# Things to do with kids at Urban Ecology Center — Washington Park

> 1 upcoming family events and 2 ongoing programs and visits at Urban Ecology Center — Washington Park, 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Winter Birding Basics](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/winter-birding-basics--listing-da25af130eb654115c733a0e) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park · From $7 · checked Oct 24. A nature walk and wildlife program at the Urban Ecology Center's Washington Park branch introducing the basics of birding in winter. The calendar listing gives no further detail…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Friends & Families Game Night — Urban Ecology Center Washington Park](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/friends-and-families-game-night-urban-ecology-center-washington-park--listing-ead77ecf54933b6b6eeca0c2) — Thursdays 4–6 p.m. Listed dates include Oct 29; Nov 5, 12, 19; Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31… · Urban Ecology Center — Washington Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. A weekly after-school game night at the Washington Park branch: bring a favorite board game or pick one from the center's shelf, and enjoy popcorn and friendly competition with…
- [Urban Ecology Center — Washington Park](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/urban-ecology-center-washington-park--listing-b4d59251a3a798cea08b8457) — Building: Tue–Thu noon–6 p.m.; Fri noon–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sun and Mon. · Urban Ecology Center — Washington Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The North Central branch of the Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park, recently expanded. Inside, kids can climb the tower to look over the park and neighborhoods, ride the…

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