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FREE FAMILY FUN! Join us in our annual community celebration of Milwaukee’s Lincoln Creek with an entire week full of free, fun, and family-friendly activities!  During this weeklong celebration, you’ll be joining community partners working together to reimagine the Lincoln Creek Greenway as a beautiful, welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

There’ll be a kickoff event in McGovern Park on  Saturday, June 20, from noon to 3 pm and a closing celebration in Lincoln Park on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 3 pm.  Both events will feature free food, free activities, resources, and prize give-aways. During the week there will be many recreational and educational activities, including paddling, biking, and hiking, and no prior experience is needed to participate! Milwaukee’s hidden gem, Havenwoods State Forest, will have exciting educational opportunities for kids to explore the outdoors. Check the this webpage regularly, as the list of events throughout Lincoln Creek Week will grow as we get closer to the opening event.

Please note that some events require registration or have physical or age restrictions. 

All events are free and open to the public. Join us!

EVENTS CALENDAR

Many events (hikes, educational events and service activities) are still waiting for time and date confirmation.  Please check back for more info.

  • Saturday, June 20:
    • Kickoff Celebration in McGovern Park
      Noon to 3 pm, McGovern Park, 4500 W Custer Ave
      Free food, free activities, resources, and prize give-aways
    • Lincoln Creek Bike & Hike
      10 am, Meet in Lincoln Park and bike to McGovern for kickoff.
      Led by Red, Bike & Green MKE. Click here for registration and more info
  • Lincoln Creek Week Round LogoMonday, June 22:  
    • Event Info Coming
  • Tuesday, June 23:
    • Event Info Coming
  • Wednesday, June 24:  
  • Thursday, June 25:
    • Event Info Coming
  • Friday, June 26: 
    • Event Info Coming
  • Saturday, June 27th
    • Lincoln Park Community Celebration/Picnic
      Lincoln Park, Picnic Site 3, 5000 N Milwaukee River Parkway
      Free food, free activities, resources, and prize give-aways
  • Sunday, June 28th
    • Lincoln Creek and Water in Islam, Wisconsin Green Muslims, virtual presentation. 8 am – 8:30 am, , Check back for Zoom info.

Lincoln Creek Week 2026 – Event and Organizing Sponsors

  •  Nearby Nature Milwaukee
  • Friends of Lincoln Park
  • Residents for Change Neighborhood Association
  • Milwaukee Water Commons
  • Wisconsin Green Muslims
  • Red Bike Green
  • Milwaukee County Parks
  • Milwaukee Parks Foundation
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