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Our blog is a digital compass that guides you through the experiences, stories, and insights that make Milwaukee truly special. With every post, we invite you to explore the hidden gems that await your discovery, immerse yourself in the local culture, and embark on virtual journeys that spark your wanderlust. Whether you're planning your next adventure, seeking insider tips, or simply indulging in armchair exploration, let us inspire, inform, and ignite your curiosity. Start exploring now and dive into a world of endless possibilities. 

8 Milwaukee Mother’s Day Celebrations

Mother’s Day is coming up fast! Whether you’re looking for last-minute plans that Mom will love or the perfect finishing touch to add a little flourish to your plans, we’ve got you covered. These eight great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day will help you show your mom just how much she means to you…

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Milwaukee’s Bookstores: Shops, Genres and Places to Read

Books have a habit of transporting us. Whether to distant lands, bygone eras, imagined futures or thrilling adventures, books allow us to cross continents, make new friends and see the world through a different lens. Now, it’s time for you to take your book on an adventure of its own. Choose your…

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Milwaukee's 2026 Spring Festival Guide

Spring: a season of growth and renewal. A season of new beginnings and melting snow. A season with signs of light and full of life everywhere you look. As the weather starts to warm, Milwaukee is packed with festivals nearly every weekend, with something for everyone from film fanatics to tequila…

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A Very Milwaukee Galentine’s Day

Last fall, Vogue published an article asking if having a boyfriend is embarrassing now. The internet responded in the usual ways. Some people treated it like a sociological study. Some people treated it like a personal attack. Some people briefly considered deleting their significant other from…

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2025 Milwaukee Fall Festival Guide

Cool breezes roll in from Lake Michigan, leaves crunch underfoot and the call of a ballgame fills the air at American Family Field. Milwaukee doesn’t slow down when summer ends. Trade tailgates for Oktoberfest tents, swap fair food for pumpkin-spiced treats and raise a glass to a fall you’ll only…

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What Ike Likes: Ike Wynter’s Top 10 Milwaukee Spots

Ike Wynter is a cut above the rest. Under a shrouded cloud of sawdust, the Milwaukee-based artist has quietly made a name for himself, earning national media attention for his work during the NFL Draft, Sunday Night Football and more. Known for his intricate pieces consisting of natural reclaimed…

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ArtBlaze 2025 Dates Announced

Following an out-of-this-world ArtBlaze in 2024 that featured the striking extraterrestrial-inspired cosmopods, a 12-foot-long dragon sand sculpture and over 600 toasted s’mores at Bradford and South Shore beaches, Joy Engine announced the return of the nonprofit's flagship event earlier this week…

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One Thing to Discover at Every Milwaukee Festival in July

Summer in the City of Festivals continues with a bang in July. While fireworks are typically reserved for the Fourth of July, this month, these festivals will light up the night and awe crowds all over town. To help you map your month, here’s one thing you just can’t miss at each July festival in…

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7 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Milwaukee

Father’s Day fun is around every corner in Milwaukee! A day to celebrate your dad (or father figure) and the meaningful impact he’s made in your life, this is your chance to show him how much he means to you. And, while we’re sure he’d love to add another tie, tool or piece of grill equipment to…

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Art 64 Returns to Wauwatosa

Creating great art is an elusive process. Sometimes it appears in a flash. Other times, it takes years of meticulously placed brushstrokes. Each artist has their own process to bring their vision to life. Art 64 is a little different. The live painting competition blends the fast-paced, frantic…

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