The Great Duck Race is an annual event that is held during Heritage Days at the Mill Pond.  1,000 small colorful plastic ducks (numbered on the bottom) get released into the water at the foot of the falls and race their way between the rocks to a finish line a short distance downstream, while excited onlookers and ticket holders anxiously await the outcome.  Raffle tickets with numbers coordinating with the numbered ducks are previously sold to the public to raise money for the upcoming restoration projects.  Grand Prize for this event is $500,  2nd prize is $250,  3rd prize is $100, and then the coveted Lame Duck prize, $25 is awarded to the ticket holder with the number matching the last duck to cross the finish line.

The Great Corporate Duck Race was introduced in 2007.  These ducks are larger in size and carry a flag for their business sponsors.  Winning Sponsors receive a "Traveling Duck Trophy" to display for the year, which will travel the following year to the new winning sponsor.  To be a sponsor, just fill out the Great Corporate Duck Race entry form, and mail it in with the $50 per duck entry fee.

GALA AT GRANT PARK is an event that is held a few times during the warm spring and summer evenings in Grant Park in Picnic Areas 5 and 6.  FRIENDS OF THE MILL POND & OAK CREEK WATERCOURSE, INC. provide snacks and refreshments for a nominal charge for the attending general public.  

The Blues and Jazz music of STEVE COHEN and the Celtic music of GARLIC MUSTARD PICKERS has been enjoyed regularly by audiences in Grant Park for  the past few years.  A wonderful evening of music, food, beverages and conversation for all who attend.  

FRIENDS OF THE MILL POND & OAK CREEK WATERCOURSE, INC. hold an annual Holiday Faire at the Grant Park Golf Club House.  This Victorian House is decorated inside with stockings hung, a Christmas tree decorated with pheasant feathers and other natural materials, a roaring fire in the fireplace and elegant swags on the windows.  A "Bake Sale" is held along with a silent auction. Lunch Specials are offered with hot apple cider or hot chocolate.  In the past, Holiday music has been beautifully performed by the South Milwaukee Middle School Orchestra students for those in attendance.  Raffle tickets are sold to those in attendance.