Upcoming Events
Check out the many great and amazing events happening throughout the community!
A Journey of Awakening - An Evening of Inspiration and Healing
Join us for A Journey of Awakening, an evening celebrating the release of Andron Lane's inspiring book. This gathering will bring together community leaders, change-makers, and individuals on a shared journey of personal growth and community healing.
Signed Book Giveaway – The first 30 guests will receive a signed copy of A Journey of Awakening.
Keynote by Andron Lane – Hear the author’s personal journey of self-discovery and community empowerment.
Panel Discussion – Explore themes of resilience, growth, and collective healing with thought leaders and community voices.
Restorative Circles – Participate in interactive breakout sessions for reflection, dialogue, and actionable healing practices.
School Psychology Information Session
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Alverno College offers a transformative Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology program designed for aspiring school psychologists. In just three years, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in diverse educational settings.
Alverno’s online program, open to all genders, includes two degrees in one: you’ll earn a Master of Science in Educational Psychology degree and progress to advanced coursework for the Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible for licensure as a school psychologist.
Learn more about the School Psychology program at this online information session.
Zoom login information will be sent to registrants prior to the start of the event.
One MKE Winter Kits Giveaway
Winter comes fast, so join us as we giveaway winter kits to anyone in need!
One kit per household.
Available while supplies last.
Some donated winter coats available upon request
Kits include winter hats, ice scrapers, salt bags, lip balm, and more.
One MKE Walk and Talk
What do we want to see in our city? our neighborhood? our block? Join One MKE as we run a little test trial on this hyper-local neighborhood walk and talk. Let's walk around your own neighborhood with the Bay View Historical Society and One MKE as we talk about our favorite parts of our neighborhood, and the parts we think we can work together to help improve.
Hot cocoa and coffee will be served. Bring layers, good walking shoes, and some talking points you would like to discuss on this tour!
One MKE Neighborhood Beautification
Celebrate the season and community spirit at the One MKE Holiday Neighborhood Beautification Event! This festive gathering invites neighbors to come together for a day of joy, creativity, and connection. 🎄 All ages are welcome!
Free DACA Renewals
This event is a free DACA renewal clinic taking place on December 13th and 14th at a location sent after appointment confirmation. Participants must register and complete a questionnaire by December 10th to confirm eligibility for the clinic. During the event, volunteers will assist attendees in filing their DACA renewals online, but applicants must pay a $555 fee directly to USCIS. The clinic is only for current DACA recipients or those whose DACA expired within the last year. Walk-ins are not accepted, and space is limited. Participants are required to use their own devices to file, as volunteers are not attorneys. If changes in DACA policies affect renewals, participants will be notified.
One MKE Community Dinner
Join One MKE as we come together over delicious food and better coversations about the importance of civics in our community.
We’ll be discussing all of this and more over a delicious meal of pozole and tostadas from La Revo, a local orgnization committed to bringing people together through books, BIPOC writers, and good food.
SOAR - New Student Orientation
As you begin your Alverno journey, our SOAR (Student Orientation and Registration) program provides various paths for you to become acquainted with campus and your fellow #AlvernoStrong students. Join us to learn about registering for classes, social events, ways to find resources on campus, and opportunities to connect with faculty and staff. There will be opportunities to schedule individualized meetings with our financial aid representatives, as well as events for family members to learn more about Alverno (including Spanish-language family sessions).
Online for students only
Saturday Campus Visit
Grab your pumpkin spiced latte and join us at Alverno for a visit! Saturday visits begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. with admissions and financial aid information followed by a walking tour of campus.
Bring your unofficial transcript and have it reviewed to pre-award you one of our merit-based scholarships at Alverno.
Holiday Light Nite at Davidson Park
Embrace the magic of the season on Milwaukee’s Near West Side! Drive through Molson Coors Holiday Lites show, then visit the official Holiday Lite Nite after party at Davidson Park. Bring the whole family to sip on hot beverages, cozy up by crackling fires, and enjoy festive lights and photo ops.
