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! 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 feature free food, free activities, resources, and prize giveaways. 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 this webpage regularly, as the list of events throughout Lincoln Creek Week will grow as we get closer to the opening event. If you would like to add an event to the Calendar, use this form.
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 giveaways - Bird Walk with Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
7:30 – 9 am, McGovern Park, 4500 W Custer Ave
Register for Bird Walk at this link - 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 - Battling invasive Species in Havenwoods
Noon – 1 pm at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N Hopkins St
It’s also Invasive Species Awareness week. Join us at Havenwoods for this presentation - Invasive Species Removal
1 – 3 pm, at Havenwoods State Forest
Following the presentation, take part in this hands-on experience.
- Kickoff Celebration in McGovern Park
Sunday, June 21:
- Lincoln Creek and Water in Islam,
A Wisconsin Green Muslims presentation. Time and location: To be announced
- Lincoln Creek and Water in Islam,
- Monday, June 22:
- Snack & Chat: Let’s Talk Water!
5 – 6:30 pm McGovern Park,
5400 N 51st Blvd meet at 51st Blvd parking lot
Grab a snack and join us for a fun, hands-on way to learn how water moves through our neighborhoods.
- Snack & Chat: Let’s Talk Water!
- Tuesday, June 23:
- Frogs, Turtles and Dragonflies – Oh My!
10 – 11:30 am at Havenwoods State Forest
A family-friendly exploration of Havenwoods pond life.
- Frogs, Turtles and Dragonflies – Oh My!
- Wednesday, June 24:
- Learn to Kayak
10 am – 2 pm, Lincoln Park Boat Landing, 4950 N Milwaukee River Parkway
(Registration required. Click Here)
- Learn to Kayak
- Thursday, June 25:
- Event Info Coming
- Friday, June 26:
- Lincoln Creek Habitat Hike
6 – 7:30 pm Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N Hopkins St
Take an evening stroll to look for wildlife that call Lincoln Creek home
- Lincoln Creek Habitat Hike
- Saturday, June 27:
- Stewardship Saturday at Havenwoods
9 – 11:00 am, 6141 N Hopkins St
Help staff remove invasive plants and clean up trash - Lincoln Park Community Celebration/Picnic
Lincoln Park, Picnic Site 3, 5000 N Milwaukee River Parkway
Free food, free activities, resources, and prize giveaways
- Stewardship Saturday at Havenwoods
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
- WI-DNR, Havenwoods State Forest
- Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Corporate and Foundation Sponsors
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Donating sponsors will be recognized here and at major events, contact us for more info.
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