburgpool Elm Grove Swimming Pool Village Park 13600 Juneau Blvd. elmgrovewi.org/104/ Village-Park Fox Point Pool 7040 N. Santa Monica Blvd., 414-351-8908, bit.ly/foxpool Horeb Springs Aquatic Center 330 Spring St., Waukesha, 262-5243727, bit.ly/horebpool Hoyt Park Pool 1800 N. Swan Blvd., Wauwatosa, 414-302-9160, friendsofhoytpark.org/ tosa-pool/ Mequon Community Pool 11335 N. Cedarburg Rd., bit.ly/mequonpool Schulz Aquatic Park at Lincoln Park 1301 W. Hampton Ave., bit.ly/schulzpool Sheridan Park Pool 4800 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy, bit.ly/ sheridanpool July 2022

SPORTS Adventure Rock Locations in Brewer’s Hill, Walker’s Point and Brookfield, 262-790-6800, adventurerock.com Bavarian United Soccer Club 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, 414-232-1788, bavarianunited.com Cho’s Martial Arts Multiple Milwaukee locations, 414-4641060, chos.com Elite Sports Clubs Locations in Mequon, Brookfield and Glendale, 414-4342321, eliteclubs.com Flips 4 All 4630 N. Estabrook Ln., Glendale, 414-6875862, flips4all.com Infinite Gymnastics 8989 N. 55th St., Brown Deer, 414-371-9520, infinite gymnastics.com JK Lee Blackbelt Academy Multiple Milwaukee locations, 262-7835131, jkleeblack belt.com Milwaukee Community Sailing Center 1450 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., 414-277-9094, sailingcenter.org Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club 7101 Good Hope Rd., 414-358-2678, mksc.org Milwaukee Recreation 5225 W. Vliet St., 414475-8180, milwaukee recreation.net North Shore Academy of Gymnastics W59 N270 Cardinal Ave., Cedarburg, 262375-0430, northshore gymnasticswi.com Paley Tennis Center 2916 W. Vera Ave., Glendale 414-434-0704, paleytenniscenter.com Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association 10427 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, 414-328-9972, wiyouthsoccer.com

SUMMER DAY CAMPS Challenge Island Greater Milwaukee Challenge Island is a cross-curricular STEAM enrichment program for kids ages 3-14+. It offers in-school field trips,

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after-school, family nights, girl scouts, summer camps and birthday parties. 414-522-9686, challenge-island.com/ greater-milwaukee Elite Sports Clubs SCAMP Locations in Mequon, Brookfield and Glendale, 414-434-2321, eliteclubs.com First Stage Theatre Academy 325 W. Walnut St., 414-267-2970, firststage.org JCC Rainbow Day Camp 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, 414-964-4444, jccmilwaukee.org Mad Science STEM Camps 2855 S. 160th St., New Berlin, 262-3305029, milwaukee. madscience.org Mathnasium Summer Program Multiple Milwaukee locations, 423 E. Silver Spring Dr., 414-763-9441, mathnasium.com

SPOTLIGHT: HOME

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

Refined Renovations

Renaissance Theaterworks

9730 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa 262-649-8388 refinedrenovations.com

255 S. Water St. 414-278-0765 R-T-W.com

Refined Renovations is an award-winning, full service team of expert designers, architects and craftsmen who imagine, design and build beautiful and inspiring places to live. Our team of NARI-certified professionals have 20-plus years’ experience in transforming the home you have into the home you love.

Renaissance Theaterworks is Milwaukee’s first professional theater company founded and led by women, and the nation’s second-oldest theater devoted to gender equality. The 2022-23 season’s theme is RESILIENT. Join the theater’s email list on r-t-w.com for information on youth programming.

