Harbor District Milwaukee

Harbor District Milwaukee Now, much of its land sits abandoned or in disrepair, its waterways are polluted – and its potential is immense.

The Harbor District has been at the center of our region’s prosperity for hundreds of years – first as a rice marsh with plentiful fish and game, then as an economic hub that served industries throughout the state. The Harbor District Initiative brings together local, state, and federal government efforts, private sector interests, and community enthusiasm to achieve a world-class revitalization o

f this area for the benefit of the City and the Region. Our goal is to reinforce existing businesses and neighborhoods and set a new standard for how waterfronts “work” environmentally, economically, and socially. Over the next 18-24 months, the Harbor District Initiative will conduct a planning process to engage a broad array of stakeholders in crafting a vision for the area, and begin to build momentum and marshal resources to implement the vision.

Our limited edition, 10th anniversary Harbor Fest shirt is here!Designed by bigshot robot , inspired by our first ever t...
08/12/2026

Our limited edition, 10th anniversary Harbor Fest shirt is here!Designed by bigshot robot , inspired by our first ever theme: What lies beneath! Pre order your shirt today at the 🔗in bio, reservations end August 31st.

We had a blast on our kayak tour last week! Thank you to Milwaukee Kayak Company for partnering with us, and that you ...
08/03/2026

We had a blast on our kayak tour last week! Thank you to Milwaukee Kayak Company for partnering with us, and that you to everyone who came out to see the inner harbor from a different perspective 🌊

Stories by the river was a success! Thank you to cacmke for partnering with us to make this happen, thank you to the sto...
07/28/2026

Stories by the river was a success! Thank you to cacmke for partnering with us to make this happen, thank you to the storytellers, educators, and artists for sharing their gifts, and most of all thank you to the community for enjoying the harbor with us. Take care, and stay tuned for our next event 🌊🛶

Get ready to get in the water! Next Thursday, July 30th from 5 to 8 pm, we’re having our first kayak tour of the summer....
07/21/2026

Get ready to get in the water! Next Thursday, July 30th from 5 to 8 pm, we’re having our first kayak tour of the summer. The tour is free, and spots fill up fast, so reserve yours today at the 🔗 in bio 🚣🌊

“Historias Junto Al Río” es nuestra nueva serie de cuentos gratuitos en el Harbor District. Acompáñenos el viernes 24 de...
07/20/2026

“Historias Junto Al Río” es nuestra nueva serie de cuentos gratuitos en el Harbor District. Acompáñenos el viernes 24 de julio, de 5:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., para celebrar las historias y culturas que nos conectan con el agua. ¡Será una noche de cuentos para toda la familia, con aperitivos y paletas! ¡Esperamos verle allí!

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“Stories by the River” is our new series of free stories in the Harbor District. Join us on Friday, July 24th from 5-8 PM to celebrate the stories and cultures that connect us to the water. It will be a story night for the whole family, complete with snacks and paletas! Hope to see you there!

07/20/2026

The port truly is the heart of Milwaukee!

The Riverwalk ribbon cutting was a success! If you’d like to learn more about our new outdoor space, catch us live on ,...
07/15/2026

The Riverwalk ribbon cutting was a success! If you’d like to learn more about our new outdoor space, catch us live on , 🔗 in bio

We’re happy to announce we are fully booked for Stories by the River’s boat tour! Thank you so much for your interest in...
07/14/2026

We’re happy to announce we are fully booked for Stories by the River’s boat tour! Thank you so much for your interest in learning about the harbor. If you weren’t able to get a spot on the tour, there still the slam night to look forward to on July 24th, can’t wait to see you there.

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Milwaukee, WI
53204

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