CulturalSecond Saturday · Monthly
Milwaukee Public Museum Day
800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Mentors and youth explore the Streets of Old Milwaukee, the rainforest, and rotating exhibits together. Admission covered by Unite the Block.
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What we do together, around the block.
Every month Unite the Block hosts free activities across Milwaukee neighborhoods — cultural outings, outdoor adventures, life-skill workshops and signature community events. Activities are open to every active match.
Block-BasedEvery other Friday · 6–8 PM
Sherman Park Game Night
Sherman Park Community Center, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Board games, dominoes, spades tournaments and pizza. A relaxed way for matches to connect on home turf.
Signature EventQuarterly · Next: July 14
Bowl with Kids
AMF West Lanes, Milwaukee, WI
Two hours of bowling, shoes, snacks and friendly competition. Open to every active match and their siblings.
OutdoorsSummer Saturdays
Lake Michigan Beach Day
Bradford Beach, 2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Volleyball, kite flying, a community cookout and swim time with certified lifeguards on duty.
STEMSpring & Fall
Mitchell Park Domes Field Trip
524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Tour the Tropical, Desert and Show Domes. Includes a hands-on horticulture workshop for the kids.
SportsOnce per season
Brewers Community Day
American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
Group tickets donated by community partners. Matches catch a Brewers home game together with food vouchers included.
LiteracyMonthly · Saturdays 11 AM
Milwaukee Public Library Read-In
Center Street, Capitol & Atkinson Branches
Mentors read with their littles, pick out books to take home, and join a craft hour led by library staff.
OutdoorsMonthly · Riverside, Washington Park, Menomonee Valley
Urban Ecology Center Hike
Rotating UEC branches
Guided neighborhood hikes, canoe paddles in season, and nature journaling for youth ages 6–22.
Daily LivingFirst Thursday · Monthly · 5:30 PM
Financial Literacy Workshop
Unite the Block HQ · 6969 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale
Budgeting, banking and first-job money skills taught by Milwaukee credit-union volunteers. Dinner provided.
FamilyDecember
Holiday Family Dinner
TBA · Milwaukee, WI
Sit-down meal, gifts for every matched youth and a community talent showcase to close out the year.
Signature EventJuly 4, 2026
Annual Block Party
TBA, Milwaukee, WI
Our biggest event of the year — bounce houses, music, food trucks and neighborhood pride.
Signature EventBack-to-school season
Book Bag Giveaway
Sherman Park, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Free backpacks loaded with school supplies for every youth, plus haircuts and resource tables for families.
Want to bring your match?
All activities are free for matched youth and their mentors. Not matched yet? Start your mentor application today.