The 25th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is back, starting Thursday, November 16, with the Kickoff Extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park at 6:30 p.m. Throughout January 1, 2024, get in the holiday spirit by exploring the interactive displays at Zeidler Union Square Park and Pere Marquette Park, or take the Jingle Bus, a 40-minute narrated tour of downtown’s dazzling lights for only $5.   See the full festival guide at…

Save the Date for the inaugural Milwaukee Theater Week. From November 9 to 19, participating Milwaukee Theater District performing arts groups and venues will offer discounts to shows, host giveaways, exclusive events and more. Participating Westown venues include Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Turner Hall, Miller High Life Theater, and many more.  Learn more at: MKE Theater District – Milwaukee Theater Week (visitmilwaukee.org)

Dog Day returns to the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Bring your furry friend to help you cheer on the Admirals for $5. Part of the proceeds from each ticket purchase using the dedicated link here will support fundraising efforts for Milwaukee’s first Downtown Dog Park.

The Milwaukee Department of City Development’s commercial revitalization grants offer assistance to business and property owners interested in renovating their buildings. The grants support the following three programs: Signage, Facade and Storefront Activation. More information on the grants can be found here. Westown businesses interested in applying should reach out to Matthew Rejc, Commercial Corridor Manager, at mrejc@milwaukee.gov to see if their project qualifies. 

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works is planning to reconfigure West Michigan Street to improve transportation for all users. As part of the Connec+ing MKE: Downtown Plan 2040, redesigning the street with protected bike lanes is one of the priority projects to enhance connections to downtown businesses, office buildings and residences. Learn more about the project here.