Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Waukesha Patch takes a look at a few ways to spend time with your kids this weekend.
1. Teen Friday Night Movie Where/When: Waukesha Public Library, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Why Go: Send your children in grades 7 to 12 to the library to eat popcorn while watching the movie Serenity. Price: Free 2. Theater Fun 101 Where/When: Waukesha Public Library, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and March 19. Why Go: For kids ages 7 to 10 years, this is an interactive workshop put on by the library and Waukesha Civic Theater. Children can learn communication and listening skills while having fun. Price: Free, but advanced registration is requested. 3. Bowling Where: Fox Run Lanes Why Go: Take a break from winter and take your children for a friendly game of bowling. If smoke has bothered you in the past, under the new state law, the bowling …
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Waukesha Patch takes a look at places you can take your children this weekend.
1. Willy Wonka Where/When: Waukesha South High School, 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Why Go: Remember that childhood tale of a golden ticket that could take you to see wonders of a chocolate river and an Oompa-Loompa? The high school spring musical will take you and your children back to that time. It also gives your children a chance to think about participating in their school plays. Price: $8 per ticket 2. Dog Show Where/When: Waukesha County Expo, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Why Go: Your child will be able to see what it takes to make a dog obey as the Golden Retrievers and their handlers compete in obedience and conformation events. Price: Free 3. Infant/Toddler Swim Clinic Where/When: Swimtastic Swim …
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Waukesha Patch finds five activities to do with your children this week.
1. Staycation Days at the Y Where/When: Waukesha Famiy YMCA, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday Why Go: School is closed for the Waukesha School District. Instead of leaving your children at home with a babysitter, take them to the YMCA where they can be active instead of sitting on the couch eating potato chips. The YMCA requests registeration at least three days in advance. Pricing: $28 full day for members, $17 half day. Non-members $35/$22. 2. Open Wide! What is Inside? Where/When: Waukesha Public Library, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday and 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Thursday. Why Go: This event for children ages 8 to 12 allows the preteens to take apart objects to see how they operate. Advance registration is required. 3. ‘Hotter …
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Waukesha Patch has five things for you and your kids to do this weekend.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids' planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips – just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK 1. Stories Alive Where/When: Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave.; 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursdays Why Go: Teach your children …
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Welcome to a new Waukesha Patch feature that will help you decide where to take your kids each weekend.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids' planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips -- just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Starting next week we'll have a full slate of things for you to do, but here is a sampling of what the feature will…
Amy Gilgenbach
2:06 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2011
LOL! Not yet. Oh, yay! I get to eat a few more candy bars. more ›