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FEMA Assistance Now Available
Residents who sustained losses and damage to their homes during the April 13-23, 2026 storms can now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. Apply today at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Go Green for the Parks
Join fellow nature lovers for activities, drinks, appetizers, and a chance to invest in the future of Milwaukee County's parks at the Go Green for Parks event.
31st Annual Forensic Science Seminar
Register now for the 31st Annual Forensic Science Seminar which includes an assortment of timely topics related to forensic science and death investigation.
"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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Yarn Bomb
Date:August 31st - September 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:August 31st - September 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:August 31st - September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Yarn Bomb
Date:September 1st - 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 1st - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Personnel Review Board Meeting September 1, 2026
Date:September 1st
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.
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:September 1st - 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Wisconsin Masters Games: Cycling & Disc Golf
Date:September 1st - 2nd
Time:9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Athletes 40 years old and older compete in bicycle races and disc golf competition at Brown Deer Park. (Competitions in other sports are located throughout...
Chill on the Hill
Date: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...
Yarn Bomb
Date:September 2nd - 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 2nd - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:September 2nd - 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Wisconsin Masters Games: Cycling & Disc Golf
Date:September 2nd
Time:9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Athletes 40 years old and older compete in bicycle races and disc golf competition at Brown Deer Park. (Competitions in other sports are located throughout...
Wednesday Walkers
Date:September 2nd - 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:September 2nd - 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....
Family Wellness Days - Healthy Cooking & Food Safety
Date:September 2nd
Time:4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Learn about Healthy Cooking and Food Safety! A dietician will provide food safety information, cooking demonstrations (with samples!), low-cost meal ideas, and a FREE meal...
Yarn Bomb
Date:September 3rd - 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 3rd - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:September 3rd - 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Cathedral Square Market
Date:September 3rd - 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...
Jackson Park Farmers Market
Date:September 3rd - October 1st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products from local vendors. Get free samples at the Taste It Tent and learn how to incorporate...
Jazz at The Vine
Date: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:September 3rd - 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...
Yarn Bomb
Date:September 4th - 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 4th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:September 4th - 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Summer Sound-Bath Series
Date:September 4th
Time:11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join Camille Mays of Sound Healing for a relaxing and rejuvenating exploration of the effect of sound on your body and mind. Bring a yoga...
A Walk in the Park
Date:September 4th - 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...
Yarn Bomb
Date:September 5th - 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:September 5th - 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 5th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:September 5th - 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Walk to Break the Sickle Cycle
Date:September 5th
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gather with family and friends, get active, and raise Sickle Cell awareness - one-mile at a time! Funds raised at this walk help individuals in...
Xalaat Africa's Celebrate America
Date:September 5th
Time:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come with family and friends—and your drums—for a day of rhythm and movement! Participate in a drum circle and dance fitness class. Top off the...
Yarn Bomb
Date:September 6th - 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
Wehr Birders
Date:September 6th - 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,...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 6th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:September 6th - 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Guided Forest-Bathing Walk
Date:September 6th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Unplug, slow down and de-stress. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this session, led by a certified forest-bathing guide, takes you through sensory-based explorations...
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:September 6th - 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...
Free Yoga in the Park
Date:September 6th - 27th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy free Sunday morning yoga, outdoors and in the park! All summer long, participate in restorative yoga practice led by Healium Hot Yoga. Open to...
Walker Square Farmers Market
Date:September 6th - October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables and support Milwaukee-area farmers! Dates depend on weather and availability of produce.
Yarn Bomb
Date:September 7th
Time:6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
After securing a permit for the art display at Humboldt Park, Martha Lund reached out to five other fiber artists to create a yarn bomb...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 7th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Chin Community of Milwaukee Sport Day
Date:September 7th
Time:9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tournament action in Men's Soccer, and Men's 6v6 and Women's 6v6 Volleyball comes to Zablocki Park. Cash prizes, trophies and medals to be awarded. Come...
Summer Floral Show: Glass Under Glass
Date:September 7th
Time:9:00 AM
Discover Summer's brightest showcase as the Show Domes becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass...
