Upcoming events

To join one of our events, take a look at our calendar.

Click through the calendar to see all of our upcoming events. It will show you the location, the address, and the time frame of our events.

Once we have our Summer Truck Studio for 2026 we will have a comprehensive list of the parks we will be going to. Come join us!

Paint it Forward
Oct
13

Paint it Forward

The series is an opportunity for local emerging artists and creatives to hear from established local artists and creatives about the whys and whats of their professional practice as well as how they grew their practices.

Artist talk and discussion will be one hour of a two hour session, with additional time following the discussion for networking among artists and creatives and an opportunity to co-create a group art project at AWE's studio.

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Autumn Fest
Oct
18

Autumn Fest

Bring your family and friends with you to enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, family hikes, trick-or-treating, pedal boating and canoeing, fishing, biking, Trunk or Treat, Town Hall Meeting, food, & so much more!

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MKE Recreations Twilight and Treat
Oct
24

MKE Recreations Twilight and Treat

This fall, Milwaukee Recreation is hosting its annual Twilight & Treat family celebration at two Twilight Centers!

Join us to kick off the Halloween festivities with free, fun, family friendly activities, including trick or treating, carnival games, arts & crafts, and a variety of enrichment activities.

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Maker/Mentor Exhibition
Nov
6

Maker/Mentor Exhibition

These artists—whether working in our mobile Truck Studios, as Artists-in-Residence, or as members of our core team—have all helped shape the creative landscape of our city. Through the years, AWE has connected thousands of youth with professional artists, nurturing self-expression, creative confidence, and civic engagement. This exhibition is more than a show—it's a tribute to the relationships, ideas, and experiences that continue to inspire Milwaukee’s next generation of creators. We invite you to sponsor this exhibition and join us in honoring AWE’s legacy—and its future!

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Brunch with the Artists
Nov
9

Brunch with the Artists

Enjoy a festive brunch with Mentionables Eats along with featured artists, a short program, and a private tour of the show. Guests will also take part in a silent auction of the emerging artists’ work and cast their vote in a peoples choice award for teen artwork.

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Little Lights, BIg Glow
Dec
6

Little Lights, BIg Glow

Join us for a cozy winter gathering where families can create their own handmade lanterns to brighten the season!

After the workshop, we’ll bundle up and head out together for a magical lantern walk, lighting up the winter evening with warmth, creativity, and community.

the event is free but registration is required! Click here to register:

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