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Alzheimer’s Association's 40th Annual Wisconsin State Conference
Date:May 19th - 20th
Time:12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
This year marks the 40th Annual Wisconsin State Conference. This years conference theme is Power of Connection- Purpose, Partners and Progress. This years event is...
Spring Floral Show: Bees!
Date:May 19th - 25th
Time:9:00 AM
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the show dome this spring to meet 8 one-of-a-kind bee sculptures made from recycled metal. Our...
Spring Floral Show: Bees!
Date:May 20th - 25th
Time:9:00 AM
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the show dome this spring to meet 8 one-of-a-kind bee sculptures made from recycled metal. Our...
Storytime at The Domes
Date:May 20th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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...
Wednesday Walkers
Date:May 20th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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...
Hike for Health
Date:May 20th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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....
Ethics Board Special Meeting
Date:May 20th
Time:2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ethics Board meets on a semi-regular quarterly basis to discuss business that includes, but is not limited to, administrative reports, advisory opinions and policy changes.
MCSO & MPD Community Pop Up - Sherman Park
Date:May 20th
Time:4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join MCSO, MPD, and our community partners for a community pop-up event. Food, fun, and fellowship promoting a safe summer through community engagement.
Wednesday Night Garden Walks
Date:May 20th - August 19th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy a Wednesday-evening walk through the Botanical Gardens, exploring a new topic each week
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:May 20th - 27th
Time:6:30 PM
Join the Badgerland Striders for a Fun Run! In addition to training opportunities, race discounts and more, members enjoy the camaraderie found at the free...
Spring Floral Show: Bees!
Date:May 21st - 25th
Time:9:00 AM
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the show dome this spring to meet 8 one-of-a-kind bee sculptures made from recycled metal. Our...
Civil Service Commission Meeting
Date:May 21st
Time:3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
The Civil Service Commission meets on a monthly basis (or as needed) to discuss business that includes, but is not limited to, Behavioral Health Services...
Spring Floral Show: Bees!
Date:May 22nd - 25th
Time:9:00 AM
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the show dome this spring to meet 8 one-of-a-kind bee sculptures made from recycled metal. Our...
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans
Date:May 22nd
Time:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Veterans from all branches of service – and including Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel – are invited to join in an experiential hike along...
All-Abilities Flow Yoga
Date:May 23rd - June 27th
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Give yourself the gift of self-care. Come with friends and enjoy a 60-minute, all-levels vinyasa flow class inside the serene setting of the Visitors Center....
Spring Floral Show: Bees!
Date:May 23rd - 25th
Time:9:00 AM
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the show dome this spring to meet 8 one-of-a-kind bee sculptures made from recycled metal. Our...
All About Bees
Date:May 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Beevangelist Charlie “CharBee” Koenen to explore how bees shape our environment and how we, in turn, affect them. See local bees in a live...
Bouncing Circus World Airlift Festival
Date:May 23rd - 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Gather the family for the largest inflatable-fun experience around! Live entertainment, face-painting, great food! Donate a "baby essentials" item and receive a discount on the...
Community Cleanup, Resource Fair, Barbeque
Date:May 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A fun day for the family--food, face-painting, bounce houses, free haircuts, DJs spinning the latest tunes, and more! Meet police officers, fire department cadets, and...
IKEA Family Kite Festival
Date:May 23rd - 24th
Time:10:00 AM
The annual kite festival, which features giant-sized kites and precision kite-flying, runs May 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 24 from 10...
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Date:May 23rd - June 27th
Time:3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Veterans from all branches of service – and including Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired personnel – are invited to join in an experiential hike along...
Wehr Birders
Date:May 24th - October 25th
Time:8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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,...
Spring Floral Show: Bees!
Date:May 24th - 25th
Time:9:00 AM
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the show dome this spring to meet 8 one-of-a-kind bee sculptures made from recycled metal. Our...
Bouncing Circus World Airlift Festival
Date:May 24th - 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Gather the family for the largest inflatable-fun experience around! Live entertainment, face-painting, great food! Donate a "baby essentials" item and receive a discount on the...