Laborfest Parade Kickoff
Date:September 7th
Time:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Milwaukee's Laborfest Parade kicks off at Ziedler Union Square. The route ends at the Summerfest Grounds with a free family-friendly festival, featuring live music, children’s...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 8th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Humboldt in Harmony - Cliff Swallows
Date:September 8th
Time:6:00 PM
Join the Friends and enjoy a film screening on Cliff Swallows.
Poetry in the Park
Date: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.
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 9th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Medicare Counseling - Sept. 9
Date:September 9th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Questions about Medicare? Join us for free one-on-one Medicare Counseling. Sit down with a Medicare Specialist for answers. Get confidential guidance based on your needs,...
Storytime at The Domes
Date:September 9th - 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:September 9th - 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:September 9th - 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....
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:September 9th - 30th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 10th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Tai Chi Walking
Date:September 10th - 24th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Combine the gentle, mindful practice of Tai Chi with natural walking, and you have Tai Chi Walking. led by Reverend Jenny Miller PhD. Participants...
Cathedral Square Market
Date:September 10th - 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...
Jackson Park Farmers Market
Date:September 10th - October 1st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products from local vendors. Get free samples at the Taste It Tent and learn how to incorporate...
Jazz in the Park
Date: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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 11th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:September 12th - 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...
WOCA's Run, Rock, & Stroll
Date:September 12th
Time:8:00 AM
Walk the 2-mile route and support the mission of the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance to provide education, support, and funding of ovarian cancer research throughout...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 12th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Fall in Love with Orchids - Orchid Show & Sale
Date:September 12th - 13th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
For two days only! See thousands of orchids at Fall in Love with Orchids, the Wisconsin Orchid Society's annual show and sale of orchids and...
Joe's Run, Walk and Roll
Date:September 12th
Time:9:00 AM
Register for the competitive 5k run, 3K fun walk/roll, or 1K kids' event! The route is fully accessible. The post-run reception includes a photo booth...
Wehr Nature Center Camera Club Meeting/Presentation
Date:September 12th - November 14th
Time:9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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...
Frank Mots International Kite Festival
Date:September 12th - 13th
Time:10:00 AM
Gift of Wings hosts the Annual Frank Mots International Kite Festival at Milwaukee's Lakefront in Veterans Park. The event features professionally flown giant-sized kites and...
ECCHO Community BBQ & Meal Kit Giveaway
Date:September 12th
Time:12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Take the family for a day of good food, fun activities, and community conversations about a more food-secure Milwaukee. Residents of all ages are invited...
PuzzleMakers Autism Walk
Date:September 12th
Time:2:30 PM
Gather the family for a day of awareness, acceptance, love, and support of individuals and families affected by autism. Whether you’re walking for your child,...
Gordon Park Friends Soulful Summer Music Series Final Performance of the Summer
Date:September 12th
Time:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tonight the free2026 series comes to a close. Bring a lawn chair or spread out your blanket. Bring snacks and beverages if you'd like. In...
Shine Bright Through the Night Walk
Date:September 12th
Time:3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Enjoy an accessible, 2-mile night walk--complete with glow sticks! The event includes a sensory space, animal encounter/ creature meet, children’s nature craft, music and more....
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 12th - 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...
Wehr Birders
Date:September 13th - 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,...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 13th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Fall in Love with Orchids - Orchid Show & Sale
Date:September 13th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
For two days only! See thousands of orchids at Fall in Love with Orchids, the Wisconsin Orchid Society's annual show and sale of orchids and...
Greene Acres Cyclocross Race
Date:September 13th
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Compete in the cyclocross event! The course takes advantage of the scenic park, trees, and hills, including a short section of singletrack. Plentiful parking. Music...
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:September 13th - 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...
Frank Mots International Kite Festival
Date:September 13th
Time:10:00 AM
Gift of Wings hosts the Annual Frank Mots International Kite Festival at Milwaukee's Lakefront in Veterans Park. The event features professionally flown giant-sized kites and...
Free Yoga in the Park
Date:September 13th - 27th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy free Sunday morning yoga, outdoors and in the park! All summer long, participate in restorative yoga practice led by Healium Hot Yoga. Open to...
Walk with Mayor Dan
Date:September 13th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Mayor Dan Devine for the kickoff to the Mayor's Wellness Challenge. Today you'll walk a 2-mile route, starting at Area #3A and looping around...
