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Have a Very Merry Milwaukee at the MCHS
Join the Milwaukee County Historical Society for a family-favorite holiday celebration and see the holiday exhibit featuring Billie the Brownie. Families can get their picture with Santa, create and ornament, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and more on Sunday, December 11 from 10AM-1:30PM.
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We Energies 2022 Cookie Book
The We Energies Cookie Book returns this year for another holiday season! Experience Wisconsin’s hometown favorites and other delicious recipes that celebrate our special community. With 38 recipes to choose from, everyone can enjoy the warm aroma of homemade cookies with friends and family. It’s the perfect activity for a cold, snowy day!
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The Scent Experience at the Spice House
The Spice House recently introduced The Scent Experience and Spice Bar for a sensational journey. Customers are invited to sample and smell spices in-stores for an all new and inclusive experience. The Scent Experience features an assortment of twenty spices and blends, which will educate customers on the nuances between varieties of certain spices. The Spice Bar offers a rotating assortment of four different spices available each month for sampling. Reservations are not required.
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‘Tis the Season of Giving
As holiday season approaches, Westown Association wants to remind everyone of the innovative ways that you can spread kindness in the area this year: The Guest House of Milwaukee is looking for monetary & in-kind donations to support their mission of providing shelter and services to Milwaukee’s homeless. The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County continue their holiday tradition of helping those in need with their Annual Holiday Drive. This year’s drive will support Running Rebels and Journey House. Learn more about how to support the drive at mkeholidaydrive.org. There are a number of ways to support Capuchin Community Services such as donating to their Christmas Toy Drive, volunteering at the St. Ben’s Community Meal site and donating winter-wear items. Community Advocates has a wishlist that helps support…
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Usinger’s Holiday Catalog
This winter, shop from over 80 selections in the Usinger’s Famous Sausage 2022 holiday catalog. View a variety of options from the comfort of your home online here. You can also shop in-person at their retail store at 1030 N MLK Drive between Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Connec+ing MKE: Public Session on December 7
The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 are working to update the Downtown Area Plan and need your input to build the vision for our city center for the next generation. Bring your ideas to the next public session on Wednesday, December 7 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the 3rd St. Market Hall (275 W Wisconsin Avenue). Unable to attend? Join the conversation online via EngageMKE, a free, online resource that helps the planning team collect input. Share your thoughts and engage with community members by adding comments to the interactive map and ideas wall. Your input will influence the planning decisions by identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
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2022 Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
On November 17, Milwaukee Downtown kicked off the 24th Annual Holiday Lights Festival, dazzling downtown’s parks and streets with more than a half-a-million lights. Through January 1, 2023, you can join in on the festivities with dining, shopping, performances and more. View the complete festival guide here. Be sure to see the wonderous displays in Westown including “Santa’s Celebration Square” at Zeidler Union Square, “Christmas Chalet” at Pere Marquette Park, the twinkling chandeliers along West Wisconisn Avenue and the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree in the Deer District. You can visit these locations on your own, or take a 40-minute narrated tour on the Jingle Bus which departs from The Avenue. Learn more about downtown’s holiday events here!
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2022 Westown Association Annual Meeting
On Tuesday, November 8, Westown Association held its 2022 Annual Meeting, presented by We Energies Foundation. Dozens of downtown leaders and stakeholders gathered at the historically renovated St. James 1868 to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments in 2022 and recognize this year’s award recipients. During the event, Stacie Callies, Westown’s Executive Director, and Jeff Sherman, Westown’s Board President, recalled the numerous announcements of new developments and businesses relocating to downtown’s premier neighborhood west of the Milwaukee River. The organization also brought back the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade to downtown Milwaukee and hosted its first full season of the Milwaukee Night Market which attracted over 100,000 visitors to…
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Cheer on Wisconsin’s Sports Teams in Westown
The Westown neighborhood is a hotspot for celebrating Wisconsin’s sports teams this fall! On Saturday, October 22, both the Milwaukee Admirals and Milwaukee Bucks held their first home games of their 2022-2023 seasons, drawing thousands of visitors to the area. And let’s not forget about college basketball with Marquette Men’s Basketball returning to Fiserv Forum on Monday, November 7 and UWM Men’s Basketball at the UWM-Panther Arena on Saturday, November 12. Fans of the Green Bay Packers can also cheer from afar in the Old World Street Entertainment District. See the action in person by purchasing tickets for the Admirals, Bucks, Golden Eagles or Panthers home games. You can also watch away games at a variety of locations in the heart of downtown or…
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Dog Day at the Milwaukee Admirals
Mark your calendars! Dog Day returns to the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday, November 19 at 6 p.m. Bring your furry friend for as low as $5 and support your favorite hometown team! Part of the proceeds from each ticket purchase using the dedicated link here will support fundraising efforts for Milwaukee’s first Downtown Dog Park. For more information on the Downtown Dog Park’s collaboration with the Admirals, visit here.
