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Skip to PaginationSunday, September 20, 2026
Location
- Milwaukee County Zoo
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
- Run/Walk/Bike
Ride on the Wild Side
Date:September 20th
Time:7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Start/End: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Ride on the Wild Side to support the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. Choose the loop on Milwaukee County Zoo grounds or a longer bicycle route that starts and ends at the zoo. New this year. . . celebrate the completion of Adventure Africa by joining an Animal Team -- Team...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
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
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:August 31st - September 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area. Sponsoring the care of a tree is another option in supporting this program. All orders must be placed by Sept. 23. Sponsors may participate in...
Location
- McKinley Park
- Other Parks
- Veterans Park
Park Events
- Food & Drink/Beer
- Run/Walk/Bike
Chris' Slow Roll - Bike Ride Along Milwaukee's Lakefront
Date:September 20th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Start: War Memorial , Parking Lot, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Join the free, family-friendly, 10-mile bike ride and celebration! The ride starts at the War Memorial parking lot and continues north along the scenic Lincoln Memorial Drive to Shorewood. Next, you'll pick up the Oak Leaf Trail to wind your way back to the War Memorial for a party, with...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Fall Equinox: Spiritual Ecology Through the Seasons
Date:September 20th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Celebrate the Fall (Autumnal) Equinox through the values of Spiritual Ecology -- interconnectedness, compassion, service, reverence, and reciprocity. Honor the season and deepen your connection to nature. The event will include readings, meditation/guided imagery, time outdoors, exploring quietude, and nature journaling. Registration required by 2 days before the program.
Location
- Estabrook Park
Park Events
- Concert/Music & Movie
- Fair/Festival/Market
- Food & Drink/Beer
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:June 14th - October 25th
Time:9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Estabrook Park, 4100 Estabrook Parkway
South end of parkway, near the Benjamin Church House
South end of parkway, near the Benjamin Church House
Purchase fresh, unique foods directly from the people who are the growers and makers! Strengthen the local economy with every purchase you make. SNAP and Quest accepted.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
Free Yoga in the Park
Date:June 7th - September 27th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Morgan Triangle, 3404 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Enjoy free Sunday morning yoga, outdoors and in the park! All summer long, participate in restorative yoga practice led by Healium Hot Yoga. Open to everyone, whether beginner or advanced. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Register to be informed of any cancellations due to inclement weather.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Food & Drink/Beer
Walker Square Farmers Market
Date:July 12th - October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Walker Square, 1031 S. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables and support Milwaukee-area farmers! Dates depend on weather and availability of produce.
Location
- Sheridan Park
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
Hike for Hooves
Date:September 20th
Time:11:00 AM
Location:Start: Sheridan Park, Pavilion, 4800 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy, WI 53110
Come out for a casual and fun walk supporting the mission and residents of the animal sanctuary. Enjoy views from the Oak Leaf Trail and learn animal fun facts along the way. Register early for great swag. A raffle table and merch tent will also be on site. Register in...
Location
- Other Parks
Step by Step - L'Arche Milwaukee Friendship Walk & Fundraiser
Date:September 20th
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Jacobus Park, Pavilion, 6501 W. Hillside Lane, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Join Friends of L’Arche Milwaukee, a community of friends with and without intellectual disabilities, in building relationships by sharing time, being present, and upholding the value of every person. Bring a side dish to pass and your own sandwich for the potluck lunch at noon. The walk will follow...
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Fair/Festival/Market
- Food & Drink/Beer
Ticket to Fresh
Date:September 20th
Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:McGovern Park, Area #4, 5400 N. 51st Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53218
Come to the free market, thanks to the generosity of a collective of farmers who are sharing the abundance of their harvest that might have otherwise gone to waste! Enjoy fresh produce, local gardening resources, health/wellness resources, and community connections.
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
NatureNauts
Date:September 20th - December 13th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
At NatureNauts, you and your 4- to 6-year-old discover a nature topic, such as animal antics and adaptations. A Wehr naturalist guides the group in an interactive program, an outdoor walk, and a related take-home craft. Each month, the program is offered on a Sunday and the following Monday.
Location
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Fair/Festival/Market
- Food & Drink/Beer
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
See the magical glow of larger-than-life sculptural light displays at the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens. Find photo ops at every turn. Experience an expanded interactive playground. Enjoy East-West fusion culinary delights. Celebrate Asian folk-culture. See professional stage performances. Get your tickets now!
Monday, September 21, 2026
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 21st - October 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Location:Online ticket sales for the general public begin Sept 21 at 9 a.m.
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than 3 p.m. of the day you plan to attend). This is a popular event -- get your tickets now! Halloween...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:August 31st - September 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area. Sponsoring the care of a tree is another option in supporting this program. All orders must be placed by Sept. 23. Sponsors may participate in...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
NatureNauts
Date:September 21st - December 14th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
At NatureNauts, you and your 4- to 6-year-old will discover a nature topic, such as animal antics and adaptations. A Wehr naturalist will guide the group in an interactive program, an outdoor walk, and a related take-home craft. Each month, the program is offered on a Sunday and the following...
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 21st - October 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Location:Online ticket sales for the general public begin Sept 21 at 9 a.m.
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than 3 p.m. of the day you plan to attend). This is a popular event -- get your tickets now! Halloween...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:August 31st - September 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area. Sponsoring the care of a tree is another option in supporting this program. All orders must be placed by Sept. 23. Sponsors may participate in...
Location
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Fair/Festival/Market
- Food & Drink/Beer
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
See the magical glow of larger-than-life sculptural light displays at the renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens. Find photo ops at every turn. Experience an expanded interactive playground. Enjoy East-West fusion culinary delights. Celebrate Asian folk-culture. See professional stage performances. Get your tickets now!
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 21st - October 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Location:Online ticket sales for the general public begin Sept 21 at 9 a.m.
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
(Event to be held Oct. 15 through 17 at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132)
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased in advance (no later than 3 p.m. of the day you plan to attend). This is a popular event -- get your tickets now! Halloween...