China Lights Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Extended One Week, Through Oct. 28
Clear skies ahead for anyone still looking to enjoy this spectacular event
Oct 15th, 2018
World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival Features Asian Cuisine Weekend at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 28–30
China Lights admission tickets are valid any night of the regular 2018 schedule.
Sep 24th, 2018
Fall Floral Show, Where the Coleuses Grow, to Open at The Domes Sept. 22
ours are Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The show runs through Nov. 4.
Sep 11th, 2018
Ticket Sales Begin for World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 21–Oct. 21
45 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays will illuminate the Boerner Botanical Gardens
Aug 8th, 2018
‘Bees, Birdies and Beers’
Milwaukee County Parks & Mobcraft Brewery team up to create ‘Honey Driver’ collaboration beer
Jul 19th, 2018
China Lights Lantern Festival Announces Exclusive Preview Night
Intern, Volunteer Opportunities Too
Jul 11th, 2018
Pop-Up beer Garden featuring the ‘Alestream’ Coming to Jacobus Park in Wauwatosa
The Milwaukee County Parks operated beer garden will feature craft beers from Good City Brewing, MKE brewing and Third Space Brewing.
Jun 8th, 2018
Reptile Day Returns to Wehr Nature Center June 10
General admission for Reptile Day is $3 per person, $2 per Friends of Wehr member. Parking is $3.50 per car.
Jun 5th, 2018
Milwaukee County Parks Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend
Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at a waterpark.
May 24th, 2018
Family Waterparks to Open for Holiday Weekend
Cool Waters & Schulz to Open Sat, Sun & Memorial Day
May 23rd, 2018
Construction to Close East Side Oak Leaf Trail, May 14–Late June
Phase II of the project will see the trail reconstructed and widened from its current 10 feet to 12 feet.
May 11th, 2018
Dinos Under Glass to Open at The Domes, Saturday
Dinos Under Glass is on view through Oct. 21; Shakespeare in Love, through May 28
May 8th, 2018
Friends of the Domes Receive $2 Million Bequest
These funds will be added to the Friends of the Domes endowment.
May 2nd, 2018
South Shore Terrace Seeking to Kickstart Spring with Grand Opening on April 18
Those who are brave enough to attend will be among the first to experience new menu items available at the beer garden
Apr 17th, 2018
“A Walk in The Garden”
Art Exhibit at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Through April 30
Apr 6th, 2018
Very Fairy Princess Day at The Domes, April 14
New Extra-Special Event: The Royal Tea Party
Apr 6th, 2018
Traveling Beer Garden 2018 Dates & Locations Revealed
Beergardening season begins in April with the opening of South Shore Terrace Beer Garden
Apr 5th, 2018
Milwaukee County Parks to Host Job Fair at Falk Park, March 31
Positions range from Traveling Beer Garden staff, golf starters, and restaurant staff, to pool attendants, lifeguards, and building- or grounds-maintenance workers.
Mar 28th, 2018
Spring Floral Show to Open at The Domes, March 31
Shakespeare’s Language of Flowers Comes to Life
Mar 14th, 2018
Celebration of Spring Equinox Comes to The Domes March 18
One-day event fills The Domes Lobby, Annex, Plaza
Feb 27th, 2018
County Parks To Seek State Grant to Fund Ravine Road Bridge Project
The goal of the project is to preserve the historical character of Lake Park by replacing the bridge with a structure that closely matches its original architecture and design.
Feb 8th, 2018
Collectible All-Scale Model Train Exhibit Comes to The Domes, Feb. 10-11
Train Ride, Lego Layout, Steam Trains (Sunday), Thomas & Friends
Feb 5th, 2018
Bonsai Exhibit at The Domes, Feb. 4
Special Exhibit During Run of Garden Train Show
Jan 30th, 2018
Activities in The Parks for Youths Off of School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15
The Parks Recreation Section is suggesting a variety of low-cost indoor and outdoor activities.