Walker Square Farmers Market
Date:September 13th - October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables and support Milwaukee-area farmers! Dates depend on weather and availability of produce.
Mexican Independence Parade
Date:September 13th
Time:11:00 AM
Celebrate Mexican Independence at the annual parade. The parade begins at East Oklahoma Avenue and travels east to South 6th Street, then continues to West...
Bug Day
Date:September 13th
Time:12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the little creatures that run our world! Experience a live insect zoo featuring beetles, roaches, and critters from around the world (petting permitted). Taste...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 14th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Little Wonders for Two-year-olds
Date:September 14th - 28th
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:September 14th - 28th
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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 15th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Personnel Review Board Meeting September 15, 2026
Date:September 15th
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.
SPARK! Program for Older Adults with Memory Loss & their Caregivers
Date:September 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...
Healthy County Challenge: Go Green for Parks
Date:September 15th
Time:5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Healthy County Challenge wraps up with the Milwaukee Parks Foundation annual fundraising event. Join MPF co-chairs and County Executive David Crowley for an evening...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 16th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Storytime at The Domes
Date:September 16th - 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:September 16th - 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:September 16th - 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:September 16th - October 21st
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...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:September 16th - 30th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 17th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Cathedral Square Market
Date:September 17th - 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...
Jackson Park Farmers Market
Date:September 17th - October 1st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products from local vendors. Get free samples at the Taste It Tent and learn how to incorporate...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 18th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Friday Afield
Date:September 18th
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Wehr Nature Center staff for an ecology walk through a Milwaukee County Park. Learn to identify plants and members of the animal kingdom. Hikes...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Golden Harvest - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Date:September 19th
Time:8:00 AM
For every pace and fitness level. This race lets you challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community....
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:September 19th - 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 19th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
All-Abilities Flow Yoga
Date:September 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 inside the serene setting of the Visitors Center....
Strength in the City Fest
Date:September 19th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy a high-energy, mindfully curated health and wellness festival all about connection, wellness, and the local community.
The Roundup: Grass Volleyball Tournament
Date:September 19th
Time:9:00 AM
The Roundup brings together Men's Quads, Women's Quads, and Co-ed Sixes for a full day of high-level competitive grass volleyball. Expect a fun, competitive atmosphere,...
Canoemobile Community Paddle on the Milwaukee River
Date:September 19th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy a free 15-minute canoe ride on the Milwaukee River with the Canoemobile, a touring fleet of 24-foot North canoes and a crew of trained...
Nature Journal Club
Date:September 19th - 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 it a try,...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 19th - 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...
Bat Night for Adults
Date:September 19th
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Discover the fiction, folklore, and facts on bats. After the indoor presentation, you'll go on a bat hike. You'll observe Wehr Nature Center Staff demonstrating...
Ride on the Wild Side
Date:September 20th
Time:7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ride on the Wild Side to support the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. Choose the loop on Milwaukee County Zoo grounds or a longer bicycle route...
Wehr Birders
Date:September 20th - 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,...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 20th - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Chris' Slow Roll - Bike Ride Along Milwaukee's Lakefront
Date:September 20th
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the free, family-friendly, 10-mile bike ride and celebration! The ride starts at the War Memorial parking lot and continues north along the scenic Lincoln...
Fall Equinox: Spiritual Ecology Through the Seasons
Date:September 20th
Time:9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Celebrate the Fall (Autumnal) Equinox through the values of Spiritual Ecology -- interconnectedness, compassion, service, reverence, and reciprocity. Honor the season and deepen your connection...
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:September 20th - 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...
Free Yoga in the Park
Date:September 20th - 27th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy free Sunday morning yoga, outdoors and in the park! All summer long, participate in restorative yoga practice led by Healium Hot Yoga. Open to...
Walker Square Farmers Market
Date:September 20th - October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables and support Milwaukee-area farmers! Dates depend on weather and availability of produce.
Hike for Hooves
Date:September 20th
Time:11:00 AM
Come out for a casual and fun walk supporting the mission and residents of the animal sanctuary. Enjoy views from the Oak Leaf Trail and...
