Westown Association

10/05/2026

Last week, we celebrated the opening Gary P. Grunau Memorial Plaza! The $4.6 million project will be a new link between downtown spaces including the Deer District, Old World Third Street, Water Street & the Milwaukee RiverWalk. We can't wait to see the new space utilized!

Gary P. Grunau Plaza was developed through a complicated and collaborative process, honors civic booster.

10/01/2026

We had a fantastic day on the course last week for our 2026 Westown Golf Open! Thank you to our sponsors, partners & participants who made such an amazing day possible🏌️‍♂️⛳

08/26/2026

Several Westown streets in downtown Milwaukee are closed until September 1 to facilitate the 2026 International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses conference at the .

STREET CLOSURES
Streets will be closed to traffic daily from 7am - 8:30pm until Tuesday, September 1.

🚧 West Kilbourn Avenue between North 6th Street & North Vel R. Phillips Avenue
🚧 North King Drive between West Wisconsin & West Kilbourn avenues
🚧 Eastbound West Wells Street between North 6th Street & North Vel R. Phillips Avenue

08/20/2026

Need plans tomorrow evening? Head to AFTERLIGHT, a one-night artistic journey through the heart of Milwaukee.

Created by NEWaukee, the Milwaukee Riverwalk is being transformed on August 21st from 6:30-11pm into a corridor of light, music, art & creative energy. Explore the city after dark with immersive art installations & more!

Join the FREE event & RSVP at afterlight.eventbrite.com

08/17/2026

Happy Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! There are so many activities & free things being given out right here in the Westown neighborhood. Join the festivities & celebrate working downtown with Milwaukee Downtown! 🏙️💙

For the full schedule, check out iworkdowntownmke.com!

07/15/2026

Beat the heat this week & enjoy FREE ice cream tomorrow! Moose Tracks Ice Cream is giving away 10,000 scoops of Kemps Moose Tracks ice cream to downtown Milwaukee on 7/16 from 11am - 3pm at Père Marquette Park. Every scoop eaten is $1 donated to Hunger Task Force, Inc.! 🍦🍨✨

07/09/2026

Need a live music fix? Westown has you covered with upcoming shows, rooftops, and cruises this July ⤵️

🎤 7/22 | Make your way to see Benson Boone and Olivia O'Brien LIVE at the Fiserv Forum.
🎸 7/16 | Catch The Fray at Landmark Credit Union Live for an unforgettable night of their Summer of Light tour!
🎶 7/11 | Uncle Bucks on Third is hosting Healing House Club's rooftop/alleyway DJ sets, with wellness and community all day long.
🚢 7/9 | Edelweiss Cruises and Boat Tours is bringing 90s rock anthems to the Milwaukee River with their Concert Cruise!

06/30/2026

Kick off your summer with a good book! Today from 4:30-9pm, MKE Books & Beers is having their Summer Tip Off Book Fair at the The Deer Garden, featuring local authors/vendors and fun for the whole family.

While you're there, help support Bernie's Book Bank with a children's book drive and spread the joy of reading! See you soon! 📚🍻

05/20/2026

Are you looking for a new apartment in downtown Milwaukee? Westown has many complexes that could be perfect for you! has a few properties in Westown that you must check out.

Tell us - which apartment would you choose?!

05/15/2026

Have you been to yet?! Check out these upcoming concerts happening THIS WEEKEND!

🎤 5/15 | Ari Lennox - The Vacancy Tour

🎤 5/16 | Dethklok & Amon Amarth: The Amonklok Tour

🎤 5/17 | Yellowcard: The Up Up Down Down Tour

Tickets available at link in bio.