Special Events in the Parks
From marathons to concerts, air shows to cyclocross, hundreds of events are held within Milwaukee County parks each year.
Check out our calendar for events coming to a park near you.
Featured Events
Music, Theater, Poetry in the Parks
Locations, Dates & Times Vary
Choose from over 200 live music events in a variety of genres, Shakespeare in the Park, and poetry readings. Concert series in the parks are organized by friends groups and neighborhood associations, often with food and beverage concessions as fundraisers for these organizations.
July 3rd Drone Show at the Lakefront
McKinley Park
3 p.m. Grounds Open & Activities Begin
9:15 p.m. Drone Show Begins
Experience the drone show with the debut of pyrotechnic drone technology! While you await the evening's big show, enjoy an expanded lineup of family-friendly activities along the lakefront. Then get ready to see awe-inspiring images with a synchronized soundtrack and synchronized, safe, controlled sparks!
Independence Day Celebrations & Fireworks
Hosted by Local Municipalities
Locations Vary
July 4, Times Vary
From parades and flag-raising ceremonies to bike-decorating and patriotic pet-costume contests, local municipalities are planning family-friendly activities at various sites during the day, and many plan fireworks in the evening.
A Walk In the Park
Milwaukee County Parks
First Friday of every month
Gather with us for an hour-long walk through a park, the first Friday of every month, rain or shine! Connect and reconnect with friends and nature, enjoying the company of whoever attends, while appreciating parks and communities throughout the county. No need to register for this free event.
Summer Floral Dome Show: Glass Under Glass
Mitchell Park Domes
June 6 to September 7
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Dome becomes a flowing 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 living kaleidoscope of Summer color and light. Experience the season's brilliance - visit the Show Dome this Summer and let art and nature inspire your senses.
Flow Yoga
Wehr Nature Center
Last Saturday of every month
Give yourself the gift of self-care in a beautiful serene setting at Wehr. Join our special monthly yoga series co-hosted by a Barefoot Haven yoga and wellness studio instructor. Participants at all levels and all abilities are welcome in this 60-minute indoor, vinyasa flow class. Registration is through The Barefoot Haven, with proceeds supporting Wehr Nature Center.