Coming Up in Milwaukee County Parks

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...

Join the Friends and enjoy a film screening on Cliff Swallows.

Poetry in the Park celebrates the best of spoken word. Local, regional and national poets give readings near the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Combine the gentle, mindful practice of Tai Chi with natural walking, and you have Tai Chi Walking. led by Reverend Jenny Miller PhD. Participants move with slow, deliberate steps, coordinated breath, and relaxed posture. This practice, for all ages and fitness levels, supports balance, joint mobility, and strength while...

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...

Enjoy the free, outdoor music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R&B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Come early to shop for produce and more at the afternoon market (3 to 6 p.m.) or shop at the evening...

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...

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!

Experience a one-of-a-kind morning gathering on the shores of Lake Michigan--an experience designed to support you in deepening connection and elevating vitality. The introduction includes a sauna, a community cold plunge in Lake Michigan, and a guided breath and movement practice. Then, you are open to flow between those activities...

Fresh from the farm! Wisconsin-grown produce, meat, eggs, flour, and baked goods can all be found at the South Shore Farmers Market in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.

Walk the 2-mile route and support the mission of the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance to provide education, support, and funding of ovarian cancer research throughout the state. The Rascal Romp is available for the kiddos!

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...

For two days only! See thousands of orchids at Fall in Love with Orchids, the Wisconsin Orchid Society's annual show and sale of orchids and potting supplies. The event also includes talks by orchid experts and a judged competition. The event is included in Domes admission. Last admission at 3...