Upcoming Events
Lakeshore Alive – a Shine a Lite Celebration: April 18th 2pm.-8pm.
Please note, this event is weather-dependent, please check here for updates
The Friends of Lakeshore State Park, through the generosity of Shine A Light and Molson Coors, is excited to bring a free event to the park Lakeshore Alive: A Shine A Light Celebration” An opportunity for the Milwaukee Community to learn and have fun together, park activities will include:
By the Pebble Beach:
- 2pm to 4pm: Milwaukee Birders share info on bird migration and bird species found in the park, plus a bird walk along the lagoon
- 2pm to 6pm: Wisconsin Kiters will demonstrate their amazing kites
- 4pm to 6pm: Make-and-take kites will be available for coloring and flying
- 6pm to 8pm: Roast marshmallows over fire pits and make tasty smore’s
By the Lighthouse and Hoan Bridge:
- Around dusk, the bridge will be illuminated in the colors of Friends of Lakeshore State Park. bring a blanket or chair and watch the show!
The Friends are grateful to the support of Molson Coors, Light The Hoan and the Wisconsin DNR which make this event possible – we hope to see you there!
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Cleanup, Apr 25th 9am-12pm.
This annual Earth Day event is a fun way to get together and help keep our parks and waterways beautiful and safe to enjoy – so let’s clean up Lakeshore State Park!
Volunteers will meet on the south entrance to the park. Please enter “Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse in a map application for directions. Adults only due to the hazardous rocky areas by the shore.
If interested, please register here: MRK 2026 Spring Cleanup
In the afternoon, the Friends of Lakeshore State Park will host a table at the Harley Davidson Rock The Green celebration. https://www.rockthegreen.com
We hope to see you Saturday April 25th!”
Spring Ride with Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail, May 3rd 12pm-2pm
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the WDNR’s Hank Aaron State Trail with retired Trail Manager Melissa Cook. Hosted by the Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail, the 6th annual spring ride with Melissa is a family oriented casual 12-mile “out and back” ride with short portions on city streets and mostly off-road pavement on a flat course.
The ride will start with the grand opening of the new Lakefront Bike and Pedestrian Pocket Park serving as the eastern trail head for the Hank Aaron State Trail and at the major crossroads of Milwaukee County Parks Oak Leaf Trail. The route will travel through Lakeshore State Park, the Historic Third Ward, Walker’s point, the revitalized Menomonee River Valley, crossing the Menomonee River into Three Bridges Park, to the turn around at the Domes then reversing back to the Pocket Park with a loop around the Harley-Davidson Museum campus. A brief presentation with refreshments will take place at Noon to start the ride. The spring ride is free and welcome to all!
We will meet as a group Just West Of Discovery World at N. Harbor Drive and E. Clybourn Street
500 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee , WI
On street free parking is available or for a fee in the US Bank Tower Garage
Beach Bonfires are Coming Back Starting in May!
Take advantage of our long, summer nights and join Lakeshore State Park staff for a bonfire at Pebble Beach. Feel free to hang out and enjoy the fire or just stop by for a s’more. Donations for s’mores are welcome but not required and benefit the Friends of Lakeshore State Park. All ages and abilities are welcome to join us! This event is weather dependent and won’t occur if rain is in the forecast.
May 20, 5:00-8:30pm
June 17, 5:00-8:30pm
July 15, 5:00-8:30pm
August 19, 5:00-8:30pm
September 16, 5:00-7:30pm
October 21, 5:00-7:00pm (Halloween themed)
Don’t miss our last Beach Bonfire of the year! Join Lakeshore staff on Pebble Beach for a cozy fire, tasty s’mores, and a spooky good time as the sun sets. Feel free to decorate your own foam pumpkin, hang out for a while or just drop in for a quick snack. Festive costumes are welcome! Donations for s’mores are welcome but not required and benefit the Friends of Lakeshore State Park. This event is weather dependent and won’t occur if rain is in the forecast.
About Events
All events start at the south entrance of Lakeshore State Park, unless otherwise indicated. Public parking on the south side of the park can be found by entering “Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse” into a GPS map program. Approximate coordinates to the starting location are 43.029163, -87.895880
Contact: Elaine Zautke (Park Manager) 414.274.4281 elaine.zautke@wisconsin.gov