One MKE Listening Session
One MKE is a nonpartisan coalition that began in June 2024 with the goal of building civic engagement among Milwaukee residents. We want to hear from you! We are inviting Milwaukee community members to join us on Wednesday, December 4. See what One MKE has accomplished so far, hear what we hope to do next, share your own ideas for engaging residents, and learn about opportunities to volunteer and get involved.
4th Annual Rooted & Rising Trunk or Treat
Rooted & Rising - Washington Park in partnership with the Washington Park Coalition of Partners to bring the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat to families for a safe and welcoming Halloween. Thursday, October 31st from 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm in the parking lot on N 39th Street and W Lisbon Ave!
Daybreaker presents Party to the Polls Purple Tour
It’s election season and we want to invite you to party all the way to the polls with us! We’ve teamed up with Daybreaker for their 50-stop #PurpleTour bringing music, joy, and gratitude to early vote locations around the country.
Learn More & RSVP: https://www.daybreaker.com/event/purpletour-mke1/
Sherman Park Harvest Fest
Join Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson for her 3rd annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest, an afternoon celebrating Halloween and the fall season with games, music, food, and fun.
Trick or Treat on Villard Square
Trick or Treat on Villard Square is back!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at 35th & Villard for a fun-filled afternoon! Bring the kids out in their costumes for a safe and exciting Trick or Treat experience right here in the heart of the neighborhood. 🍬
What to Expect:
🎨 Pumpkin decorating & mask decorating
📚 Free books from the Villard Library
🎨 Face painting by Quasimondo
🍭 Candy
It’s going to be a great time for the whole family!
📅 Date: October 26th
⏰ Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Villard Avenue between 35th & 36th Streets
Costumes are encouraged! We can’t wait to see you there!
Truth Summit - The Pulse of Black Milwaukee
The Truth Summit empowers Milwaukee's Black community by amplifying voices, sharing stories, and fostering understanding through dialogue.
The Truth Summit will serve as a catalyst for positive change, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and mutual respect. Through collaborative efforts, we envision a future where everyone feels valued, understood, and inspired to effect impactful change.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-summit-the-pulse-of-black-milwaukee-tickets-1003679260687
Gas Card & MCTS Bus Pass Giveaway at Fondy Farmers Market
Visit the One MKE booth at the Fondy Farmers Market on Saturday, October 19th, where we’ll be chatting with Milwaukee residents about the power of civic engagement!
Every Milwaukee resident 18 and older who stops by will receive either a free gas card or free set of MCTS bus passes, valued at $15, while supplies last.
*Must show Milwaukee proof of residence to receive the giveaway.
Amani United Active Street Safe Trick-or-Treat & Harvest Fest
Kids face painting, free food, pony rides, petting zoo. The active street will be blocked off for safe riding.
Gas Card & MCTS Bus Pass Giveaway at Fondy Farmers Market
Visit the One MKE booth at the Fondy Farmers Market on Saturday, October 19th, where we’ll be chatting with Milwaukee residents about the power of civic engagement!
Every Milwaukee resident 18 and older who stops by will receive either a free gas card or free set of MCTS bus passes, valued at $15, while supplies last.
*Must show Milwaukee proof of residence to receive the giveaway.
Safe & Sound 8th Annual District 2 Trunk N Treat
Candy, Bouncy House, Prizes, Food, Face Painting, Pumpkins, Community Resources & more!
Chili Fest & Family Resource Fair
Rooted & Rising’s 5th Annual Chili Fest and Family Resource Fair is set for Friday, October 11th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please plan to join them again this year for some delicious chili and fun for the whole family
CCCCOWD Job Fair
Direct Connect MKE is presenting a job fair. Information on employment and job training opportunities, supportive services and more will be provided. Individuals can also visit the Direct Connect MKE website to create a profile, connect with local career mentors and gain access to information about opportunities available right here in Milwaukee.
