Time running out to save July 3 fireworks
The 45-minute show, launched from two barges on Lake Michigan, costs around $350,000 to put on, and currently, no local businesses have committed to sponsoring the full cost of the event.
Feb 27th, 2019
Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule
For the past five years the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee's summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.
Feb 26th, 2019
Miniature Milwaukee Train Show Opens at the Domes on January 19
The annual train show, one of the most popular Show Dome displays each year, will be open daily from January 19 through April 7, 2019, and is included with general admission to The Domes.
Jan 10th, 2019
Travel Through Holidays Past, Present, Yet to Come at The Domes
Holiday Floral Show Opens Nov. 17
Nov 9th, 2018
Labor Day Weekend: Summer Fun in Milwaukee County Parks
Activities over the Labor Day Weekend range from zipping down the slides at the waterparks to taking post-worthy photos at the Botanical Gardens' Trial Garden
Aug 29th, 2018
Six Ways to Celebrate Dad this Weekend in The Parks
Milwaukee County Parks are offering a variety of relaxing activities with Dad in mind,
Jun 13th, 2018
Chinese Lantern Festival to Return to Milwaukee, Sept. 21–Oct. 21
China Lights: Panda-mania will feature several panda-habitat lantern displays among the three-foot to three-story handmade exhibits illuminating the nine-acre botanical gardens
Jun 8th, 2018
50 Additional Lifeguards Needed for Milwaukee County Pools
Free Training Session Begins May 21
May 18th, 2018
New look Traveling Beer Garden live music dates announced
The live music nights, held on Friday and Saturday nights between 5-8pm, will feature a more varied line up this year
May 18th, 2018
Seven Ways to Celebrate Mom this Weekend in The Parks
Relaxing activities with Mom in mind
May 8th, 2018
Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks
Park visitors this year will also be able to enjoy live music at beer gardens.
May 3rd, 2018
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Honors Milwaukee Architect Donald Grieb
Mitchell Park Domes Among His Contributions
Mar 16th, 2018
New Partnership Will Bring More Events to the Greenhouse Annex at Mitchell Park Domes
The Zillis liquor license is also expected to be extended to the Annex, which will expand its appeal as a wedding venue.
Mar 10th, 2018
Maple Sugar Days at Wehr Nature Center, March 24-25
Walks to Sugar Bush, A Sugarin’ Camp, A Taste of Maple Syrup
Mar 7th, 2018
Only in Wisconsin: Golf AND Ice Skate this Weekend
Grant and Lincoln golf courses will offer tee times from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily.
Mar 1st, 2018
Free Ice-Fishing Clinics for Kids at 6 Park Lagoons, Feb. 10
Children age 15 and under are invited to hands-on clinics featuring safety on the ice, use of ice fishing equipment, fish identification, regulations, and knot tying.
Jan 15th, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be Celebrated at King Center, Jan. 15
To honor King, the program will include music, dance, and spoken word, and will feature guest speaker Nicole Brookshire.
Jan 8th, 2018
Free Skate Rentals at Slice of Ice to Celebrate Season Opening, Dec. 15, from 4-6 p.m.
Opening weekend, rink hours are Friday until 11 p.m.; Saturday, from 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; and Sunday, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Dec 13th, 2017
Holiday Stress-Busting Activities in The Parks
Milwaukee County Parks offers a variety of ways to beat holiday stress.
Nov 28th, 2017
Glow Skate Returns to Wilson Ice Arena, Nov. 24, Dec. 30
Glow-in-the-dark necklaces, holiday lights, music, prize drawings, and a gourmet hot-chocolate bar will be featured.
Nov 8th, 2017
China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Celebrates Final Week – Ends Oct. 29
The closing weekend will offer giveaways and egg-roll-eating contests.
Oct 24th, 2017
Chinese Lantern Festival’s Asian Cuisine/Chicago Weekend at Milwaukee County’s Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 29-Oct. 1
China Lights: The Magic Returns is a celebration of Asian culture featuring 50 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Sep 26th, 2017
Eddee Daniel to present free program titled “Milwaukee: A Green City”
Noted photographer and writer Eddee Daniel will present a slide talk on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Sep 13th, 2017
Final “Free First Tuesdays at The Gardens,” Sept. 5
Free Admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens for Milwaukee County Residents with ID
Sep 4th, 2017
Back-To-School Festival at King Park, Saturday
For families with back-to-school budgets that are stretched thin, the festival highlight will be the free backpack and school-supply giveaway.
Aug 10th, 2017
Nature-Inspired Oils, Watercolors on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Hours of the display in the Garden House are from 8 a.m.–6 p.m., seven days a week.
Jul 5th, 2017
Milwaukee County Parks Kick Off Summer Memorial Day Weekend
Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at the Family Aquatic Centers, to going on a warbler walk.
