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Skip to PaginationWednesday, September 23, 2026
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 21st - October 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Location:Online ticket sales for the general public begin Sept 21 at 9 a.m.
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than 3 p.m. of the day you plan to attend). This is a popular event -- get your tickets now! Halloween...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:August 31st - September 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area. Sponsoring the care of a tree is another option in supporting this program. All orders must be placed by Sept. 23. Sponsors may participate in...
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
Storytime at The Domes
Date:January 14th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
in the Education Center
in the Education Center
Take your little ones (age 3 to 7) to the Domes and enjoy a story that comes to life! Each week the volunteer storyteller will present a topic that is nature-centered, related to the current show, or related to a special holiday. Storytime is included with regular admission.
Location
- Lake Park
Park Events
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Wednesday Walkers
Date:May 13th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Lake Park, meet at Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Gather with others at the top of the Grand Staircase and head out for a free weekly walk through the Olmsted-designed Lake Park. Come with a friend or neighbor, or make new friends as you explore the park together. Walk for about 30-45 minutes -- you walk at your own...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Hike for Health
Date:April 15th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Hike with a group along Wehr’s trails and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. Each Wednesday morning, explore the latest sights and sounds that nature offers. Meet in the Visitor Center. The program is free and no registration is required. Parking is $5 per carload.
Location
- Other Parks
- Veterans Park
- Washington Park
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
Summer Sound-Bath Series-Evening Edition
Date:June 24th - September 23rd
Time:5:00 PM - 5:45 AM
Location:June 24, Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
July 22, Noyes Park, 8235 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Aug. 26, Popuch Park, 8500 W. Granville Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Sept. 23, Washington Park, 1855 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
July 22, Noyes Park, 8235 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Aug. 26, Popuch Park, 8500 W. Granville Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Sept. 23, Washington Park, 1855 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Join Camille Mays of Sound Healing for a relaxing and rejuvenating exploration of the effect of sound on your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on and experience waves of soothing sound. This free program is also offered on four mornings before "A Walk in...
Location
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Fair/Festival/Market
- Food & Drink/Beer
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
See the magical glow of larger-than-life sculptural light displays at the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens. Find photo ops at every turn. Experience an expanded interactive playground. Enjoy East-West fusion culinary delights. Celebrate Asian folk-culture. See professional stage performances. Get your tickets now!
Location
- Brown Deer Park
- Grant Park
- Greenfield Park
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
- Run/Walk/Bike
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:September 9th - 30th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:Sept. 9: Greenfield Park, Picnic Area #3A, 2028 S. 124th St., West Allis, WI 53227
Sept. 16: Brown Deer Park, Picnic Area #3, 7835 N. Green Bay Road, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Sept. 23: Grant Park, Picnic Area #5A, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Sept. 30: Greenfield Park, Picnic Area #3A, 2028 S. 124th St., West Allis, WI 53227
Sept. 16: Brown Deer Park, Picnic Area #3, 7835 N. Green Bay Road, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Sept. 23: Grant Park, Picnic Area #5A, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Sept. 30: Greenfield Park, Picnic Area #3A, 2028 S. 124th St., West Allis, WI 53227
Join the Badgerland Striders for a Fun Run! In addition to training opportunities, race discounts and more, members enjoy the camaraderie found at the free fun runs -- 17 in Milwaukee County Parks! Annual membership for up to six immediate family members living at the same residence is $25 for...
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 21st - October 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Location:Online ticket sales for the general public begin Sept 21 at 9 a.m.
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than 3 p.m. of the day you plan to attend). This is a popular event -- get your tickets now! Halloween...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th - December 31st
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Wehr Nature Center does not charge an admission fee, so on the "Free Day" (the last Thursday of the month), the parking fee is waived. Individuals, families, and friends may explore all the trails outside and discover all the exhibits inside the Visitor Center. On Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26), explore...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Tai Chi Walking
Date:August 6th - September 24th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Combine the gentle, mindful practice of Tai Chi with natural walking, and you have Tai Chi Walking. led by Reverend Jenny Miller PhD. Participants move with slow, deliberate steps, coordinated breath, and relaxed posture. This practice, for all ages and fitness levels, supports balance, joint mobility, and strength while...
Location
- Cathedral Square Park
Park Events
- Food & Drink/Beer
Cathedral Square Market
Date:June 4th - September 24th
Time:3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Now on Thursdays! Find fresh produce, prepared foods, farm-to-table goods and handmade art. Come for the afternoon market (3 to 6 p.m.) or enjoy the evening market during Jazz in the Park. (Concerts go through Sept. 10.) No market July 2, 9 or 16.
Location
- Jackson Park
Park Events
- Concert/Music & Movie
- Food & Drink/Beer
Jackson Park Farmers Market
Date:June 18th - October 1st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products from local vendors. Get free samples at the Taste It Tent and learn how to incorporate a variety of vegetables into your daily meals. Many of the vendors participate in nutritional programs. As you stroll through the market, enjoy live musical...
Location
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Fair/Festival/Market
- Food & Drink/Beer
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
See the magical glow of larger-than-life sculptural light displays at the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens. Find photo ops at every turn. Experience an expanded interactive playground. Enjoy East-West fusion culinary delights. Celebrate Asian folk-culture. See professional stage performances. Get your tickets now!
Friday, September 25, 2026
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 21st - October 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Location:Online ticket sales for the general public begin Sept 21 at 9 a.m.
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than 3 p.m. of the day you plan to attend). This is a popular event -- get your tickets now! Halloween...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Adult Guests
Date:June 26th - September 25th
Time:5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI
Veterans from all branches of service – and including Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel – are invited to join in an experiential hike along Wehr’s trails, observing seasonal nature happenings and escaping the daily grind. The program is free, but registration is required.
Location
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Fair/Festival/Market
- Food & Drink/Beer
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
See the magical glow of larger-than-life sculptural light displays at the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens. Find photo ops at every turn. Experience an expanded interactive playground. Enjoy East-West fusion culinary delights. Celebrate Asian folk-culture. See professional stage performances. Get your tickets now!
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Concert/Music & Movie
Movie Nights at Clarke Square
Date:September 25th - October 9th
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:Clarke Square, 2330 W Vieau Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Gather the kids for a free, family-friendly movie! Light snacks will be provided. Bring lawn chairs or blankets!
Location
- Other Parks
JPCA Movie in the Park - Double Feature
Date:September 25th
Time:7:15 PM
Location:Manitoba Park, area just north of basketball, 2941 S. 49 St., Milwaukee, WI 53219
Get ready for a spooky movie night! Residents voted on the event theme and selected the first movie, Addams Family (PG). Votes are still coming in for the late show.
Location
- Lake Park
Park Events
- Concert/Music & Movie
Free Friday Night Flicks
Date:August 28th - October 9th
Time:8:30 PM
Location:Lake Park, Summer Stage, 2975 N. Lake Park Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Enjoy free movies in Lake Park. This season's movies fall under the theme, Sweet Home MKE. Movies will either be set in or filmed in the good ol' 414. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, drinks and snacks. Movies, dates and ratings below.