Beet Street Fall Festival
A neighborhood block party started in 2016 to celebrate food and music, and to give a platform to citywide community organizations. Rain or shine, Beet Street takes place the first Saturday of October from 1pm-7pm. The family-friendly celebration takes over the block of S. Wentworth Ave. between Potter (Goodkind) and Russell (Cactus).
Fondy Farmers Market 10/5
We're giving away FREE produce and grocery boxes to 50 Milwaukee residents at Fondy Farmers Market!
To qualify, you must receive EBT/SNAP/QUEST benefits and live in the 53205, 53206, 53210, or 53212 zip codes. Please bring an ID with proof of address and your benefits card to receive a box.
Boxes will be handed out first come, first served starting at 10 AM, while supplies last.
The Beerline Shuffle
Saturday Oct 5
10-1pm beginning at the Beerline Plaza 3350 N Holton Street
Join Riverworks for the 4th Annual Beerline Shuffle.....a walk to discover the treasures of the Beerline Trail.
-Art
-Performance
-Community
Milwaukee Harbor Fest
Join us at Harbor Fest, a day where more than 4,500 people celebrate Milwaukee’s Inner Harbor and all the things that make it great.
At Harbor Fest you can release a baby sturgeon, tour UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences, or spend hours doing other fun stuff all along the water. Take a free boat ride on the Inner Harbor, listen to great music, check out cool things happening in the Harbor District. Kids will love our bounce house, rock climbing wall, makers space, STEAM stage, and face painter! All for FREE!
Fondy Farmers Market 9/28
Every Saturday this month, we're giving away FREE produce and grocery boxes to 50 Milwaukee residents at Fondy Farmers Market!
To qualify, you must receive EBT/SNAP/QUEST benefits and live in the 53205, 53206, 53210, or 53212 zip codes. Please bring an ID with proof of address and your benefits card to receive a box.
Boxes will be handed out first come, first served starting at 10 AM, while supplies last.
The Banned Wagon at Milwaukee Central Library
Save the date to join the fight against censorship and pick up your free banned book!
The freedom to read is under attack. Across America, book bans are on the rise, threatening to silence the voices of authors and deprive us of the stories that help us understand ourselves and the world around us. The Banned Wagon is hitting the road for its second Banned Wagon tour, stopping in communities across the Midwest and the South that are impacted by book banning. Save the date to join the fight against censorship and pick up your free banned book!
Please join us in the Rotary Community Room for special workshops and programming during the Banned Wagon event:
10:30-11:30AM - Writers for Democratic Action - abbreviated performance of It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis.
12:30-2:00PM - Presentation by Dr. Tomas A. Lipinski, Professor at UWM SOIS; Panel Discussion with Dr. Tomas A. Lipinski, (Professor, UWM SOIS), Dr. Heather Hathaway (Professor, Marquette University - Department of English), Emily Horner (author and librarian at Marquette University - Raynor Library), and Matt Prigge (author, local historian, librarian at Marquette University - Raynor Library).
Powered by Penguin Random House, Unite Against Book Bans (UABB), First Book, and Little Free Library.
September Community Connection: Meet Alderman Russell Stamper on the Block
Join Rooted & Rising for an evening of community, entertainment, and a BBQ challenge with Alderman Russell Stamper and Rooted & Rising Executive Director Bill Schmitt!
Bay View Bash
Established in 2004, the Bay View Bash is a community festival of food, art, music, crafts, books, and community organizations.The Bash is the main funding source of the Bay View Community Fund Inc, a IRS certified 501(c)4, Non-for-Profit Foundation. All proceeds from the Bay View Bash are directly invested back into our city’s neighborhoods through GRANTS to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations who request funding for special projects. Additionally, the Bay View Bash partners with local composting group Kompost Kids to continue efforts in moving the Bash toward a near Zero-Waste Festival.