
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. 20-21, APRIL 21-22
JULY 21-22, OCT. 20-21
GALLERY NIGHT MKE
2023 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.

AUG. 15, 2023
WORLD'S LARGEST COFFEE BREAK
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.





AUG. 24, 2023
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.

SEPT. 2-3, 2023
THIRD WARD
ART FESTIVAL
Fantastic art, festival fun and live music fill historic Broadway during this two-day street festival.





DEC. 1, 2023
CHRISTMAS
IN THE WARD
DEC. 2-23, 2023
SHOP THE WARD
Join us for an evening out with friends, family and holiday cheer, followed by our signature Shop the Ward event.