With over 150 parks, miles of scenic trails, 15 golf courses, beer gardens, dog parks, beaches, community centers, botanical gardens, nature trails and hundreds of events, there's always something new to discover in your Milwaukee County Parks.
FALL IN THE PARKS!
Our Top Picks of Fall Activities in Your Milwaukee County Parks
Guide to Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
A 60-second guide to what's happening in the parks this week.
Whitnall Beer Garden
Featuring music by Lex Allen.
The popular chinese lantern show has returned to Boerner Botanical Gardens from Sept. 13 - Oct. 20 with a new theme for 2019: Treasures of China. Get tickets.
Eleven more Milwaukee County parks maps have been created by local artists and illustrators as part of the Maptacular 2019 art project. View this year's designs.
Read our quick guide to the top events happening in Milwaukee County Parks in October.
What's New
Major Upcoming Events
Cider Sunday
Oct. 6, Wehr Nature Center, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cider Sunday is loaded with apples, activities, food and entertainment. This year’s “fun”draising event helps to support Wehr’s educational programming, trail improvements and facilities updates.
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China Lights
Sept. 13 - Oct. 20
China Lights: Treasures of China will have 95% new lantern displays featuring cultural gems. The handmade displays range from three-feet to three-stories high. The festival will also include an expanded interactive exhibit area, two stages for Asian folk-culture performances, a marketplace, two dining areas and vendors offering a variety of Asian and western menu options.
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Welcome to 100 Acres Wood
Sept. 21 - Nov. 10, Mitchell Park Domes
Visit a woodland destination inspired by the classic children's book during the fall floral show - included with general admission to the Mitchell Park Domes.
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Over 150 pavilions, community rooms, wedding venues and parks spaces are available to rent. Start planning your next event.