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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Enjoy Day 4 of the Daily Downtown Employee Celebration! Start at 11:45 a.m. with Office Challenge Games, the Bucks Basketball Shootout, live music, and lunch-time giveaways to the first 800 people.

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...

Gather with friends and family for a series of free, family-friendly events that celebrate community, creativity, and connection. The beaches will be transformed into a haven of artistic wonder and musical delight. Participate in interactive art, engage with local artists and vendors, make s’mores at the bonfires, or simply relax...

Gather the family and come out to celebrate community and meet with law-enforcement personnel from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Enjoy food, fun and games, raffle prizes, and demonstrations and exhibits by MCSO, Milwaukee Fire Department, and FBI specialty units (Drone, K-9, Maritime, and Bomb Squad).

Gather the family and bring your steins for the "Art & Hops" series! At this free event, you'll stroll through the park enjoying your brew from the nearby Traveling Beer Garden, while visiting an eclectic mix of local artists, makers of high-quality handmade items, and small businesses.

The live jazz series kicks off the season Friday, May 29 as part of the Bay View Jazz Fest. The series continues every other Thursday night, offering the community the best in local jazz and another opportunity to enjoy a relaxing evening in the park!