Milwaukee Events July 9-12
Tuesday July 7, 2009
Thursday through Saturday
All Weekend
- Head to Mequon's Rotary Park for Gathering on the Green, a performing arts festival featuring the Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, and Milwaukee's own Al Jarreau.
- Watch a few films under the open-air, or from the comfort of your car, at Fair Flicks, a special series of drive-in double-features at State Fair Park.
All Weekend
- See the ornate circus wagons of days past at the Great Circus Parade Festival, culminating in the Great Circus Parade on Sunday.
- Storm the Bastille on Thursday evening, then spend the rest of the weekend pretending your in Paris during Bastille Days at Cathedral Square Park.
Image courtesy of Flickr user Valerie Everett
Comments
Hi Carrie,
I’ll be traveling through Milwaukee on a Friday in August. What tips do you have for a things to see/do on a day trip? I’d love your recommendations for a lunch spot, brewery visit, galleries, shopping, other cool stuff. I’m writing a post today on my travel blog (www.christinaspostcards.blogspot.com) to ask others for advice, so if you don’t mind, can you please comment there so I have everything in one place? Thanks!
I love Milwaukee and I’m fortunate to only live 50 miles away. We frequently visit the zoo in Milwaukee. It is exceptional and one of the nation’s best! I’d also recommend the awesome art museum on Lake Michigan and just spending some quality time along Milwaukees beaches and lakeshore. There are several great restaurants on the river downtown and if it’s a nice day, I’d also recommend sitting outside along the river. Hope you have a great day!
Thanks for the recommendations!