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Saturday, October 31, 2026
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:June 6th - October 31st
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207
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.
Lakefront Discovery Run
Date:October 31st
Time:8:45 AM
Location:Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Join the Badgerland Striders for the Lakefront Discovery Run. The flat and fast course offers 15K, 5K, and Kids' Costume Race options. Each distance can be run, walked, skipped or hopped. Age-group awards, top-secret awards for overall winners, and more importantly, awards for the best costumes, as voted by the...
All-Abilities Flow Yoga
Date:September 19th - December 19th
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Give yourself the gift of self-care. Come with friends and enjoy a 60-minute, all-levels vinyasa flow class in the Amphitheater. In October, classes move inside the serene setting of the Visitors Center. Class is led by a Barefoot Haven yoga and wellness studio instructor. Registration is through The Barefoot Haven,...
Teen Conservation Club
Date:March 28th, 2026 - February 27th, 2027
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Come together with like-minded teens (age 13 to 17) for a club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! Each month, explore a new topic related to the natural world. The club meets on the last Saturday of the month. Registration is required.
Night of the Ghost Train
Date:October 31st
Time:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:Ghost Train Bridge (Oak Leaf Trail Bridge), crossing East Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211
Parking: Estabrook Park
Parking: Estabrook Park
Celebrate "Night of the Ghost Train" on Halloween! The art installation offers a sensory experience that takes you back to a time when the 'Twin Cities 400' passenger train crossed the same location, and, as the fastest passenger train of its time, the "400" was an attraction to area residents.
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
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!
Sunday, November 01, 2026
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
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!
Monday, November 02, 2026
Little Wonders for Two-year-olds
Date:September 14th - December 7th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
A program for two-year-olds and their favorite adults. During the one-hour program, tots and their caregivers delve into a fun nature topic, listen to a related story, take part in a themed activity, and spend some time outdoors, if Mother Nature cooperates.
Little Wonders for Three-year-olds
Date:September 14th - December 7th
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
A program for three-year-olds and their favorite adults. During the one-hour program, tots and their caregivers delve into a fun nature topic, listen to a related story, take part in a themed activity, and spend some time outdoors, if Mother Nature cooperates.
Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Wednesday Walkers
Date:May 13th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Lake Park, meet at Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
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 for Health
Date:April 15th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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.
Friday, November 06, 2026
A Walk in the Park
Date:February 6th - December 2nd
Time:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:Jan. 9: Brown Deer Park
Feb. 6: Kosciuszko Park,
March 6: Jacobus Park,
April 3: Froemming Park,
May 1: Greenfield Park
June 5: Cooper/Kops Park,
July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5
Aug. 7: Dineen Park,
Sept. 4: Madison Park,
Oct. 2: Kletzsch Park,
Feb. 6: Kosciuszko Park,
March 6: Jacobus Park,
April 3: Froemming Park,
May 1: Greenfield Park
June 5: Cooper/Kops Park,
July 10 (2nd Friday): Little Menomonee River Parkway Section 5
Aug. 7: Dineen Park,
Sept. 4: Madison Park,
Oct. 2: Kletzsch Park,
Gather with us for an hour-long walk through a park, the first Friday of every month, rain or shine! Connect and reconnect with friends and nature, enjoying the company of whoever attends, while appreciating parks and communities throughout the county. No need to register for this free event.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Kern Park Kross, Cyclocross Race
Date:November 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Kern Park, 3614 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, Wi 53212
Cyclocross returns to Riverwest! Part of the 2026 Wisconsin Cyclocross Series, this race will test the technical skills and aerobic abilities of riders of all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration closes Nov. 4. On-site registration available for an additional fee.
Nature Journaling Workshop
Date:November 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center,, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Discover the basics of the time-honored practice of slowing down, looking closely, and connecting with nature through observation, drawing, and writing. Learn simple techniques for keeping a nature journal as you explore Wehr’s diverse landscape and its details. No artistic or writing experience needed--just curiosity! The workshop fee includes a...
Vets Day 5K & 10K
Date:November 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Start/Finish: War Memorial, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Honor our Veterans and current service members! Vets Day 5K, 10K, and the new 5K Ruck is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Run Series. After the race awards, join your fellow runners at the gourmet hot chocolate bar! All donations made during registration will benefit Operation Final Home, an...
