Better work up an appetite—quick! Polish Fest is back! Returning for its 35th year in 2016, this annual festival celebrates Polish heritage and is a "living example of the arts, culture and tradition that is uniquely Polish." Eventgoers can expect a wide breadth of entertainment for people of all ages, including live music, Polka lessons […]
A Milwaukee tradition since 1963, the Lakefront Festival of the Arts returns this weekend to the Milwaukee Art Museum! This three-day-long festival, which benefits the Milwaukee Art Museum, brings together some of the region's best artists and crafters with shopping, live music, food, refreshments, and children's entertainment. This year's festival promises more than 175 vendors […]
Did you hear? Lost Valley Cider Co., the first of its kind in Milwaukee, is now open! The hard cider bar, which is located in Walker's Point, made its debut on June 1. The draw here? "Unique, diverse and exciting ciders," including 20-plus on tap and even more by the bottle and can. Neophytes are […]
The rain is supposed to hold off this Sunday, which is good news for the thousands of bicyclists planning to take part in the UPAF Ride for the Arts! Making claim to being "the nation's largest one-day recreational bike ride to support the performing arts," this event raises funds for UPAF (United Performing Arts Fund), […]
Did you know that The Blues Brothers was filmed in the Historic Third Ward? This is just one of the fun facts that you'll learn during a Historic Third Ward Walking Food Tour! Presented by Milwaukee Food & City Tours, these 2.5-hour-long walking tours explore the rich culinary scene of Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, with […]
No plans for this Friday? Ring in the weekend by attending the Downtown Delafield Spring Art Walk! Held twice a year—in the spring and fall—this popular rain-or-shine event brings a sense of vibrancy and excitement to the streets of Delafield's downtown district. During the art walk, the sidewalks in front of Delafield boutiques, cafes, and […]
Every summer, Old World Wisconsin reopens for the season, bringing its fun, hands-on approach to history back to Eagle for families to enjoy. This year, Opening Day coincides with Mother's Day, making for a weekend-long celebration. It begins with the first day the park opens on May 7 and continues with a buffet-style Mother's Day […]
Who says you need to spend money to keep your kids entertained? That's certainly not the case at the Brookfield Library! Every week, this public library plays host to a Tuesday Morning Playgroup that's open to tots aged 2 years old and younger. Bring your little one to play and socialize while you mix and […]
This Mother's Day, do something unique with your mom and head over to the Milwaukee County Zoo. During Mother's Day at the Zoo, parents and children of all ages will enjoy spending the day together while admiring animals from around the world. The zoo even offers free admission for Mom on her special day! This […]
In Milwaukee, bars aren't just a place to go boozing. They're also a source of history. Many of the city's bars have been around for more than a hundred years, some even date back to 1847. On the Pre-Prohibition Historic Bar Tour, you can check out four of the bars over the course of three […]