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What’s up in Milwaukee County?
More Time to Boo
Get tickets now for Boo at the Zoo, now featuring more Boo during the day. Enjoy not-so-scary activities including a trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin animal enrichment, dazzling light shows, and much more.
New Podcast Episode: Changes to Medicaid
Check out the latest DHHS podcast for a conversation on upcoming Medicaid changes and how local organizations are helping residents understand new requirements, keep healthcare coverage, and access the resources they need.
Take the MCTS Forward Survey
Milwaukee County Transit System is asking the community to weigh in on two concepts: Ridership & Coverage. Everyone is invited to participate.
"Whether we’re talking about affordable housing, access to health care, or economic opportunity, my administration is committed to building and reinforcing the bridges that produce the meaningful and lasting results that Milwaukee County residents deserve."
— County Executive David Crowley
(2026 State of the County Address)
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Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 5th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 5th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 5th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Better Brain Health - North Shore Congregational Church
Date:October 5th
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about ways you can keep your brain healthy!
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 6th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 6th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 6th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Medicaid Resource Event
Date:October 6th
Time:3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn more about recent changes to Medicaid and get connected to resources. Open to all community members! Available resources will include health insurance resources, food...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 6th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 7th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 7th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 7th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Wednesday Walkers
Date:October 7th - 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:October 7th - 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....
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Resource Fair
Date:October 7th
Time:2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Meet Milwaukee County CCS providers, discover available services, and get your questions answered. CCS provides mental health and substance use support designed for your...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 7th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:October 7th
Time:6:00 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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 8th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 8th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 8th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Medicaid Info Sessions - Oct. 8
Date:October 8th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Will you be affected by the upcoming changes to Medicaid? Some members enrolled in BadgerCare Plus may have to meet the new federal Medicaid work...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 8th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 9th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 9th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 9th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Healthy Community Days
Date:October 9th
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Choose from 2 dates/locations for this community event with access to mobile showers from Street Angels, burgers and brats grilled by the Sheriff's Department, free...
Healthy Community Days - Kosciusko Park
Date:October 9th
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for access to showers from Street Angels, burgers and brats grilled by the Sheriff's Department, free clothing, music, resources, and more!
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 9th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Movie Nights at Clarke Square
Date:October 9th
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gather the kids for a free, family-friendly movie! Light snacks will be provided. Bring lawn chairs or blankets!
InSite: En Route
Date:October 9th - 10th
Time:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. -- During the free performances, you'll walk through the park's vibrant greenspace and encounter original dances...
Free Friday Night Flicks
Date:October 9th
Time:8:30 PM
Enjoy free movies in Lake Park. This season's movies fall under the theme, Sweet Home MKE. Movies will either be set in or filmed in...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 10th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Sit Bird Count
Date:October 10th
Time:7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the Big Sit Bird Count! Enjoy the morning observing birds by both sight and sound-- from the convenience of...
Lakefront Sauna Social
Date:October 10th - December 12th
Time:8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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...
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:October 10th - 31st
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 10th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Milwaukee Walk n' Roll
Date:October 10th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Milwaukee Walk N’ Roll brings together families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and the community to support the National Ataxia Foundation’s mission to accelerate the development...
NAMIWalks
Date:October 10th
Time:9:00 AM
Join NAMI in Southeast Wisconsin's largest mental health awareness and fundraising event. This family-friendly walk has no registration fee, but fundraising is encouraged. Raise $150...
Walk for 1 in 100
Date:October 10th
Time:9:00 AM
Walk and have an impact on the lives of more than 2.5 million people living with congenital heart disease (CHD) in this country. The Walk...
Wehr Nature Center Camera Club Meeting/Presentation
Date:October 10th - November 14th
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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....
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 10th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
The Great Pumpkin Hunt & Fall Fest
Date:October 10th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrate fall and the spooky season! A naturalist from Wehr Nature Center kicks things off with a fun, wildlife presentation--perfect for elementary-school-age children. Kids can...
