Village Park, N87W16749 Garfield Dr., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Saturday, August 10, 2024, Noon-5p.m.
Admission: FREE
Enjoy a day dedicated to celebrating all things kids, with a host of free activities and performances in downtown Menomonee Falls. There will be a Root Beer Garden, tote bag decorating, inflatables, a fire truck display, food trucks, and live performances by local youth groups, including a Main Stage kids concert.
Back to School Health Fair (City of Milwaukee)
Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, 53233
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Services at the fair will include school-required immunizations for children (no insurance needed), health screenings for children and adults, and FREE kids backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last). There will also be FREE onsite food trucks, as well as activities like face painting, chalk art, a DJ and more.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Back To School Festival (Milwaukee County Parks, King Advisory, Inc.)
King Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53205
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Families with school-age children are invited to King Park to snag a FREE bookbag filled with school supplies! Beginning at 11 a.m., wristbands for the bag giveaway will be distributed to youths on a first-come, first-served basis. Kids can also enjoy bounce houses, free food, youth talent showcases, music, dancing, and relay races. Bags will be handed out to children beginning at 2 p.m., in exchange for their wristband. Limit one bag per student.
Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N Hopkins St., Milwaukee, WI 53209
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Join the 80th birthday celebration for Smokey Bear and his timeless message of wildfire prevention. Enjoy free birthday cake, crafts, story time, a campfire safety demonstration, a forest hike, and plenty of opportunities to take pictures with Smokey. Color your own paper Smokey Bear ranger hat, and complete activities to earn some Smokey Bear prizes!