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Cool Milwaukee Story Times Worth Bookmarking

We're rounding up a list of fun destinations around Milwaukee with story times for kids!

Check the map to find a story time near you, and come back to leave a review for your favorites and share the scoop with fellow parents.


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    Pringle Nature Center - Nature Story Time

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    Enjoy a seasonal nature story, song, and craft inside the nature center on the third Thursday and following Saturday of each month. No registration required.

    Bristol, WI

    Third Thursdays & following Saturdays, 9:30 am

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    The Children's Play Gallery - Nature's Nook Story Time

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    If you're planning a trip out to the Children's Play Gallery, be sure to time it to catch a story time in the cozy Nature Nook. Kids snuggle up on beanbags while a museum educator engages them with finger plays, songs, and flannel board stories. Afterwards, kids can dive into a book on their own or continue to explore the other play areas and activities.

    Oconomowoc, WI

    Thursdays, 10:30 am

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    Milwaukee Art Museum - Story Time in the Galleries

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    MAM hosts Story Time in the Galleries, featuring art-related stories. After listening to the story, kids are invited to create their own works of art. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks.

    Milwaukee, WI

    Saturdays, 10:30am

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    Mequon Nature Preserve - Craft and Storytime

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    Listen to a seasonally-themed book, then take a short, guided hike followed by a fun nature craft!

    Mequon, WI

    Select Tuesdays, 10am

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    Furry Tales Story Time at the Wisconsin Humane Society

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    Furry Tales Story Time offers a chance to meet a furry friend, hear animal-related stories, and make an animal themed craft. Offered at the Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine campuses. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. They also offer a great Kids Night Out!

    Sturtevant, WI

    Third Tuesdays, 10:30am (Milwaukee & Racine)

    Third Thursdays, 10:30am (Ozaukee)

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