Humboldt Park
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📅 Saturday, July 19, 2025
Thank you for joining Shakespeare in the Park at Humboldt Park! 2025 marks our 5th season at the very popular Humboldt Park and always at this same location. Why mess with perfection?
Details will be updated as more information becomes available. To make sure you don’t miss any updates — especially last-minute changes — we highly recommend that you register or make a reservation. Note: Reservations are very popular for Humboldt Park so don't delay. So, without further "Much Ado"... |
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Show Day Schedule
1:00 PM
The PLAY’s the Thing tent opens with drop-in games and themed activities
🎪 Activity at 1:00 PM: To Be Announced
2:00 PM
Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
A 45-minute performance full of wit, puppets, and quick changes
3:00 PM
The PLAY’s the Thing tent reopens for more drop-in fun
🎪 Activity at 3:00 PM: To Be Announced
4:10 PM
Early Music Now performance
Live Renaissance-era music, 30–35 minutes
5:00 PM
The Taming of the Shrew
An 80-minute Shakespeare comedy featuring a small-but-mighty cast
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 [Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games]
To participate in The PLAY's the Thing games, workshops, and demos, look for the tent near the Box Office / House / Information tent. Suggested arrival time to participate in PLAY's is 10 minutes plus walking time.
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games
1:00 PM
The PLAY’s the Thing tent opens with drop-in games and themed activities
🎪 Activity at 1:00 PM: To Be Announced
2:00 PM
Much Ado About Nothing – Puppet Edition
A 45-minute performance full of wit, puppets, and quick changes
3:00 PM
The PLAY’s the Thing tent reopens for more drop-in fun
🎪 Activity at 3:00 PM: To Be Announced
4:10 PM
Early Music Now performance
Live Renaissance-era music, 30–35 minutes
5:00 PM
The Taming of the Shrew
An 80-minute Shakespeare comedy featuring a small-but-mighty cast
🕐 Concessions and PLAY’s activities will pause during performances.
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 [Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games]
To participate in The PLAY's the Thing games, workshops, and demos, look for the tent near the Box Office / House / Information tent. Suggested arrival time to participate in PLAY's is 10 minutes plus walking time.
🎭 About the Shows and Activities
👉 Click here for full descriptions of the shows, music, and games
🚗 Getting There - Location & Directions
📍 Park Address3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Use this address to locate the park.
⏰ Suggested Arrival Time
🚗 Driving Directions
🅿️ Parking Info
🎭 Finding the Performance Space
♿ ADA Access
🗺️ Want to see it on a map? Visit the
👉 Main Shakespeare in the Park Map (Google Map)
📍 Park Address3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Use this address to locate the park.
⏰ Suggested Arrival Time
- Arrive 15–30 minutes before showtime at minimum.
- 🧺 Some audience members arrive up to 1 hour early to claim a good spot.
- 🔥 Reservations fill quickly at this location—don’t delay!
🚗 Driving Directions
- Enter the park from either the S Howell Avenue in the northwest or E Oklahoma Avenue in the southeast corner.
- There is only one road through the park: Park Road.
- The performance area is visible from the road on the north side.
🅿️ Parking Info
- Parallel parking is available along Park Road.
- 🌳 Humboldt Park is very popular and in a vibrant neighborhood, so be prepared to walk a bit from your car.
🎭 Finding the Performance Space
- Performances take place on a grassy hillside triangle on the north side of Park Road
- Located northeast of the bandshell and north of the tennis courts
- 📍 GPS Coordinates: 42.99301, -87.90086
- 🌤️ Sun/Shade: The seating area includes both sun and shade, with more sun earlier in the day
♿ ADA Access
- A sidewalk along Park Road offers easy ADA access
- Follow the sidewalk on the east side of the street, then curve right at the tip of the triangle
- The performance area is on grass and slightly uphill
- ✅ Mobility assistance recommended for guests using wheels or walking aids
🗺️ Want to see it on a map? Visit the
👉 Main Shakespeare in the Park Map (Google Map)
🧺 What to Expect / We're here to Help – Comfort & Amenities
The Box Office / House / Information tent is located on the Park Road edge of the 'triangle'. It will open at least one hour before the first performance. If you’ve made a reservation, stop by to be directed to your pre-selected seating space.
☀️ Sun/Shade:
This location is within a grove but shows earlier in the day will be mostly sunny, with limited natural shade. Plan accordingly!
🚻 Restrooms:
Portable restrooms are usually placed by the Parks Dept near the bandshell. Additional restrooms are available in the community center on Park Road (southeast of the performance space). Allow extra time if heading there.
🧺 Picnics:
Highly encouraged! Feel free to picnic before, during, or after performances. No picnic tables are near the performance space, but there’s plenty of grass to spread a blanket.
♿ ADA Accessibility (more)
🍿 Concessions
Optimist Theatre concessions will be available at this location. The concessions tent will open around 1:00 pm and be closed during performances.
🐾 Pets are welcome in Milwaukee County Parks!
Pets are welcome in Milwaukee County Parks! We love having well-behaved pets at our shows.
More Information:
For more information about What to Bring, Weather, Registering, and much more, click the green image below to return to the main Shakespeare in the Park page.
The Box Office / House / Information tent is located on the Park Road edge of the 'triangle'. It will open at least one hour before the first performance. If you’ve made a reservation, stop by to be directed to your pre-selected seating space.
- If you have a reservation, check in at this tent and they will help you find the space that's been pre-selected for you.
- More information about reservations is on the Shakespeare in the Park 2025 page. Scroll down to The Essentials and click the link to details.
☀️ Sun/Shade:
This location is within a grove but shows earlier in the day will be mostly sunny, with limited natural shade. Plan accordingly!
🚻 Restrooms:
Portable restrooms are usually placed by the Parks Dept near the bandshell. Additional restrooms are available in the community center on Park Road (southeast of the performance space). Allow extra time if heading there.
🧺 Picnics:
Highly encouraged! Feel free to picnic before, during, or after performances. No picnic tables are near the performance space, but there’s plenty of grass to spread a blanket.
- Picnic tables are plentiful near The Vine
♿ ADA Accessibility (more)
- Accessible Parking: Street-level parallel parking is available along Park Road
- Accessible Pathways: Most audience members will cross grass to reach the performance area
- Accessible Restrooms: Available at the community center building
- Seating Notes: Audience seating is on grass. Portable chairs or picnic blankets are recommended.
🍿 Concessions
Optimist Theatre concessions will be available at this location. The concessions tent will open around 1:00 pm and be closed during performances.
- Very light snacks will be offered for a suggested donation.
🐾 Pets are welcome in Milwaukee County Parks!
Pets are welcome in Milwaukee County Parks! We love having well-behaved pets at our shows.
- We recommend choosing a spot that allows for an easy exit in case your pet needs a break.
More Information:
For more information about What to Bring, Weather, Registering, and much more, click the green image below to return to the main Shakespeare in the Park page.
🏞️ Other Things to Do at Humboldt Park: More Coming Soon
Humboldt Park is beloved by the Bay View neighborhood — plan to enjoy the energy!
Is this your park? Please help spread the word by downloading and sharing the Humboldt Park - Shakespeare in the Park flyer (available soon)
Humboldt Park is beloved by the Bay View neighborhood — plan to enjoy the energy!
- There’s a popular playground near the community center and walking trails throughout the park.
Is this your park? Please help spread the word by downloading and sharing the Humboldt Park - Shakespeare in the Park flyer (available soon)
- Flyers are available for all the parks as well. Please visit the main "Current Show" page for additional downloads.
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