IKEA Family Kite Festival
Date:May 24th
Time:10:00 AM
The annual kite festival, which features giant-sized kites and precision kite-flying, runs May 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 24 from 10...
Junior Lifeguard Program - DEADLINE
Date:May 24th
Time:11:59 PM
Young water-lovers, age 12–15, will discover what it takes to become a lifeguard, while having fun in the sun! The program runs July 6 through...
Spring Floral Show: Bees!
Date:May 25th
Time:9:00 AM
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the show dome this spring to meet 8 one-of-a-kind bee sculptures made from recycled metal. Our...
Bouncing Circus World Airlift Festival
Date:May 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Gather the family for the largest inflatable-fun experience around! Live entertainment, face-painting, great food! Donate a "baby essentials" item and receive a discount on the...
Personnel Review Board Meeting
Date:May 26th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Personnel Review Board meets on a bi-weekly basis to hear and make determinations on County employee disciplinary matters.
Bilingual Storytime at the Domes
Date:May 27th - December 30th
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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 27th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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...
Hike for Health
Date:May 27th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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....
Wednesday Night Garden Walks
Date:May 27th - August 19th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy a Wednesday-evening walk through the Botanical Gardens, exploring a new topic each week
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:May 27th
Time:6:30 PM
Join the Badgerland Striders for a Fun Run! In addition to training opportunities, race discounts and more, members enjoy the camaraderie found at the free...
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:May 28th - December 31st
Time:8:30 AM
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....
Art & Hops, with the Traveling Beer Garden
Date:May 28th - August 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
Jazz at The Vine
Date:May 29th - September 3rd
Time:6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The live jazz series kicks off the season Friday, May 29 as part of the Bay View Jazz Fest. The series continues every other Thursday...
Moms Mental Health Initiative Summer Social
Date:May 30th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gather your family for this free fundraising event. Activities include music and movement with Park Pals, MKE Moms, and a music workshop with Third Coast...
Ray of Hope 5K Run / 3K Walk
Date:May 30th
Time:9:00 AM
Run the 5K or walk the 3K through the park and Menomonee River Parkway. The non-profit event organizer raises awareness and funds for the fight...
Strain for the Brain
Date:May 30th
Time:9:00 AM
Enjoy the scenic, runner-friendly route that stays primarily on paved park paths with gentle turns and minimal elevation change—great for runners chasing a smooth effort...
Bloom & Groom Plant Sale, Housing Resource Fair
Date:May 30th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Purchase plants at below-market prices! The event makes bringing greenery into your space easy and affordable! Also check out the resources at the Housing Resource...
Native Plant Sale
Date:May 30th - 31st
Time:10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Gardening with native plants is a gift to nature and yourself! Choose from a wide variety of native flowers, grasses, and sedges suitable for southeastern...
Heal The Hood Block Party
Date:May 30th
Time:11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate the community at the annual Heal the Hood block party and resource fair. Enjoy entertainment and free food while you learn about community resources....
Gordon Park Friends Soulful Summer Music Series Opening/Community Bench Painting Party
Date:May 30th
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kick off the free concert series at the bench-painting party! Members of the Friends built Leopold benches, and now they are asking for your...
Teen Conservation Club
Date:May 30th, 2026 - February 27th, 2027
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
RampUp: Bike Ride
Date:May 30th
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bike together with friends and family! The event highlights the handcycles provided by The Ability Center and available for free checkout from Wheel Fun Rentals....
UPAF Ride for the Arts
Date:May 31st
Time:7:00 AM
Have fun on the bike ride with friends, family and coworkers, while supporting Milwaukee's world-class performing arts organizations! Bike the 20-mile Hoan Loop Course, with...
Gigi's 5K Dash for Down Syndrome
Date:May 31st
Time:8:00 AM
Register for the 5K fun run or 1-mile walk to come together to celebrate ability, build acceptance, and fund FREE life-changing programs for individuals with...
