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Browse 316 verified events, paid opportunities, grants, restaurants, arts, recreation, volunteer roles, family resources, housing, health, transportation, local businesses, legal help, public decisions, and community shout-outs.

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What's happeningUpcoming

Walk to Break the Sickle Cycle

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A community walk and gathering focused on sickle cell awareness, support, and connection.

Date
Sep 5, 11:00 AM
Where
Dineen Park, 6901 W. Vienna Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53216
Health + wellnessCommunity event
Confirmed official source · Sep 4Official source
What's happeningUpcoming

Mayor's Bike Ride: 20th Street Powerline Trail

City of Milwaukee and community partners

A community bike ride highlighting the 20th Street Powerline Trail and neighborhood transportation connections.

Date
Sep 16, 5:30 PM
Where
Gore Park, 1970 W. Olive St., Milwaukee, WI 53209
Transportation + streetsParks + environment
Confirmed official source · Sep 4Official source
What's happeningCurrent

Burnham Park traffic safety improvement meeting

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works

The City will explain planned safety changes on West Burnham Street and South 35th Street. Residents can ask questions and share ideas.

Date
Nov 21, 6:00 PM
Where
Burnham Park Fieldhouse, 1755 S. 32nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Hearing or public meetingTransportation + streetsPublic safety
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Grants + sponsorshipsUpcoming

Walmart Spark Good local grants: opens August 1

Walmart and Sam’s Club

Local cash grants from Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs for verified organizations serving the same community as the requested facility.

Deadline
Nov 30, 12:00 AM
Where
The service area of the specific Walmart, Sam’s Club or distribution center; Milwaukee County has eligible facilities
Good to know
$250–$5,000
GrantYouth + familiesFood access + basic needs
Confirmed · Jul 24Official source
What's happeningCurrent

Open house on a protected bike lane along Walnut and Lisbon

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works

The City will introduce a protected bike lane project and collect early feedback about the corridor. A protected bike lane separates bicycle travel from moving cars with more than painted lines.

Date
Dec 4, 4:00 PM
Where
Rooted and Rising, Washington Park, 3910 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI
Hearing or public meetingTransportation + streetsPublic safety
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Who does whatCurrent

Department of Public Works

Department of Public Works

Department of Public Works is part of City of Milwaukee government. Manages streets, sanitation, water, parking, traffic, forestry, public buildings, and other infrastructure services.

Where
Citywide
City department
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Families + childcareLive source

Family-friendly things to do in Milwaukee

VISIT Milwaukee

Find attractions, free activities, museums, parks, and experiences for children, teens, and caregivers.

Where
Milwaukee area
Family activitiesFree things to doChildren
Official or owner-controlled source checked · Sep 4Official source
Places to goOpen

Kosciuszko Community Center

Kosciuszko Community Center is a verified Milwaukee public-facing destination operated by Milwaukee County Parks.

Where
2201 S. 7th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Good to know
Memberships and day passes have fees.
Community center + gathering placeSports + recreationYoung people + families
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Jobs + paid opportunitiesLive source

Milwaukee County current job openings

Milwaukee County

The County's live career center lists current openings across parks, transit, health, public safety, administration, and other services.

County jobPublic serviceCareers
Official source directory checked · Sep 4Official source
Who does whatCurrent

Milwaukee County Parks

Milwaukee County Parks

Milwaukee County Parks is part of Milwaukee County government. Operates parks, trails, pools, golf courses, recreation sites, gardens, and public facilities across the County.

Where
Countywide
County department
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Sports + recreationLive source

Milwaukee County parks and outdoor activities

Milwaukee County Parks

Explore parks, trails, beaches, golf, nature programs, recreation, and seasonal activities.

Where
Milwaukee County
ParksOutdoorsSports
Official or owner-controlled source checked · Sep 4Official source
Resources + servicesLive source

Milwaukee County Parks events calendar

Milwaukee County Parks

The live Parks calendar lists outdoor activities, nature programs, recreation, public events, and seasonal experiences across the County.

Parks + environmentActivitiesFamilies
Official source checked · Sep 4Official source
Resources + servicesAvailable

Milwaukee County Parks issue reporting

Milwaukee County Parks

A public route for reporting non-urgent maintenance problems in County parks and contacting park staff.

Where
Milwaukee County Parks
Good to know
Open to park users.
Government service + recordsGovernment servicesCommunity connection
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Places to goOpen

Milwaukee Public Library: Central Library

Milwaukee Public Library’s main location, with books, computers, research help, children’s spaces, public programs, and historic spaces.

Where
814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Good to know
General library use is free.
Library + learningLibraries + learningGovernment + civic services
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Places to goOpen

Mitchell Park Domes

Mitchell Park Domes is a verified Milwaukee public-facing destination operated by Milwaukee County Parks.

Where
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
Good to know
Admission varies by visitor category.
Arts + cultureParks + outdoorsYoung people + families
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Neighborhoods + districtsCurrent

NID #3 - Washington Park

City of Milwaukee Department of City Development

Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) #3 is the officially listed Washington Park district. A NID is a defined neighborhood area where property owners support an approved plan for added neighborhood improvements or services.

Where
Milwaukee
Neighborhood / areaNeighborhood Improvement District (NID)3
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Neighborhoods + districtsCurrent

NID #4 - Sherman Park

City of Milwaukee Department of City Development

Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) #4 is the officially listed Sherman Park district. A NID is a defined neighborhood area where property owners support an approved plan for added neighborhood improvements or services.

Where
Milwaukee
Neighborhood / areaNeighborhood Improvement District (NID)4
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source
Places to goOpen

Oak Leaf Trail

Oak Leaf Trail is a verified Milwaukee public-facing destination operated by Milwaukee County Parks.

Where
Multiple access points across Milwaukee County
Good to know
Trail access is generally free; separate facilities or permits may have fees.
Park + outdoor spaceParks + outdoorsSports + recreation
Confirmed official source · Jul 23Official source