The 2016 Traveling Beer Garden™ is coming to an end – last day is Sept. 16th!
Join us for the final week of the Traveling Beer Garden Tour at the Whitnall Park/Root River Parkway stop near 92nd and College Ave. HOURS: Mon-Fri: 4-10 pm; Sat-Sun-Holidays: 11 am-10 pm. / LIVE MUSIC: Wed-Sat: 5-8pm.
http://county.milwaukee.gov/Parks/BeerGardens
Yoga for Wellness at Wehr – Session III
Mon., Sept. 12th, 6-7pm, at Wehr Nature Center: Join Yoga instructor, Katy Martens for a series of outdoor yoga surrounded by the beautiful sights and sounds of Wehr Nature Center. You will be guided through a series of yoga postures, relaxation exercises, and stress reduction techniques. No prior yoga experience is required. Session III: Monday Evenings, Sept. 12, 19, & 26.
http://www.friendsofwehr.org/yoga-for-wellness/
“Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops
Join us at one of the upcoming “Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops and help with our two major park planning efforts underway simultaneously: the 10-Year Parks System Master Plan and the 2050 Park & Open Space Plan.
– Tues., Sept. 13th, 6:30-8:00pm: Kosciuszko Park Community Center, 2201 S. 7th St.
– Wed., Sept. 14th, 6:30-8:00pm: Lake Park, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd. (lower level)
– Thurs., Sept. 15th, 6:30-8:00pm: Wilson Park Pavilion, 1601 W. Howard Ave.
http://county.milwaukee.gov/ParkSystemMasterPlan_ParkOpenSpacePlan
Read more: http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=5bad313288344bca34524e5e4&id=7d10ccaf26&e=2d246827b0
Yoga in the Park
Tues., Sept. 13th, 7:00-8:15am, in Lake Park: See for yourself the wonders of yoga and Lake Michigan! Meet in the Marcia Coles Community Room.
http://lakeparkfriends.org/event/yoga-in-the-park/?instance_id=23
Tinkergarten INC – Nature Play Class
Tues., Sept. 13th, 9:30-10:30am, in Estabrook Park: An event where families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play.
https://tinkergarten.com/classes/2630
Poetry in the Park – Final Event of the Season
Tues., Sept. 13th, 6:30-8:00pm, in Juneau Park (near the Solomon Juneau statue): Come to Juneau Park Friends final Poetry in the Park event of the year, in which we invite Br!nk and Renaissance Theaterworks to take over! Juneau Park Friends, in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, present “Before Evening Comes,” a play about hope in the face of overwhelming despair. Actors will be giving a staged reading of Philana Omorotionmwan’s play, followed by a guided talk-back between the playwright and the audience.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1185731358168289/
Wehr Astronomical Society Meeting
Tues., Sept. 13th, 7- 9pm, at Wehr Nature Center: A program of the Wehr Astronomical Society. https://www.facebook.com/events/1703911363214238/
http://www.wehrastro.org/
Hike for Health at Wehr Nature Center
Wed., Sept. 14th, 10:30-11:30am, at Wehr Nature Center: Hike along with this group that walks Wehr’s trails together every Wednesday for camaraderie, exercise and fun. Meet in the Visitor Center. Walks run every Wednesday morning through November!
http://www.friendsofwehr.org/adult-programs/hike-for-health/
FBBG Garden Walks: Identifying Invasive Plants
Wed., Sept. 14th, 6:00-7:30pm, at Boerner Botanical Gardens: Come learn all about Invasive Plants from Ben Habanek, one of Boerner’s Horticulturists. All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. $5/person. http://boernerbotanicalgardens.org/event/2016-wednesday-night-garden-walk-2016-06-08-2016-09-07/
Mitchell Boulevard Park Concert – Summer’s Best Concert
Wed., Sept. 14th, 6:30-8:30pm, at Mitchell Boulevard Park: A FREE concert in Mitchell Boulevard Park! Supported by Story Hill Neighborhood Association. Performing: Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices – Fine music from the world of Operetta, Broadway, Folk and Celtic.
http://county.milwaukee.gov/ConcertsintheParks11320.htm
Traveling Beer Garden 5K Run in Whitnall Park – Final Run for the Season!