Suburban Soles: Guided Nature Hikes
Date:May 31st - August 23rd
Time:8:00 AM
Enjoy a Sunday morning (or one evening) guided hike to explore and discover the secrets of our natural world. Events are led by professional field...
Wehr Birders
Date:May 31st - October 25th
Time:8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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,...
Native Plant Sale
Date:May 31st
Time:10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Gardening with native plants is a gift to nature and yourself! Choose from a wide variety of native flowers, grasses, and sedges suitable for southeastern...
Take Steps for Crohns & Colitis
Date:May 31st
Time:1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
A great opportunity for the IBD community to come together to walk along the Oak Leaf Trail, to raise funds, and to enjoy activities and...
Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Bike Ride
Date:June 1st
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Mayor Johnson for a bike ride through Downtown Milwaukee, in honor of Wisconsin Bike Week. Meet at the park at 10 a.m. The slow-roll...
Wednesday Walkers
Date:June 3rd - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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...
Hike for Health
Date:June 3rd - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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....
Heart(beats) of the City, powered by MGIC
Date:June 3rd - August 26th
Time:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Round up your coworkers for the return of the lunchtime concert series that rocks Red Arrow Park every Wednesday, June through August. Enjoy street eats...
Wednesday Night Garden Walks
Date:June 3rd - August 19th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy a Wednesday-evening walk through the Botanical Gardens, exploring a new topic each week
Badgerland Striders Super Run 5K
Date:June 3rd
Time:6:30 PM
This 5K run (and walk) is a Badgerland Striders Classic. The beautiful course winds through Lake Park, continues along the Lakefront, takes you up the...
Cathedral Square Market
Date:June 4th - September 24th
Time:3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
Art & Hops, with the Traveling Beer Garden
Date:June 4th - August 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
Jazz in the Park
Date:June 4th - September 10th
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
A Walk in the Park
Date:June 5th - December 2nd
Time:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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...
Journeys in Spiritual Ecology
Date:June 5th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Deepen your connection with the natural world and build community with like-minded individuals through the five values of Spiritual Ecology -- interconnectedness, compassion, service, reverence,...
Fresh Coast Champions Cup: grass volleyball
Date:June 6th - 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The event features top players from around the country competing against the best local players as well as many amateur players. Fans and spectators are...
Wehr Nature Center Camera Club - Print Competition
Date:June 6th
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
See the work of members and learn from the critique in the Club Print Competition & Commentary
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 50th Anniversary Celebration
Date:June 6th
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Gather with family and friends at the community center to honor the past, celebrate the present, and prepare for the future! The free event features...
Promise Zone Bike Ride
Date:June 6th
Time:10:00 AM
Join the free, slow-paced, family-friendly bike ride, featuring stops highlighting developments in the neighborhood. From 9 to 10 a.m., take advantage of the free repair...
Wehr Birders
Date:June 7th - October 25th
Time:8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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,...
Fresh Coast Champions Cup: grass volleyball
Date:June 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The event features top players from around the country competing against the best local players as well as many amateur players. Fans and spectators are...
Reptile Day
Date:June 7th
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Whether loved or feared, frogs, turtles, snakes, and salamanders make up the remarkable amphibian and reptile families. Guests of all ages and abilities can meet...
Little Wonders for Two-year-olds
Date:June 8th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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...
Little Wonders for Three-year-olds
Date:June 8th
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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...
Personnel Review Board Meeting
Date:June 9th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Personnel Review Board meets on a bi-weekly basis to hear and make determinations on County employee disciplinary matters.
Better Brain Health
Date:June 9th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This presentation provides information on dementia with a focus on brain health. We will discuss introductory information on dementia, risk factors for developing memory loss,...
Chill on the Hill
Date:June 9th - September 1st
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather with family and friends for the weekly, free summer concert series on Tuesday nights. Enjoy live local music, food trucks, and fun for the...
Poetry in the Park
Date:June 9th - September 8th
Time:6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Poetry in the Park celebrates the best of spoken word. Local, regional and national poets give readings near the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.
