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By Magen Thomas, Rooted and Rising- WP

(CAV) Cultural Art Vibes at Washington Park is a series of three events hosted once a month in July, August, and September in Washington Park to introduce the community to art, build community, and learn new skills.

We are sponsored by the Milwaukee County Park Foundation Sprouts Fund to provide engagement and positive placemaking in the park.

Dates for 2026: July 11th, August 22nd, and September 28th (on 40th Street, not the park). This will be Rooted & Rising’s second year hosting the event.

Event details

Walk the Park & Make Some Art
Saturday, July 11, 1–4: p.m.
Washington Park—Between Picnic Area 10 & the Urban Ecology Center

Art & Activity Stations
Zine Workshop
Makers Space
Photo Portraits
Aquatic Legends
Hands-On Painting
Junior Paint & Sip
Mindfulness Walk
Guided Birdwatching
Soundscapes
FREE Community BBQ

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Post From Community: Cultural Art Vibes at Washington Park

by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
June 19, 2026

<h1>Post From Community: Cultural Art Vibes at Washington Park</h1>
<p class="byline">by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />June 19, 2026</p>
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<p>By Magen Thomas, Rooted and Rising- WP</p>
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<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">(CAV) Cultural Art Vibes at Washington Park is a series of three events hosted once a month in July, August, and September in Washington Park to introduce the community to art, build community, and learn new skills. </span></p>
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">We are sponsored by the Milwaukee County Park Foundation Sprouts Fund to provide engagement and positive placemaking in the park. </span></p>
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Dates for 2026: July 11th, August 22nd, and September 28th (on 40th Street, not the park). This will be Rooted &amp; Rising's second year hosting the event.</span></p>
<h2>Event details</h2>
<p><strong>Walk the Park &amp; Make Some Art</strong><br />
Saturday, July 11, 1–4: p.m.<br />
Washington Park—Between Picnic Area 10 &amp; the Urban Ecology Center</p>
<ul>
<li>Art &amp; Activity Stations</li>
<li>Zine Workshop</li>
<li>Makers Space</li>
<li>Photo Portraits</li>
<li>Aquatic Legends</li>
<li>Hands-On Painting</li>
<li>Junior Paint &amp; Sip</li>
<li>Mindfulness Walk</li>
<li>Guided Birdwatching</li>
<li>Soundscapes</li>
<li>FREE Community BBQ</li>
</ul>
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