Owl Prowl for Youth Groups
Date:November 7th
Time:2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:Grant Park, Golf Clubhouse, 100 Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI
Scout groups and youth groups are invited to join a Wehr naturalist for an afternoon out with the owls. The interactive program highlights the habits and adaptations of these nocturnal neighbors. Register by 2 days prior to the program.
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
NatureNauts
Date:September 20th - December 13th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
At NatureNauts, you and your 4- to 6-year-old discover a nature topic, such as animal antics and adaptations. A Wehr naturalist guides the group in an interactive program, an outdoor walk, and a related take-home craft. Each month, the program is offered on a Sunday and the following Monday.
Monday, November 09, 2026
NatureNauts
Date:September 21st - December 14th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
At NatureNauts, you and your 4- to 6-year-old will discover a nature topic, such as animal antics and adaptations. A Wehr naturalist will guide the group in an interactive program, an outdoor walk, and a related take-home craft. Each month, the program is offered on a Sunday and the following...
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Storytime at The Domes
Date:January 14th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
in the Education Center
in the Education Center
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.
Wednesday Walkers
Date:May 13th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Lake Park, meet at Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
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 for Health
Date:April 15th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Lakefront Sauna Social
Date:September 12th - December 12th
Time:8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Grant Park, Beach, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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...
Wehr Nature Center Camera Club Meeting/Presentation
Date:February 14th - November 14th
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Note: The Oct. 10 meeting will be a 3-hour Food Photography Workshop with Naomi Seiler. Share your passion for photography with this friendly group. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, whether you use your cellphone or a professional camera, or whether you take nature photos or have...
re:Craft and Relic Holiday Market at Milw. Co. Sports Complex
Date:November 14th - 15th
Time:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Milwaukee County Sports Complex Fieldhouse, 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, WI 53132
Shop the re:Craft and Relic Holiday Market for vintage, upcycled, and handmade goods! The largest market of its kind in Southeastern Wisconsin, with over 160-180 booths, plus live music, food trucks and mobile boutiques. Purchase a VIP ticket to get early access--and deals--Saturday (9 to 10 a.m.) or an...
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Date:August 29th - December 12th
Time:3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI
Veterans from all branches of service – and including Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel – are invited to join in an experiential hike along Wehr’s trails, observing seasonal nature happenings and escaping the daily grind. Vets are welcome to come with family. The program is free, but registration is...
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
re:Craft and Relic Holiday Market at Milw. Co. Sports Complex
Date:November 14th - 15th
Time:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Milwaukee County Sports Complex Fieldhouse, 6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, WI 53132
Shop the re:Craft and Relic Holiday Market for vintage, upcycled, and handmade goods! The largest market of its kind in Southeastern Wisconsin, with over 160-180 booths, plus live music, food trucks and mobile boutiques. Purchase a VIP ticket to get early access--and deals--Saturday (9 to 10 a.m.) or an...
Nature Wizard Club for Families
Date:November 15th - December 6th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Gather the family for a monthly guided discovery walk along Wehr’s trails. Each themed program is designed for children ages 6 to 11, with younger siblings allowed. Register online to guarantee a spot; same-day registration permitted if space allows.
Floating Sound Bath
Date:October 18th - December 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:Pulaski Pool, 2677 S. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Settle onto a pool float or on the pool deck and unwind as the soothing vibrations of the sound bath move through space. Instructor Anna Zarnowski of Sound & Sol Yoga will use crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other therapeutic instruments to awaken your inner harmony. De-stress before the work...
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 20th - December 15th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Storytime at The Domes
Date:January 14th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
in the Education Center
in the Education Center
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.
Wednesday Walkers
Date:May 13th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Lake Park, meet at Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
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 for Health
Date:April 15th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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.
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 21st - December 16th
Time:1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Friday, November 20, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Turkey Trails 5K & 10K
Date:November 21st
Time:8:00 AM
Location:Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
A fun Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag, chip-timing with live results and awards, free photos, and free pie waiting at the finish line!
