June 2025
June 6, 2025
June is officially here! There are lots of great family-friendly events this month with an emphasis on activity and coming together as a community. Stay up-to date with what we are up to by following us on Instagram.
A view of Lake Michigan from Grant Park
Photo by Corrigan Eckert
Learn about the updated
FIELD ATLAS
Michael Timm, our partner at Reflo, has created a new and improved "Field Atlas" of all of the WaterMarkers across the city. This activity book invites participants to visit, explore, and learn about our neighborhoods and their unique water stories. Using crossword puzzles and discussion prompts, this pamphlet is great for the whole family.
We are currently working on a system to get physical copies out to our neighbors, and will announce how to get yours on our Instagram!
*Check out a shortened digital version on our webpage.*
Partner Events
WaterMarks isn't building an atlas of water alone. We work with countless organizations and individuals on this endeavor. WaterMarks Community-University Working Group is a collective of residents, artists, community-based institutions, and researchers who assemble to guide the future of water in Milwaukee.
Here are some upcoming events that our partners are hosting:
8th Annual Promise Zone Bike Ride
A slow-paced family bike ride focused on discussing various neighborhood initiatives.
free bike repairs
rental bikes
snacks
raffle prizes
free t-shirts
Location: Garden Homes Park, 2600 W. Atkinson Avenue
Date/time: Saturday, June 7 / 10:00am-12:30pm
AP3 New Horizons fundraiser
AP3 is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, June 7th at Grove Gallery to offset the costs of moving into their new space. The studio that they currently occupy not only needs heavy maintenance, but they have outgrown it! To continue serving the growing need for community spaces focused on the arts, AP3 will move its studio this summer.
Location: Grove Gallery, 832 S 5th Street
Date/time: Saturday, June 7 / 1:00pm-5:00pm
PRIDE RIDE!
Celebrate Pride Month with this fun 6 mile ride and bicycle decorating event to join the MKE Pride Parade!
Location: Kuumba Juice & Coffee, 274 E Keefe Ave
Date/Time: Sunday, June 8 / 11:00am bike decorating, 12:00pm rollout, 1:15pm Cargo Queens Parade Unit
Imagining Future Food Systems
A day celebrating community, culture, and food sovereignty.
Strawberry Picking 9:00am
Community Conversation 10:00am
Free Community Meal 12:00pm
Summer Porch Concert Kickoff 12:30pm Bring a chair!
Location: Walnut Way Gardens, 2240 N 17th Street
Date/Time: Saturday, June 14 / 9:00am-1:30pm
Global Water Dances
with DanceCircus
Celebrate the water of Milwaukee through community and dance.
Gather around water
Learn and participate in a dance
Foster a community of care
Location: Rose Park, 3045 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Date/time: Saturday, June 14 / 1:00pm-3:00pm
Bike & Play Fest
Family event focused on health, fun, and learning about community resources.
free food
free bicycle repairs
bike safety workshop
kids games
chalk art & activities
Face painting
music
giveaways
Location: MMSD West Basin, 4350 N. 35th Street
Date/time: Saturday, June 28 / 11:00am-2:00pm
If you want to stay up to date on all of
Soul Roll's 2025 events look at their calendar:
Images all sourced from our website or with permission from the owner. Featured WaterMarks content was completed by Corrigan Eckert.
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Find more events on our Website, scroll to the bottom of our home page to see our calendar!
