Bilingual Storytime at the Domes
2026-08-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-09-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-30 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Mitchell Park Domes
Milwaukee Domes Alliance hosts storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required.
Cost: Included with admission; Free to Milwaukee Domes Alliance members (become a member)

Wacky First Wednesdays
2026-09-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2027-01-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Mitchell Park Domes
Join the Milwaukee Domes Alliance as we explore all things that frolic and fly! Join us in the Domes lobby on the first Wednesday of each month. Monthly themes relate to our current or upcoming Show Dome theme, plants, wellness and the great outdoors. No pre-registration required.
Cost: Included with admission; Free to Milwaukee Domes Alliance members (become a member)

Show Dome Closed for Installation
2026-09-08 08:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00 | Mitchell Park Domes
From 9/8/26-9/18/26 the Show Dome will be closed for installation of our Fall Show. The Desert and Tropical domes will remain open.

Storytime at the Domes
2026-09-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-09 10:00 - 10:30 and 3 more dates | Mitchell Park Domes

Wisconsin Orchid Show & Sale
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13
Fall in Love with Orchids 2026
Orchid displays, plants, and potting supplies! This orchid show will take place in the lobby of the Domes.
Admission to the orchid show is included with admission to the Domes.
Saturday, September 12th 9am-4pm
Sunday, September 13th 9am-4pm

SPARK! Program
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-16 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-21 06:30 - 08:00
SPARK! at the Domes is a program that provides older adults with memory challenges and their caregivers nature-based activities and experiences at Milwaukee’s most beautiful indoor setting: the Mitchell Park Domes.
SPARK! at the Domes is available at no cost to those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Each session is 1.5 hours.
Guests are encouraged to participate each month (or as often as possible), with new activities and themes offered at each session. Come learn about music, plants and nature — and share your memories of the Domes.
Cost: Free for anyone experiencing memory loss and their caregivers (pre-registration is required)
Location: Mitchell Park Domes Lobby
Submit Interest Form Here
If you prefer to speak with someone about the SPARK! at the Domes Program, please call (414) 257-5600.

Fall Show Dome Theme: TBA
2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00 | Mitchell Park Domes

Growing & Thriving Workshop (BILINGUAL Spanish/English)
2026-09-24 13:30 - 16:00
Registration link coming soon (links will be posted up to two weeks before program date)
In this program, participants will experience programming that will engage their senses with the beauty of plants and the nostalgia of the Domes. The participant and their guest will learn about and explore the history of the Domes and its world-class plant collection, as well as acquire new skills in plant husbandry and propagation. During the workshop, all attendees will choose a plant from the gift shop, repot their new plant, and take it home with instructions for care. Interpretive Educator, Pete Stobie, will teach houseplant skills related to watering and humidity, choosing soil, repotting, light requirements, and more.
Interactive workshop includes: Domes History and houseplant care. Participants will also take a tour of either the Tropical Dome OR the Show Dome.
The Growing and Thriving Program is generously funded by Bader Philanthropies.
Location: Mitchell Park Domes Education Center
Cost: Free for Milwaukee-area residents who are 60 or older plus one guest (pre-registration is required). If you are bringing a guest, please be sure to register for that person when you register for yourself. Participants should not attend more than one Growing and Thriving program per calendar year.
MDA Media/Photo Release Policy: Photos and other media taken during the class may be used for marketing purposes. By purchasing a workshop registration, you are consenting to this policy. Please email us if we may not use photos in our marketing efforts.
MDA Adult Education Workshops Cancellation and Refund Policy: Growing and Thriving is a free workshop. Please let us know if you can no longer attend the workshop as soon as possible, so we can open tickets up to others.
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Show Dome Closed for Installation
2026-11-09 08:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00 | Mitchell Park Domes
From 11/9/26-11/20/26 the Show Dome will be closed for installation of our Holiday Show. The Desert and Tropical domes will remain open.

Holiday Show Dome Theme: TBA
2026-11-21 08:00 - 2027-01-03 17:00 | Mitchell Park Domes