Wehr Astronomical Society
Date:June 9th
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wehr Astronomical Society (WAS) is a group of amateur astronomers who promote the casual study of astronomy. WAS offers public telescopic viewing in Whitnall Park....
Storytime at The Domes
Date:June 10th - December 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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...
Wednesday Walkers
Date:June 10th - November 25th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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...
Hike for Health
Date:June 10th - November 25th
Time:10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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....
Heart(beats) of the City, powered by MGIC
Date:June 10th - August 26th
Time:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Round up your coworkers for the return of the lunchtime concert series that rocks Red Arrow Park every Wednesday, June through August. Enjoy street eats...
Wednesday Night Garden Walks
Date:June 10th - August 19th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy a Wednesday-evening walk through the Botanical Gardens, exploring a new topic each week
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:June 10th - 24th
Time:6:30 PM
Join the Badgerland Striders for a Fun Run! In addition to training opportunities, race discounts and more, members enjoy the camaraderie found at the free...
Cathedral Square Market
Date:June 11th - September 24th
Time:3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
Jazz at The Vine
Date:June 11th - September 3rd
Time:6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The live jazz series kicks off the season Friday, May 29 as part of the Bay View Jazz Fest. The series continues every other Thursday...
Jazz in the Park
Date:June 11th - September 10th
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
Gordon Park Friends Soulful Summer Music Series
Date:June 12th - August 14th
Time:6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Take the family and meet friends at the free concert series! The series starts and ends on Saturdays, but in June, July and August, groups...
Movie Night at LaFollette Park
Date:June 12th
Time:6:00 PM
Celebrate the end of school and start of summer -- with an outdoor movie! Before the movie, take part in yard games and activities. Snacks...
1K for Kids
Date:June 13th
Time:9:00 AM
Join the walk and become part of a global effort to support children’s education, healthcare, and housing. Casa de Corazon supports children through partnerships with...
Hunger Rumble
Date:June 13th
Time:9:00 AM
Gather with family and friends for this fun and healthy community event. Everyone, from serious runners to couch potatoes, is welcome! Help raise public awareness...
Bike Day
Date:June 13th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Gather the whole family for a fun and free community wellness event! The event encourages physical activity and healthy eating, provides bike tune-ups, and gives...
Milwaukee Public Museum’s BioBlitz
Date:June 13th
Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate the Annual BioBlitz, a 24-hour celebration of biodiversity where scientists work together to see how many species of plants and animals they can find...
Beach Day Workout & Hangout
Date:June 13th - August 22nd
Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kick off your day with a beach workout, then stick around to relax, hang out, and enjoy the lakefront with members of East Bank Athletic...
Water Lantern Festival
Date:June 13th
Time:5:30 PM
Experience the awe-inspiring sight and warm glow of floating lanterns reflecting off the water. Enjoy food trucks, music, and family fun. Create your own magical...
Summer Night Movies
Date:June 13th
Time:7:30 PM
Gather the family for a free outdoor movie on Milwaukee's Lakefront at Veterans Park. Tonight: Captain America (PG-13) The movie starts at dusk. Bring your...
Suburban Soles: Guided Nature Hikes
Date:June 14th - August 23rd
Time:8:00 AM
Enjoy a Sunday morning (or one evening) guided hike to explore and discover the secrets of our natural world. Events are led by professional field...
Wehr Birders
Date:June 14th - October 25th
Time:8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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,...
VeganMania Milwaukee
Date:June 14th
Time:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Gather with friends and family for all your favorite vegan foods, bakery, and beverages, and learn from market exhibitors, farm sanctuaries, and animal nonprofits! Free...
Guided Forest-Bathing Walk
Date:June 14th
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The June 14 program runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Unplug, slow down and de-stress. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this session, led...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Date:June 15th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older people...
Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter Virtual Education Programs: Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
Date:June 16th
Time:9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Virtual Education Programs
Chill on the Hill
Date:June 16th - September 1st
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather with family and friends for the weekly, free summer concert series on Tuesday nights. Enjoy live local music, food trucks, and fun for the...