| Day |
Date |
Suggested Activity |
| 1 |
June 2 |
Attend the Kick-Off to the 105 Days of Summer |
| 2 |
June 3 |
Start collecting stamps for your passport on the Oak Leaf Discovery Tour |
| 3 |
June 4 |
Take your toddler to learn about Little Sprouts at Wehr Nature Center's Little Wonders Program |
| 4 |
June 5 |
View the Venus Transit (next opportunity: 2117!) at the Observatory |
| 5 |
June 6 |
Get your produce fresh from the farm and listen to live music at the Westown Farmer's Market |
| 6 |
June 7 |
Go to the kick-off of the concert series, Jazz in the Park |
| 7 |
June 8 |
Get a great workout at the AquaZumba Party |
| 8 |
June 9 |
Help with the community cleanup and attend the fiesta for cleanup participants at the Basura Bash |
| 9 |
June 10 |
Build a sand castle or search for hidden treasure at Bradford Beach Family Day |
| 10 |
June 11 |
Take your preschooler to learn about Terrific Turtles at Wehr Nature Center's NaureNauts Program |
| 11 |
June 12 |
Kick back and take in a concert at the series, Chill on the Hill |
| 12 |
June 13 |
Go to the kick-off of the concert series, River Rhythms |
| 13 |
June 14 |
Hear the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra open the series, Concerts in the Gardens |
| 14 |
June 15 |
Learn about bats: the fiction, folklore, and the facts at Bat Night |
| 15 |
June 16 |
Go swimming at the Outdoor Pools |
| 16 |
June 17 |
Take Dad to see an antique car display, model airplanes, and more at Boerner Botanical Gardens |
| 17 |
June 18 |
Take your kids to the Dr. M.L. King Jr. Community Center and sign up for Summer Day Camp |
| 18 |
June 19 |
Get your produce fresh from the farm at the Walker Square Farmers Market |
| 19 |
June 20 |
Learn about the variety of hostas at the Evening Garden Walk |
| 20 |
June 21 |
Gather the family and take in the Chase Family Movie Night |
| 21 |
June 22 |
Get together with Achievers for the outdoor screening of the cult comedy at Lebowski Fest |
| 22 |
June 23 |
Catch all the action of the Brew City Bruisers Roller Derby |
| 23 |
June 24 |
Experience An Enchanted Evening in the Gardens, a Family Garden Walk |
| 24 |
June 25 |
See Shakespeare in the Park! The play: Two Gentlemen of Verona |
| 25 |
June 26 |
Bring out your child's inner artist at the AWE Truck Studio in the Park |
| 26 |
June 27 |
Head to the Lakefront for the fireworks! The Summerfest Big Bang Fireworks |
| 27 |
June 28 |
Put on those dancing shoes for the kickoff to Mitchell Boulevard Park Concerts |
| 28 |
June 29 |
Start the weekend with the Friday Fish Fry in the Parks |
| 29 |
June 30 |
Hit the trails in search of butterflies and caterpillars in the annual Butterfly Count |
| 30 |
July 1 |
Take Fido to the off-leash dog exercise area for the Currie DEA Meet & Greet |
| 31 |
July 2 |
Enjoy a patriotic start to the concert series, Musical Mondays |
| 32 |
July 3 |
OOOOOOOhhhhhh! Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh! US Bank Fireworks! |
| 33 |
July 4 |
Attend one of the many neighborhood Fourth of July Celebrations |
| 34 |
July 5 |
Cool off at the family water park, Cool Waters in Greenfield Park |
| 35 |
July 6 |
Float down the Lazy River at David F. Schulz Aquatic Center in Lincoln Park |
| 36 |
July 7 |
Get your produce fresh from the farm at the East Town Market |
| 37 |
July 8 |
See the 56 best teams in North America compete in the Bike Polo Championships |
| 38 |
July 9 |
Go for a hike on the 7-Bridges Trail |
| 39 |
July 10 |
Reserve a court and play a Tennis game, set, or match |
| 40 |
July 11 |
Head to Washington Park for the concert series, Wednesdays at the Shell |
| 41 |
July 12 |
Storm the Bastille to kick off Bastille Days |
| 42 |
July 13 |
Take in a classic car show, bands, atomic fireworks and more at the South Shore Frolics |
| 43 |
July 14 |
Get out your bike for the Tour de Fat |
| 44 |
July 15 |
Enjoy "Wild Wisconsin," a performance for the whole family in Lake Park by Kohl's Wild Theater |
| 45 |
July 16 |
Take your little ones to a neighborhood wading pool or splash pad |
| 46 |
July 17 |
Portage your canoe or kayak to one of the designated access sites on the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail |
| 47 |
July 18 |
Take the family to a concert designed especially for kids, Wonderful Wednesdays |
| 48 |
July 19 |
Pack a picnic dinner and listen to the Eddie Butts Band at the Gordon Park Concert |
| 49 |
July 20 |
Hike Wehr's trails by flashlight to discover a whole different world after sunset, during Creatures of the Night
|
| 50 |
July 21 |
Get a sitter for the kids, and be one of 2500 people to sample over 100 beers at the Firkin Craft Beer Festival |
| 51 |
July 22 |
