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    April Local Events

    April is full of lots of wonderful events! Start off strong with Egg hunts for the kiddies and then explore locally made films with the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival. See what April in Milwaukee has going on!

    By Diane Barker
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    March Local Events

    Space Night March 4th 7PM – 8:30PM FREE admission. UWM is putting on a free stargazing session followed by the opportunity to ask questions. Dress the kiddos up in as astronauts or aliens! Physics Building Room 1391900 E Kenwood Blvd,…

    By Diane Barker

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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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We sat down with Kim from @americansciencesurplus. We sat down with Kim from @americansciencesurplus.milw to ask about the store, the surplus they need from the community, and upcoming events. Science Nights are coming back! Link to the online article in our bio!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/04/13/q-a-with-kim-stenglein-of-american-science-surplus/#smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #localmagazine #themakersforge #milwaukee #communitymagazine #nonprofit
We found some fun local events around town this mo We found some fun local events around town this month. Check out egg events at the Zoo, the Milwaukee Film Festival, and some fabulous markets!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/04/01/april-local-events/Want to keep updated? Sign up for our free monthly magazine! Link in the bio.#milwaukee #localevents #aprilevents #community #nonprofit
Our latest magazine has dropped! April 2026 Issue. Our latest magazine has dropped! April 2026 Issue. In this issue we explore how community funding works and how to keep momentum going once you've planted the seed. Our small business spotlight is on @americansciencesurplus You'll also find helpful articles on Sustainable Farmstead Solutions Three Pillars, Diane's top five veggies to plant in April, and a delicious baked mac n' cheese recipe. Link in the bio. Don't miss an issue! Sign up for our newsletter to get The Makers' Forge delivered right to your inbox!https://www.themakersforge.org/issue-6/#communitymagazine #milwaukee #milwaukeemagazine #nonprofitorganization #localmakers #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness
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