Wed., Sept. 14th, 5:00pm, at the Root River Parkway Traveling Beer Garden: Wisconsin’s ONLY traveling beer garden 5K run series. A great race in Milwaukee County Parks finishing at the Parks Traveling Beer Garden. All runners will receive a custom Beer Garden 5K shirt and a free pint full of Sprecher beer or Sprecher root beer.
http://www.silvercirclesportsevents.com/beer-garden-5k
Nite-Glow Golf – Final Round for the Season!
Fri., Sept. 16th, starting at 8:30pm: With only tees, flag sticks, and holes illuminated and glow-in-the-dark golf balls flying through the air, Nite-Glow Golf is a veritable light show! Tee Times available 8:30pm until 10:30pm. Call Lake (414) 961-3206 for reservations.
http://milwaukeecountygolfcourses.com/golf/proto/milwaukeecountygolfcourses2/niteglow/niteglow.htm
Food Truck Friday – Morgan Park Triangle
Fri., Sept. 16th, 5-8pm, Morgan Park Triangle: Food Truck Friday happens during BayView Gallery Night at Morgan Park Triangle. Come enjoy great food in the park with a variety of food trucks to choose from!
http://www.bvgn.org/business/food-truck-friday-morgan-park/
The 46th Annual Milwaukee Bonsai Exhibit
Fri., Sept. 16th – Sun., Sept. 18th, at Boerner Botanical Gardens: Explore the ancient art of miniature trees. See the bonsai exhibit and beginner-friendly presentations on growing your own bonsai. An event of the Milwaukee Bonsai Society.
http://www.milwaukeebonsai.org/docs/YC/Exhibit_AE_Flyer.pdf
Garden Walk: Boerner By Moonlight
Fri., Sept. 16th , 6-7:30 pm, at Boerner Botanical Gardens: Special End of the Season Family Garden Walk! Grab your flashlight and let’s explore Boerner by moonlight! Families will be guided around Boerner for this special nighttime walk. You’ll get to discover what nocturnal creatures come out at night in the Gardens! Refreshments will be provided after the walk.
http://boernerbotanicalgardens.org/event/boerner-by-moonlight-2016/
Fireside Friday: Full Moon Hike – Register by Wednesday, September 14th
Fri., Sept. 16th , 7-9pm, at Wehr Nature Center: The beacon of the night lights up the darkness, but how much do you really know about the moon? Explore moon myths and discover what really goes on during the full moon. Do crazy things really happen on the full moon? We’ll see for ourselves during a 1-hour walk under the “Hunter’s Moon”. Recommended for Ages 5 and older. Registration is recommended by Wednesday, September 14th.
http://www.friendsofwehr.org/summer-events/fireside-fridays/
Marathon Build Up Runs – Lake Park
Sat., Sept. 17th, 7:30am, Lake Park: An event of Badgerland Striders. All runs begin and end just west of the lawn bowling area and Lake Park Pavilion. http://www.milwaukeelakefrontmarathon.org/lakefront/PreRace/BuildUpRunSchedule
Nancy’s Run Rock & Stroll
Sat., Sept. 17th, 8:00am, Greenfield Park: A run for Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance: https://woca.formstack.com/forms/11thnancysrrs2016sneakerup
Orchid Show & Sale
Sat., Sept. 17th, 9am-5pm & Sun., Sept. 18th, 9am-4pm, at the Mitchell Park Domes: An event of the Wisconsin Orchid Society with orchid displays, exhibits and programs showcasing this amazing exotic plant.
http://www.wisconsinorchidsociety.com/htm/orchidshow.html
Birding Beyond the Feeder: Mystery of Migration – Register by Friday, September 16th.