May 22nd, 2017
Mother’s Day Weekend in The Parks
Milwaukee County Parks are offering a variety of activities with Mom in mind
May 8th, 2017
Steampunk Faire at The Domes, March 4
Creative artists and craftsmen will offer unique entertainment and merchandise inspired by technology, metal, and the Victorian era.
Feb 27th, 2017
Elvis Night at The Domes, Thursday
Highlighting the evening will be an Elvis tribute by Tony Rocker & The Comeback Special.
Feb 22nd, 2017
Friday: Last Chance to Skate at Slice of Ice
Friday will be the last day to strap on those silver skates or to take an ice-sled for a spin at Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St.
Feb 16th, 2017
Hearts Under Glass: A Valentine’s Day Event at The Domes, Feb. 14
Special-event admission rates apply for this fundraising event of the Friends of The Domes.
Feb 6th, 2017
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes
The family-friendly event features a wide variety of entertainment.
Dec 1st, 2016
Owl Prowls at Wehr Nature Center in December, January
Owl Prowls feature a hike through the woodlands in search of Great Horned Owls and Eastern Screech Owls
Dec 1st, 2016
Paint & Pour at Wehr Nature Center, Dec. 3
No experience in drawing or painting is required.
Nov 15th, 2016
Breakfast with Santa at Kosciuszko Community Center, Dec. 10
The all-you-care-to-eat breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and beverage, and features a visit with Santa.
Nov 15th, 2016
Artists, Makers Present ‘Urban Garage Sale’ at The Domes, Nov. 26, 27
Event will feature 65 vendors offering a mix of vintage goods, artwork, wood items, jewelry, apparel, and lifestyle merchandise.
Nov 10th, 2016
Holiday Floral Show to Open at The Domes Nov. 19
The Show Dome will be transformed into a winter forest.
Nov 7th, 2016
China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Celebrates Final Week
The festival features 40 larger-than-life, brilliantly lit sculptural lantern displays.
Nov 3rd, 2016
China Lights Lantern Festival Temporarily Suspends Online Sales, Expands Shuttle Service
The lantern festival featuress 40 larger-than-life sculptural displays.
Oct 27th, 2016
Fall Hike on Glacial Ghosts of Whitnall Park, Nov. 5
Participants will journey back through time to the Ice Age, when glaciers were in retreat and mammoths roamed.
Oct 26th, 2016
Lantern Festival Recommends Weekday Visits to Avoid Crowds
Good Fortune Week: Oct. 25-30
Oct 25th, 2016
Cupcake Fest MKE at The Domes, Oct. 15
Also returning is the Cupcake Creation Contest.
Oct 3rd, 2016
Halloween Events in The Parks
Halloween traditions continue in Milwaukee County Parks.
Sep 30th, 2016
Oktoberfest Comes to Whitnall Park, Sept. 24-Oct. 30
Among the offerings will be 10 Oktoberfest beers, including two premium Munich brews.
Sep 20th, 2016
Public Information Meeting to Evaluate Proposed Oak Leaf Trail Extension in Greendale, Franklin, Sept. 13
Attendees may view displays showing the location of the proposed trail extension and project schedule.
Aug 29th, 2016
Free Bonsai Society Exhibit at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 16-18
The event includes a vendor area, with trees, tools, pots, soil, and other bonsai supplies, as well as raffles of vendor donations and membership to the Milwaukee Bonsai Society.
Aug 26th, 2016
Orchid Show & Sale at The Domes, Sept. 17, 18
Local, regional, and national vendors will offer favorite orchids for sale.
Aug 25th, 2016
Watercolors on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Aug. 19-Sept. 11
Watercolors by Terry A. Fischer will be on display Aug. 19–Sept. 11 in the Garden House.
Aug 17th, 2016
Inaugural Chinese Lantern Festival Comes to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October
1,000 sculptural components will be created on-site by more than 30 artists from China.
Aug 8th, 2016
International Agreement to Bring Chinese Lantern Festival to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October
Throughout October, the festival’s 40 giant displays will illuminate nine acres of the Botanical Gardens.
Jul 19th, 2016
4th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park Aug. 20
Experience Mini-India
Jul 7th, 2016
Free Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Performance at Boerner Botanical Gardens June 30
The MSO will present a festive and patriotic program, featuring the music of Strauss, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Sousa, and others.
Jun 23rd, 2016
Global Union Returns to Humboldt Park
A free, farewell-to-summer festival of world music and culture. Featuring four bands, food, interactive family activities
Sep 9th, 2015
Milwaukee County Parks Receives EPA Grant
$635,000 Grant for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Mar 17th, 2015
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at King Center
“What a Beautiful World: A Salute to Those Who Protect and Serve” is the theme of this year’s public celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Monday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m.
Jan 9th, 2015
Traveling Beer Garden to Tour the Parks
Milwaukee County Parks Brings a Tradition to More Milwaukee Families
May 20th, 2014
City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View
A True Partnership for the People
May 5th, 2014
Deadline Set for Public Response to Strategic Plan Survey
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Apr 16th, 2014
