Twilight Centers

We know how integral our Twilight Centers are to providing safe, fun spaces for our young people. At our Twilight Centers, Milwaukee Recreation offers programming and extended hours at select school locations so young people in the city have a safe place to go during the evenings for free.

This season, we invite young people to visit our Twilight Centers for board games, esports, open gym shootaround, field trips, college and career conversations, and more! Take your best friend or meet new friends at Milwaukee Recreation's Twilight Centers.

Twilight Centers are open to MPS and non-MPS students alike. Free snacks are available every night as well. See below for site information.

The Twilight-specific entry door at each location is marked with a large, purple "Twilight Centers" sign.

*middle school or elementary school students only.

Winter/Spring Twilight Hours

Madison High School

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 8135 W. Florist Ave.
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m.
• Saturdays: 6-10 p.m.

North Division High School

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 1011 W. Center St.
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m.
• Saturdays: 6-10 p.m.

Obama SCTE

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 5075 N. Sherman Blvd.
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m.
• Saturdays: 6-10 p.m.

Pulaski High School

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 2500 W. Oklahoma Ave.
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m.
• Saturdays: 6-10 p.m.

South Division High School

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 1515 W. Lapham Blvd.
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m.
• Saturdays: 6-10 p.m.

Washington High School

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 2525 N. Sherman Blvd.
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m.
• Saturdays: 6-10 p.m.

Andrew Douglas Middle School

• Ages: 10-14*
• Where: 3620 N. 18th St.
• Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
• Times: 6-9 p.m.

Bay View High School

• Ages: 10-14*
• Where: 2751 S. Lenox St.
• Days: Fridays & Saturdays
• Times: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Twilight Enrichment Activities

Milwaukee Recreation provides free enrichment activities for young people at Twilight Centers throughout each season! All enrichment programming is free and no registration is required. All Twilight participants are invited to attend. Participants who complete four Twilight enrichment activities in a season will qualify for a Twilight Centers field trip!

Click here to find the full enrichment calendar for upcoming programs at your nearest Twilight Center!

• Ping Pong: Explore the fast game of ping pong with our expert-led lessons! Perfect your skills and enjoy the competition in a supportive environment.
• Kreative Fruitz: Under the guidance of our skilled instructor, learn how to transform everyday fruits into artistic displays.
• Be Inspired: Learn the essentials of sibling care and support in a nurturing setting with our comprehensive lessons.
• Safe & Sound: Join our classes focused on reducing crime and enhancing community safety. Learn practical strategies to protect yourself and contribute to a safer neighborhood.
• Digital Music Production: Want to learn a musical talent with lessons in digital music production? Discover how to create your own beats and lyrics, and bring your sound to life.
• Milwaukee Reserve: Master the art of using money wisely through various financial workshops. 
• Artists Working in Education: Explore your creativity and express yourself through a variety of artistic mediums with activities led by art instructors!
• Virtual Reality Gaming: Step into the future of gaming with our Virtual Reality sessions! Work alongside our instructor to master Oculus gaming and immerse yourself in incredible virtual worlds.

Twilight Skate Nights

Who’s ready to hit the rink? Milwaukee Recreation’s free Family Skate Nights are returning to Bay View HS and Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Centers this season!

Skate Nights are open to ages 10-14 (ages under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Participants are welcome to bring their own skates. Milwaukee Recreation also has skate rentals available for free.

• March 22: Bay View (5:30-8:30 p.m.)
• April 11: Andrew Douglas (5-8 p.m.)
• May 2: Andrew Douglas (5-8 p.m.)
• May 10: Bay View (5:30-8:30 p.m.)

Twilight Movie Nights

Let's get the popcorn poppin' at Andrew Douglas MS this spring! Join us for these special Twilight Center viewings of "Despicable Me 4" and "Moana 2" this month.

Showings are open to ages 10-14 (ages under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). These events are free to participate; no registration is required.

• March 21: "Moana 2" (6:15 p.m.)
• April 11: "Despicable Me 4" (6:15 p.m.) please note: this event was originally scheduled for April 4

Spring Egg-stravaganza

Milwaukee Recreation is hosting our annual Spring Egg-stravaganza event at two Twilight Centers!

Join us for an egg hunt, carnival games, coloring, arts & crafts, and more! Mad Science and Artists Working in Education (AWE) will also leading arts and crafts workshops for participants, while supplies last.

These are free, drop-in events. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome.

Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Center

• Where: 3620 N. 18th St.
• Date: Friday, April 11
• Time: 5-8 p.m.

Bay View HS Twilight Center

• Where: 2751 S. Lenox St.
• Date: Saturday, April 12
• Time: 4:30-8 p.m.

Día del Niño

Join Milwaukee Recreation at South Division Twilight Center for our Día del Niño Celebration!

From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, our staff will lead a variety of games for young people in this general day of play. Local vendors will also be on site to provide exciting enrichment activities, including arts & crafts from Artists Working in Education and fun science experiments with Mad Science (while supplies last).

Event Information

• South Division HS Twilight Center (1515 W. Lapham Blvd.)
• Saturday, April 26, 2025
• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This event is free for all community members; pre-registration is not required. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.