Third Ward Festivals and Attractions


Trendy shops and dining abound in this revitalized warehouse district. Block after block of formerly industrial space is now home to galleries, restaurants and boutique shops. The neighborhood is anchored on the north end by the Milwaukee Public Market and by the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design to the south. 


Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday Enjoy special incentives at select shops and restaurants.

Dec. 5, 5:30-8:30pm Christmas in the Ward Tree lighting event features Santa, live reindeer, festive musical performances, and winter fun. Catalano Square

Dec. 5-Jan. 3 Doug Hatch The American Scene Tory Folliard Gallery 

Dec. 4-6 MIAD Holiday Sale opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art and design works. MIAD

Nov. 8-24 Milwaukee Chamber Theatre‘s MURDER GIRL  Broadway Theatre Center 

Nov. 15-Dec. 29 Skylight Music Theatre Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Broadway Theatre Center