It's Gonna be May

Inside: Green Day in the Bay, Run the Bay, Book Sale, Summer Sounds and more

April 29, 2026

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It’s gonna be May — officially shifting into full spring mode. The kind of weekends where you can start with a 5K, stop by a neighborhood festival, browse a book sale, and still have a summer concert series to look forward to. This week’s newsletter is packed with signs that the season is turning: Green Day in the Bay, Run the Bay, the spring book sale, Summer Sounds and more. May is wasting no time getting busy.

Know the North Shore: Summer Sounds

Warm evenings, live music and Milwaukee River views are back on the calendar. Shorewood Recreation & Community Services’ Summer Sounds series once again transforms Hubbard Park into a mid-week gathering spot. Here’s the 2026 summer schedule and line-up that was just released!

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Run the Bay

Looking for a great way to kick off May? Run the Bay returns on Saturday, May 2, bringing runners, walkers, kids, and community supporters together at Klode Park for one of the village’s signature spring traditions. This year also marks the event’s 20th anniversary, giving families even more reason to lace up and join in.

Green Day in the Bay

Whitefish Bay’s Green Day in the Bay brings together several community favorites for a morning built around sustainability, service, and spring energy. The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation lists the event at Klode Park and beyond, with the day centered on Run the Bay, Recycle Day, and an Eco Fair with how-to clinics focused on water conservation.

Used Book Sale

Found myself looking for these kinds of pictures myself a while ago, when I stumbled upon this book market in Milan, Italy. Snapped a few pictures with the specific intent submitting them on Unsplash.

Get ready to stock up your bookshelves and support a great local cause—the Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Used Book Sale is back! Dates & Times:

  • Friday, May 2 (5–7 PM)
    Friends Member Event (join at the door for $15)

  • Saturday, May 3 (9:30 AM – 3 PM)
    Public Sale

  • Sunday, May 4 (Noon – 3 PM)
    Public Bag Sale (bags provided — fill for $7)

River Clean Up WORLD RECORD!

A quick shout out to all the 2,082 volunteers who showed up across Milwaukee to help set the Milwaukee Riverkeeper set a NEW world record for “most participants in a river cleanup at multiple sites!”

Calling Super Moms!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Little Gym on May 3 with a fun event for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Enjoy gymnastics, donut glazing, and a chance to celebrate all the super moms. New class times are also now available. Sign up on the website or text 414-236-9099 for details.

See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures

P.S. Forward this to anyone still asking, “What should we do in May???”

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