Coming Up in Milwaukee County Parks

After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb with the theme, Nature in the Park. Imagery includes cattails, fish, birds, a dragonfly, and an interactive "trinket" tree, where visitors can place found objects...

Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass and hand-painted artworks set within a vibrant horticultural display of coleus, petunias, vinca, lantana and more. This immersive garden installation transforms the dome into a...

Bring the family to Cool Waters Aquatic Center this Summer for a Water Safety Day!

At this free drop-in program, youths age 6 to 17 enjoy enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at the playgrounds. Both locations also offer wading pools.

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.

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...

MPD presents this family-friendly event to neighbors in District 6. National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out brings back a true sense of community!

Enjoy the free, outdoor music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R&B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Come early to shop for produce and more at the afternoon market (3 to 6 p.m.) or shop at the evening...

Enjoy free weekly concerts by top local talent, all while surrounded by the beauty of the Botanical Gardens. Beer, wine, and food available for purchase.

After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb with the theme, Nature in the Park. Imagery includes cattails, fish, birds, a dragonfly, and an interactive "trinket" tree, where visitors can place found objects...

Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass and hand-painted artworks set within a vibrant horticultural display of coleus, petunias, vinca, lantana and more. This immersive garden installation transforms the dome into a...

Be ready for the new school year! The back-to-school event includes a bookbag and school supplies giveaway, hot dogs and cheeseburgers, horseback riding, a bounce house and more! Get your children ready for success!

Take the family and meet friends at the free concert series! The series starts and ends on Saturdays, but in June, July and August, groups perform second Fridays. Bring a lawn chair or spread out your blanket. Bring snacks and beverages if you'd like. During the August performance, you can...

After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb with the theme, Nature in the Park. Imagery includes cattails, fish, birds, a dragonfly, and an interactive "trinket" tree, where visitors can place found objects...

Join the Arthritis Foundation's 5K Run/Walk along Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront and raise funds to support the millions of people with arthritis, America’s #1 cause of disability. All registered participants receive free admission to Irish Fest, the 2026 T-shirt, one post-race adult beverage (for ages 21 and up), Irish entertainment, and...

Enjoy a high-energy, mindfully curated health and wellness festival all about connection, wellness, and the local community.

Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass and hand-painted artworks set within a vibrant horticultural display of coleus, petunias, vinca, lantana and more. This immersive garden installation transforms the dome into a...

Explore the local landscape together with the Milwaukee Nature Journal Club. Whether you're a seasoned nature journaler or you're curious about giving it a try, all levels of experience are welcomed to this free program. Gather with supportive folks and connect through the love of exploring the wonders of nature...

Walk to support families affected by violence. Victims of Milwaukee Violence, a community-based organization, provides healing, informational resources, advocacy, and prevention strategies for individuals and families impacted by violence in Milwaukee.

Live bluegrass music fills the air at Pulaski Park in Cudahy! Come for the music, food, and fun. Enjoy free bluegrass music by different bands throughout the day. Support Friends of Pulaski Park's efforts!