Coming Up in Milwaukee County Parks
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Skip to PaginationFriday, June 05, 2026
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- A Walk in the Park
- Kids & Family
- Nature
A Walk in the Park
Date:February 6th - December 2nd
Time:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:Jan. 9: Brown Deer Park
Feb. 6: Kosciuszko Park,
March 6: Jacobus Park,
April 3: Froemming Park,
May 1: Greenfield Park
June 5: Cooper/Kops Park,
July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5
Aug. 7: Dineen Park,
Sept. 4: Madison Park,
Oct. 2: Kletzsch Park,
Feb. 6: Kosciuszko Park,
March 6: Jacobus Park,
April 3: Froemming Park,
May 1: Greenfield Park
June 5: Cooper/Kops Park,
July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5
Aug. 7: Dineen Park,
Sept. 4: Madison Park,
Oct. 2: Kletzsch Park,
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.
Location
- Grant Park
- Grant Park Beach
Park Events
- Concert or Music
- Food & Drink
- Kids & Family
Ferch's Live Music Friday
Date:May 29th - June 26th
Time:5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:Ferch's Beachside Grille at Grant Park, 100 Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI
Enjoy live acoustic music on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Journeys in Spiritual Ecology
Date:June 5th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Deepen your connection with the natural world and build community with like-minded individuals through the five values of Spiritual Ecology -- interconnectedness, compassion, service, reverence, and reciprocity. The six-session program begins with an overview of Spiritual Ecology, and each session that follows focuses on one of the five values. You...
Saturday, June 06, 2026
Location
- Veterans Park
Park Events
- Sports
Fresh Coast Champions Cup: grass volleyball
Date:June 6th - 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location:Veterans Park, 1500 N Lincoln Memorial Drive
The event features top players from around the country competing against the best local players as well as many amateur players. Fans and spectators are welcome!
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
Park Events
- Nature
Wehr Nature Center Camera Club - Print Competition
Date:June 6th
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
See the work of members and learn from the critique in the Club Print Competition & Commentary
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Concert or Music
- Festival
- Kids & Family
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 50th Anniversary Celebration
Date:June 6th
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1531 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Gather with family and friends at the community center to honor the past, celebrate the present, and prepare for the future! The free event features an opening ceremony with local and Milwaukee County leaders, guided tours, live musical performances, a ribbon-cutting for the new mural, activities for the kids, giveaways,...
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Bike
- Kids & Family
Promise Zone Bike Ride
Date:June 6th
Time:10:00 AM
Location:Garden Homes Square, 2600 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209
Join the free, slow-paced, family-friendly bike ride, featuring stops highlighting developments in the neighborhood. From 9 to 10 a.m., take advantage of the free repair station or check out a bike to use for the event -- a limited number of bikes available! Announcements begin at 10 a.m.; the ride,...
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature
Wehr Birders
Date:March 1st - October 25th
Time:8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 531
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! Birders at all levels of experience are welcome. No program fee or registration. Parking fee applies. (Beginning in November, the start...
Location
- Veterans Park
Park Events
- Sports
Fresh Coast Champions Cup: grass volleyball
Date:June 6th - 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location:Veterans Park, 1500 N Lincoln Memorial Drive
The event features top players from around the country competing against the best local players as well as many amateur players. Fans and spectators are welcome!
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Reptile Day
Date:June 7th
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Whether loved or feared, frogs, turtles, snakes, and salamanders make up the remarkable amphibian and reptile families. Guests of all ages and abilities can meet with professionals and hobbyists to discover a wide variety of species -- on display all in one place!
Monday, June 08, 2026
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature
Little Wonders for Two-year-olds
Date:June 8th - September 14th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
A program for two-year-olds and their favorite adults. During the one-hour program, tots and their caregivers delve into a fun nature topic, listen to a related story, take part in a themed activity, and spend some time outdoors, if Mother Nature cooperates.
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Little Wonders for Three-year-olds
Date:June 8th - September 14th
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
A program for three-year-olds and their favorite adults. During the one-hour program, tots and their caregivers delve into a fun nature topic, listen to a related story, take part in a themed activity, and spend some time outdoors, if Mother Nature cooperates.
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Humboldt Park
Park Events
- Concert or Music
- Food & Drink
- Friends
- Kids & Family
Chill on the Hill
Date:June 9th - September 1st
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Humboldt Park, Band Chalet, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Gather with family and friends for the weekly, free summer concert series on Tuesday nights. Enjoy live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Food trucks arrive at 5 p.m., with music starting at 6:30 p.m.
Location
- Juneau Park
Park Events
- Festival
Poetry in the Park
Date:June 9th - September 8th
Time:6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:Juneau Park, 900 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Poetry in the Park celebrates the best of spoken word. Local, regional and national poets give readings near the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
Wehr Astronomical Society
Date:April 14th - June 9th
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Wehr Astronomical Society (WAS) is a group of amateur astronomers who promote the casual study of astronomy. WAS offers public telescopic viewing in Whitnall Park. All levels of astronomers are welcome at WAS programs and meetings.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...