Erv's Mug

Free to Play Trivia with America's Pub Quiz every Saturday from 8 pm - 10 pm. The kitchen is open till 9, so grab an appetizer or some dinner while you're at it. Fun for everyone including families. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required! Prizes to the top three teams

Local Event: Trivia with America's Pub Quiz

Milwaukee County

Oak Creek

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Trivia with America's Pub Quiz

Free to Play Trivia with America's Pub Quiz every Saturday from 8 pm - 10 pm. The kitchen is open till 9, so grab an appetizer...

Oak Creek Community Center

Join us Saturday, May 2nd from 10-2 for the <a href="https://familygenerationsexpo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Family Generations Expo</a> – a FREE, fun-filled day for everyone from age 5 to 95.
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 <li>Free Bingo - Enjoy playing in either the morning or afternoon session and win prizes.</li>
 <li>Free Indoor Family Fun Park - Play a variety of games including Retro Pac Man, Hot Wheels, Dance Mats, Rock' Em Sock' Em Robots, Foosball Frenzy, Magna Tiles, bracelet making, rubber stamping and more.</li>
 <li>Free Photo Booth - Capture the moment with your friends and family with fun dress up props and take home a great memory!</li>
 <li>Free NoodleHead Trivia Challenge® - Play solo or gather a team of people from different generations to answer questions about things from the 1950's to today and win the grand prize!</li>
 <li>Free Hourly Drawings - Win a Visa gift card just for coming!</li>
 <li>Free Expo Hall - Speak with experts from more than 45 companies and see products and get information for home remodeling projects, retirement planning, financial advice, family vacations and more.</li>
 <li>Free Health Screenings - Get your blood pressure checked, discover your Body Mass Index and test your balance with healthcare professionals.</li>
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Bonus Raffle Ticket: <a href="https://familygenerationsexpo.com/attend/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register online</a> now and get an extra raffle ticket when you arrive! That’s 2 chances to win a Visa gift card – but only if you sign up early. Visit <a href="https://familygenerationsexpo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FamilyGenerationsExpo.com</a>&nbsp;to see all of the fun in store for everyone.

Local Event: Family Generations Expo

Family Generations Expo

Join us Saturday, May 2nd from 10-2 for the Family Generations Expo – a FREE, fun-filled day for everyone from age 5 to 95.

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Local Event: Trivia For for Everyone

Trivia For for Everyone

Cudahy Family Library

Speaker Dave Schroeder will provide a basic introduction to AI (artificial intelligence), explain its transformative power, and focus on its growing role in national security. 
 
Dave Schroeder is the Director of National Security Initiatives at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dave is a subject matter expert on cyber and national security issues. He also serves as an Cyber Warfare Officer and Military Intelligence Officer in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, and previously served as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. He holds graduate degrees in Cybersecurity Policy and Information Warfare, and is graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval War College, and Joint Forces Staff College. He also serves as Research Director for the Wisconsin Security Research Consortium. 
 
This program is brought to the Cudahy Family Library by Badger Talks, a UW-Madison campus-wide presenter’s bureau that spreads the Wisconsin Idea by engaging Wisconsin residents on topics they care about and sharing the latest discoveries of UW faculty, staff and graduate students, helping spark ideas and conversations on topics of local importance.
Celebrating 120 Years of Library Service

Local Event:  Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and American National Security

 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and...

Speaker Dave Schroeder will provide a basic introduction to AI (artificial intelligence), explain its transformative power, and...

 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and American National Security

Oak Creek Public Library

Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Come and learn about the teen volunteer program and opportunities available this summer. This orientation is required for new volunteers. New volunteers must submit the volunteer application before the event. The online application form is&nbsp;available at <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/teen-volunteers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://oakcreeklibrary.org/teen-volunteers</a>.

This program is for those entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration is required. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Teen Volunteer Orientation at Oak Creek Public Library

Teen Volunteer Orientation at Oak Creek Public...

Are you interested in volunteering at the library? Come and learn about the teen volunteer program and opportunities available...

Teen Volunteer Orientation at Oak Creek Public Library

Explore what we have learned about Mars, especially the potential for life on the red planet and the obstacles we need to overcome to send humans to Mars in the 2040s. Presented by Dr. Jean Creighton, director of the UWM Planetarium, who is an enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable presenter -- so bring your questions and your sense of wonder!&nbsp;Celebrating 120 Years of Library Service - Sponsored by Alexander &amp; Sharon Durtka, Suzann E. Collins Fund and the Friends of Cudahy Library

Local Event: Moving to Mars, presented by Dr. Jean Creighton, Director of UWM Planetarium

Moving to Mars, presented by Dr. Jean...

Explore what we have learned about Mars, especially the potential for life on the red planet and the obstacles we need to...

