Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraising event that celebrates the more than 550,000 wishes that have been granted around the world, while raising the necessary funds to grant more wishes in the future. It is a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends.
By participating in one of the many walks held throughout the country, you can help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children in your community who are battling critical illnesses.
A wish can truly transform a child’s life, and you can help grant it by participating in Walk For Wishes.
Event Date: September 6, 2025
Event Location: Henry Maier Festival Park - Summerfest Grounds — 200 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee, WI 53202
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - Gates & pledge drop-off opens
8:45 a.m. - Kids Dash
9:00 a.m. - Walk Begins
9:15 a.m. - Music from DJ JoJo, games, face painting, food trucks and so much more.
Registration fees: Registration is free. We just ask you to help raise funds or make a donation to help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses.
T-shirt information: Everyone who raises $100+ will receive a t-shirt in addition to the pledge prize they qualify for. Shirt sizes will be available on first-come, first-serve basis.
You may also like the following events from Make-A-Wish Wisconsin:
- Next Friday, 5th September, 05:00 pm, Lemonade for Wishes 2025 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Next Sunday, 7th September, 11:00 am, Yacht Blast for Kids in Milwaukee
- Next month, 27th September, 09:00 am, Reich Tool & Design 2nd Annual Golf Outing in Germantown
Also check out other
Kids events & activities in Milwaukee,
Festivals in Milwaukee,
Food & Drink events in Milwaukee.