Summer at its peak, rooftops and patios filled, Bradford Beach alive with volleyball games and sunbathers, and Lake Michigan dotted with sailboats coasting over bright blue waters. Summer just means more in Milwaukee, and everyone is eager to make the absolute most of it, packing the calendar with…
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Summer is here, and I can’t wait to get out and explore festival season around my hometown of Milwaukee. July is one of my favorite times of year because there’s always something different to try, whether that means shopping for handmade souvenirs, tasting new foods or spending a day outside at one…
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Moo-ve over, summer, the Wisconsin State Fair is back, and ready for 11 days of fair play! Taking place August 6-16 this year, this annual summer fair is a staple and a tradition that brings together some of the state’s most impressive agricultural products in a carnival atmosphere. It’s headlined…
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Jet engines roar overhead. Sunlight glints off the lake. Crowds line the shore, eyes on the sky and feet in the sand. The Waterstone Bank Air & Water Show is back. This splashy summer tradition brings thrilling stunts to both sky and surf, with aircrafts soaring above and watercraft cutting across…
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As America celebrates 250 years, Milwaukee stands as proof that innovation happens everywhere from workshops and breweries to factories and music studios. On a Friday night at Lakefront Brewery, the line for fried cod winds past the fermentation tanks. Inside, plastic baskets arrive heaped with…
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Ah, the World Cup. An uninterrupted month of the beautiful game on the big stage, where once every four years, the eyes of the world watch with bated breath as underdogs turn into champions, powerhouses wow with world-class talent, and every match is a traveling festival. Milwaukee isn’t a part of…
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Milwaukee really showed off in 2025. Baird Center scooped up local and national awards like it was its full-time job. The Milwaukee Brewers captured the hearts of baseball fans nationwide with pockets full of pancakes and a burger-producing winning streak. And the mythically whimsical Mama Rosa…
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The soundcheck is over. The stage is set. Summerfest 2026 has almost arrived, and they’re ready to turn it up to 11. That’s right, the world’s largest music festival, the Big Gig, Summerfest, begins this weekend, kicking off three straight weekends of live music, delicious food and a vibe so…
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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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Summer in Milwaukee comes with its own soundtrack. It’s a symphony of sounds that range from the whirring of the bikes flying through the USA Triathlon course to the roar of a crowd at a Brewers game. Nothing compares to the magnetic quality of live outdoor music, though. There are summer concert…
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