Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Scarecrow Lane
Halloween-themed walk through Retzer Nature Center featuring scarecrows and seasonal fun.
Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad
Harvest-themed festival at a restored electric railroad with vintage train rides and seasonal fun.
Kickoff Event for Let’s Hike Delafield
Kickoff event for Let's Hike Delafield community hiking initiative.
Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations
Free summer playgrounds throughout Milwaukee—open play and recreation for kids.
Acorn Collecting Workshop at the Forest Exploration Center
Learn to identify oak trees and collect acorns for forest restoration.
China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens (Hales Corners)
Stunning light display of Chinese-inspired lantern art at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Raptor Saturday at Schlitz Audubon MKE
Wildlife education program focusing on raptors at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Secrets of the Autumn Woods: A photo & nature walk at the Forest Exploration Center
Walk among fall colors and capture the forest's hidden world through photography.
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor STEM classroom for kids at Retzer Nature Center.
Wacky First Wednesday at The Milwaukee Domes
Monthly themed fun at the iconic Milwaukee Domes conservatory with activities for all ages.
Habitat Restoration Mukwonago Park
Free habitat restoration volunteer work for teens at Mukwonago Park.
Urban Woodlands and Waterways: A guided hike at the Forest Exploration Center
Guided hike exploring forests, waterways, and natural stormwater systems.
Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center
Toddler nature exploration program at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha.
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Pollinators
Free community science program exploring pollinators in Waukesha County parks.
Tyke Hike
Easy nature walk for toddlers at Cushing Memorial Park.
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
Outdoor adventure or nature activity at Phantom Lake YMCA Camp.
Harvest Colors Lunch Train on the East Troy RR
Scenic vintage train ride with lunch through fall foliage from East Troy to Mukwonago.
Play Date: Social: Seven Bridges Trail Hunt
Free family trail hunt at Grant Park with picture-based activities for ages 4–10.
Hiking at Old World Wisconsin
Guided hikes through the scenic Kettle Moraine landscape in fall and winter at Old World Wisconsin.