Chalk it Up Challenge | Kids Out and About Milwaukee

Chalk it Up Challenge


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 07/04/2025
As part of our July 4th celebration, the Celebrations Commission is excited to host the Chalk it Up Challenge. Get ready to showcase your artistic talents and transform the sidewalks at Lake Vista Park into a kaleidoscope of colors.

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 The Chalk it Up Challenge will take place at Lake Vista Park beginning at 4pm. Check-in will begin at 3pm. Each participant will have a 7 x 7 area to create their chalk design. Judging will take place at 7pm. Awards will be given out at 8pm. 

  • No entry fee
  • Registration is Required  
  • Contest is open to children, teens, and adults 
  • Registration forms must be received no later than June 6th (no late entries will be accepted) 
  • Chalk entries will be judged by the following age categories: ages 5-12 (children), ages 12-17 (teens), and ages 18+ (adults) 
  • 3 winners per category - 1st , 2nd, and 3rd place. (medals and prizes will be awarded in each age category) 
  • Theme: Optional July 4th, 70 Strong, Happy Birthday Oak Creek, or just be as creative as you want! 
  • Must be registered in order to participate (no same day registrations will be accepted) 
  • Your chalk area will be assigned to you at check-in. Check in will begin at 3pm. All participants must be checked in no later than 3:45pm. 
  • Material Restrictions: Participants may bring their own chalk, brushes, or water. All chalk must be washable ( no chalk paint will be allowed). Chalk will be provided for anyone that does not bring thier own. 
  • This is a family event. Artwork must be family -friendly. The challenge judges have the right to disqualify any participant for artwork deemed inappropriate. 
  • Artwork will be judged by the following criteria: Creative experession, use of color, design. artistic talent based on age category, and overall impression. 
  • The decisions of the judges are final

Please register by filling out the online form or download the paper copy at this link: 4th of July Celebration | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov)


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Lake Vista Park
4159 E Lake Vista Parkway
OAK CREEK, WI, 53154
United States

Phone:

414-766-7905
Contact name: 
Paula Nevarez
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
07/04/2025
Time: 
3:00pm