1. Washington Heights Front Yard Pop-Up
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 FROM 4-8 P.M. | 1700-1800 BLOCK OF NORTH 52ND STREET
Support local artists, makers and musicians at this pop-up marketplace featuring 17 Milwaukee creators. Confections, candles, clothing and everything in between will be up for sale.
2. Shooting Stars and Meteor Showers
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 FROM 7-8 P.M. | ONLINE EVENT
This pay-what-you-can educational presentation will delve into the science of shooting stars, as well as the best ways to see them. It’s recommended for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome. Registration is required.
Check out the MilMag Mini!
3. Taste of State Fair
STARTS THURSDAY, AUG. 6 | 906 S. BARCLAY ST.
All your favorite State Fair foods will be on the menu at the Ivy House, along with beers, cocktails and live music. Oh, and if you’re just in it for the cream puffs, they’re available for pre-order and pickup.
4. National IPA Day
THURSDAY, AUG. 6 FROM 11 A.M-10 P.M. | 1128 N. 9TH ST.
Celebrate this wildly underrated holiday all day at Milwaukee Brewing Company, or just crack open your favorite brew at home!
5. World’s Largest Root Beer Float Drive-Thru
THURSDAY, AUG. 6 FROM NOON-8 P.M. | 701 W. GLENDALE AVE.
Sprecher Brewing Company is breaking a world record this week, and they want you to be a part of it. Just stop by their drive-thru and pick up your free root beer floats to join in. Attendees are also encouraged to to make an online donation to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin by texting FLOAT to 41444.
