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August 2019
Live @ the Lakefront
Wednesdays, July 10 - August 28 5:30-9:00pm Milwaukee’s FREE Wednesday evening concert series returns for its 12th year with a memorable lineup! Held rain or shine, LIVE @ the Lakefront will feature some of the finest original musical talents in the outdoor Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World. With the stage overhanging Lake Michigan, you’ll enjoy sunset shows right on Milwaukee’s lakefront, all complemented by Bartolotta’s renowned food and beverage service. JUL 10 - Nabori JUL 17 - Mad Rocksteady JUL…
Find out more »September 2019
Brew Sail: Enlightened Brewing Company
Join Enlightened Brewing Company aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan while enjoying refreshing beverages from one of the area’s favorite microbreweries! Your brewery rep will share interesting facts about things like the brew you’re sampling, the brewing process, and maybe even fill you in on some trade secrets. Price includes 2 drink tickets per person and an ice cream treat. All Brew Sails are 2-Hours in length. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to sail time. Pricing (subject to change): Members: $85 Non-Members:…
Find out more »Milwaukee Makers Market
10am-4pm Join us as we transform our promenade into a stunning and lively indoor market. Meet Milwaukee jewelry makers, artists, designers, and other skilled artisans. Shop one-of-a-kind, locally-made products including ceramics, women’s clothing, leather goods, candles, and more. Explore the market, have fun, meet amazing artists and artisans, shop, and support independent maker spirit in Milwaukee. The Market is free, but General Admission applies if visiting entire museum. Please note that Discovery World does not select the vendors for Milwaukee…
Find out more »Brew Sail: Black Husky Brewing
Explore the wonder, beauty, and fun of Lake Michigan from the deck of Discovery World’s Tall Ship, the S/V Denis Sullivan. Climb aboard the world’s only re-creation of a 19th century three-masted, Great Lakes schooner. Join Black Husky Brewing aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan for a two-hour sail while enjoying refreshing beverages from one of the area’s favorite microbreweries! Your brewery rep will share interesting facts about things like the brew your sampling, the brewing process, and maybe even fill you…
Find out more »Story Time
Gather the little ones for engaging adventures into some of the best children’s books by some very talented, local storytellers and readers. Each month will have a STEM-focused theme that is age-appropriate for 2-5 year-olds. Each child will also receive a take-home craft compliments of our Kohl’s Design It! Lab.
Find out more »October 2019
Sci-Fi Family Day
Celebrate the astounding and impossible worlds of science fiction. Explore virtual reality and LEGO creations. Make sci-fi themed projects in the Kohl’s Design It! Lab. There will be art and artists, toys, incredible lightsaber battles, and a whole lot more. This is a day of family fun! See magnificent costumes, props, and displays while interacting with your favorite characters from the sci-fi world! Get into the sci-fi spirit by dressing up in costume!* Check back here often for the most…
Find out more »Brew Sail: Good City Brewing
Explore the wonder, beauty, and fun of Lake Michigan from the deck of Discovery World’s Tall Ship, the S/V Denis Sullivan. Climb aboard the world’s only re-creation of a 19th century three-masted, Great Lakes schooner. Join Good City Brewing aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan for a two-hour sail while enjoying refreshing beverages from one of the area’s favorite microbreweries! Your brewery rep will share interesting facts about things like the brew your sampling, the brewing process, and maybe even fill you in…
Find out more »Scouting Showcase
The 2019-2020 Scouting season is back! There are new badges to earn and new journeys to go on! Kick start your season by joining us for Scouting Showcase at Discovery World. Learn what Discovery World and other organizations in Southeastern Wisconsin can offer your Scouts this year. Explore Discovery World’s Promenade, speak with the Scout team, and talk with other participating organizations who can help you plan your year. Participating organizations include: Cave of the Mounds Discovery World Superior Culinary…
Find out more »Brew Sail: Water Street Brewery
Explore the wonder, beauty, and fun of Lake Michigan from the deck of Discovery World’s Tall Ship, the S/V Denis Sullivan. Climb aboard the world’s only re-creation of a 19th century three-masted, Great Lakes schooner. Join Water Street Brewery aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan for a two-hour sail while enjoying refreshing beverages from one of the area’s favorite microbreweries! Your brewery rep will share interesting facts about things like the brew your sampling, the brewing process, and maybe even fill you…
Find out more »November 2019
Girls & STEM
Discovery World is hosting our fourth annual Girls & STEM day, and you’re invited! Together, our partners and other groups throughout the city will be onsite to spark new interests, make real-life connections, and fight stereotypes and obstacles facing young girls and women in Milwaukee. Girls & STEM was produced to inspire creativity and curiosity in females through engaging hands-on activities that demonstrate and integrate science, technology, engineering, and math. Our goal is that through demonstrations, conversations, and engaging experiments…
Find out more »Milwaukee Makers Market
10am-4pm Join us as we transform our promenade into a stunning and lively indoor market. Meet Milwaukee jewelry makers, artists, designers, and other skilled artisans. Shop one-of-a-kind, locally-made products including ceramics, women’s clothing, leather goods, candles, and more. Explore the market, have fun, meet amazing artists and artisans, shop, and support independent maker spirit in Milwaukee. The Market is free, but General Admission applies if visiting entire museum. Please note that Discovery World does not select the vendors for Milwaukee…
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