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
ANNUAL
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!
JAN. 17-18 | APRIL 11-12
JULY 18-19 | OCT. 17-18
GALLERY NIGHT MKE
2025 SCHEDULE
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.
AUGUST 2025
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.
SEPT. 11, 2025
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.
Aug. 30-31, 2025
THIRD WARD
ART FESTIVAL
Fantastic art, festival fun and live music fill historic Broadway during this two-day street festival.
Interested in showcasing your artwork? Eve producer Amdur Productions is accepting applications through Jan. 19, 2024. Click here to apply!
NOV. 29, 2025
SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY
Move over, Black Friday: You can support your community by shopping the local businesses of the Historic Third Ward this holiday season. Kick off your pledge to #ShopSmall all season long on Small Business Saturday. Several businesses in the Historic Third Ward will offer special deals to shop local and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
DEC. 5, 2025
CHRISTMAS
IN THE WARD
NOV. 29-DEC. 23, 2025
SHOP THE WARD
Join us for an evening out with friends, family and holiday cheer, followed by our signature Shop the Ward event.