Sat., Sept. 17th, 9am-12pm, at Wehr Nature Center: Curious about the comings and goings of birds? Explore some of the mysteries,
misconceptions, and theories of migration. A birding hike is included in the session. For eager early-risers registrants, there will be a pre-session hike at 7:30 am. Registration required by Friday, September 16th.
http://www.friendsofwehr.org/birding-programs/
Wild Workouts & Wellness – Dash to the Bash
Sat., Sept. 17th, 9::00am, in Humboldt Park: A 5K Race and 1.5 Mile Walk.
http://bestbayviewbootcamp.com/dash-to-the-bash/
Tinkergarten INC – Nature Play Class
Sat., Sept. 17th, 9:30-11am, in Estabrook Park: An event where families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play.
https://tinkergarten.com/classes/2630
FBBG Class: Build a Terrarium
Sat., Sept. 17th, 10am-12pm, at Boerner Botanical Gardens: Create a gorgeous miniature landscape inside a jar! Terrariums add a uniqueness to any home, require minimal maintenance, and always look great. Excellent class for kids! All supplies provided.
http://boernerbotanicalgardens.org/event/build-a-terrarium/
Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk
Sat., Sept. 17th, 10am, Milwaukee: A Milwaukee classic, a signature event for Children’s and a critical fundraiser.
Chill on the Hill Encore
Sat., Sept. 17th, 12-7pm, in Humboldt Park: As a thank you for a wonderful 2016 season, we will be hosting “Chill on the Hill Encore!” Please join us as bring more local musicians to the Chill stage. With a tip of the hat to a former concert series that also used this space, we will offer a world music collection that will be impressive to all! In partnership with the Bay View Bash, this will be the best music day that Bay View has to offer!
http://www.bayviewneighborhood.org/
5th Annual Barktoberfest
Sat., Sept. 17th, 1-6pm, at the Estabrook Beer Garden: Pack your picnic basket and gather your pooch, family and friends in the spirit of Munich’s Hofbräuhaus. Experience Gemütlichkeit at Estabrook Park with your dog! Join Residents for Off-leash Milwaukee Parks (ROMP) for an afternoon of tail-waggin’ fun. Enjoy live music, food and libations from the Estabrook Beer Garden along with lots of activities for your four-legged friend.
https://milwaukeedogparks.org/barktoberfest/
Annual Lake Michigan Beach Walk
Sat., Sept. 17th, 5-9pm, Grant Park Beach: Luminaries light the path along the Lake Michigan Beach and the campfires that people can sit around to enjoy s’mores over the fires and conversation with others attending. An event of the Friends of the Mill Pond & Oak Creek Watercourse, Inc.
http://www.smfomp.org/fundraisers.html http://www.smfomp.org/fundraisers.html
The Glo Run
Sat., Sept. 17th, 6pm, in McKinley Park: A 5K run through the 80’s, Double the glow with 80’S themed Zones
http://theglorun.com/milwaukee/index.html
Urban Ecology Center’s HKE MKE
Sun., Sept. 18th, 7am – 2pm, at UEC in Riverside Park: A benefit hike for the Urban Ecology Center
http://urbanecologycenter.org/event-calendar/hke-mke-2016.html
Milwaukee Heart Walk
Sun., Sept. 18th, 8:30am, in Veterans Park: An event of American Heart Association
http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1150916
Bug Day at Wehr Nature Center
Sun., Sept. 18th, 1-4pm, at Wehr Nature Center: Explore the wonderful world of invertebrates through Show, Tell, and Touch displays featuring live critters from Wisconsin and across the globe. Dress like a bug, join a guided insect safari hike, and sample tasty insect treats from the Critter Café. Invertebrates are are essential pollinators, decomposers, food for critters (and people), and so much more. Learn how insects help us and how you can help the insects.
http://www.friendsofwehr.org/fall-events/bug-day/
Zilli’s Brunch at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Sun., Sept. 18th, 10am-1pm, at Boerner Botanical Gardens: Zilli Hospitality Group welcomes you to Boerner Botanical Gardens to experience fine cuisine amid a spectacular natural setting. Introducing ZHG’s Sunday champagne brunch year-round. The Garden Room’s floor-to-ceiling windows bring the beauty of this horticultural showplace right to your table every time of year.
http://www.zillihospitalitygroup.com/sunday-brunch-at-boerner/
