Outdoor Lovers Events

Tomorrow

Free Parking Thursday

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Enjoy a day at Wehr Nature Center without parking fees — perfect for a hike or birdwatching.

Tomorrow

Birdathon for Birders with Vision Loss

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Listen for bird species in a supportive setting at the Blind Birder Birdathon.

Tomorrow · 2pm

Full Moon Beach Yoga

ft. Elissa Albert

Atwater Park

by Elissa Albert

Sunset yoga at Atwater Beach with a full moon backdrop — bring a blanket and join the community.

Varies

Fri · 4am

Nature Therapy

ft. Susan Rabe

Conservancy for Healing & Heritage

Find calm and balance in a 90-minute nature therapy session in the Healing Garden.

Pay What You Can

Fri · 3pm

May Day Parade

Charles Allis Art Museum

Join the community parade for International Workers' Day, starting at Charles Allis Art Museum.

Sat · 5am

TOSA Locally Made Spring Pop-Up

The Landing at Hoyt Park

by James Steeno Gallery, Brush Box, and 14 others

Discover unique handcrafted goods from 25+ local artists at Hoyt Park.

Varies

Sat · 7am

Birding with Kira and Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

ft. Kira, Medhavi

Forest Beach Migratory Preserve

by Restoring Lands: A Wisconsin Land Trust

Spot migratory birds with experts at Forest Beach — binoculars provided, bring your own gear.

Sat · 8am

Herp Hike

Havenwoods State Forest

Discover turtles and frogs on a guided hike at Havenwoods State Forest.

Sat · 9am

Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon

Havenwoods State Forest

by Friends of Havenwoods

Pull invasive plants at Havenwoods and help restore the forest's natural beauty.

Sat · 9:30am

Birding Beyond the Feeder: Birding by Ear

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Identify local birds by their calls at Wehr Nature Center.

$15 – $20

Sat · 11am

The Gear Gala

3044 S Delaware Ave

by MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange, Heirloom Mke, and Hooch MKE

Celebrate Milwaukee's outdoor culture with local vendors and live demos at The Gear Gala block party.

Sun · 8am

Guided Forest Bathing

ft. Certified Forest Bathing Guide

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Relax and reconnect with nature through guided sensory experiences in the woods.

$25 – $35

Sun · 8am

Wehr Birders

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Morning birding hike at Wehr Nature Center — no experience needed, just $5 to park.

$5

Sun · 9am

Birdathon for Birders with Vision Loss

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Experience birding by sound at Wehr Nature Center's inclusive Birdathon.

Sun · 10am

Art in the Gardens Craft Fair

Boerner Botanical Gardens

Discover unique handmade crafts and art from 50+ local vendors at Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Sun · 12pm

Pollinator Home Workshop

ft. @kitchen_celebrity

Cactus Club

Build a pollinator house for free—materials and guidance included.

Sun · 3pm

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Lakeshore State Park

by Elaine Zautke

Explore Lakeshore State Park with a scavenger hunt for all ages — checklist provided!

May 6 · 10am

Outdoor Classroom for Kids

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Guided outdoor exploration for kids at Retzer Nature Center — dress for adventure!

Varies

May 7 · 9am

Volunteer Pull-A-Thon

Decorah Woods

by Restoring Lands: A Wisconsin Land Trust

Pull invasive garlic mustard with locals at Decorah Woods — tools provided, just bring gloves.

May 7 · 6pm

Classic Car Show

Suburpia on Layton

Show off your classic car or admire others in a friendly, laid-back setting.

May 7 · 6pm

Thursday Bike Nights

Museum Café

Weekly motorcycle meet-up with live music and custom bikes at the Harley-Davidson Museum.

See details

May 8 · 7am

Morning Bird Hikes

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

by Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Spot diverse bird species on a guided 1.5-mile hike with local experts.

See details

May 8 · 6:30pm

Bubbles in Nature

ft. Park Naturalist

Lakeshore State Park

Explore nature's bubbles with a park naturalist and blow your own at Lakeshore State Park.

May 9 · 5am

Spring Perennial Exchange and Plant Sale

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Trade perennials and grow your garden with new finds in Milwaukee's Garden District.