Jan 12th, 2018
Garden Train Show to Open at The Domes, Jan. 20
Special Exhibits, Events Planned During Show's Run
Jan 8th, 2018
Kooky Cooky House Opens at The Domes Saturday
’60s-’70s Milwaukee Attraction Recreated as Indoor Exhibit
Nov 30th, 2017
Milwaukee County Parks Offers Military Veterans Free Greens Fees, Domes Admission, Nov. 11
Purple Heart Recipients Reminded to Apply for Year-Round Purple Heart Pass
Nov 7th, 2017
East Side Oak Leaf Trail Reconstruction Slated to Begin in Early November
The East Side bike trail is a frequently used commuter route, and drainage problems have caused it to deteriorate.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Acupuncture, Massage, Tai Chi Demonstrations Slated for Culture Weekend, Oct. 14–15 at Boerner Botanical Gardens
This weekend, Boerner Botanical Gardens will be filled with demonstrations of the Chinese arts of acupuncture, tai chi, and massage.
Oct 10th, 2017
Halloween, Day of the Dead Events in The Parks
Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions continue in the Milwaukee County Parks.
Oct 4th, 2017
Local Asian-American Community Hosts Moon Festival Weekend at China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 6–8
Asia’s mid-autumn Moon Festival celebrates family reunion and peace at a time when the moon is at its fullest and brightest of the year.
Oct 4th, 2017
Fall Floral Show “Flower Power” Brings Back the ’60s
Opening Sept. 23, at The Domes
Sep 20th, 2017
Labor Day Weekend Summer Fun in Milwaukee County Parks, Sept. 1–4
There's something for everyone.
Aug 25th, 2017
Public Information Meeting: Proposed Designation of Multi-Use Trail in Milwaukee River Parkway, in Glendale
The trail will provide new recreational opportunities in the northeast region of Milwaukee County.
Aug 22nd, 2017
Eclipse Day at Wehr Nature Center, Aug. 21
The program is designed for participants age six and up.
Aug 15th, 2017
5th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park Aug. 19
Over the past four years, the outdoor festival focused entirely on India has continued to grow.
Aug 10th, 2017
Ticket Sales Begin for World-Class Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22–Oct. 22
The magical glow of nearly 50 larger-than-life sculptural displays will illuminate 10 acres of Milwaukee’s renowned Boerner Botanical Gardens
Aug 8th, 2017
Professional Golfers to Compete at Brown Deer Park Golf Course, Aug. 4-6
The field of 156 golfers from 31 countries will be competing for a $100,000 total tournament purse.
Aug 1st, 2017
Chinese Lantern Festival to Return to Boerner Botanical Gardens, Sept. 22-Oct. 22
The 2017 festival will feature nearly 50 handmade, brilliantly lighted, giant-sized lantern displays.
Jul 24th, 2017
Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Veterans Park Aug. 12
The event showcases Chinese culture and tradition with dragon boat racing as the main attraction.
Jul 24th, 2017
Keg Tappings on Wednesday will mark halfway point of beer garden season & celebrate $20,000 of park upgrades
Beer gardens are continuing to help fund upgrades and improvements to parks throughout the county.
Jul 11th, 2017
Fyxation Bicycle Co. & Milwaukee County Parks team up to launch Traveling Beer Garden custom bicycle
The bicycles will be on display at each of the Traveling Beer Garden stops throughout summer.
Jun 5th, 2017
Plan Your Summer!
The 2017 Parks “Summer’s Best” Entertainment Guide is here
May 31st, 2017
Ferch’s Beachside Grille to Open Weekends through Memorial Day
Live Acoustic Music, Movies Offered during Summer Season
May 18th, 2017
Traveling Beer Gardens Open on May 17 with Keg Tappings at Greenfield & Juneau Park
The Traveling Beer Garden will visit twelve parks over the season.
May 15th, 2017
Group Tee-Off, Clinics Open Disc-Golf Season at Dretzka Park
Dretzka’s disc-golf course is located at the west side of the park at 124th Street and West Bradley Road.
Apr 26th, 2017
Milwaukee County Parks Announces Job Fairs for Seasonal Employees, March 24-25
Positions range from Traveling Beer Garden staff, golf starters, and restaurant staff, to pool attendants, lifeguards, park patrol staff, and building- or grounds-maintenance workers.
Mar 20th, 2017
Bonsai Society to Exhibit at The Domes, Feb. 5
The exhibit focuses on the form of intricately pruned dwarf trees.
Jan 13th, 2017
Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser at Wehr Nature Center, Feb. 4
The chili cook-off will help raise funds for accessibility renovations at the nature center.
