Botany Walk at Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park Milwaukee May 3rd from 1:30pm – 3:00pm at UEC Riverside Park 1500 E Park Place Milwaukee WI 53211 Come along on a FREE botany walk with the Land Stewardship experts! You’ll learn to look for identifying characteristics, see what’s in bloom, and talk about plants! Meet at...Read More
Public Observation Night at Milwaukee Astronomical Society Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Seeing Stars MKE)Read More
Sunday, May 19 at 8:00am at the Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee WI 19th Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk (formerly Block Melanoma). All participants who register and raise or self-donate $50 or more will receive a 2024 Steps Against Melanoma T-shirt—all proceeds benefitting AIM at Melanoma Foundation. More Information Here. Please note:...Read More
June 3 & 4 The FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL…is a FREE event, with plenty of FREE parking! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (It’s Kite Fest Time MKE!)Read More
May 25 & 26 On Saturday, May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, Gift of Wings is hosting The Gift of Wings IKEA Family Kite Festival, 37 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County Park, on Milwaukee’s lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the GRAND LAUNCH of...Read More
Thursdays in April & May from 4:00pm – 6:00pm Free Washington Park temporary location: Washington Park Pool House 4023 W Galena St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an evening of laughter and friendly competition at Washington Park! Bring your favorite board games or choose from our selection. Come for popcorn and more! Please note:...Read More
Joyful Mornings Nature Class March 22 / April 12 & 26 / May 10 & 24 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Meet at the Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to join us for our outdoor nature class. This free class is held at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center....Read More
Frog Frolic for Families on April 20 from 6:30pm—8:30pm Calling all frog lovers. Hop over to Wehr and celebrate spring with these amazing amphibians. We will meet some Wisconsin amphibians up close and then stroll to Wehr’s vernal pond to listen for the sweet sound of frogs chorusing. Recommended for families with children ages 5...Read More
Join us for Family Fun aboard the East Troy Electric Railroad! It’s Time for “Chicago Day!” Celebrate Chicago’s railway history with a revival of the Chicago, South Shore & South Bend railroad of 90 years ago. We have five operating South Shore cars, originally built in the 1920s, plus two 1924 Chicago Elevated Cars...Read More
WORK PLAY EARTH DAY Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am – 12:00pm at Kohler Andrae State Park Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, cordwalk or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead. Volunteers should wear work shoes/boots,...Read More