Summer 2026 Newsletter

Membership in EPNA helps keep our neighborhood the great place it is! And it comes with some nice perks!Membership costs just $25 per household for residents.Join/renew online at: https://www.enderispark.org/pay-membership-fee-online with thisn link or use this button. Or download a form at https://www.enderispark.org/support-us. If you choose to download the form, send it, along with your payment, to: EPNA; P.O. Box 100284; Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210.

What events do EPNA membership dues support? Here is just a sample.

Events

Concerts on the Green: Enjoy four summer evening Concerts.  Spend time with friends, great music, and delicious food offerings from local restaurateurs. Our lineup this year:

June 18 - Opener: Matt Tyner; Headliner: The Mosleys

July 9 - Opener: Andrew Gelles; Headliner: Kal Bergendahl Project

July 23 - Opener: Everything Nice; Headliner: Hot Rod Huey and the B Side 

August 13 - Opener: Ben Mulwana; Headliner: The People Brothers Band

Summer movie nights!! We'll be showing "Zootopia 2" on July 16 and "Back to the Future" on August 20.

July 4th Celebration:  Featuring a decorated bike, buggy and wagon parade, games and prizes, craft activities, watermelon-eating contest, ice cream cups, traditional picnic food and much, much more. (SEE MORE DETAILS BELOW)

Harvest Fest:  Celebrate the Fall Season with one last Farmers’ Market featuring special fall-themed food treats, games, crafts, pumpkin decorating and much more. MEMBERS GET DISCOUNTS ON PLANTS AND PUMPKINS!

Halloween Decorating Contest:  Show off your spooky decorations and win a sign and special mention on Facebook and Nextdoor.

Nighttime Trick-or-Treat:  An evening of fun and safe trick-or-treating (like “we did when we were kids”) throughout the neighborhood.

Winter Holiday Decorating Contest:  Brighten the neighborhood with festive decorations and win a sign and special mention on FB and Nextdoor.  

Mulch Fest: Recycle your holiday tree and to enjoy some mid-winter fellowship and treats with neighbors.

Easter Egg Hunt:  Children hunt for colored eggs and enjoy treats, spring-themed crafts and other activities courtesy of the Easter Bunny. 

Spring Cleanup:  Neighbors collect curbside debris after the winter months to improve the appearance of the neighborhood.

Bloom and Groom Sale:  Partner with the City of Milwaukee to offer a variety of annual and perennial flowers and vegetables for residents to purchase at a very reasonable price. MEMBERS GET DISCOUNTS ON PLANTS!

Fourth of July Celebration!

2026 Theme: “AMERICA 250: The Power of We”

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Enderis Playfield

Free family fun!

• 9am Parade participants arrive, register and assemble.

• 9:15am Parade proceeds throughout Enderis Park

• 9:45am Decorated Bike, Wagon and Scooter Contest Judging

• 9:45am Welcome Guests, Flag Raising Ceremony

• 10am - Noon Decorated Bike, Wagon and Scooter Winners Announced

Activities include:

• American History Trivia and Prizes

• FREE Ice Cream; Food & Beverages Available for Purchase

• Music

• Lawn Games

• Arts & Crafts Activities

• Milwaukee Police Department Squad Car Display

• Milwaukee Fire Department Water Cannon Demonstration

• Water Balloon Play and a chance to cool down!

(Ice Cream & American Flags provided by the City of Milwaukee) The City of Milwaukee thanks the Milwaukee County Parks for its partnership

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF EVERY EPNA EVENT!

Volunteers are needed and welcome for our 4th of July Celebration

• Grillers (2)

• Parade judges (4)

• Food ticket sellers (3)

• Leaders for carnival games 8)

• Food servers (3)

• Master of Ceremonies and announcers (1)

For the latest updates, go to: www.city.milwaukee.gov/july4th

Possession and lighting of fireworks is forbidden in the City of Milwaukee.

Fines up to $1,000

NO Alcoholic Beverages are allowed in Milwaukee County Parks without a permit.

NO Driving or Parking on the grass without permission from Milwaukee County Parks!