Nature Journal Club
Date:July 18th - December 19th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Oct. 17, Cudahy Nature Preserve
Nov. 21, Big Bay Park
Oct. 17, Cudahy Nature Preserve
Nov. 21, Big Bay Park
Explore the local landscape together with the Milwaukee Nature Journal Club. Whether you're a seasoned nature journaler or you're curious about giving journaling a try, all levels of experience are welcomed to this free program. Gather with supportive folks and connect through the love of exploring the wonders of nature...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Full Moon Walk for Adults
Date:November 21st
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Join a Wehr Naturalist to explore facts and folklore surrounding the moon, go on a one-hour hike under the full moon, and end the evening enjoying campfire treats. Registration required at least two days prior to the program.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Elf Run 10K & 5K
Date:November 22nd
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130
Kick off the holiday season with a festive and fun run! Get together with family and friends in your most festive attire and have some fun celebrating the holiday season!
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Guided Forest-Bathing Walk
Date:September 6th - December 6th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Unplug, slow down and de-stress. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, the session, led by a certified forest-bathing guide, takes you through sensory-based explorations designed to relax, restore, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. Registration required at least two days prior to the program. Start times vary.
Introduction to Native Gardening for Beginners
Date:November 22nd
Time:1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Learn why native plants matter and how to use them to attract and support wildlife, birds, and insects in a way that fits your time and space. Go home with ideas on planning your native garden and what to plant in it. Reservations guarantee your spot. Walk-ins are welcomed as...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Monday, November 23, 2026
Make a Family Smile Turkey Giveaway at King Community Center
Date:November 23rd
Time:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:1531 W. Vliet ST.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED! Families in need can come through this event to receive a frozen turkey to prepare for the holiday QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED! For Details, call the King Center at (414) 344-5600 While Supplies Last 1 Turkey Per Household.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Bilingual Storytime at the Domes
Date:November 26th, 2025 - December 30th, 2026
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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.
Wednesday Walkers
Date:May 13th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Lake Park, meet at Marcia Coles Community Room, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
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 for Health
Date:April 15th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Milwaukee Turkey Trot
Date:November 26th
Time:9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Run or walk the 5K or 8K chip-timed race (or the Kids Dash) along the lakefront. Donuts by Cranky Al's await at the finish line! The event's charity partner is the Hunger Task Force.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Friday, November 27, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Saturday, November 28, 2026
All-Abilities Flow Yoga
Date:September 19th - December 19th
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Give yourself the gift of self-care. Come with friends and enjoy a 60-minute, all-levels vinyasa flow class in the Amphitheater. In October, classes move inside the serene setting of the Visitors Center. Class is led by a Barefoot Haven yoga and wellness studio instructor. Registration is through The Barefoot Haven,...
Teen Conservation Club
Date:March 28th, 2026 - February 27th, 2027
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Come together with like-minded teens (age 13 to 17) for a club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! Each month, explore a new topic related to the natural world. The club meets on the last Saturday of the month. Registration is required.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Owl Prowl for Adults
Date:November 28th
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Grant Park, Golf Clubhouse, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Join a Wehr naturalist for an evening out with the owls. An interactive program will highlight the habits and adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. The program includes a hike along the trails in search of Great Horned Owls and Eastern Screech Owls. Registration required at least two days before the...
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Monday, November 30, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Tuesday, December 01, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Wednesday, December 02, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Thursday, December 03, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Friday, December 04, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Owl Prowl for Adults
Date:December 4th
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Join a naturalist for an evening out with the owls. An interactive program will highlight the habits and adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Then we will walk the trails listening and looking for great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Registration required at least two days before the program.
Saturday, December 05, 2026
Owl Prowl for Families
Date:December 5th
Time:2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Join a Wehr naturalist for an evening with the owls at Wehr! An interactive program will highlight the amazing adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. Come prepared to walk in search of great-horned and Eastern screech owls. Each child will dissect an owl pellet to discover what owls eat for dinner!...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Sunday, December 06, 2026
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Guided Forest-Bathing Walk
Date:September 6th - December 6th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Unplug, slow down and de-stress. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, the session, led by a certified forest-bathing guide, takes you through sensory-based explorations designed to relax, restore, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. Registration required at least two days prior to the program. Start times vary.
