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Skip to PaginationThursday, June 18, 2026
Location
- Humboldt Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Yarn Bomb
Date:May 25th - September 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:Humboldt Park, Tennis Court Fencing, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
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...
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Cathedral Square Park
Park Events
- Food & Drink
Cathedral Square Market
Date:June 4th - September 24th
Time:3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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.
Location
- Jackson Park
Park Events
- Concert or Music
- Food & Drink
Jackson Park Farmers Market
Date:June 18th - October 1st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Beer Gardens
- Food & Drink
- Kids & Family
Art & Hops, with the Traveling Beer Garden
Date:May 14th - August 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:May 14: Wilson Park, 1601 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
May 28: McCarty Park, 8214 W Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI, 53219
June 4: Cooper Park, 8701 W Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
June 18: Grant Park, 100 E Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
June 25: Lake Park, 3233 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
July 9: Sheridan Park, 4800 South Lake Drive, Cudahy, WI 53110
July 16: Doctors Park, 1870 East Fox Lane, Fox Point, WI 53217
July 30: Froemming Park, 8801 S 51 St, Franklin, WI 53132
Aug. 6: Gordan Park, 2828 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Aug. 20: Greenfield Park, 2028 S 124 St, West Allis, WI 53227
May 28: McCarty Park, 8214 W Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI, 53219
June 4: Cooper Park, 8701 W Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
June 18: Grant Park, 100 E Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
June 25: Lake Park, 3233 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
July 9: Sheridan Park, 4800 South Lake Drive, Cudahy, WI 53110
July 16: Doctors Park, 1870 East Fox Lane, Fox Point, WI 53217
July 30: Froemming Park, 8801 S 51 St, Franklin, WI 53132
Aug. 6: Gordan Park, 2828 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Aug. 20: Greenfield Park, 2028 S 124 St, West Allis, WI 53227
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.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Beer Gardens
- Concert or Music
- Festival
- Food & Drink
- Kids & Family
West Milwaukee Beer Garden, with Live Music
Date:June 18th - July 16th
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:West Milwaukee Park, 5000 W. Burnham St., West Milwaukee, WI 53219
Enjoy a variety of beers, live music, food-truck options, and games.
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Beer Gardens
- Festival
- Food & Drink
- Kids & Family
West Milwaukee Beer Garden, with Live Music
Date:June 18th - July 16th
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:West Milwaukee Park, 5000 W. Burnham St., West Milwaukee, WI 53219
Enjoy a variety of beers! Lsten to live music, savor tasty food, and take part in activities led by West Allis - West Milwaukee Recreation.
Location
- Cathedral Square Park
Park Events
- Concert or Music
- Food & Drink
Jazz in the Park
Date:June 4th - September 10th
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI
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...
Friday, June 19, 2026
Location
- Humboldt Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Yarn Bomb
Date:May 25th - September 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:Humboldt Park, Tennis Court Fencing, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
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...
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Craft/Literacy
- Festival
Juneteenth Festival
Date:June 19th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Rose Park, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Join the annual celebration of African American freedom and achievement! Everyone is welcome to be involved in Juneteenth, an historical holiday for all! The four-block festival is centered along North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and includes community information booths.
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Grant Park
- Grant Park Beach
Park Events
- Concert or Music
- Food & Drink
- Kids & Family
Ferch's Live Music Friday
Date:May 29th - June 26th
Time:5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:Ferch's Beachside Grille at Grant Park, 100 Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI
Enjoy live acoustic music on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Location
- Humboldt Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Yarn Bomb
Date:May 25th - September 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:Humboldt Park, Tennis Court Fencing, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
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...
Location
- Veterans Park
Park Events
- Festival
- Fitness
- Kids & Family
Pet Walk MKE
Date:June 20th
Time:8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Veterans Park, 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI
Bring your pooch and join the Pet Walk -- 5K fun run, 5K walk, 1-mile walk-- to support local animals in need! From competitions, live music, and activities for kiddos to delicious food and drinks, a massive vendor village, and good vibes by the lake, Pet Walk is Wisconsin...
Location
- Washington Park
Park Events
- Food & Drink
- Kids & Family
- Nature
3rd Anniversary Celebration of Milwaukee's Climate & Equity Plan
Date:June 20th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Washington Park, Urban Ecology Center, 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
The event includes food, fun activities for the family, and information about climate action in Milwaukee County.
Location
- Estabrook Park
Park Events
- Fitness
- Kids & Family
- Sports
Hildebrand Run for Charity: 5K & 2-mile Run/Walk
Date:June 20th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Estabrook Park, Area #7, 4400 N. Estabrook Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Gather friends and family to raise funds for charity. This year, run the competitive 5K or walk the 2-mile route to support Black Child Development Institute Wisconsin.
Location
- Mitchell Park
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:June 6th - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
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...
Location
- Wehr Nature Center
- Whitnall Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Summer Solstice: Spiritual Ecology Through the Seasons
Date:June 20th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Celebrate the Summer Solstice through the values of Spiritual Ecology -- interconnectedness, compassion, service, reverence, and reciprocity. Honor the season and deepen your connection to nature. The event includes readings, meditation/guided imagery, time outdoors, exploring quietude, and nature journaling.
Location
- Cathedral Square Park
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Sports
414 Summer of Soccer
Date:June 20th
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Cathedral Square, 520 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Register the kids for a free, family-friendly, community soccer clinic in the heart of downtown. Milwaukee Wave staff and select rostered players lead clinics for kids, age 4 to 6 or 7 to 14, focusing on core soccer techniques and team scrimmage. While programming is free, registration is required and...
Location
- Other Parks
Park Events
- Kids & Family
- Nature
Community Fishing Clinics
Date:June 20th
Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53218
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...
