Doors Open Milwaukee HQ Activities

235 E Michigan St

While you're out exploring, stop by the Doors Open Milwaukee HQ and say hi! Historic Milwaukee is located in the historic Mackie Building. 

Saturday Activities: 

  • Check out the Visit Milwaukee booth with kids activities, resources, give aways and more!
  • Come visit the John Michael Kohler Arts Center table for take away coloring sheets featuring mythical creatures from the Art Preserve and a participatory mural painting project inspired by the Mary Nohl Art Environment in Fox Point.
  • Historic Milwaukee will have info about Doors Open Milwaukee. And the Milwaukee themed gift shop will be open with exclusive Doors Open merch!

Sunday Only: The Grain Exchange Room will be open to tour.

Milwaukee Fashion Week Showcase at City Hall

Sunday, September 28, 1 - 3 pm

Milwaukee Fashion Week and Doors Open Milwaukee present Structures and Silhouettes — an exciting and immersive fashion experience inside the historic City Hall. Step into a space where architectural grandeur meets high style, as this unique event showcases Milwaukee’s incredible talent through a live model exhibit.

Enjoy the elegant atmosphere of one of the city’s most iconic buildings, brought to life with music, creativity, and couture.

Free and open to the public, the event runs from 1 PM to 3 PM at City Hall. Come meet the designers, admire the stunning looks, and experience fashion in a whole new setting. Free RSVP.

Milwaukee Fashion Week showcases the best of fashion in Milwaukee and surrounding regions with the first-ever full week of fashion events taking place in September.

Near West Side Activities and Shuttle Rides

Saturday, September 27

Join the Near West Side Partners for a full day of exploration featuring ten historic sites, a convenient shuttle to guide you through the route, and a special sketchbook tour led by Whitney Salgado. Stop by the makers market at Concordia 27, celebrate at the beloved 43rd + Vliet Festival, and enjoy rare access to venues not usually open to the public. Learn More.

Harbor Fest in the Harbor District

Sunday, September 28, 11 am - 3 pm

At Harbor Fest you can release a baby sturgeon, tour UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences, or spend hours doing other fun stuff all along the water. Take a free boat ride on the Inner Harbor, listen to great music, check out cool things happening in the Harbor District. Kids will love our bounce house, rock climbing wall, makers space, STEAM stage, and face painter! All for FREE! Learn More.