Nature Wizard Club for Families
Date:November 15th - December 6th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Gather the family for a monthly guided discovery walk along Wehr’s trails. Each themed program is designed for children ages 6 to 11, with younger siblings allowed. Register online to guarantee a spot; same-day registration permitted if space allows.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Monday, December 07, 2026
Little Wonders for Two-year-olds
Date:September 14th - December 7th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
A program for two-year-olds and their favorite adults. During the one-hour program, tots and their caregivers delve into a fun nature topic, listen to a related story, take part in a themed activity, and spend some time outdoors, if Mother Nature cooperates.
Little Wonders for Three-year-olds
Date:September 14th - December 7th
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
A program for three-year-olds and their favorite adults. During the one-hour program, tots and their caregivers delve into a fun nature topic, listen to a related story, take part in a themed activity, and spend some time outdoors, if Mother Nature cooperates.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Tuesday, December 08, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Wednesday, December 09, 2026
Storytime at The Domes
Date:January 14th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
in the Education Center
in the Education Center
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.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Friday, December 11, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Lakefront Sauna Social
Date:September 12th - December 12th
Time:8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Grant Park, Beach, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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...
Jingle Bell 5K Hustle & 1K Dash
Date:December 12th
Time:9:30 AM
Location:Greenfield Park, 2028 S. 124 St., West Allis, WI 53227
Step out to fuel life‑changing support for cancer survivors! Choose the chip-timed 5K Hustle or the virtual option. Your dog may join you in the 5K with an add-on fee. Kids age 2 to 10 can run the 1K Jingle Dash. Participation supports Youth Strong and Livestrong at the YMCA,...
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Date:August 29th - December 12th
Time:3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI
Veterans from all branches of service – and including Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel – are invited to join in an experiential hike along Wehr’s trails, observing seasonal nature happenings and escaping the daily grind. Vets are welcome to come with family. The program is free, but registration is...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
NatureNauts
Date:September 20th - December 13th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
At NatureNauts, you and your 4- to 6-year-old discover a nature topic, such as animal antics and adaptations. A Wehr naturalist guides the group in an interactive program, an outdoor walk, and a related take-home craft. Each month, the program is offered on a Sunday and the following Monday.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Monday, December 14, 2026
NatureNauts
Date:September 21st - December 14th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
At NatureNauts, you and your 4- to 6-year-old will discover a nature topic, such as animal antics and adaptations. A Wehr naturalist will guide the group in an interactive program, an outdoor walk, and a related take-home craft. Each month, the program is offered on a Sunday and the following...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 20th - December 15th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Storytime at The Domes
Date:January 14th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
in the Education Center
in the Education Center
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.
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 21st - December 16th
Time:1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Friday, December 18, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Saturday, December 19, 2026
All-Abilities Flow Yoga
Date:September 19th - December 19th
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Give yourself the gift of self-care. Come with friends and enjoy a 60-minute, all-levels vinyasa flow class in the Amphitheater. In October, classes move inside the serene setting of the Visitors Center. Class is led by a Barefoot Haven yoga and wellness studio instructor. Registration is through The Barefoot Haven,...
Candy Cane Course 5K, 10K, 15K
Date:December 19th
Time:9:00 AM
Location:Estabrook Park, Areas 7 & 8, near Benjamin Church House, 4250 N. Estabrook Parkway Shorewood, WI 53211
Join this Christmas-themed event that's perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt and custom medal), chip-timing with live results and awards, free photos, and delicious treats at the finish line.
Nature Journal Club
Date:July 18th - December 19th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Oct. 17, Cudahy Nature Preserve
Nov. 21, Big Bay Park
Oct. 17, Cudahy Nature Preserve
Nov. 21, Big Bay Park
Explore the local landscape together with the Milwaukee Nature Journal Club. Whether you're a seasoned nature journaler or you're curious about giving journaling a try, all levels of experience are welcomed to this free program. Gather with supportive folks and connect through the love of exploring the wonders of nature...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Christmas Bird Count
Date:December 20th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Community Science volunteers are needed to count birds at Wehr and sites within southern Milwaukee County for Nat’l Audubon’s 127th Christmas Bird Count. All ages/experiences welcome. Participants bird as long as desired at assigned sites or at Wehr with a naturalist. Registration is required for this free event.
