For More Fall Events Read the 2019 Fall Arts Guide
For the Friday the 13th Believer
Friday the 13th Full moon Moonlight Paddle
Do you love Friday the 13th, full moons or just kayaking? This event combines the three for a night on the water. Hosted by Milwaukee Kayak Company, it’s an opportunity to spend the night out on the water under the light of a big and beautiful moon. Moonlight Paddlers travel up and down the Milwaukee River through downtown Milwaukee.
Friday from 5:30-8 p.m. at 318 S. Water St.
If You Just LOVE Fall
Autumn Harvest Fest
At The Elegant Farmer apple orchard families can pick their own varieties straight from the tree, hop on a train, ride a pony, get lost in a corn maze and more. The farm is also known for their “Apple Pie in a Paper Bag” among other apple treats.
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1545 Main St., Mukwonago
Britonwoods Orchard Farm Dinner
Hosted by Braise, this event is a farm-to-table dinner. Braise will bring food from small Wisconsin farms to the beautiful venue of Britonwood Orchards.
Friday at 4:45 p.m. at 1072 288th Ave., Burlington
For the Brew City Beer Lover
Third Space 3rd Anniversary
It’s going to be “one heck of a party” at Third Space on Saturday as they celebrate their third anniversary. There will be live music, food trucks and, of course, lots of beer. This year’s anniversary beer is Billy Mumphrey’s Downfall Triple IPA, which will be available on tap and in limited four-packs.
Saturday at noon at 1505 W. St. Paul Ave.
Fermentoberfest
Fermentoberfest presents the opportunity to try your hand at pretzel eating and stein holding. There will be a large variety of brews from the Fermentorium to sample as well.
Saturday at 11 a.m. at 7481 State Road 60, Cedarburg
Feeling Creative?
Maker Faire Milwaukee
Among the largest maker faires in the world, Maker Faire Milwaukee is a can’t miss event. There will be about 250 exhibitors this year showcasing everything from textiles to robots. The event is produced by the Betty Brinn Museum and co-hosted by Milwaukee Makerspace.
FREE; Saturday and Sunday at Wisconsin Center
Pundamonium: The Milwaukee Pun Slam
Created and hosted by Art Allen, this event has brought silliness since 2014. It’s first-come, first-serve so just show up to Shank Hall to participate. Contestants are given a slip of paper with a different topic (for example, “Facebook” or “bicycles”) and brainstorm puns to match their topics until the first round starts.
Friday from 8-10:30 p.m. at 1434 N Farwell Ave.
For Fans of Art and Music
Hip-Hop DNA Volume 1
Milwaukee up-and-coming musician Kiran Vidula – whose stage name is Q the Sun – teamed up with Black Arts MKE and the Marcus Center to bring this event to the city. There will be a roster of performers as diverse as hip-hop itself. Nearly 30 musicians will play, including local favorites Kiran Vee and Webster X.
Friday at the Marcus Center
A Mouth Shaped Room
This weekend is your last chance to see this art exhibit which opened at the end of June. It was created by Toronto-born artist David Harper, who has been featured in museums in Canada, New York, Indiana and California.
Through Sunday at the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