Ticket to Fresh
Date:September 20th
Time:12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come to the free market, thanks to the generosity of a collective of farmers who are sharing the abundance of their harvest that might have...
NatureNauts
Date:September 20th - 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:September 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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 21st - 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 21st - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
NatureNauts
Date:September 21st - 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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 22nd - 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 22nd - 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 23rd - 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...
Tree Sponsorship Memorial / Oak Savanna Restoration
Date:September 23rd
Time:8:30 AM
Honor a special person or event with a large or small Bur Oak in the Memorial Tree Planting Program, in the oak savanna restoration area....
Medicare Counseling - Sept. 23
Date:September 23rd
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Questions about Medicare? Join us for free one-on-one Medicare Counseling. Sit down with a Medicare Specialist for answers. Get confidential guidance based on your needs,...
Storytime at The Domes
Date:September 23rd - 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:September 23rd - 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:September 23rd - 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....
Summer Sound-Bath Series-Evening Edition
Date:September 23rd
Time:5:00 PM - 5:45 AM
Join Camille Mays of Sound Healing for a relaxing and rejuvenating exploration of the effect of sound on your body and mind. Bring a yoga...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Badgerland Striders Fun Runs
Date:September 23rd - 30th
Time:6:00 PM - 7:00 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:September 24th - 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...
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center
Date:September 24th - 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....
Tai Chi Walking
Date:September 24th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Combine the gentle, mindful practice of Tai Chi with natural walking, and you have Tai Chi Walking. led by Reverend Jenny Miller PhD. Participants...
Cathedral Square Market
Date: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...
Jackson Park Farmers Market
Date:September 24th - October 1st
Time:3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Get fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and other products from local vendors. Get free samples at the Taste It Tent and learn how to incorporate...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 25th - 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...
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Adult Guests
Date:September 25th
Time:5:00 AM - 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...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Free Friday Night Flicks
Date:September 25th - 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:September 26th - 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...
South Shore Farmers Market
Date:September 26th - 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...
Black & Brown Run Around - 5K Walk/Run
Date:September 26th
Time:8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Runners, walkers, and families are invited to this festival supporting and uplifting the Black & Brown Communities of Greater Milwaukee. All food vendors, entertainers and...
Miles for Smiles 5K
Date:September 26th
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Run to make a kid smile! Proceeds from this 5K benefit patients at Children's Wisconsin Hospital by sponsoring their cleft lip and palate surgeries. A...
Walk, Run, Wag - Barktoberfest edition
Date:September 26th
Time:11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Calling all dog lovers and adventure seekers! The legendary Walk Run Wag is back, and, this year, it's unleashing the epic Barktoberfest edition! Whether you're...
Teen Conservation Club
Date:September 26th, 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...
Out There Series: Experimental Music, Poetry, Performance Art
Date:September 26th
Time:2:00 PM
The focus of the series is experimental and ambient music, poetry and performance art -- all taking place in parks green spaces. By uniting poets,...
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Date:September 26th - 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:September 26th - 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:September 27th - 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...
Wehr Birders
Date:September 27th - 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,...
Shorewood Farmers Market
Date:September 27th - 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...
Free Yoga in the Park
Date:September 27th
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy free Sunday morning yoga, outdoors and in the park! All summer long, participate in restorative yoga practice led by Healium Hot Yoga. Open to...
Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K
Date:September 27th
Time:10:00 AM
Run or walk the USATF-certified and chip-timed 5K at the Lakefront. The event raises funds to promote health and wellness in the LGBT+ community.
Walker Square Farmers Market
Date:September 27th - October 4th
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables and support Milwaukee-area farmers! Dates depend on weather and availability of produce.
Fungi: Intro to a Curious Kingdom
Date:September 27th
Time:12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
If you have an interest in fungi, or mushrooms, this is the workshop for you! Whether you're 16 years old and just starting your mycological...
China Lights: Legends Come Alive
Date:September 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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 28th - 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...
Little Wonders for Two-year-olds
Date:September 28th
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:September 28th
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...
Halloween Haunts Tickets - On Sale Online
Date:September 29th - 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...
Personnel Review Board Meeting September 29, 2026
Date:September 29th
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.