Grab & Go Kids Planner: Free Day at the Zoo

Already looking forward to the weekend, but need something fun to plan for you and the family?

Oak Creek Patch has come up with five fine activities for you and your children to enjoy.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

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Where/When: Oak Creek High School/Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. 

Why Go: This weekend is your last chance to see a fun play and support the arts at OCHS.  from last week. 

Pricing: $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors.

• Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Where/When: Milwaukee County Zoo/Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: The weather is supposed to be nice, and it's free. What more could you want?

Pricing: admission is free, parking is $11 and food, drink and merchandise available for sale as well.

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Where/When: Southridge Mall/Saturday, 1-2 p.m.

Why Go: Radio Disney will be giving away prizes including tickets to Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Milwaukee Theater on April 15. Kids and families are invited to dress up as their favorite Disney character and participate in Beauty and the Beast themed games at the mall's Center Court. Click here for more information.

Pricing: Free

• The Art of Architecture

Where/When: Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr./Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Children can make building-inspired artworks to take home and add to a giant artful tower.

Pricing: Free with admission to the museum, which is $14 for adults (children under 12 are free)

• Mad Science Workshop

Where/When: Oak Creek Lab, 422 E. Oak St. Suite 3, Oak Creek/Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Why Go: Educational fun is always a good route to take. This one is all about pH factor and exploring acids and bases through experiments and other fun activities. Online registration is required, or by calling 414-768-1678.

Pricing: $20 per child