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

The Burlington Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

The Merchants of Whitefish Bay

400 McCanna Pkwy., Burlington burlingtonturkeytrot.com

E. Silver Spring Dr., from Lydell Ave. to Lake Dr., Whitefish Bay merchantsofwhitefishbay.com

Milwaukee Ballet The Nutcracker Junior Camp 128 N. Jackson St., 414-902-2100, milwaukeeballet.org Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Academy Multiple Greater Milwaukee sites, 414939-8808, brewers. com/camps Milwaukee Recreation Summer Day Camps Multiple Milwaukee locations, 414-4758180, mkerec.net Milwaukee Yacht Club Sailing School 1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., 414-271-4455, milwaukeeyc.com Summer EXPLORE! at Marquette University High School 3401 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414-933-7220, muhs.edu YMCA Day Camps Multiple Milwaukee locations, 414-2740759, ymcamke.org

THINGS TO DO Above & Beyond Children’s Museum Above & Beyond has enjoyed 30 years of community service, enhancing the lives of children and their

This year’s family-friendly Burlington Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served afterward, and attendees have the chance to enter a turkey and pie raffle. Register online between July 18-31 and use the code MILMAG for an early bird discount!

Whitefish Bay’s scenic Spring Drive is full of shops selling outdoor gear, designer furniture, clothes, toys, gifts and more, along with cafes and restaurants that kids will love. Plus, they host events all summer long. The village is ideal for parents, with its excellent schools, diverse housing options and safe neighborhoods.

families. 902 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan, 920-458-4263, abkids.org Betty Brinn Children Museum 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414-390-5437, bbcmkids.org Bounce Milwaukee 2801 S. Fifth Ct., 414-312-4357, bouncemilwaukee.com

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

The Plaza Hotel Milwaukee

Urban Air Milwaukee West

1007 N. Cass St. 414-276-2101 plazahotelmilwaukee.com

2440 E. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha 414-216-9485 urbanairmilwaukeewest.com

The Plaza Hotel Milwaukee is your chance to experience charm and comfort in the heart of lively Downtown. Have breakfast at the vintage café, explore by the lakefront, and even see a show around the corner. The Plaza is pet-friendly, too, so you can bring your furry family members along.

Are you ready to soar, fly and jump? Come along to Urban Air where they activate awesome every day! The No. 1 place for birthday parties and special events, Urban Air has rock climbing, go karts, a sky rider, trampolines, bumper cars and more. And parents can enjoy a snack and drink on the patio.

Bug & Goose Play Cafe An indoor play space designed to nurture imaginations and curiosity for little ones and to form an uplifting community for caretakers. 13448 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, 262-788-5029, bugandgoose.com Dave & Buster’s 2201 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, 414-454-0100, daveandbusters.com Discovery World Science and Technology Center 500 N. Harbor Dr., 414-765-9966, discoveryworld.org

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WELL Spa + Salon

WhirlyBall Brookfield

424 E. Wisconsin Ave. 414-277-9207 pfisterwellspa.com

185 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield 262-786-7777 whirlyball.com/brookfield

WELL Spa + Salon at The Pfister Hotel is a treasured refuge of relaxation. This soothing sanctuary is home to signature spa treatments, chic salon services, couples’ massages and much more. From the moment you enter the tranquil relaxation room, you’ll appreciate the restorative ambience and the comforting atmosphere.

WhirlyBall is the most fun you can have going four miles an hour! It combines lacrosse, hockey, basketball and bumper cars in a nonstop game of action. WhirlyBall Brookfield has 45,000 square feet of space for family celebrations, corporate events and birthday parties. Plus, three WhirlyBall courts, 12 bowling lanes and a craft beer bar.

