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...

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...

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.

Celebrate Milwaukee’s Lincoln Creek with an entire week of free, fun, and family-friendly activities! As the week approaches, use the website link below for special program dates and times, such as the Kickoff Day morning bird walk or hike and bike from Lincoln Park to McGovern Park. Weekday recreational and...

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...

Youths age 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the free kickball tournament. The event brings together youth and law enforcement for friendly competition and teamwork. Participants receive a free event t-shirt, food and refreshments, music and entertainment, prizes and giveaways in this fun-filled evening focused on unity and...

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.

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...

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.

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.

Celebrate Milwaukee’s Lincoln Creek with an entire week of free, fun, and family-friendly activities! As the week approaches, use the website link below for special program dates and times, such as the Kickoff Day morning bird walk or hike and bike from Lincoln Park to McGovern Park. Weekday recreational and...

Join Wehr Nature Center staff for an ecology walk through a Milwaukee County Park. Learn to identify plants and members of the animal kingdom. Hikes are about one mile. Terrain varies by location.

Enjoy live acoustic music on the shore of Lake Michigan.

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.

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...