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Winter Solstice: Spiritual Ecology Through the Seasons
Date:December 20th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Celebrate the Winter Solstice through the values of Spiritual Ecology -- interconnectedness, compassion, service, reverence, and reciprocity. Honor the season and deepen your connection to nature. The event will include readings, meditation/guided imagery, time outdoors, exploring quietude, and nature journaling.
Floating Sound Bath
Date:October 18th - December 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:Pulaski Pool, 2677 S. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Settle onto a pool float or on the pool deck and unwind as the soothing vibrations of the sound bath move through space. Instructor Anna Zarnowski of Sound & Sol Yoga will use crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other therapeutic instruments to awaken your inner harmony. De-stress before the work...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Monday, December 21, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Storytime at The Domes
Date:January 14th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:The Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
in the Education Center
in the Education Center
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.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Friday, December 25, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Monday, December 28, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Bilingual Storytime at the Domes
Date:November 26th, 2025 - December 30th, 2026
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Run into the New Year 5K & 10K
Date:December 31st
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:Estabrook Park, 4400 N Estabrook Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Run into the New Year! On New Year's Eve day, run a 5K or 10K chip-timed race and support Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
Winter Walk, at Wehr Nature Center
Date:December 31st
Time:12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Join us for a winter wonderland walk. Discover how plants and wildlife thrive in our harsh northern climate. Be prepared to explore the outdoors as we learn to decipher clues left behind by winter wildlife. Online registration is required two days before the program.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Friday, January 01, 2027
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
Date:November 19th, 2026 - January 1st, 2027
Time:5:30 PM
Location:"Community Spirit Park": Cathedral Square, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“¡Felices Fiestas!”: Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
“Santa’s Celebration Square powered by We Energies”: Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Celebrate the annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in downtown parks and catch the holiday spirit!
Sunday, January 03, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Sunday, January 17, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Thursday, January 28, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Teen Conservation Club
Date:March 28th, 2026 - February 27th, 2027
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Come together with like-minded teens (age 13 to 17) for a club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! Each month, explore a new topic related to the natural world. The club meets on the last Saturday of the month. Registration is required.
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Sunday, February 07, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Women & Girls in Science
Date:February 13th, 2027
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Gather the family for this FREE, open-house-style event aimed at breaking stereotypes of who can succeed in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math). Catch the “science bug” through hands-on activities presented by local women leaders from various STEAM backgrounds. Learn about female STEAM pioneers and their contributions. Advanced registration is...
Sunday, February 14, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Thursday, February 25, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Teen Conservation Club
Date:March 28th, 2026 - February 27th, 2027
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Come together with like-minded teens (age 13 to 17) for a club focused on conservation, community, and hands-on impact! Each month, explore a new topic related to the natural world. The club meets on the last Saturday of the month. Registration is required.
Sunday, February 28, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Saturday, March 06, 2027
Maple Sugar Days
Date:March 6th - 7th, 2027
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:9701 West College Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil-down demonstration and stories about the Native American origins of maple sugarin’. Everyone will receive a warm pancake with...
Sunday, March 07, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Maple Sugar Days
Date:March 6th - 7th, 2027
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:9701 West College Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132
Celebrate the spring thaw and our Wisconsin heritage at Wehr’s annual Maple Sugar Days. The program includes a short walk to the sugarbush, a visit to an old-time sugarin’ camp, a boil-down demonstration and stories about the Native American origins of maple sugarin’. Everyone will receive a warm pancake with...
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Sunday, March 28, 2027
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
Come to Wehr Nature Center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. Observe birds during the spring and fall migrations, and all year long! (As the sun rises earlier, the program will begin earlier. Starting in March, the program will begin at 8 a.m.) Birders...
Thursday, April 29, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Thursday, May 27, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Thursday, June 24, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Thursday, July 29, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Thursday, August 26, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Thursday, September 30, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...
Thursday, October 28, 2027
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:January 29th, 2026 - December 31st, 2027
Time:8:30 AM
Location:Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
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...