Out of the Darkness Walk
Date:October 10th
Time:12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Out of the Darkness Milwaukee Walk to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to invest in new...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 10th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
InSite: En Route
Date:October 10th
Time:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. -- During the free performances, you'll walk through the park's vibrant greenspace and encounter original dances...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 11th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Wehr Birders
Date:October 11th - 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,...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 11th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:October 11th - 25th
Time:9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Purchase fresh, unique foods directly from the people who are the growers and makers! Strengthen the local economy with every purchase you make. SNAP and...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 11th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Trek 'n Treat
Date:October 11th
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
View the haunts of nature along the Seven Bridges Trail. Learn about forests and receive treats along the way. The trails include stairs, so strollers...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 11th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 12th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 12th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 12th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 13th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 13th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Personnel Review Board Meeting October 13, 2026
Date:October 13th
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.
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 13th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Child Support in Your Neighborhood - East Branch Library
Date:October 13th
Time:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Child Support Services is coming to a neighborhood near you with evening hours! Custodial and non-custodial parents can have their cases reviewed for enforcement, settlements,...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 13th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 14th - 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 14th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 14th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Storytime at The Domes
Date:October 14th - 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:October 14th - 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:October 14th - 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....
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 14th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:October 15th
Time:12:00 AM
Get your tickets now! Entry start times to Halloween Haunts range from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 through 17. All tickets must be purchased...
Accessibility Summit 2026
Date:October 15th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Educate, Empower, Employ: Join community partners, service providers, advocates, and residents for a summit focused on accessibility, inclusion, and equitable service delivery for adults with...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 15th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 15th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Civil Service Commission Meeting October 15, 2026
Date:October 15th
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...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 15th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts - Wehr Nature Center
Date:October 15th - 17th
Time:6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Halloween Haunts combines the make-believe, spooky fun of Halloween with the beauty of nighttime nature to create an event that is fun for the whole...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 16th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 16th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 16th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts - Wehr Nature Center
Date:October 16th - 17th
Time:6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Halloween Haunts combines the make-believe, spooky fun of Halloween with the beauty of nighttime nature to create an event that is fun for the whole...
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:October 17th - 31st
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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...
Spooky Sprint: 5K, 10K, & Half-Marathon
Date:October 17th
Time:8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family! The fun includes great swag, chip-timing with live results and awards, free photos, and...
Breakthrough T1D Walk
Date:October 17th
Time:8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. At the Breakthrough T1D Walk, every step drives research, advocacy, and support to...
River Loops: A Trail Running Celebration
Date:October 17th
Time:8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Everyone, regardless of pace or experience, is welcome to run or walk this fee-free event! Choose a loop from 2.5 to 8 miles -- or...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 17th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Autumn Celebration
Date:October 17th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a family-friendly afternoon of nature, discovery, and community in Washington Park. Guests are invited to explore the changing season...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 17th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Caregiver Exchange
Date:October 17th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the Milwaukee County Caregiver Collaborative for resources and discussion about respite, hosted by Shanelle Snowden, Founder of Legacy Home & Respite Care Foundation. Share...
Nature Journal Club
Date:October 17th - December 19th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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,...
Pumpkins in the Park
Date:October 17th
Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Get your pumpkin here! Each child receives a free pumpkin, while the supply lasts. Treats for the kids and a bake sale (sponsored by the...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 17th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Halloween Haunts - Wehr Nature Center
Date:October 17th
Time:6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Halloween Haunts combines the make-believe, spooky fun of Halloween with the beauty of nighttime nature to create an event that is fun for the whole...
Wehr Birders
Date:October 18th - 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,...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 18th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:October 18th - 25th
Time:9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Purchase fresh, unique foods directly from the people who are the growers and makers! Strengthen the local economy with every purchase you make. SNAP and...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 18th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Floating Sound Bath
Date:October 18th - December 20th
Time:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 18th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 19th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 19th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 20th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 20th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 20th - December 15th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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...
Navigating the Noise - A Poetry Event
Date:October 20th
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join BHS CARS' Bridge Builders Committee for the third annual poetry event!
