Patio pleasures
Sip a cold one with your pals and dive into a platter of cheese curds while enjoying the sun and a warm breeze. From riverside views to downtown feels, check out this outdoor dining list to decide where you’ll next eat under the open skies. Plus, there’s plenty of food trucks in MKE, from bagels to tacos to BBQ.
Natural and local decor
Spring blooms aren’t just for the outdoors. Bring that freshness into your living room with a visit to one of our many farmers markets. Snag some blooming beauties or handmade trinkets to spruce up your space. It’s also a great time to chat with local artisans and farmers and get to know the story behind your newfound treasures.
Clean sweep
Think of spring cleaning as the purge before the splurge—out with the old, in with the new. What items have you stashed in your closet but never used? What clothing pieces are you tired of? Give back to the community by donating those items (and maybe make a little cash!) to a MKE resale shop.
Trail blazers
Go for a green escape to enjoy spring in Milwaukee in its natural environment. Explore everything from wetlands to forests to prairie in the Wehr Nature Center. Grab some binoculars and go birding at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Or hike up a bluff to catch sweeping views of Lake Michigan at the Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve.
Festival frolics
Spring in Milwaukee is the unofficial kickoff to festival season, blending culture, food and music into an exhilarating mix. From stepping into a fairy tale at the Lynden Sculpture Garden to celebrating everything Italian at Festa Italiana, gather your crew and dive headfirst into the festivities.
Cycle around
Hit the road on two wheels to see the city from a new perspective. Take an afternoon to cruise through the Historic Third Ward or challenge yourself on the Hank Aaron State Trail. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed!
One for the books
Make this spring more than just another season—make it an experience. Lace up your sneakers, grab your sunglasses and go tackle all kinds of things to do in Milwaukee in spring!
