5/3/2026, 12pm-2pm. Slow Roll Bike Ride with Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail
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
5/5/2026, 10am-12pm. Volunteer with Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee
A sure sign of spring is the return of the Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee to the park. Their “Prairie Pals” volunteers help make the prairies beautiful and healthy for wildlife and people to enjoy – and they make pulling weeds fun! Dress for Lake Michigan, bring gloves, and check here for updates early that morning if the weather looks iffy. Meet in the north end of the park just south of the marina and purple martin house.
5/10/2026, 8:30am-10:30am. Second Sunday Bird Walk with Milwaukee Birders
Binoculars up! Walk with expert birdwatchers to identify local species and record your sightings on eBird. Perfect for nature lovers of all levels. Meeting point: South Entrance. For more information: milwaukeebirders.org.
5/20/2026, 5pm-8:30pm. First Beach Bonfire of the Year!
Take advantage of our longer days 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. Check here for updates.
Save the Date – Future Beach Bonfires
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)
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