PADDLES & POPS: Grand Opening at Discovery World
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/06/2026
Join Forward Outdoor on Friday, June 6 for our Grand Opening celebration at the Dock at Discovery World! Enjoy $10 intro paddles, free popsicles starting at 1 PM while supplies last, music, waterfront vibes, and beginner-friendly fun on kayaks, paddleboards, hydro bikes, and paddle boats in the protected waters surrounding Discovery World, Lakeshore State Park, and Summerfest. A special ribbon cutting and group paddle launch will take place at 1 PM as we celebrate the start of summer on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Whether you’re looking to paddle for the first time, enjoy the skyline from the water, or just soak up the atmosphere, Paddles & Pops is all about making it easy to get outside and experience Milwaukee from a new perspective.
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Forward Outdoor also offers scenic self-guided Milwaukee River kayaking trips just north of downtown throughout the summer season.
Dock at Discovery World
500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Friday, June 6 | 10 AM – 7 PM
Free popsicles starting at 1 PM
$10 Intro Paddles
Learn more at forwardoutdoor.com
Location:
Forward Outdoor, 500 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
See map: Google Maps
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The event has already taken place on this date:
06/06/2026
Time:
10am - 7pm
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