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Save the Date
Wed, Mar 4: Museum Munchkins - Kenosha Public Museum
Thu, Mar 5: Friends & Families Game Night at Urban Ecology Center
Fri, Mar 6: Family Friday Open Gym at Infinite Gymnastics
Sat, Mar 7: Family Free Day at Milwaukee County Zoo
Mon, Mar 9: Junior Equine Explorers at Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha (HAWS)
Tue, Mar 10: Racine Zoo School's Out Camp
Fri, Mar 13: Community Science Fair at Science Strikes Back
Sat, Mar 14: 58th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade! at Downtown Milwaukee
Thu, Mar 19: Homeschool Hangout Mini Unit Studies at Studio B. & Co.
Sat, Mar 21: Shen Yun 2026
Sat, Mar 21: Spring Fling Egg Hunt at
Discovery World
Sun, Mar 22: The Music of The Lion King - Live in Concert at The Pabst Theater Group
Wed, Mar 25: Mini Makers at the MOWA
Sat, Mar 28: Youth Production Lab: Zombie Makeup at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Sat, Mar 28: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Spring Break Pop-Up at Story Hill FireHouse
Sun, Mar 29: Hop & Hunt Easter Party! at Little Rainbows Play Place |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The February my daughter Ella was 1, she caught a cold that lingered for months. There were short stretches of relief, but mostly there was congestion, disrupted sleep, and a level of crankiness that turned my sunny baby into someone I barely recognized. The clouds around her felt constant, and one day, I caught myself labeling her in my head as “the crabby one.” But of course,
if I had a perpetually runny nose and no way to manage it, I’d be irritable, too! I needed to remember this wasn’t her personality, it was a season. What we needed to get through it was distraction: something fun to do "right now" and also fun things to anticipate. Aside from those who live in paradise pockets like San Diego, most of our readers are in the thick of a particularly dreary winter. The world feels heavy and gray, energy runs low, and
it’s easy to fixate on how dispirited we feel. But we need to remember that this isn't our personality, it's a season. What we need to get through it is distraction in the moment and also something positive we can place on our horizon. My family is counting down to the March 20 release of Project Hail
Mary, which stars Ryan Gosling. The movie is based on the novel by Andy Weir, who also wrote The Martian. You don't have to be a science nerd to love Weir's books (although science nerds DO love Weir's
books), because in all of them, the real hero is human ingenuity—curiosity, flexible thinking, doing what needs to be done even in extreme circumstances. When things are going awry, the answer isn’t despair, it’s problem-solving, and I always emerge from a Weir book feeling spiritually lighter. While I immerse myself in Weir and Gosling, you, of course, should do YOU! Let the art or sport that grabs you and your kids be your launch ticket to optimism now, and lift you to fun
in the future. We're glad to provide the fuel!
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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You're invited to Janus Liberal Arts High School's Open House on Thursday, February 26th! Grades 9-12 open for Fall 2026 enrollment. Come explore our vibrant school environment in the historic Plankinton Building, located at 161 West Wisconsin Avenue. Meet
our passionate faculty and discover what makes JLA a unique educational experience. Step into an inspiring environment where creativity and academic excellence go hand in hand. We can't wait to welcome you!
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP), in partnership with Marquette University’s Educational Opportunity Program, invites students, families, and educators to the Wisconsin Statewide 2026
Precollege Fair on Saturday, February 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marquette University’s Monaghan Grand Ballroom. This annual event will showcase precollege and educational access programs from across Wisconsin, offering resources in academic support, college readiness, mentoring, and financial aid. Attendees can connect directly with program representatives and gain valuable tools to prepare for college, explore scholarships, and plan for successful futures. Reserve your spot today!
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Join us every Friday for our Family Friday Open Gyms! Children will be able to get all of their energy out just before lunch and nap time! Bounce on our trampolines, swing, climb, and run around for an hour and a half of FUN! Members are $8.00, Nonmembers
are $10.00. At Infinite Gymnastics, we create a nurturing and motivating space where children grow in confidence, character, and skill. Our program uses gymnastics as a foundation to teach valuable life lessons—hard work, perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
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Discovery World will once again be inspiring girls to become the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through our Girls & STEM event. We seek to provide girls with real-life interactions and conversations with female role models in the
STEM fields. We will be hosting 20+ exhibitors and organizations that will be providing hands-on activities and demonstrations for guests to enjoy.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Milwaukee area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Milwaukee area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping
a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Dallas area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Milwaukee Area, as voted by thousands of parents! Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM
Educator!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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