PROMOTIONS AND EVENTS ON THE RIVER OR LAKE
RIVER KAYAKING SPECIAL OFFERS
Let us handle the logistics so you can enjoy the paddle. Our 2-3 hour trips are beginner-friendly, with calm, easy-to-navigate water and no experience required. We operate along the upper Milwaukee River near Mequon to Brown Deer, where we’ll get you geared up, walk you through everything, and send you off at your own pace—so you can relax and enjoy the scenic river.
If you are looking for a fun thing to do in Milwaukee this summer, try a kayak trip! Simple, scenic, and safe!
Promotions: Discounts on Thursdays, Sundays, Holidays, for Groups, and so much more. See the options below!
DETAILS
EVERY DAY
Daily Groups
- Bring 4 or more people to paddle together
- 10% discount off entire booking when you book on one reservation
- Use promotion code GROUP10 when you book
EVERY SUNDAY
Friends and Family 4-Pack
- Bring 4 or more people to paddle together
- Any 4 people: $125 (regularly $200)
- Use promotion code 4PACK when you book
JUNE HOLIDAYS
Father’s Day and Juneteenth
- Take 25% off your entire reservation June 18-21, 2026
- Celebrate the holidays on the Milwaukee River
- Use promotion code HOLIDAY25 when you book
JULY HOLIDAY
4th of July
- Take 25% off your entire reservation July 2-5, 2026.
- Add a paddle to your annual celebration!
- Use promotion code HOLIDAY25 when you book
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Women On the Water
- Bring your friends, book club, neighbors, colleagues (all welcome!) and paddle every Thursday evening between July 9 and Sept 3
- Take 10% off your online reservation for our 5:30PM departure
- Use promotion code THURSDAY10 when you book
FRIDAY EVENINGS
Happy Hour Social Guided Paddle
- Ideal plan for dates, groups, families… enjoy the long summer evenings with a beautiful paddle
- Meet up for a happy hour social guided kayak (yes you can bring alcoholic beverages) on the Milwaukee River every Friday evening between July 10 and Aug 28
- Take 10% off your online reservation for our 5:30 departure
- Use promotion code FRIDAY10 when you book
POP-UP KAYAKING ON TUESDAYS!
Thiensville Farmer’s Market
- No need to book online; just visit us at our booth or find our flag by the water!
- Look for the Forward Outdoor flag to take advantage of a 30-minute out-and-back kayak, right from the farmer’s market
- $10 single kayak; $15 tandem kayak
- Tuesdays from June 16 to August 25, 9AM – 2PM
DOCK AT DISCOVERY WORLD (DOWNTOWN) SPECIAL OFFERS
Experience Milwaukee from the water at Forward Outdoor’s Dock at Discovery World on the city’s beautiful lakefront.
Launch into the protected harbor and enjoy views of the Milwaukee skyline, Lakeshore State Park, Discovery World, and the Summerfest grounds while exploring Lake Michigan’s shoreline.
If you want to experience one of Milwaukee’s most popular things to do, visit us for Milwaukee’s best waterfront adventures.
Walk-ups welcome. Reservations recommended on busy summer days.
Promotions: Discounts, fun theme events, learn to kayak, community paddle days, and much nore. See the options below or walk-up and paddle at 500 N. Harbor Drive (plenty of nearby parking across the street).
DETAILS
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Community Paddle Day
- $15 boats & boards (kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boats, hydro-bikes) every Wednesday
- July 8, 2026 to Sept 1, 2026
- Hours: 10AM to 7PM
- Price automatically reflected with online reservation
EVERY SATURDAY
Learn to Kayak or SUP
- Every other Saturday at 9AM
- Instruction on how to kayak or how to use a stand-up paddle board
- Fun instructors!
- Everyone welcome
- Book a kayak or stand-up paddle board online or walk-up
- Dock at Discovery World
- 500 N. Harbor Dr. Plenty of nearby parking across the street
- Kayak Instruction: July 8, July 22, Aug 5, Aug 19
- SUP Instruction: July 15, July 29, Aug 12, Aug 26
EVERY FRIDAY
Fun Themes and Product Promos
- Join us every Friday evening at 5:30PM at our Dock at Discovery World at 500 N. Harbor Drive (plenty of parking across the street)
- Follow us on Instagram for details of the week’s promotion
- Picnic & Paddle
- Beer Garden & Paddle
- Fest & Paddle
- Join us with friends for special deals and beautiful lakefront views
SUMMERFEST!
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- Kayaks and Paddle Boat Rentals right from the Summerfest grounds! Look for the Forward Outdoor flags on the waterfront.
- $12 per person for paddlers over 12 years old | $8 per person for children 11 and under
- June 18-20, June 25-27, and July 2-4