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...

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.

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...

The Mobile Market, a grocery store on wheels, sells fresh and healthy foods--nothing canned or processed--at Rose Park, Second Thursday in July; First Thursday in August. Debit or Credit Cards accepted. No cash.

A free event in support of breastfeeding, with celebration snacks, recipes, yard games and more! Follow the main facebook page in August for countdown posts and contests.

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 5. 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!

Gather with friends and family for a series of free, family-friendly events that celebrate community, creativity, and connection. The beaches will be transformed into a haven of artistic wonder and musical delight. Participate in interactive art, engage with local artists and vendors, make s’mores at the bonfires, or simply relax...

Gather the family and bring your steins for the "Art & Hops" series! At this free event, you'll stroll through the park enjoying your brew from the nearby Traveling Beer Garden, while visiting an eclectic mix of local artists, makers of high-quality handmade items, and small businesses.

Come to the free community fishing clinics to learn fishing skills or improve those you already have, People of all ages are invited to find this fun new way to enjoy your parks and rivers. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants 16 or older...

The live jazz series kicks off the season Friday, May 29 as part of the Bay View Jazz Fest. The series continues every other Thursday night, offering the community the best in local jazz and another opportunity to enjoy a relaxing evening in the park!

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...

See top talent go head-to-head in the return of the Sprint Non-Draft National Championships, the Olympic Distance Non-Draft National Championships and the Paratriathlon National Championships.

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...

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 offered before "A Walk in the Park" (in the...

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.