Westown Association would like to thank everyone who came out this season to support the Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv. The season wrapped up on September 13 with College Night, sponsored by MATC and Herzing University, where 300 students participated in the student scavenger hunt. In 2023, thousands of Milwaukeeans attended the Night Market to eat, drink, dance and support the 190 local vendors that...
Save the date for Milwaukee Film’s Cultures & Communities Festival! From October 5 to 12, various events are scheduled throughout the week that highlight and amplify diverse cultural expressions. One of the noteworthy events is the Sneaker & Streetwear Summit on Saturday, October 7 at the Baird Center. From 12 to 7 p.m., see immersive activations and streetwear displays curated by local and national brands. Get tickets for...
Milwaukee’s Central Library is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary! To mark the occasion, an MPL Staff Art show will be on display from September 5 to October 14. The anniversary celebrations are also highlighted by various events being held on October 7, including a Mayoral Proclamation. Click here for more information on the festivities!
Doors Open Milwaukee returns on September 23 and 24! This event offers in-depth tours of some of Milwaukee’s most historic and influential buildings. Buildings located in the Westown neighborhood include the We Energies Public Service Building and GRAEF Offices, along with others that have yet to be announced. On top of the 120+ free access locations, Historic Milwaukee is offering ticketed tours. For more information on the event,...
The 22nd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge returns to the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring some of the best high school teams in the region, spectators can watch as they travel the three-mile course that comes through downtown Milwaukee. For more information on all the events happening during race weekend, visit milwaukeeriverchallenge.com
Congratulations to Rob Thiel who was named as the Captain of District One last month. He had previously served as a lieutenant in the Milwaukee Police Department since 2018, and then served as Acting Captain of District One since late 2022 prior to his official promotion. Also pictured is Lisa Saffold, who was recently named as the Day Shift Lieutenant at District One. We look forward to working...
