Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
Milwaukee County's mission is to provide high-quality, responsive services that enhance self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity and quality of life for its entire people.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
Find information about things to do and happenings in Milwaukee County.
Your quick guide to events and programs coming up in Milwaukee County Parks.
See spoofs of your favorite movie monsters lurking among plants of the miniaturized landscape, while G-scale trains chug along hundreds of feet of track. Included in regular admission.
Through March 29, at The Domes
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Discover intricate works of bonsai, without buds, leaves or flowers – emphasizing their sculptural form. Included in regular admission
Feb. 23, at The Domes
Join the Office for Persons with Disabilities for FREE snowmobile rides with members of the Rolling Dice Riders Snowmobile Club. Sit on the back of a snowmobile or ride behind in a sleigh!
Feb. 1, in the area surrounding Wil-O-Way Underwood
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The Office for Persons with Disabilities offers a wide variety of recreational programming and resources.
Come taste, enjoy and vote for your favorite chili among the variety of entries. The meal includes sides, dessert and your choice of a glass of beer or wine. A silent auction also helps to raise funds for Wehr's programs and facilities.
Feb. 1, at Wehr Nature Center
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For those living in the Pulaski-Milwaukee Park area … Get to know your neighbors at this family-friendly event!
Feb. 15, at Pulaski Milwaukee Park
Take the kids, age 15 and under, to learn ice-fishing basics! Members of local fishing clubs teach safety and techniques. The indoor component of the program will go on regardless of ice conditions.
Feb. 8, at Brown Deer, Greenfield, Kosciuszko, McGovern, Scout Lake and Sheridan parks
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Skate with Admirals players at Slice of Ice! Stay to see different shifts of players, AND don't forget to snap some photos!
Feb. 8 (Feb. 10 in case of inclement weather), at Red Arrow Park
Cheer on The Milwaukee Power, an NA3HL team. Catch a home game!
Feb. 6, 28, 29 at Wilson Ice Arena
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Keep up your disc golf skills by entering this frozen-fairway tournament! Sign up with a partner to play one of the state's top disc golf courses! Online registration closes Feb. 7.
Feb. 8 & 9, at Kletzsch Park
Register Your Pro Team for Feb. 8
Register Your Recreational Team for Feb. 9
Kids will be on the lookout for familiar trains in the model-railroad layouts. The all-scale show includes trains in sizes from the tiny Zs to trains large enough to ride! Included in regular admission.
Feb. 8 & 9, at The Domes
Add the romantic glow of The Domes to your Valentine’s evening plans. Stroll through the softly lit domes with your special someone. Cocktails, small plate dining and desserts will be available for purchase. Special admission applies.
Feb. 14, at The Domes
Meet and greet — and share some free birthday cake — with the famous rescue dogs turned sled dogs! Activities for all. Plenty of photo ops!
Feb. 15, at Red Arrow Park
Your general admission ticket is good for all three days of the show! You’ll have access to instruction, free seminars, paid in-depth seminars and a variety of vendors. Seminars are presented by experienced woodworkers.
Feb. 21 – 23, at Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Sample delicious soups made by West Allis area restaurants and, at the same time, help those in need! Buy a soup meal and a ceramic bowl or two, and proceeds go to local food pantries.
Feb. 22, at LaFollette Park Pavilion
Join an expert maple-syrup maker and learn how to turn your backyard maple tree into liquid gold! Learn everything from identifying a suitable tree to finishing off and storing syrup!
Feb. 23, at Wehr Nature Center
Learn how you can become a volunteer who collects information on fairy shrimp, frogs and salamanders! Register yourself and a friend or family member by Feb. 6!
Feb. 20, at Falk Park
Celebrate an alternate past at this gadget-filled garden party with a sci-fi twist! Gardens & Gears features creative artists and makers of objects inspired by technology, metal and the Victorian era. The faire is included with regular admission.
Feb. 29, at The Domes
Shop local all winter with over 50 vendors selling local food, gifts and more. The Winter Farmers market is held Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Mitchell Park Domes Annex.
9480 Watertown Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)