5/10/2026, Second Sunday Bird Walk – Canceled!

Happy Mother’s Day! A running event will take place by Discovery World the morning of May 10th near Discovery World. Milwaukee Birders will have binoculars up somewhere else – please check out their website for where and when https://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