Moving to Mars, presented by Dr. Jean Creighton, Director of UWM Planetarium

Are you feelin’ quizzy? Join us for a night full of trivia and fun! Snacks, beverages, and music will accompany a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. There are a total of five rounds—all different categories—and each round has ten questions. Members of the winning team will receive an OCPL Trivia trophy and a gift card to a local business.
Doors to the Multi-purpose Room open at 5:30 p.m. and trivia starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required. Please limit your team to a minimum of two members and up to a maximum of six members. Register by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900. This program is intended for adults and is sponsored by the <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/friends/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library</a>.

Local Event: OCPL Trivia Night

OCPL Trivia Night

Are you feelin’ quizzy? Join us for a night full of trivia and fun! Snacks, beverages, and music will accompany a mix of easy,...

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter featuring top-tier regional talent including Chastity Washington, Ryan Mason, and Eric Smith. Hosted by John Berens, this premier comedy showcase offers admission for just $20 at Oak Creek's community hub.

Local Event: The Best Of The Midwest: Comedy Night At The Center!

The Best Of The Midwest: Comedy Night At The...

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter featuring top-tier regional talent including Chastity Washington, Ryan Mason, and...

The Best Of The Midwest: Comedy Night At The Center!

Emerald Preserve Park

Join accomplished birders Austin Hribar and Beto Duron for a 45-minute beginner-friendly walk around <a href="https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/32/459" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Emerald Preserve</a>. They will highlight birds, blooming wildflowers, plants of interest, and other local wildlife. The space is very accessible with well-maintained trails, making it ideal for all ages and abilities!
The group will meet at the beginning of the Emerald Preserve trail just off of S 6th Street, opposite the library. This program is open to all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. When registering, please indicate if you need to borrow a pair of binoculars or if you plan to bring your own. Register by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Guided Nature Walk at Emerald Preserve

Guided Nature Walk at Emerald Preserve

Join accomplished birders Austin Hribar and Beto Duron for a 45-minute beginner-friendly walk around Emerald Preserve. They...

Please join us for OCPL's annual Poetry Open Mic Night! Take the stage or simply come to enjoy our community's talented poets. Poems should be no longer than five (5) minutes in length. Winners of the <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/ocpl-poetry-contest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Poetry Contest</a> from April 2026 will be awarded at the beginning of this event and then invited to share their winning entries. 
Guidelines <ul><li>Poetry may be in any poetic style and on any subject.</li><li>A poem in its entirety must be an original work by the person doing the reading.<ul><li>Plagiarism is a serious offense with serious consequences.</li><li>Poet may not use any AI software to create poem.</li></ul></li><li>Only one poem per person is allowed.</li><li>All poems must be read in English.</li><li>Poems containing language that is vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate will not be accepted.</li></ul>
This program will take place in the Multi-purpose Room and is open to all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. If you would like to participate in the open mic, registration is recommended but not required.&nbsp; Register by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.&nbsp;

Local Event: Poetry Open Mic Night at Oak Creek Public Library

Poetry Open Mic Night at Oak Creek Public Library

Please join us for OCPL's annual Poetry Open Mic Night! Take the stage or simply come to enjoy our community's talented poets....

Happy Birthday to Us!&nbsp;
The Cudahy Family Library is celebrating 120 years of service to our community this year, and we're throwing ourselves a big party! We'll be closing the road and setting up all kinds of activities, including: bounce house, balloon animals, face painting, summer reading program registration, community organization booths, children's community quilt project, giant coloring pages, costumed characters, story/history walk, and more! The Cudahy Lions Club will be selling a tasty lunch, and we will have commemorative souvenirs to purchase. We also have some structured activities for the day, including: 12:30 - Hug the Library&nbsp;&nbsp;show us your library love: we will form a human chain and "hug" the library building! 1:30 - Trinity Irish Dancers&nbsp;&nbsp;performance and demonstration 2:30 - Uncle Fergus' Magic Whiskey Band&nbsp;&nbsp;traditional Irish music Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and plan to spend the afternoon with us!&nbsp;
rain date June 7

Local Event: Cudahy Family Library 120th Birthday Bash

Cudahy Family Library 120th Birthday Bash

Happy Birthday to Us! 
The Cudahy Family Library is celebrating 120 years of service to our community this year, and we're...

Unlock a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with other local businesses and professionals at this dedicated networking fair. Vendor booths are available starting at $35 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members, offering a prime platform to showcase your services.

Local Event: Business To Business Networking Fair

Business To Business Networking Fair

Unlock a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with other local businesses and professionals at this dedicated...

Join Dementia Care Specialist Candice LeGros as she focuses on the 10 risk factors you can monitor to keep your brain healthy as you age. She will discuss introductory information on dementia, risk factors for developing memory loss, normal vs not normal aging, warning signs of Alzheimer’s, ways to reduce your risk of developing memory issues, and the importance of early detection. The first step to reducing your risk of developing memory issues is becoming educated on the topic and making lifestyle changes to incorporate heathier habits! 


This program will take place in the Multi-purpose Room and is geared toward adults. Registration is not required. Made possible in part by the <a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)</a>. Find out more by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Better Brain Health at Oak Creek Public Library

Better Brain Health at Oak Creek Public Library

Join Dementia Care Specialist Candice LeGros as she focuses on the 10 risk factors you can monitor to keep your brain healthy...

