Aug
18
7:00 PM19:00
Sep
5
9:00 AM09:00
Playtime in the Park
Families, come join us for a fun morning at Cooper Park! Let’s hang out and enjoy some playful activities.
• Meet other parents and kids
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Bubbles
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Cooper Park
Cost: Free - Just meet up at the park
Bring your family, friends, and outdoor toys for a delightful time!
See you there!
Sep
13
10:00 AM10:00
Make Art MKE
Mount Mary University
2900 Menomonee River Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI
$10 Entry (Kids 12 and Under are FREE)
Buy online at https://www.makeartmilwaukee.com/ or pay at the gate
Free onsite parking
Make Art MKE is an annual, outdoor, September event---the Sunday after Labor Day---held on the Mount Mary Campus In Milwaukee, WI. We proudly feature 175+ Artists & Makers, Fine Art & Handmade Goods, Local Food Trucks, and Live Music!
Make Art MKE is a revival of the Starving Artist Show that was held on the Mount Mary Grounds for over 50 years. Local Cooper Park resident and entrepreneur, Mike Bate of Lit MKE, didn't want to see this community tradition go to the wayside. So, in 2023 he picked up where previous organizers left off and created Make Art MKE: an event that honors the past, but also looks to the future by including not just fine art, but local makers and artisans, musical talent, and the art that is good food. Mike also wanted to make sure this was an event not just in the Cooper Park community, but for the Cooper Park community. A portion of proceeds each year has gone back into the area, helping fund things like Cooper Park improvements and art programming at the Milwaukee German Immersion School.
Sep
15
7:00 PM19:00
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00
Buckthorn-BBQ-Back to School Bonanza!
Help us clear buckthorn from the park! Then, enjoy some BBQ and celebrate the new school year with your neighbors. More details will be posted closer to the date.
Oct
3
9:00 AM09:00
Playtime in the Park
Families, come join us for a fun morning at Cooper Park! Let’s hang out and enjoy some playful activities.
• Meet other parents and kids
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Bubbles
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Cooper Park
Cost: Free - Just meet up at the park
Bring your family, friends, and outdoor toys for a delightful time!
See you there!
Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00
Nov
17
7:00 PM19:00
Dec
15
6:00 PM18:00
Aug
2
11:00 AM11:00
Community Grill @ Sendiks (8616 W. North Ave)
The Friends of Cooper Park are manning the grill at Sendiks!
Stop by, enjoy delicious food from Sendiks, and support your park.
The money raised goes directly to programming and park improvements, such as the new pollinator garden sign, the crosswalk mural and the frisbee golf baskets.
Aug
1
9:00 AM09:00
Playtime in the Park
Families, come join us for a fun morning at Cooper Park! Let’s hang out and enjoy some playful activities.
August 1: FIRETRUCK!! (Unless, of course, they have an emergency…)
• Meet other parents and kids
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Bubbles
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Cooper Park
Cost: Free - Just meet up at the park
Bring your family, friends, and outdoor toys for a delightful time!
See you there!
Jul
21
7:00 PM19:00
Jul
4
9:00 AM09:00
Playtime in the Park
Families, come join us for a fun morning at Cooper Park! Let’s hang out and enjoy some playful activities.
• Meet other parents and kids
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Bubbles
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Cooper Park
Cost: Free - Just meet up at the park
Bring your family, friends, and outdoor toys for a delightful time!
See you there!
Jun
20
7:30 PM19:30
Movie Night @Cooper Park!
Come see “Mrs. Doubtfire” under the stars!
Bring chairs/blankets for this outdoor showing.
The movie will begin at 7:30pm just south of the pavillion.
This event is sponsered by Alderman Lamont Westmoreland & Milwaukee County Parks.
Jun
18
5:00 PM17:00
Cooper Park Parking Lot: redesign meeting
Join Milwaukee County Parks staff for a community conversation about the long anticipated parking lot redesign and replacement at Cooper Park.
We will meet in the parking lot (3000 N. 88th St.)