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 20th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 21st - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 21st - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Storytime at The Domes
Date:October 21st - 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:October 21st - 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:October 21st - 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....
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:October 21st - December 16th
Time:1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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...
Pumpkin Pavilion: Pumpkin Carving
Date:October 21st - 22nd
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Carve pumpkins that will become part of the Pumpkin Pavilion display. Return on Friday and Saturday to see your work among the 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns!
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 21st - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 22nd - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 22nd - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Pumpkin Pavilion: Pumpkin Carving
Date:October 22nd
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Carve pumpkins that will become part of the Pumpkin Pavilion display. Return on Friday and Saturday to see your work among the 1,000 glowing jack-o-lanterns!
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 22nd - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 23rd - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 23rd - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 23rd - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:October 24th - 31st
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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...
Hot Cider Hustle
Date:October 24th
Time:8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Run a half-marathon or 5K on the official USATF-Certified course! The event offers chip-timed, untimed, and kids' options, as well as virtual options. In addition...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 24th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 24th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Sherman Park Harvest Fest
Date:October 24th
Time:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gather the family for an afternoon celebrating the fall season! Enjoy delicious food, thrilling games, and the chance to connect with folks from all across...
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Date:October 24th - December 12th
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...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 24th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Full Moon Walk for Adults
Date:October 24th
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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...
Lake Michigan Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Date:October 25th
Time:8:00 AM
Sign up for this scenic fall race built around one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful running backdrops: the Lake Michigan shoreline. You'll travel along the Oak...
Wehr Birders
Date: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,...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 25th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Guided Forest-Bathing Walk
Date:October 25th - December 6th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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...
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:October 25th
Time:9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Purchase fresh, unique foods directly from the people who are the growers and makers! Strengthen the local economy with every purchase you make. SNAP and...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 25th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
NatureNauts
Date:October 25th - December 13th
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 25th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 26th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
NatureNauts
Date:October 26th - December 14th
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 26th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 27th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Personnel Review Board Meeting October 27, 2026
Date:October 27th
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.
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 27th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 27th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 28th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 28th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Bilingual Storytime at the Domes
Date:October 28th - 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:October 28th - 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:October 28th - 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....
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 28th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:October 29th - 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....
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 29th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 29th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Film Screening: My Mother "Kuv Nam" A Hmong Story on Dementia
Date:October 29th
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us at An Ox Cafe to watch the film "My Mother Kuv Nam," enjoy a delicious meal, and gain meaningful education and awareness on...
Halloween Event & Resource Fair
Date:October 29th
Time:5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Put on your costumes and head to the Resource Fair and Halloween Haunted Carnival Event at Milwaukee's Kosciuszko Community Center. Enjoy games, arts & crafts,...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 29th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Community Luminary Walk
Date:October 29th
Time:5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join an evening stroll as the community comes together for a free Luminary Walk. The flickering glow of the luminaries will light the way along...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 30th - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 30th - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 30th - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
Date:October 30th
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get your tickets now! This family-friendly celebration of Day of the Dead sells out early! The special event admission includes entrance to the Domes, a...
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:October 31st
Time:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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...
Lakefront Discovery Run
Date:October 31st
Time:8:45 AM
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...
All-Abilities Flow Yoga
Date:October 31st - December 19th
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 in the Amphitheater. In October, classes move inside...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 31st - 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:October 31st - 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Teen Conservation Club
Date:October 31st, 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...
Night of the Ghost Train
Date:October 31st
Time:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:October 31st - November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:November 1st - October 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Wehr Birders
Date:November 1st, 2026 - March 28th, 2027
Time:9:00 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,...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:November 1st - October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:November 1st
Time:5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:November 2nd - October 4th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Little Wonders for Two-year-olds
Date:November 2nd - December 7th
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...
Big Buckthorn Blitz
Date:November 2nd - October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help blitz buckthorn! Removing this pesky invasive, makes way for beautiful native plants! Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a sturdy pair of shoes...
Little Wonders for Three-year-olds
Date:November 2nd - December 7th
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...