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Events
Doors Open Bike Ride
Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 160+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free. Outdoor Pursuits and you will design a biking route through the city stopping to …
Kayaking Lake Michigan
Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOutdoor Pursuits has brand new sea kayaks equipped to paddle on Lake Michigan! Join us as we launch from UWM's School of Freshwater Science public boat landing on the Kinnickinnic River and paddle out on to Lake Michigan. We'll have …
Sustainability Week Hike
Outdoor Pursuits and the Office of Sustainability are teaming up to show off UWM's nearby hike-able spots! Join us as we explore and learn more about Downer Woods and the Shorewood Nature Preserve. Expect to hike/ walk about 2.5miles total …
Exploring & Camping Maquoketa Caves
Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa is a caving gem! About 13 caves can be found in the park, some of which can be explored by walking, while others are better suited for serious spelunkers who enjoy crawling in tight …
Learn to Surf Lake Michigan
Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDid you know that the Milwaukee area is one of the surfing capitals of the Midwest? Lake Michigan is great to learn how to surf and provides a practice ground for bigger water. This surfing class is geared toward first …
Intro to Backpacking: Point Beach State Forest
Trip Dates: Sat 10/17 depart at 9am, return to campus Sun 10/18 at 4pm Are you interested in trying backpacking for the first time? This low-mileage trip is designed to teach you the basics of backpacking not far from Milwaukee. …
Sapphic Sadie Hawkins
Join our moonlit night of magic and charm at Sapphic Sadie Hawkins. This event celebrates queer women, lesbians, nonbinary sapphics, and anyone who finds community in sapphic spaces. Enjoy a night of dancing, snacks, and tarot card reading!
Kayaking Lake Michigan
Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOutdoor Pursuits has brand new sea kayaks equipped to paddle on Lake Michigan! Join us as we launch from UWM's School of Freshwater Science public boat landing on the Kinnickinnic River and paddle out on to Lake Michigan. We'll have …
Ice Skating the Pettit Center
Are you looking to get involved with Outdoor Pursuits? Well, lace up your skates, grab your mittens and get ready for an ice skating experience! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we carve up a night of fun at the Pettit Center. …
Pudgie Pie Cooking
What are pudgie pies?! To make a pudgie pie, you use a cast iron pie press with two pieces of bread and any filling you'd like and cook it over an open fire! Savory - make a pepperoni pizza pudgie …
Rock Climbing Night
Join Outdoor Pursuits for a night of climbing at Adventure Rock Milwaukee! We will provide the harnesses, climbing shoes, chalk, and other equipment that you will need to have a fun night of climbing! Never rock climbed before? No problem! …
Club Penguin Night
Bundle up and tap into your nostalgia at Club Penguin Night! A whole wintery world is waiting filled with throwback games, interactive challenges, and cozy, snow-day energy.