Questions? Email: parkpartnerships@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Jun
16
7:00 PM19:00
June Meeting
This is an informal meeting, all are welcome! Find us at the Traveling Beer Garden…
Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00
Playtime in the Park
Families, come join us for a fun morning at Cooper Park! Let’s hang out and enjoy some playful activities.
• Meet other parents and kids
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Bubbles
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Cooper Park
Cost: Free - Just meet up at the park
Bring your family, friends, and outdoor toys for a delightful time!
See you there!
Jun
5
12:00 PM12:00
"A Walk in the Park" with Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Walk in the Park : Cooper/Kops Park (meet near the parking lot)
Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks invite you to gather with us for an hour long walk through a park, happening monthly rain or shine.
The purpose of these walks is simple. The agenda will be to connect and reconnect, enjoying the company of whoever attends, while appreciating parks and communities throughout the county.
Jun
5
11:00 AM11:00
Summer Sound Bath Series
Attendees are welcome to join Milwaukee Parks Foundation in collaboration with Camille Mays for the Summer Sound Bath Series ! Meet us near the parking lot.
PRICE: Free
DURATION: 45 mins
WHAT TO BRING: Yoga mat or blanket
Jun
3
to Jun 21
Traveling Beer Garden: "Pass Me a Pint Tour"
Thursday June 4 will feature the ‘Art & Hops’ Night Market with local artists and live music. See the Art & Hops event information on Facebook!
Friday June 5 is PRIDE NIGHT! Come join Friends of Cooper Park in celebrating Pride weekend. See the Pride Night at the Traveling Beer Garden Facebook event for details!
Hours are 5-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Traveling Beer Garden official site
May
31
12:00 PM12:00
Help us finish the crosswalk!
The city approved our permit to block off the crosswalk this Sunday!
Join us at the corner of Chambers & 88th Street starting at noon.
May
24
12:00 PM12:00
Help us "Paint the Pavement!"
We will be beautifying the cross walks leading to the northwest side of the park (by the pollinator garden.) Local artist Sandra will lead us in bringing her mural to life.
Read more about the city’s Paint the Pavement program: https://city.milwaukee.gov/dpw/Infrastructure/Programs/Paint-the-Pavement
No special talent or skill is required; join us when you can!
Supplies and snacks will be provided.
Rain date: May 31
May
19
7:00 PM19:00
May
2
9:00 AM09:00
Playtime in the Park
Families, come join us for a fun morning at Cooper Park! Let’s hang out and enjoy some playful activities.
• Meet other parents and kids
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Bubbles
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 9 AM - 11 AM
Location: Cooper Park
Cost: Free - Just meet up at the park
Bring your family, friends, and outdoor toys for a delightful time!
See you there!
Apr
21
7:00 PM19:00
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00
Spring Park Clean Up
Join us for this annual tradition!
Keep Milwaukee Beautiful is donating garbage bags and lending us some tools!
Bring gardening/work gloves and extra tools/trash bags if you can
Light refreshments provided by the Friends of Cooper Park board
Meet up near the pavilion/parking lot
This is a family friendly event and a great way to meet/reconnect with neighbors!
NOTE: if the weather is uncooperative, we will try again Sunday April 19.
Mar
29
11:00 AM11:00
District 7 - Easter Egg Hunt 2026
The District 7 Easter Egg Hunt is at Cooper Park!
Click here for details...
Mar
17
7:00 PM19:00
Feb
17
7:00 PM19:00
February Meeting
This meeting is for the board members only.
Please contact a board member if you have any questions/concerns.
Jan
20
7:00 PM19:00
January Meeting (1/20/26)
January Agenda:
Discussion of Cooper Park public involvement meetings about the surface lot
First presentation of budget for Paint the Pavement
Update about adding benches
First presentation of draft of FOCP yard signs
Dec
16
6:00 PM18:00
December social @ Lion's Tail Brewing
Please join us for our annual winter social meeting @ Lion's Tail Brewing, 8520 W North Ave, Wauwatosa. Bring food to share, children and families are welcome. Meet the Friends of Cooper Park board and find out what we have been working on to improve our park. All are welcome!