Historic Third Ward

Historic Third Ward Every trip to Milwaukee should start in the Historic Third Ward. Located just south of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Explore our locally owned restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries, and boutiques all in a historic warehouse setting. The neighborhood is home to the award-winning Third Ward Riverwalk, the nationally acclaimed Milwaukee Public Market, and the world's largest music festival, Summerfest.

Easing into autumn with a refreshed perspective (and new plaques for our outdoor paintings 👀) ✨️In case you haven't noti...
09/29/2026

Easing into autumn with a refreshed perspective (and new plaques for our outdoor paintings 👀) ✨️

In case you haven't noticed, our eight public art paintings recently received new plaques that are more durable in heat, rain and snow 🥵 🌧️ ❄️

Join us for Oct. 16 & 17 and enjoy *all the outdoor paintings in the Historic Third Ward with their new and improved plaques:
🎨 "Flying Colors" by Caroline Ferrero (2024) - 174 N. Broadway
🎨 "What Happens When We Dream" by Emma Daisy (2019) - 221 N. Broadway
🎨 "Milwaukee Strong!" by Rachel McNeilly (2024) - 346 N. Broadway
🎨 "Foxes and Friends" by John Kowalczyk (2024) - 158 N. Broadway
🎨 "Around the Bend" by Ben Talatzko (2019) - 213 E. Buffalo St.
🎨 "Birds of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes" by Erin Eastham (2024) - 273 E. Erie St.
🎨 "The Current is Our Present" by Nova Czarnecki (2019) - 342 N. Water St.
🎨 "Who is that Philly in the Window?" by Fred Kaems (2019) - 239 E Chicago St.

*The first five paintings are shown in order in this post.

Plus, don't forget to look up and admire our large-scale murals — including the new Commission House mural that will be completed in early November. To plan your Gallery Night MKE experience, click the link below to peruse all participating venues 🔗

https://buff.ly/bCAncNA

Happy National Coffee Day from us — and all the Third Ward coffee houses 🤝 ☕️ ✨️ We're starting our Tuesday morning with...
09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day from us — and all the Third Ward coffee houses 🤝 ☕️ ✨️

We're starting our Tuesday morning with a "cuppa crawl" around the neighborhood at:
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What's your go-to spot to get your caffeine fix in the Historic Third Ward?

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Getting our million dollar smile on at 🤩 🦷 ✨️ Dr. Sarah Blair and her husband Mark — who co-owns with Dr. Blair — hav...
09/28/2026

Getting our million dollar smile on at 🤩 🦷 ✨️

Dr. Sarah Blair and her husband Mark — who co-owns with Dr. Blair — have given the dentistry office a shiny new perspective 🌟

Located inside the historic Phoenix Building at 219 N. Milwaukee St., the practice received new window treatments, fresh paint, warmer lighting, and additional greenery as part of a refresh designed to create a more welcoming environment for patients 🌿

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The clock is ticking on 2026 ... ⏰️. Time is flying by, so mark your calendar and don't miss our final events of the yea...
09/27/2026

The clock is ticking on 2026 ... ⏰️. Time is flying by, so mark your calendar and don't miss our final events of the year 📆

🎨 on Friday Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17
🛍️ Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 28
🎅 Christmas in the Ward on Friday, Dec. 4
🎁 Shop the Ward Dec. 5-24

To stay in the know about all things Third Ward this fall and winter, join our email list! Click the link in our bio to join 🔗

We'll see you around the Ward, MKE 👀

What's better than catching the sunrise at Lakeshore State Park? 🤔 📸:
09/26/2026

What's better than catching the sunrise at Lakeshore State Park? 🤔

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Hit your mark ✨️ Theater fans, rejoice! Performing arts season is so back and we're queuing up for another year of world...
09/25/2026

Hit your mark ✨️

Theater fans, rejoice! Performing arts season is so back and we're queuing up for another year of world-class performances at Third Ward venues 🎭️

Get your tickets now for these current productions:

🔮 Gypsy at , now through Oct. 18: Set during the final years of American Vaudeville, Gypsy follows the relentless stage mother Momma Rose as she pushes her daughters toward show business success. As vaudeville fades and her ambitions clash with reality, her shy daughter Louise unexpectedly finds fame as the legendary burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. This classic musical explores the complicated bonds between mothers, daughters, and the pursuit of stardom.

🚌 Trayf at , now through Oct. 4: In 1990s New York City, Orthodox Jewish teens and lifelong best friends Zalmy and Shmuel are intent on saving the world from behind the wheel of their “Mitzvah Tank” van. But when a curious outsider deepens Zalmy’s interest in the secular world of rock and roll and roller skates, Shmuel will have to do everything in his power to keep his and Zalmy’s dreams intact.

☁️ Maybe We'll Fly at , now through Oct. 11: From two renowned Milwaukee artists — award-winning playwright Marie Kohler and Tony-nominated composer Josh Schmidt — comes this wildly theatrical and richly poetic world premiere. Maybe We'll Fly features music inspired by the life and work of legendary Wisconsin outsider artist Mary Nohl.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and get your tickets 🎟️ 🔗

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Have you heard of yet? 🤔 Founder and designer — Dominic Ham Jr. — chose the name to reflect both his last name and the ...
09/24/2026

Have you heard of yet? 🤔

Founder and designer — Dominic Ham Jr. — chose the name to reflect both his last name and the brand’s mission: Helping All Mankind 🤝

The community-focused storefront currently features custom-branded hats and T-shirts while serving as a hub for civic engagement and outreach throughout Milwaukee 🧢 👕

You can visit their storefront and HQ in the Landmark building at 316 N. Milwaukee St. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday 🏢

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Holding strong 💪 for Hump Day at 🏋️ 📸:
09/23/2026

Holding strong 💪 for Hump Day at 🏋️

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Cheers 🍻 to the first day of fall, y'all! 🍂 🎃 ✨️ Here's to crisp nights on the Riverwalk, colorful leaves and autumnal-t...
09/22/2026

Cheers 🍻 to the first day of fall, y'all! 🍂 🎃 ✨️

Here's to crisp nights on the Riverwalk, colorful leaves and autumnal-themed displays like one of our faves: The patio 🤩

What are you most excited for this season?

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Coming up this week in the Historic Third Ward 🤩 🚪 returns Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27: Doors Open Milwauk...
09/21/2026

Coming up this week in the Historic Third Ward 🤩

🚪 returns Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27: Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 190+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free including Third Ward locations: , , miadcollege, , Broadway Theatre Center and the Pritzlaff Building

🧘‍♀️ 's Breathwork & Sound Facilitation Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 23: Take an hour to pause, breathe, and restore. This guided workshop combines intentional breathwork with soothing sound vibrations to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and inner balance. Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and reconnected 😌

Click the link in our bio to learn more about these upcoming events, and you can join our newsletter list while you're there! 💌

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