Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Milwaukee County Parks Bumble Bee Monitoring Program Orientation
Learn to monitor native bumblebees with Milwaukee County Parks staff.
Once Upon a Walk: An Audiobook Stroll at Grant Park
Scenic walking tour with audiobook storytelling at Grant Park.
Rocks Rock! At Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Learn about rocks and geology at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations
Free summer playgrounds across Milwaukee for kids to explore and play.
Bike👏Camping👏Adventure👏🥳👉 Harrington Beach State Park👈🤠
Bike camping adventure at Harrington Beach State Park.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
23 events farther afield.
Art in the Park: Terrarium Building
Build a living terrarium in this hands-on outdoor art activity.
Bark at Breck
Dog-friendly community gathering at Breck Park.
Guided Nature Walks: Prairietown Garden Walk
Explore the historic Prairietown gardens on a guided nature walk at Conner Prairie.
Kayak & U-Pick Flowers – GardenView
Kayak paddling and pick-your-own flowers at GardenView.
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Pick your own flowers at GardenView in Grand Rapids.
PLAY @ Madison Square: Slide & Climb Into Summer
Outdoor play area with slides and climbing for summer fun.
Concerts in the Park
Free outdoor concerts at Bowling Green City Park.
Garden & Tree Tour
Free guided garden and tree tour at Swaim Park.
Tree Trek
Nature exploration hike at Summit Metro Parks' CV/Oxbow Area.
Nature's School House at the Oak Grove School (All Ages)
Hands-on nature education for all ages at Wildwood Preserve's Oak Grove School.
Nature at Night: Moth Lighting (All Ages)
Night adventure: see moths light up at Wildwood Preserve's Oak Grove School.
Lighthouse Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
Scenic lighthouse boat cruise aboard the Glass City Pearl on Maumee River.
Bracelet Making and Pill Bottle Collection with Reimagined Recycling – Frick Environmental Center
Eco-friendly bracelet craft and recycling at Frick Environmental Center—learn + make.
History Hike: Deep Lock Quarry
Guided nature hike exploring Deep Lock Quarry Trail with local history.
Art at the Falls - Fossil Impressions
Art activity exploring fossil impressions at Falls of the Ohio State Park.
Let's Get Moving: Walk with NAMI
Community walk at Trilby Park—family-friendly movement & mental health event.
Full “Strawberry” Moon Night Hike
Explore Bernheim Arboretum under the full moon on a guided night hike.
Bookmobile Visit | St. James Park
Bookmobile brings stories and books to St. James Park.
Full Moon Trail Series - Rocky River
Full Moon Trail Series hike in Rocky River Valley Parkway, North Olmsted.
Summer Walking Tours - Maintaining American Independence Tour
Historic walking tour exploring American Independence in Muskegon.
Tuesday Evening Ecotrek at Mt. Baldy - Crow’s Nest Trail
Guided nature hike at Mt. Baldy's Crow's Nest Trail with a naturalist.
Fallasburg Park: Hike with a Naturalist
Guided nature hike with a naturalist at Fallasburg Park.