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SUMMARY:Zoo Brew
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s wildest party is returning to the Milwaukee County Zoo for a night of beer tasting\, local food and raising funds for amazing animals at the Zoological Society’s annual Zoo Brew. Anyone 21 years and older is invited to sip selected beers from some of the region’s favorite local\, craft breweries\, as well as top national breweries\, while enjoying the company of the Zoo’s iconic animal residents. A music performance by Spielmannszug Milwaukee Drum and Bugle Corps will add a German flair to the evening\, sponsored by Molson Coors. Patrons will also be able to warm up around a cozy outdoor fire in the festive beer garden. \nGeneral admission and VIP tickets (which includes 1-hour early entry and special tasting glass) can be purchased online at zoosociety.org/ZooBrew. Admission. \nBeer and cider vendors include: Lakefront Brewery\, Lion’s Tail Brewing\, North Pillar Brewing\, Rookery Brewing Co.\, Schilling Hard Cider\, St. Francis Brewing\, Third Space Brewing\, Torzala Brewing Company\, Water Street Brewery\, and more. \nFood vendors will include: 18 Acres Food Truck\, Banging’ Burgers\, Bars & Rec MKEats\, Carrie’s Crispies\, Everyone’s Ice Cream\, Fatty Patty MKE\, Nothing Bundt Cakes\, Usinger’s Famous Sausage\, and more.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/zoo-brew-3/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County Zoo\, 10005 W. Blue Mound Rd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:HKE MKE
DESCRIPTION:Tie up your boots\, round up the kids\, and get ready to turn a regular day out into an outdoor FUNdraiser presented by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee! Your ticket isn’t just for a fun Saturday – it’s helping connect kids\, families\, and the whole community to nature year-round. \nHKE MKE is our annual urban HKE through Riverside Park and the beautiful Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum. \n\nExciting kickoff in Riverside Park’s newest greenspace with Samba de Vida (Milwaukee-based Brazilian samba & percussion ensemble) from 10am-11:30am\nExpect a fully urban nature HKE including paved\, gravel\, and woodchipped paths\nStop at Trailside Activities where you can get hands-on with nature and try fun activities together\nPlay HKE Route Bingo (yes\, there will be a prize!) while you explore\nCross the finish line and enjoy the NEW encore celebration with a lively party including food\, local vendors\, cozy campfires\, and outdoor games\n\nThis year’s NEW perks: \n\nEvery hiker gets their own eco-friendly Urban Ecology Center adventure journal – perfect for doodles\, leaf rubbings\, and jotting down all the cool stuff you discover.\nEncore Celebration Station! End your HKE under the iconic rainbow stone archway – join us at Prairie Springs on Park for picnic vibes complete with music\, food\, campfires\, & fun with the Betty Brinn Wonder Wagon.\nTeam Spirit Bonus: Gather 10+ family members\, friends\, neighbors for a team discount! Match outfits\, make up a cheer\, or just walk together and laugh the whole way. At the time of regsitration\, you are only required to enter one team member’s information and will receive a Google Form to fill out once you know everyone on your team!\n\nPssst….looking to rep UEC gear?! Check out our merch site to show up in style!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/hke-mke/
LOCATION:Urban Ecology Center – Riverside Park\, 1500 E. Park Pl\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active,Arts & Entertainment,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Empty Bowls Soup & Ceramics Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, October 5th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern Center at MSOE to purchase a one-of-a-kind bowl–handmade and donated by a local artisan\, each one as unique as the community members we serve. At the event\, enjoy a wide array of soup samples from local restaurants showcasing the diversity of Milwaukee’s food scene. We’ll have a variety of beverages\, live music\, live pottery demonstrations\, and more. All proceeds from the event will support the mission of NourishMKE\, which provides more than 50\,000 individuals with over 1 million pounds of food annually. \nRaising money to nourish Milwaukee families is more important now than ever. With evolving federal policies on food programs and a challenging job market\, the need continues to rise each year. Support is needed to ensure all families have access to healthy\, nourishing\, and free groceries. Empty Bowls offers a fun\, family-friendly way to support this worthy cause. \nParticipating Restaurants: Cafe Corazon\, Glorioso’s\, The Bartolotta Restaurants\, Temple Goddess\, Avli\, The Hilton\, The Soup Market\, Il Cervo\, Cloud Red\, Outpost Co-Op\, Riverwest Co-op\, Purple Door Ice Cream\, Breadsmith & more! \nMajor Sponsors: “Filled to the Brim” Lead Sponsor: AMCS Incorporated – #1 Milwaukee Carpentry Firm Special thanks to: WMSE Radio Station\, Cream City Clay\, Outpost Co-Op \nAbout: NourishMKE is Milwaukee’s largest network of community food centers\, where neighbors can select and prepare free\, quality food with dignity\, while sharing relationships and experiences that support wellness in all areas of life.