Thing in the Park 2026 at Washington Highlands – Central Park – Wauwatosa, WI

Thing in the Park 2026

Join us for an exciting evening at Washington Highlands – Central Park for Thing in the Park 2026! Get ready for an evening filled with fun activities, delicious food, and great company. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make new memories and connect with others in the neighborhood. See you there!

Enjoy:

• Pete’s Pops!
• Food Truck!
• Music by Sarah Teale!

Get Involved:

We have opportunities for contributions and volunteers!

Contribute:

• Kids games (Bags, soccer balls, spikeball, etc.)
• Rock painting
• Kids coloring table
• S’mores supplies
• Bourbon tasting table
• Photographers
• Fire Pit (2 needed)
• Firewood
• Do you have your own business or are involved in one the neighborhood would think it cool? Let me know, and we can coordinate to set up a table in the park.

Volunteer:

• Help with set-up around 4 pm with Jamie Barwin
• Assist with clean-up around 8/8:30 pm with Steve Barwin
• Provide a pop-up tent (2 needed)
• Provide a folding table (2 needed)
• Provide recycle bins (2 needed)
• Help with Pete’s sales from 5-8 PM(3, 1 hour shifts)
• If you’d like to contribute time or activities to the event, or if you are or know of a local vendor we can support, please reach out to Jamie Barwin at JamieFlatley81@gmail.com or 312.890.9640 or Steven Barwin: barwinst@gmail.com or 517.449.4373
• If you wish to donate to the event: Venmo – @Jamie-Barwin
• Budget is Here, all proceeds go cover the cost of the event with any excess going to benefit the Neigborhood Association