Hello Milwaukee! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Childcare funding cliff, dancing grannies heading to America 250, and a magic show for kids + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Funding cliff looms for providers: Milwaukee childcare providers warn of rate hikes and closures as Wisconsin’s Child Care Bridge Payment Program will expire June 30, study says one in four will close or cut services -- check the childcare warning.
Championship-clinching performance: DSHA captured the Division 1 state title, beating reigning state champions Muskego 3-1 and outshooting Warriors 19-8. Coach Steve Lawrence praised composure while senior Mary Stith scored a key goal -- see the title-clinching goals.
A festive milestone performance: Milwaukee Dancing Grannies will represent Wisconsin in America 250 festivities, performing July 3 in Philadelphia and July 4 at Washington’s National Independence Day Parade. The D.C. celebration will be streamed -- see the parade plans.
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03 — On our radar
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Upgrade your indoor jungle: Indigo Plant Collective is the Walker's Point plant shop where you can choose a new leafy roommate, have it repotted, then snag a good-looking pot and some local art. Friendly vibes, smart care advice, and occasional workshops mean happier plants and fewer oops-I-overwatered-again moments.
Skyline, sand, and sips: South Shore Park is your built-in Bay View mini-vacation, with a sandy Lake Michigan beach, the South Shore Terrace beer garden for post-walk pints, a playground for the small humans, and skyline views that still wow locals. Stretch it out with an Oak Leaf Trail spin, then just...exhale.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍔 Beats, Eats & Booms @ Fox River Christian Church (Waukesha) | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:30 PM – Whether you come with the crew or fly solo, this lawn party serves Brennley Brown live, local food trucks if you get peckish, and a proper fireworks finale. Free, friendly, and blessedly outdoors. Pack a chair, your best ooh and ahh, and call it summer.
🌼 Playtime in the Garden! @ Alice's Garden Urban Farm | Thursday (6/25) at 9:30 AM – Let the littles roam the garden, exploring colors, critters, counting, and stories at their own pace, while you breathe fresh air and pretend this counts as cardio. Best for ages 0-6, older kids welcome, and if the weather sulks, we shift to the library.
🎩 Magic of Rondini @ Brookfield Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:30 AM – If the grandkids need a dose of wonder, this kid-approved magic show brings mystery and laughs for ages 3 to 12, and sanity for the rest of us. Expect classic tricks, wide-eyed kiddos, and that rare hush you only get from true amazement. Space is limited.
🎆 America's 250th Birthday Celebration @ Creative Pals (Waukesha) | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – America turns 250, and the party involves red, white, blue, and a little glue, naturally. Creative Pals is rolling out raffles, free giveaways, their famous cookies, and enough DIY inspiration to justify that junk drawer, whether you pop in or linger like a chaperone.
⛪ Holy Apostles Family Festival @ Holy Apostles Catholic Parish (New Berlin) | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – Swing by New Berlin’s church fest for fish fry, bingo, rides, and that rummage and bake sale you pretend you can resist. Hear Our House, Almighty Vinyl, and The Kingfish Band, and try your luck at a cash sweepstakes with a $5,000 top prize.
🚗 Toyota of Brookfield Car Meet & Donation Drive @ Toyota | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Toyota of Brookfield’s east lot is hosting a car meet that doubles as a Salvation Army drive, and yes, the red kettles work in summer. No registration, all ages, bring goods, cash, or a quick tap to donate. Mind your manners, not your muffler.
🎬 WLHS Outdoor Movie Night @ Wisconsin Lutheran High School | Sunday (6/28) at 4:00 PM – Swap the couch for Zeitler Stadium and catch Wonka on the giant scoreboard. Kids burn energy on games and prize tickets while you hit concessions, then sprawl on the turf or sit in the stands. Tickets are $5, families $18, and each ticket includes popcorn.
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07 — The Milwaukee report Weather forecastToday — High: 72°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 78%
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis Cathedral Square condo brings high-rise drama with sweeping Lake Michigan and Milwaukee skyline views from nearly every angle. The light-filled interior pairs ultra-premium finishes with a stunning custom glass staircase, plus a private elevator for easy everyday access. Grand entertaining feels effortless here, and the city’s best dining, parks, and culture sit just beyond the front door.
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