Did you know that our Library of things has <a target="_blank" href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/library-of-things/#digitization" rel="nofollow noopener">digitization equipment</a>? This class will show you how to convert your analog materials (VHS, cassette, and film negatives) into digital format. In addition, there will be instruction on how to use the Blue Yeti recording microphone and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.audacityteam.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Audacity</a>&nbsp;as well as discussion about the different drives and hubs the library has available for checkout.
 This is a single-session class that will take place in the Technology Training Lab and requires registration. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Convert Your Memories – Analog to Digital at Oak Creek Public Library

Convert Your Memories – Analog to Digital at...

Did you know that our Library of things has digitization equipment? This class will show you how to convert your analog...

Convert Your Memories – Analog to Digital at Oak Creek Public Library

Oak Creek Community Center - Parking Lot

Join us this summer for a series of large-scale community rummage sales designed to support local sellers. Come early for the best selection of unique finds and stay for neighborly chats; those interested in becoming a vendor can contact rhianna@occenter.com.

Local Event: Large Rummage Sales

Large Rummage Sales

Join us this summer for a series of large-scale community rummage sales designed to support local sellers. Come early for the...

Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, August 15. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square. After reading for 15 days, participants will receive a prize. Prizes will be available Saturday, June 27 – Saturday, August 15, or while supplies last. Register online starting June 13 by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src</a>. Participants will receive electronic badges as they reach reading and activity milestones. Even after the main challenge is completed, participants will still be able to continue logging their reading, writing book reviews, and doing activities throughout the summer.
Celebrate the start of the Challenge by attending the Summer Reading Kick-Off at the <a href="https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/visitor/events/farmers-market" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Drexel Town Square Farmers Market</a> on Saturday, June 13. Attendees of all ages will be able to learn more about the Challenge and can grab some swag (while supplies last) at the library’s booth from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Story Time based on this year's theme, "Unearth a Story," will take place at 9:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. This story time is geared toward children ages 4-8, with an adult, though all ages are welcome. Registration is not required, and attendees should feel free to bring a blanket to sit on.
New this year are two very unique programs. Librarians and early childhood professionals can register to attend Music Play is Learning Play with Jim Gill: A Professional Development Workshop for Early Childhood Educators &amp; Librarians held Friday, August 14 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room. Award-winning musician and author Jim Gill celebrates the joy of music and challenges educators to think of music beyond the video screen to take every advantage of musical opportunities to help young children learn. This session will include strategies to promote family and caregiver engagement in programming as well as a discussion connecting the practical activities with the 5 practices of the <a href="https://everychildreadytoread.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ALA's Every Child Ready to Read</a> program. Attendees will leave this session inspired to celebrate in the classroom with new songs and playful literacy activities. Registration will be available on the <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">library’s events calendar</a>&nbsp;starting May 4th.
Later the same day, everyone is invited to take part in <a href="https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/visitor/events/kids-nights" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kids Night at Drexel Town Square</a> for the Summer Reading Finale featuring A Sing-Along &amp; Play-Along Concert with Jim Gill. Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along! Jim Gill’s music invites children, parents, and grandparents to sing, dance, and play together. This concert is geared toward all ages, but please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
The Summer Reading Challenge, Kick-Off event, and Story Time are sponsored by the <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/friends/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library</a>. Please note that all programs may be modified, canceled, or postponed due to inclement weather. In the event of changes, updates will be available on the library's Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oakcreeklibrary" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/oakcreeklibrary</a>. For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge and related programs, please visit <a href="https://www.oakcreeklibrary.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or call (414) 766-7900.

Local Event: 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Kick-Off Event,...

Unearth a Story! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs...

2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Kick-Off Event, Performances & Workshop at Oak Creek Public Library

Join us as we kick-off our summer STEAM Labs with a fun dinosaur dig. We will talk about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology before "digging up" our own fossils! 
This program is for those in grades 1-2 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: STEAM Lab: Dino Dig!

STEAM Lab: Dino Dig!

Join us as we kick-off our summer STEAM Labs with a fun dinosaur dig. We will talk about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology...

Join us as we kick-off our summer STEAM Labs with a fun dinosaur dig. We will talk about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology before "digging up" our own fossils! 
This program is for those in grades 3-6 and will take place in the Story Time Room. Registration is required. Find out more by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: STEAM Lab: Dino Dig! 2.0

STEAM Lab: Dino Dig! 2.0

Dinosaur Ranger Academy with <a href="https://www.dinosaurswildchicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dinosaurs Wild</a> features educational content, puppetry, and audience interaction with realistic baby dinosaur puppets. The live show will be followed by a dino meet and greet!
This program is geared toward children ages 4-11, with an adult, and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration is not required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild at Oak Creek Public Library

Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild at...

Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild features educational content, puppetry, and audience interaction with realistic...

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