5 things to know and do the weekend of May 12 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sam Woods
May 12, 2023
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
The Urban Ecology Center hosts recurring botany walks near each of its three locations each month.  This week’s walk meets at the Menomonee Valley location at 10:30 a.m. and will run until noon on Friday, May 12, located at 3700 W Pierce St. More information here.
El Rey Foods is celebrating its 45th anniversary at all locations on Saturday, May 13. The celebration includes piñatas for children under 10 at 3 p.m. More information here.
Safe & Sound is hosting a community party to kick off a safe summer of fun. In addition to free food, swag and games, there also will be resources for summer youth programming available for pickup. The celebration takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Safe & Sound’s location at 4422 W. Leon Terrace. More information here.
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Participate in some “chill” yoga and play with baby goats at this fundraising event hosted by MKE Yoga Social. Proceeds from the event go to Harold S. Vincent High School to support its agricultural education program. There are two hour-long sessions, one starting at 10 a.m. and one starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Harold S. Vincent High School, located at 7501 W. Granville Road. Tickets are $45. More information about the event here. Purchase tickets here.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, but there are events to celebrate mothers all weekend. A few options are below:
Mother and daughter hike at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. The center is located at 1130 N. 60th St. and the cost is $5 for Milwaukee residents. More information here.
“Art in the Park,” led by Brad Anthony Bernard, includes a non-alcoholic sip and paint, community cleanup, free art supplies for youths and free carnations for mothers. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at 2616 W. State St. The event is free. More information here.
Muskego Way mothers and families are invited to “a moment of celebration and self-care” that includes brunch, face painting and skincare. The celebration takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at 1608 W. Forest Home Ave. This free event is open to mothers and families living in Muskego Way. More information here.
Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum is hosting a tour of “memorable mothers” buried in the cemetery from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 14 at 2405 W. Forest Home Ave. The tour is $10. More information here.
Learn more about available resources for mental health at this resource fair, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at United Community Center, located at 1028 S. 9th St. More information here.