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Free things to do in Milwaukee soon

Sat14Nov

Milwaukee Community Assembly- Housing

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Martin Luther King Branch - Community Room
Sat14Nov

America Recycles Day

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Martin Luther King Branch - Other - See description for location
Sun15Nov

Games on Sundays at Tippe!

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 1:00 pm · Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room
Sun15Nov

Drop-In Tours: Built to Inspire: Architecture and Collection Highlights

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 pm · Milwaukee Art Museum
Sun15Nov

Bird Club Meetings

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 6:45 pm · Retzer Nature Center
Mon16Nov

Treasures of the Great Lakes

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 11:30 am · Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Mon16Nov

Power Your Business with Census Tools and Insights

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 12:00 pm · Virtual - Virtual
Mon16Nov

Sensory Play Time

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 1:00 pm · Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room
Mon16Nov

Job Search and Resume Assistance

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 1:00 pm · Central Library - Innovation and Learning Lab
Mon16Nov

Builders Club

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 3:00 pm · Villard Square Branch - Community Room

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What is Brew City Brief?

Brew City Brief is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in Milwaukee, WI. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Brew City Brief is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in Milwaukee. We link to the original source on every event.