Lake Park Friends

10/17/2026

Learn more about the boulevard designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted connecting Lake Park to Riverside Park, two of his other Milwaukee gems!

10/06/2026

🚨 🎬 UPDATE 🎬 🚨 Unfortunately, the October 9 showing of Bridesmaids has been CANCELLED.

But don't worry --- Bridesmaids will be part of our 2027 Summer Movie lineup, when we can enjoy it under the stars at Lake Park.

We'll share the 2027 schedule once it's finalized. Thanks for understanding — and we'll see you next summer!

09/28/2026

We were a bit optimistic about the potential temperature on Oct. 9 for the resched of Bridemaids - so we're re-re-scheduling for August 2027. But don't worry, the wedding is just being postponed - not cancelled. We acually have fun plans for a whole new summer of movies.

09/25/2026

Tonight’s the night! Drac (Adam Sandler) is ready to welcome you! Check into "Hotel Transylvania at the Free Friday Flicks.
Movie starts as soon as it’s dark - at 6:45 pm.
Bring your little ghouls and boo-ys for a fun family-friendly film and free popcorn.
Bring chairs/blankets, snacks and beverages to the Lake Park Summer stage , located at 2975 N. Lake Park Road. Brink your snacks, beverages, chairs and blankets! There will be free popcorn while it lasts!

09/24/2026

Perfect weather for checking into "Hotel Transylvania" tomorrow night at the Free Friday Flicks. Low 60s - clear skies!!

Be there on September 25th at 6:45 pm.

Bring your little ghouls and boo-ys for a fun family-friendly film and free popcorn.
Bring chairs/blankets, snacks and beverages to the Lake Park Summer stage , located at 2975 N. Lake Park Road. Brink your snacks, beverages, chairs and blankets! There will be free popcorn while it lasts!

09/18/2026

Thank you to the Olmsted Network for interviewing our new Executive Director, Meagan O’Reilly. We’re so glad to have her on board!

Lake Park Friends in Milwaukee, WI, has announced the arrival of Meagan Holman O’Reilly—a veteran consultant, leader in the nonprofit sector, and a longtime resident of Milwaukee County—as its first Executive Director in the organization’s 30-year history.

In a new interview with the Olmsted Network, she discusses her new role at the Friends and some exciting projects underway in Lake Park. Read more: https://ow.ly/pSJ650ZOkEG

09/11/2026

No reservations needed for Hotel Transylvania!
But put it on your calendar – i’s the September Free Friday Flicks movie 0n September 25th at 6:45 pm. Bring your little ghouls and boo-ys for a fun family-friendly film and free popcorn.
Bring chairs/blankets, snacks and beverages to the Lake Park Summer stage , located at 2975 N. Lake Park Road. Brink your snacks, beverages, chairs and blankets! There will be free popcorn while it lasts!

09/10/2026

And if you’re one of the lucky people coming to Cirque Sunday – there will be more must-have treasures in the in-person silent auction. If you still need tickets, the time is now!
Here's a link to buy your Cirque tickets. https://lakeparkfriends.org/visit/events/cirque/
See you at Cirque !!

09/07/2026

Just some of the must-have items exclusively for those attending the Cirque du Lake Park gala this Sunday*:

*Three dozen cookies each month for a year
*Jim Rowen Framed Photos
*A tennis-themed gift basket
*Studio D'Angeli gift certificate
*Optix Gift certificate

Thanks to all donors!!

Be sure to get your event tickets here! https://lakeparkfriends.org/visit/events/cirque/