Coming Up in Milwaukee County Parks
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Skip to PaginationMonday, October 19, 2026
Location
- Jackson Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Menomonee River Parkway: Meet east of Menomonee River Pkwy & Charles Hart Pkwy intersection, and west of soccer fields at 7900 Menomonee River Pkwy
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Location
- Jackson Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Menomonee River Parkway: Meet east of Menomonee River Pkwy & Charles Hart Pkwy intersection, and west of soccer fields at 7900 Menomonee River Pkwy
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 20th - December 15th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Programs offer nature-based activities and experiences at Milwaukee’s most beautiful indoor setting, the Mitchell Park Domes. SPARK! at The Domes is available at no cost to those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Each session is 1.5 hours. Programs are offered monthly on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Registration is required.
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, October 21, 2026
Location
- Jackson Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Menomonee River Parkway: Meet east of Menomonee River Pkwy & Charles Hart Pkwy intersection, and west of soccer fields at 7900 Menomonee River Pkwy
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
Storytime at The Domes
Date:January 14th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
in the Education Center
in the Education Center
Take your little ones (age 3 to 7) to the Domes and enjoy a story that comes to life! Each week the volunteer storyteller will present a topic that is nature-centered, related to the current show, or related to a special holiday. Storytime is included with regular admission.
Location
- Lake Park
Park Events
- Guided Hike/Walk
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Wednesday Walkers
Date:May 13th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Lake Park, meet at Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Gather with others at the top of the Grand Staircase and head out for a free weekly walk through the Olmsted-designed Lake Park. Come with a friend or neighbor, or make new friends as you explore the park together. Walk for about 30-45 minutes -- you walk at your own...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Health/Fitness/Wellness
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
Hike for Health
Date:April 15th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Hike with a group along Wehr’s trails and enjoy camaraderie, exercise and fun. Each Wednesday morning, explore the latest sights and sounds that nature offers. Meet in the Visitor Center. The program is free and no registration is required. Parking is $5 per carload.
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 21st - December 16th
Time:1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Programs offer nature-based activities and experiences at Milwaukee’s most beautiful indoor setting, the Mitchell Park Domes. SPARK! at The Domes is available at no cost to those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Each session is 1.5 hours. Programs are offered monthly on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Registration is required.
Location
- Humboldt Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Fair/Festival/Market
Pumpkin Pavilion: Pumpkin Carving
Date:October 21st - 22nd
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Carve pumpkins that will become part of the Pumpkin Pavilion display. Return on Friday and Saturday to see your work among the 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns!
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!
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location
- Jackson Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Menomonee River Parkway: Meet east of Menomonee River Pkwy & Charles Hart Pkwy intersection, and west of soccer fields at 7900 Menomonee River Pkwy
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Humboldt Park
Park Events
- Arts & Culture
- Fair/Festival/Market
Pumpkin Pavilion: Pumpkin Carving
Date:October 21st - 22nd
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Carve pumpkins that will become part of the Pumpkin Pavilion display. Return on Friday and Saturday to see your work among the 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns!
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!
Friday, October 23, 2026
Location
- Jackson Park
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Meet: Boathouse, subject to change
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Nature & Wildlife/Birding
- Volunteer
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Menomonee River Parkway: Meet east of Menomonee River Pkwy & Charles Hart Pkwy intersection, and west of soccer fields at 7900 Menomonee River Pkwy
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes or boots. Bring a pair of work gloves. All other equipment and supplies will be provided.