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...

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...

Join the Milwaukee Domes Alliance for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required. Storytime is included with admission.

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.

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...

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.

Round up your coworkers for the return of the lunchtime concert series that rocks Red Arrow Park every Wednesday, June through August. Enjoy street eats (the area’s best food trucks) at 11:30 a.m. At noon, get ready to dance to the performances of top local bands.

Come to the free community fishing clinics to learn fishing skills or improve those you already have, People of all ages are invited to find this fun new way to enjoy your parks and rivers. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants 16 or older...

Join the Humboldt Park Friends for a presentation by Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Staff environmentalists will give a presentation on the safety and types of turtles and birds in Humboldt Park.

Visit Washington Park Wednesdays and find a gathering place where music, art, and community come together! Everyone is welcomed! Happy Hour starts at 5 p.m.; the concert, at 6 p.m. Local talent shines, and local vendors and food trucks offer a variety of food and beverages for purchase.

Enjoy a Wednesday-evening walk through the Botanical Gardens, exploring a new topic each week

Join the Badgerland Striders for a Fun Run! In addition to training opportunities, race discounts and more, members enjoy the camaraderie found at the free fun runs -- 17 in Milwaukee County Parks! Annual membership for up to six immediate family members living at the same residence is $25 for...

Enjoy weekly live performances geared to children and their families. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and beverages.

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.

Bring the family to Sheridan Pool this Summer for a Water Safety Day!

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...