On July 13, Westown Association hosted the second Milwaukee Night Market of the summer. During the 5-hour event, an estimated 30,000 people attended the Market to dance, enjoy delicious food and support dozens of local vendors. Check out the highlight video below to see the heart of West Wisconsin Avenue become an exciting fusion of all the city has to offer.  The next Milwaukee Night Market will be held on Wednesday, August 17 from 5 to 10 p.m. Visit mkenightmarket.com to see the list of vendors participating in August. At that link, you can also learn more about the 10 vendors whose vendor fees were generously sponsored by American Family Insurance. American…

Presented by Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, Downtown Employee Appreciation Week returns August 15 through 19 for a fun-filled week of giveaways, activities and more! Here are a few of the exciting DEAW events happening in the Westown neighborhood: ·     I Work Downtown Happy Hour – On August 15 from 4-6PM, visit the 3rd St. Market Hall for a special, complimentary cocktail while supplies lasts. Plus, enjoy shuffle board, bags and free admission to the Selfie Museum.  ·     Milwaukee Night Market – Visit the Night Market info tent between 5-9PM on August 17 for swag giveaways. Participate in the Connec+ing MKE: Downtown Plan 2040 to receive a complimentary beverage ticket to…

The Milwaukee Night Market returned to West Wisconsin Avenue for the first time this summer on Wednesday, June 15. It was amazing to see the thousands of people that visited our neighborhood to support the 100+ local vendors at the Market. In the best interest of the safety of our vendors and attendees, we made the decision to close the Market early due to high winds and severe storms that came through later in the evening. Although we had to shut-down early, we were thrilled with the turnout and positive feedback from the community.  The next Market will be on Wednesday, July 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. Check out…

In case you missed it, we officially announced the Milwaukee Night Market returns for a full season in 2022! This free, outdoor event showcases a variety of vendors, performers and artists, transforming West Wisconsin Avenue into an exciting fusion of all the city has to offer. The 2022 Markets will be on June 15, July 13, August 17 and September 21. Be sure to follow MKE Night Market on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on the excitement! We are currently seeking artists, restaurateurs, farmers, crafters and makers of all sorts to participate in the 2022 season. Applications can be found at mkenightmarket.com; the deadline to apply…

Get your Shamrocks and lace up your shuffle shoes, the 13th Annual Shamrock Shuffle returns to Milwaukee on Saturday, March 5. This community event not only brings people together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it also raises funds for charities including the Hunger Task Force and Special Olympics Wisconsin. Tickets are available now for the Old World Third Street Entertainment District.

On Monday, January 17, MLK Day, the community gathered for a street renaming ceremony where Old World Third Street was officially unveiled as N. Dr. Martin King Jr. Drive. The event, hosted by the City of Milwaukee, celebrated this historic moment with remarks from current and past city leaders, business owners, Little Miss Juneteenth and more. If you were unable to attend, you can watch the ceremony here.

After a two-year hiatus, the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and Westown Association are excited to announce the 54th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 12 at noon! Presented by Miller Lite, the Parade steps off at North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (formerly Old World Third Street) and West Wisconsin Avenue ending at Water Street and Highland Avenue.