Go mountain biking on the Alpha Trail |
| 52 |
July 23 |
Register to play in 50+ golf tournament, The Legends Best-Ball Shootout |
| 53 |
July 24 |
Support your Parks: Run for the Parks |
| 54 |
July 25 |
See what's new in plants and shrubs during the Garden Walk with Melinda Myers |
| 55 |
July 26 |
Gather the family for a free concert at the Clarke Square National Night Out |
| 56 |
July 27 |
Enjoy dinner, music, rides, and more at South Milwaukee Lionsfest |
| 57 |
July 28 |
Call your sitter for the kids, and head to the Lakefront to sample over 170 beers at Brewfest |
| 58 |
July 29 |
Watch top competitors in the US Open Junior National Volleyball Championships |
| 59 |
July 30 |
Make a play date with the kids at the free Play in the Parks |
| 60 |
July 31 |
Play h-o-r-s-e at a neighborhood basketball court |
| 61 |
Aug. 1 |
Listen to some great jazz and be inspired by the Jazzy Jewels at the Dineen Park Concert |
| 62 |
Aug. 2 |
Spend your lunch hour competing in the Office Challenge Games and more at Downtown Employee Appreciation Week |
| 63 |
Aug. 3 |
See top athletes compete in water-ski events at the Malibu Open |
| 64 |
Aug. 4 |
Enjoy carnival rides, food, and family fun at the Sweet Apple-Wood Festival |
| 65 |
Aug. 5 |
Reel in a big one and win the Brew City Salmon Tournament |
| 66 |
Aug. 6 |
Get fit on the Helios Multigym |
| 67 |
Aug. 7 |
From Jackson Park, be transported to the Emerald Isle at the kickoff to the August Nights Concerts
|
| 68 |
Aug. 8 |
Get your toes a-tappin' at the final Grant Park Concert |
| 69 |
Aug. 9 |
Visit with neighbors as you help with the Bay View Beach Cleanup |
| 70 |
Aug. 10 |
See the best of breeds at the Dog Conformation Show |
| 71 |
Aug. 11 |
Head to the Lakefront for the Milwaukee Air & Water Show |
| 72 |
Aug. 12 |
Find the ideal gift for a friend (or yourself!) at the Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
|
| 73 |
Aug. 13 |
Go to see Summer Winds, the floral show at The Domes |
| 74 |
Aug. 14 |
Catch a rainbow trout when you go fishing |
| 75 |
Aug. 15 |
Join the Badgerland Striders in the Just Plain Fun Run |
| 76 |
Aug. 16 |
Put on your dancing shoes for the Smith Park Concert |
| 77 |
Aug. 17 |
Hear one of All Hip Hop's Top 25 Underground Artists of 2011, Milwaukee's own, BLAX, at the Johnsons Park Concert |
| 78 |
Aug. 18 |
See art in a variety of media at the Milwaukee Domes Art Festival |
| 79 |
Aug. 19 |
Savor the selections at the Bartolotta Restaurants Sunday Brunch |
| 80 |
Aug. 20 |
Plan a fall family reunion at a pavilion in the Parks |
| 81 |
Aug. 21 |
Enjoy the therapeutic effect of digging in the dirt as an In-Garden Volunteer
|
| 82 |
Aug. 22 |
Play at a neighborhood tot lot |
| 83 |
Aug. 23 |
Get a ringer playing horseshoes |
| 84 |
Aug. 24 |
Cheer on your local softball team at the Milwaukee County Softball Championships
|
| 85 |
Aug. 25 |
Join First Stage's Education Dept. for Storytime in the Park |
| 86 |
Aug. 26 |
It's car-lover's dream! See classic autos and motorcycles as well as historic race cars at the Milwaukee Masterpiece
|
| 87 |
Aug. 27 |
Hike the trails at Wehr Nature Center |
| 88 |
Aug. 28 |
Launch your boat at the McKinley Marina
|
| 89 |
Aug. 29 |
Hit a boundary six off a googly at a cricket pitch |
| 90 |
Aug. 30 |
Practice your archery skills for fall hunting (or to be just like Merida!) at an archery range
|
| 91 |
Aug. 31 |
Take your family to the final fish fry of the season at the Friday Fish Fry in the Parks |
| 92 |
Sept. 1 |
Get your produce fresh from the farm at the South Shore Farmers Market |
| 93 |
Sept. 2 |
Visit Lake Park and tour the North Point Lighthouse |
| 94 |
Sept. 3 |
Take Rover to the doggie dip |
| 95 |
Sept. 4 |
Hike the trails to find the ideal location for your geogaching request
|
| 96 |
Sept. 5 |
This is Wisconsin! It's not too early to visit Boerner Botanical Gardens to learn about Winterizing Your Garden |
| 97 |
Sept. 6 |
Voice your opinion on the proposed designs for Moody Park |
| 98 |
Sept. 7 |
Learn the facts about the bats at Bat Night |
| 99 |
Sept. 8 |
Go on a Warbler Walk |
| 100 |
Sept. 9 |
Take part in the Disc Golf Fall Fling |
| 101 |
Sept. 10 |
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Wehr Nature Center to take advantage of the many Volunteer Opportunities |
| 102 |
Sept. 11 |
Find a peaceful place in the Parks to remember 9-11. A Park is near you
|
| 103 |
Sept. 12 |
Fragile and fleeting, see the butterflies at the Fall Butterfly Walk |
| 104 |
Sept. 13 |
Enjoy an evening walk and raise funds at the Light the Night Walk |
| 105 |
Sept. 14 |
Take on a new golf challenge: Nite-Glow Golf |
| |
Sept. 15 |
105 Days of Summer Closing Celebration |