Joshua Liston-Zawadi (middle) stands with his wife, Symphony Swan-Zawadi (back left), and their children, Kingston Swan (front left), Kahlani Sadm (front middle), Harlem Zawadi (back middle) and Marli Swan (far right) during a Dad Doula open house. Dad Doula is hosting the first of two workshops this Saturday, April 4. (Photo provided by Joshua Liston-Zawadi)

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.

1. Community Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4

Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Black Leaders Organizing in Committees, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and Comités Sin Fronteras are hosting an Easter egg hunt at Clarke Square Park, 2330 W. Vieau Place, on Saturday, April 4. Activities start at noon and the Easter egg hunt starts at 2 p.m. More information here.

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2. Fat Body Hotties Clothing Swap: Saturday, April 4

Looking to exchange gently used plus-sized clothes? Head to Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 and bring plus-sized clothing in sizes XL to 8XL to exchange with the community. An ASL interpreter will be on site. More information here.

3. Developing Youth Inc. Easter Extravaganza: Saturday, April 4

Join Developing Youth Inc. for its third annual Easter celebration with activities, snacks, photos with the Easter bunny and more from 1 to 4 p.m. at King Hall, 3413 N.  Martin Luther King Drive, on Saturday, April 4. More information here.

4. Day Drinks and Handmade Things at Station 1846: Saturday, April 4

Shop with local vendors and enjoy music, coffee and cocktails at Station 1846 MKE, 215 W. Bruce St., on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information here.

5. F.A.T.E. Creative Easter Party: April 4

Celebrate Easter with F.A.T.E. Arts & Performing Arts Group at 339 W. North Ave. from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Activities include painting and crafts, games and more. Tickets are $5 and available here. More information here.

Bonus: Dad Doula Workshop: Saturday, April 4

Dad Doula is hosting the first of two April workshops to help prepare expecting fathers and non-birthing parents for the challenges of parenting on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Sign up here – registration is for the April 4 workshop and a second workshop on Saturday, April 11.

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Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.