Missing Links 12950 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, 262-243-5711, missinglinks mequon.com Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory 524 S. Layton Blvd., 414-257-5600, milwaukeedomes.org National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum 170 S. First St., 800-414-1482, bobbleheadhall.com Northwestern Mutual Community Park 200 N. Harbor Dr., 414-273-2680, summerfest.com NEIGHBOR art studio A playful art studio and shop for families with kiddos ages 8 months - 12 years (and adults!). 2201 N. Farwell Ave., 414-436-5512, neighborartstudio.com

Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W. Canal St., 414-287-2789, harley-davidson.com/ us/en/museum.html

Prarieville Park 2507 Plaza Ct., Waukesha, 262-784-4653, prairievillepark.com

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins St., 414-527-0232, friendsofhaven woods.org

Racine Zoo Feed the giraffes, ride the Zoo Choo Express, visit the aviary, and explore immersive wildlife exhibits along the beautiful lakefront. 2131 N. Main St., Racine, 262-6369189, racinezoo.org

JB’s on 41 4040 S. 27th St., 414-281-8200, jbson41.com

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., 414-771-3040, milwaukeezoo.org

Little Sprouts Play Cafe Milwaukee’s favorite play cafe offers indoor play and award-winning birthdays for families with young kids. Celebrate fun at both locations. 4606 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood; 1406 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, 920-458-4263, hello@littlesprouts playcafe.com Lynden Sculpture Garden 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills, 414-446-8794, lynden sculpturegarden.org Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr., 414-224-3200, mam.org

Riveredge Nature Center This Nature Center has trails, a natural playground, classes, and play groups from yoga to tree climbing. The drive from Downtown Milwaukee is only 37 minutes. 4458 County Hwy. Y, Saukville, 262-3752715, riveredgenature center.org Rockin’ Jump 9009 N. Deerbrook Trail, Brown Deer, 414-522-1945, rockinjump.com Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Brown Deer, 414-352-2880, schlitzaudubon.org July 2022

Shalom Wildlife Center 1901 Shalom Dr., West Bend, 262-338-1310, shalomwildlife.com Sky Zone W229 N1420 Westwood Dr., Waukesha, 262-6961600, skyzone.com Urban Ecology Center Multiple Milwaukee locations, 414-431-2940, urbanecology center.org Veloce Indoor Speedway W229 N1400 Westwood Dr., Waukesha, 262-232-6700, velocespeedway.com Wehr Nature Center 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, 414-425-8550, friendsofwehr.org WhirlyBall 185 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, 262-7867777, whirlyball.com

Art Smart’s Dart Mart 1695 N. Humboldt Ave., 414-273-3278, jugglingsupplies.org Board Game Barrister 5530 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale, 414-988-1730; 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, 414-9881740; boardgame barrister.com Fischberger’s Variety 2445 N. Holton St., 414-263-1991, fischbergers.com Gift of Wings 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., 414-2735483, giftofwings.com Little Monsters 2445 N. Farwell Ave., 414-964-2323, littlemonsters milwaukee.com Ruckus & Glee 805 N. 68th St., Wauwatosa, 414-395-3201, ruckusandglee.com

TOY STORES

The Smiley Barn 2420 Milwaukee St., Delafield, 262-303-9037, thesmileybarn.com

American Science and Surplus 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., 414-541-7777, sciplus.com

Winkie’s 629 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, 414-964-2130, winkiesgifts.com

SPOTLIGHT: THINGS TO DO

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wisconsin State Fair

888-936-7463 dnr.wi.gov The Wisconsin DNR is dedicated to protecting the people of Wisconsin and our amazing natural resources. Wisconsin truly has something special. With 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state biking trails and thousands of acres of public land, there’s something for everyone. Find your adventure – go wild in Wisconsin.

640 S. 84th St., West Allis 414-266-7000 wistatefair.com/fair The Wisconsin State Fair offers a unique experience for everyone who attends! The fair features Wisconsin’s largest agriculture showcase, dozens of free entertainment stages, exciting rides and games in SpinCity, countless family-friendly activities and food galore. This year’s fair takes place Thursday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 14.

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PURSUE YOUR PASSION Attend a top-ranked public arts and performance high school in the Kettle Moraine School District. Top-5 School For Arts & Performance