Jan 11th, 2017
Garden Train Show to Open at The Domes Jan. 14
In 2015, nearly 54,000 people attended the train show.
Jan 5th, 2017
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at King Center, Jan. 16
The first 200 people attending the program will receive a token for a ticket to the afternoon Milwaukee Bucks game.
Jan 4th, 2017
Thursday Nights Light The Domes
Light shows will be featured every Thursday evening, from Jan. 19–March 30.
Jan 3rd, 2017
Paintings on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Paintings by Gwen Granzow are on display through Dec 30.
Nov 30th, 2016
Holiday Hoopla at Slice of Ice, Dec. 21
Holiday Hoopla brings together photo opportunities, live music, giveaways—and ice skating.
Nov 29th, 2016
“Flavors of Fall” Cheese Tasting, Stew Sampling at Wehr Nature Center, Nov. 12
The event will kick off with the cheese tasting in the warm glow of the Fireplace Room.
Oct 20th, 2016
Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens Extended through Nov. 6
China Lights: Boerner Brighter Than Ever celebrates Asian culture and features 40 larger-than-life, brilliantly lit, sculptural lantern displays.
Oct 18th, 2016
Prost! To MillerCoors, Mural Artist at South Shore Terrace, Oct. 19
The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. with a keg tapping, toast to the artist, and free beer while the supply lasts.
Oct 14th, 2016
Chinese Lantern Festival’s Asian Cuisine Weekend at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 7-9
China Lights: Boerner Brighter Than Ever is a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Oct 6th, 2016
Chinese Lantern Festival Opening at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Oct. 1
It's a celebration of Asian culture featuring 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays.
Sep 26th, 2016
Weekly Storytime Returns to The Domes, Oct. 10–Nov. 7
Each session, held at the Education Center, will be led by Paula Zamiatowski, Conservatory Educator.
Sep 19th, 2016
Cider Sunday at Wehr Nature Center, Oct. 2
In addition to sweet apple crepes and chocolate-apple brownies, lunch-menu items will be available for purchase to keep families fueled for the afternoon.
Sep 16th, 2016
Construction, Installation of Displays for China Lights Lantern Festival Underway at Boerner Botanical Gardens
A group of 28 artisans from China are working on the 1,000 sculptural lantern components needed to create 40 larger-than-life displays.
Sep 14th, 2016
World Music Returns to Humboldt Park, Sept. 17
Featured are four local bands specializing in music with Brazilian, Hawaiian, Aftrican, and Afro-Columbian influences.
Sep 12th, 2016
Halloween Haunts: A Trek into The Enchanted Forest, Oct. 13-15
Designed especially for families with children age 4-10
Sep 8th, 2016
Final Poetry in the Park with Br!NK at Juneau Park, Sept. 13
The staged reading at Juneau Park is part of the tour culminating in a weekend reading festival at the Broadway Theatre Center.
Sep 6th, 2016
Kite Festival Returns to Veterans Park, Sept. 10, 11
Professional kite-flying teams will perform beginning at 12:30 p.m. each day.
Aug 23rd, 2016
Artists in The Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Aug. 20, 21
A Juried Art Fair with Plein Air Competition
Jul 28th, 2016
Free Pokémon Go Event in Mitchell Park July 23
In addition to the smartphone game, families will enjoy photo-ops and Pokémon-themed games.
Jul 15th, 2016
Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Veterans Park July 30
The free event showcases Chinese culture and tradition with dragon-boat racing as the main attraction.
Jul 6th, 2016
Watercolors on View at Boerner Botanical Gardens June–July
Inspired by nature, Sommerfelt was drawn to watercolor by its transparency and its assertion of its own voice, in cooperation with her intent.
Jun 20th, 2016
Free Weekend Includes Indoor Art Fair at The Domes May 21-22
The Show Dome and art fair will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
May 5th, 2016
Parks Naturalist Wins $10,000 Award from National Science Teachers Association
Bryant will use the $10,000 award to train and mentor teachers in integrating the school’s forest into the curriculum of each grade level.
Apr 27th, 2016
Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection
Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.
Nov 11th, 2015
Hawaiian-Themed Holiday Floral Show to Open at The Domes
Nov. 22–Jan. 4, 2015.
Nov 13th, 2014
Art at The Gardens Craft Fair
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Fundraising Event
Apr 29th, 2014
