Milwaukee Family Events

Name: Wild Winter Night at Retzer Nature Center
Start: 2026-02-13T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-13T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Retzer Nature Center

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Event Series: Winter 2026

Experience a Wild Winter Night at Retzer Nature Center! Explore the Planetarium, stroll through our candlelit Discovery Trail, stargaze with our telescopes (cloud cover permitting), and try out snowshoes (snow cover and trails permitting).

Participants can also enjoy a presentation from Michelle Thaller, former Assistant Director for Science Communication at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. End your night by the fire with hot beverages, snacks, and storytelling. Scroll below for more event details!

Presented by the Friends of Retzer Nature Center and the Friends of the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium.

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.