Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Nature Tots at Riveredge Nature Center
Toddlers explore nature with guided activities at Riveredge Nature Center.
Hiking at Old World Wisconsin
Guided hikes through the scenic Kettle Moraine landscape in fall and winter at Old World Wisconsin.
Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor nature program for babies and toddlers at scenic Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha.
Get to Know Your Watershed
Free hands-on watershed workshop for all ages at Menomonee Valley.
Free Trails Day at Riveredge Nature Center
Explore Riveredge Nature Center's trails for free on this special day.
Operation Recon Nature - for Veterans & Their Families
Free nature hike at Wehr Nature Center welcoming veterans and their families.
Cave After Dark presents: Echoes from the Earth
Bonfire & live music in a historic cave—a unique evening at Cave of the Mounds.
Trails Nature Wizard Club for Families
Monthly themed nature walks for kids 6–11 at Wehr Nature Center.
Bird Buddies: A Family Avian Adventure
Family-friendly bird-watching and nature adventure at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Nature Wizard Club for Families
Guided nature discovery walk for kids 6–11 at Wehr Nature Center.
Bird Club Meetings
Free birding club meetings at Retzer Nature Center for young ornithologists and nature lovers.
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor nature education for school-age kids at Retzer Nature Center.
Campfire Cooking
Cook and eat together over a real campfire at Riverside Park—outdoor family fun for $5–$10.
Craft And Storytime at The Mequon Nature Preserve
Free craft and storytime for babies and toddlers at Mequon Nature Preserve.
Wednesday Walkers
Free guided walk through Olmsted-designed Lake Park, 30–45 min, all ages welcome.
Free Day at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin)
Explore nature trails, ponds, and wildlife at Wehr Nature Center's free day in Franklin.
Winter Wondermaze
Wander a star-lit maze of 500+ evergreens with holiday surprises at Hart Park.
Teen Conservation Club at Wehr Nature Center (Franklin) *Registration Required*
Teen-led conservation club exploring nature & environmental stewardship at Wehr Nature Center.
Dog Days at Lynden Sculpture Garden MKE
Free dog-friendly event at Lynden Sculpture Garden in Milwaukee.
Camera Club
Free photography club at Retzer Nature Center for budding shutterbugs.
Wagon Rides through Country Christmas Lights
Festive wagon rides through holiday lights at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee.
Winter Birding Basics
Guided nature walk teaching winter bird identification for all ages at Washington Park.