# Take it Outside Day: Cross Country Skiing & Sledding

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Jan 16 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Urban Ecology Center – Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211
- Ages: All levels; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; skis fit kids shoe size 10.5 to men's 16
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Urban Ecology Center
- Official page: https://www.urbanecologycenter.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A free MLK-weekend snow day at the Riverside Park branch. Facilitators help fit skis and teach the basics of balancing, gliding and getting back up after a tumble for a first try at cross-country skiing, and there is a sledding hill for more snow play. All experience levels are welcome. The loaner ski fleet fits kids' shoe size 10.5 up to men's size 16. Everyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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