Waves & Witches
October 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Events
Waves & Witches Paddle
Description:
Grab your boat, your broom (AKA paddle) and a costume for this witchy afternoon paddle through downtown Milwaukee. Launch at a public dock and meet up with the coven on the river in front of Milwaukee Kayak Company by 12:30pm or along the route anytime. Enjoy a floating concert brought to you by Professor Pinkerton & the Irrelevant Orchestra, aboard the Funktoon and a rest stop at Lakefront Brewery.
Don’t have your own watercraft? Kayak, paddle board, and canoe rentals are also available from Milwaukee Kayak Company.
Event Details
Date:
October 17th, 2026
Time:
12:30 PM – 4PM
Price:
Bringing your own Boat? $20 (pay as you can)
Need a Rental? $45 – $85
Physical Demand:
Moderate
What to Expect:
12:00 PM – Arrive at Launch Point or Mke Kayak Co.’s Main Dock
12:30 PM – Meet the coven in front of MKE Kayak Co., or find us along the way!
Enjoy the spooky vaudeville stylings of Professor Pinkerton as we follow the Funktoon down the Milwaukee River.
1:30 PM – Rest stop at Lakefront Brewery
2:30 PM – Depart Lakefront
3:30 PM – Return to Milwaukee Kayak Company main dock (or your own takeout)
You Should Bring:
- Witches Hat or Spooky Costume
- Decor for your watercraft (if desired)
- A water bottle or beverage
- Cash for a pint or Cheese Curds at Lakefront Brewery
- An extra layer and weather appropriate gear
- Sunglasses / Sunscreen
Questions?
Contact our Event Specialist, Allie at allie@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org
Thanks to our partners for their generous support of this event!
