City of Milwaukee

09/22/2026

🍂Happy first day of fall! 🍂 Explore our online guide full of helpful seasonal resources at milwaukee.gov/fall.

Find ways to get outdoors, resources to make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient, fall leaf collection guidance, Halloween tips, trick-or-treat hours, and more! Enjoy a fun, healthy, and safe fall in Milwaukee! 🍂

09/15/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is an annual celebration that takes place from September 15 to October 15 and serves as a reminder of the significant contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities to our country. We are proud to recognize the importance of the LatinX community to our cultural fabric and invite everyone to participate in the many events happening in and around the City!
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Mes de la Herencia Hispana es una celebración anual desde el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre y sirve como recordatorio de las significantes contribuciones de las comunidades Hispanas y Latinas a nuestro país. ¡Estamos orgullosos de reconocer la importancia de la comunidad LatinX en nuestra cultura e invitamos a todos a participar de los diversos eventos que se realizarán en y alrededor de la Ciudad!

09/14/2026

🎄Could your tree become Milwaukee’s next Christmas tree?

The City of Milwaukee is searching for the perfect tree to become the 2026 City Christmas Tree.

A tree in your yard could light up Deer District and become the centerpiece of Milwaukee’s holiday celebration!

We’re accepting nominations now through September 25. Trees must be at least 30 feet tall and located within city limits.

The donors of the winning tree will have a special role in the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

Call 414-286-CITY (2489) to nominate your tree!

09/11/2026

Happy New Year to our friends in Milwaukee’s Jewish Community! May this be a wonderful new year full of health and happiness.

Rosh Hashanah is a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar, marking the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, and continues through nightfall on Sunday, September 13.

09/11/2026

You're invited to join us today at Davidson Park for the 🇺🇸9/11 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL🇺🇸.

09/09/2026

Important update from Milwaukee Public Library

Starting Sunday, September 13, the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., joining the Central Library, Good Hope Branch, Martin Luther King Branch, and Tippecanoe Branch. We’re expanding Sunday hours so more people can use the library on their own schedule. Stop in to browse, study, use a computer, pick up holds, or get help from staff.

09/08/2026

Milwaukee! We want to hear from you!

Milwaukee! We want to hear from you! The City of Milwaukee is working collaboratively with community partners to develop a vision for the redevelopment of the 13.8 acre property at 35th & Capitol. We want to know what this site means to you and listen to your ideas for its future.

Virtual Meeting (via Zoom)
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
You may register for the meeting and learn more at Engage.Milwaukee.gov/35th-and-Capitol.
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In-Person Open House Meeting
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: Open House 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Presentation at 6:00 PM)
Location: DPW Field Headquarters, 3850 N 35th Street, Milwaukee 53216

Reasonable accommodations provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Call 414-286-3475 or email [email protected].

The 30th Street Corridor (The Corridor) Sherman Park Community Association

09/08/2026

Daily closures begin Tuesday, September 8, on W. Lincoln Avenue between S. 16th Street and W. Forest Home Avenue as City of Milwaukee Water Works replaces lead service lines with copper.