Malaika Early Learning Center

Attention Child Care Providers 📢:

This is your FINAL MONTH to apply for Child Care Bridge Payments! Submit your final application between June 20-28, 2026.

https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/payments

Hey Wisconsin! 🌲☀️Get ready to get outside because the annual Free Fun Weekend is officially scheduled for June 6–7!

For the entire weekend fees for vehicle admission to state parks, state trail passes, fishing license are all waived!🎣🛶🚴‍♀️🥾

Whether your perfect day involves biking, fishing, kayaking, or hiking—whatever it is, get on out there!

This entire weekend is absolutely FREE!

Don't miss this FREE family-friendly event! Northwestern Mutual Community Park located at Henry Maier Festival Park

Another great family friendly summer event! Who doesn't like free books?

On July 19, we’re taking over McGovern Park for the 2026 Authors of Color Book Fair: A Free Community Event for All Ages, a FREE, family-friendly event that brings books, culture, and joy together in one space.

ALL AGES AND ALL GENRES.

🎶 Live DJ setting the vibe
📚 200+ FREE books (and counting) for all ages
✍🏾 Local author activations
🐎 FREE horse rides for everyone
🤝 Community resources + experiences

We’re building this to feel like a real experience, not just grab a book and go, but a space where families can connect, explore, and actually enjoy being there.

And we’re not done yet…

🗓️ We are still collecting books until June 30

Every book donated helps us make sure more kids and families leave with stories they can see themselves in.

Pull up. Bring your people. Bring the kids. Stay awhile.

🔗 RSVP (not required, but helps us plan): bit.ly/cnsbookfair26�
🔗 Donate books: bit.ly/cnsauthorsofcolor