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/empty-bowls-soup-ceramics-fest/
LOCATION:Kern Center\, 1245 N. Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Fall Food Truck Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Coming up on Sunday October 5th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: our Fourth Annual Fall Food Truck Frenzy at Vretenar Park in the beautiful city of St. Francis. It’s a delicious\, family friendly fundraiser featuring 11 Milwaukee area Food Trucks\, music from the fabulous J Ryan Trio followed by the hot new Milwaukee combo Jazz Flux! \nHere’s the best part; Pumpkin Painting! You pay $6 and your little artist gets a pumpkin and access to a whole table full of paint\, brushes\, stickers\, glitter and other stuff. What you get is a precious photo op! There’s only 200 pumpkins so arrive early! \nWhile they’re waiting for the pumpkin paint to dry there’s also a playground\, a bounce house\, cornhole games and face painting! \nProceeds from the sale of beer\, seltzers\, soda and water go right back to the community through the charitable projects of the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. Vegetarian options are available.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/fall-food-truck-frenzy-2/
LOCATION:Milton Vretenar Memorial Park\, 4230 S. Kirkwood Ave.\, St Francis\, WI\, 53235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food & Drink,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:OctoPURRfest
DESCRIPTION:OctoPURRfest is Back — with a New Twist! \nJoin Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE for our annual OctoPURRfest — a fun-filled fundraiser featuring: \n\nA silent auction\n50/50 raffle\nGift card tree\nAnd so much more!\n\nThis year\, we’re bringing the PURRty to the lanes — with BOWLING! \nYour $25 ticket includes: \n\n3 games of bowling\nShoe rental\nBowling ball\nA pitcher of beer or soda per team\nA surprise bonus — because we love surprises as much as we love cats!\n\nAll proceeds go toward helping our rescue cats get the love\, care\, and forever homes they deserve. \nDon’t miss it — lanes are limited!  Get your tickets now: https://donorbox.org/events/792236 \nWant to bowl with your friends? Email us at fundraising@almosthomemke.com and we’ll do our best to keep your group on the same lane!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/octopurrfest/
LOCATION:Root River Center\, 7220 W. Rawson Ave.\, Franklin\, WI\, 53132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Fall Vendor/Craft Fair & Bake Sale Benefiting Second Hand Purrs
DESCRIPTION:Second Hand Purrs fall vendor/craft fair and bake sale returns Saturday\, October 11th. \nCome shop 20+ vendors\, artists\, and crafters\, awesome raffle prizes\, plus lots of yummy bakery for sale. \nAll proceeds benefit the kitties!
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/fall-vendor-craft-fair-bake-sale-benefiting-second-hand-purrs/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 732 Badger Ave\, South Milwaukee\, WI\, 53172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Fundraiser,Pets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T170000
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SUMMARY:SHARP Literacy A Novel Event with Donald Driver
DESCRIPTION:SHARP Literacy “A Novel Event 2025” with keynote speaker Packers legend Donald Driver\, will take place on Tuesday\, October 28th from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Baird Center. The annual fundraiser will support SHARP’s STEAM-based educational programs delivered to thousands of urban elementary school students and educators in 44 schools across Milwaukee\, Waukesha and Racine. Individual tickets are $300 and may be purchased online at www.sharpliteracy.org or by calling 414.410.3205.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/sharp-literacy-a-novel-event-with-donald-driver/
LOCATION:Baird Center\, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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