PLAN
your visit
Building designed by important Milwaukee architect Henry C. Koch for wholesale grocers Wellauer & Hoffmann.
1893
THE BROADWAY
chronicles
PLAN
your visit
Building designed by important Milwaukee architect Henry C. Koch for wholesale grocers Wellauer & Hoffmann.
1893
THE BROADWAY
chronicles
PLAN
your visit
Building designed by important Milwaukee architect Henry C. Koch for wholesale grocers Wellauer & Hoffmann.
1893
THE BROADWAY
chronicles
PLAN
your visit
Building designed by important Milwaukee architect Henry C. Koch for wholesale grocers Wellauer & Hoffmann.
1893
THE BROADWAY
chronicles
signature
events
From new, buzz-worthy restaurants to classic architecture, there’s so much to discover in the Historic Third Ward. When you take a break from exploring, mark your calendar with these Third Ward signature events. These are the O.G. events — the ones that all of Milwaukee looks forward to each year!
APRIL 17-18
GALLERY NIGHT MKE
Next event:
Experience why the Historic Third Ward is known as the arts and entertainment destination with Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event. For this free, two-day experience, discover local galleries, art and artists; buy original art; dine in outstanding restaurants; and shop in unique boutiques.
MAY 30-31
SHOP, SIP AND SAVOR
Shop, Sip & Savor, making its debut in 2026, is an annual, neighborhood-wide event celebrating the Historic Third Ward’s local shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. The weekend invites locals and visitors to explore the Ward through exclusive sales, special menus, pop-up experiences, live music, and in-store activations hosted by participating businesses.
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AUGUST 18
WORLD'S LARGEST COFFEE BREAK
Presented by Healthpeak as part of Milwaukee’s Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, get your caffeine on with us during the World’s Largest Coffee Break! Free coffee, donuts and community networking.
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SEPTEMBER 17
GATHER: A LONG
TABLE DINNER
“Gather” is an alfresco-style, long-table dinner celebrating cuisine, culture and community in the heart of the Historic Third Ward.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND - SEPTEMBER 5-6
THIRD WARD
ART FESTIVAL
Fantastic art, festival fun and live music fill historic Broadway during this two-day street festival.
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DEC. 4, 2026
CHRISTMAS
IN THE WARD
December 2026
SHOP THE WARD
Join us for an evening out with friends, family and holiday cheer, followed by our signature Shop the Ward event.