The Near West Side is a thriving community with exciting and unexpected opportunities for residents, employees, and visitors alike. To celebrate our neighborhood of neighborhoods, Near West Side Partners will hold the sixth annual Near West Side Week from Sept. 13th-19th 2026. 

Coffee Social – A Near West Side Week Preview!
Concordia 27 | 821 N 27th Street
7:30 am – 10:00 am

We’ve got a bonus event this year with our Coffee Social! Come and get all the details for Near West Side Week events and enjoy treats on us! Coffee and pastries from Fruition Mke, a tea tasting from Tootsie’s Tea and cinnamon rolls (while they last!) from Cilla’s Swirls.

Third Space Collective One Year Anniversary
Third Space Collective | 500 N 29th St
12 pm – 4 pm

During 2025’s Near West Side Week, we celebrated the opening of Third Space Collective with a ribbon cutting. Now it’s time to start celebrating anniversaries! Click here for more info on Third Space Collective’s Sounds of Our Community 1 Year Celebration event!

The New State Block Party
New State Pocket Park | 2612 W State St
12 pm – 4 pm

Headliner: Emmit James
Kavon Jones – Poetry & Emcee
Promise Bruce – The New State
Youth theater performances, artist activities with Artists Working in Education
Free and fun for the whole family!

Text to Win 
Monday, September 14th – Friday, September 18th
Enter by texting “NWSWEEK” to 414-677-3300.

When you text in, you’ll get an automated message texted back with a new question of the day from Monday – Friday. Just text your answer back to enter.
You can play every day! We’ll select 3 winners each day to win gift cards to NWS businesses. 

An Evening of Music at the Uplifting Mansion
Uplifting Mansion | 3121 W Wisconsin Ave
Doors – 5:30 pm Performance – 6 pm (run time appoximately 1 hour)

Get ready for a magical night as the Uplifting Mansion teams up with some of the world-class musicians of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of live music! As part of Near West Side Week, we’re opening our doors for a FREE, family-friendly celebration that brings extraordinary music right into the heart of the neighborhood.

Join us on September 14th at 3121 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the performance begins at 6:00 PM, concluding at approximately 6:50 PM — so please arrive early to find your spot and be seated before the music starts. MSO musicians will fill the air with beautiful sounds from the Legacy Terrace in the Mansion’s backyard. Grab your blankets, bring the whole family, and settle in under the open sky for an evening you won’t forget.

This is what community looks like: neighbors, families, and world-class artistry coming together in one joyful gathering.
No tickets, no cost, just great music and great company.

We can’t wait to see you there! Please let us know you are coming by registering at this link!

Housing Resources Inc Homebuyer Education Classes
Concordia 27 | 821 N 27th St
9 am – 12 pm
Thinking about homeownership but don’t know where to start? Homebuyer education classes are here to help answer your questions and show you that the path to homeownership is possible! This is a free workshop, but you must attend a second session on Tuesday, September 22nd from 9:00am – 12:00 pm to receive your certification.

For more info and to register, please visit Housing Resources, Inc’s website. 

Mindful Movement 4 Youth
SWIM Hub | 831 N 27th St
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us for a fun and engaging outdoor pop-up event introducing Mindful Movement 4 Youth, a new class series for youth ages 8-13 launching in October. Families will have the opportunity to experience a sample of the activities and skills featured in the upcoming program. This event is open to all ages and is
a great way to learn more about what Mindful Movement 4 Youth has to offer.

Space is limited! Click here to register!

Rev-Up MKE
5 pm – 8 pm | The Rave/Eagles Ballroom
2401 W Wisconsin Ave

Rev Up is back for year 9! This year’s event will include the crowd-favorite, a “Taste of the Near West Side,” which features local cuisine and live entertainment that reflects the neighborhood’s energy and diversity. Visit entreprenuer booths and cast your vote for your favorite business. Hear from past Rev-Up winners before the awards ceremony.

Near West Side Dining Day
 Various locations around the Near West Side

• Cocina Filipina Fare | Free Calamansi Sangria or NA Beverage with the purchase of any entree
• Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille | Enjoy free samples of Daddy’s menu throughout the day
• Decco Cafe | 25% off total
• Five O’Clock Steakhouse | Stop by the Coffee Social or Rev-Up MKE to pick up a card for a free drink or dessert with the purchase of an entree.
• Fruition MKE Cafe | $15 Biscuit Burger Lunch Special with Tater Tots
• Gin Rickey | 25% off total
• Goodway Grille | $2 off 16-inch one-topping pizza
• Miss Katie’s Diner | Free eggplant appetizer with the purchase of a sandwich or entree
• Oakberry Acai | 20% off bowls and smoothies (in-store purchases only)
• Taco Pros | Free Chips with Salsa, Guac -or- Queso with purchase of an entree

District 4 Aldermanic Walk
Meet at the corner of 27th & Wells Streets
6 pm – 7 pm

This community walk is an opportunity for neighbors to connect with Alderman Robert Bauman, Near West Side Partners, and one another while walking through the neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to join us, share neighborhood concerns, discuss community updates, and identify opportunities to continue improving the Near West Side.

Come walk, connect, and make your voice heard during Near West Side Week!

Near West Side & Menomonee Valley Partners Scavenger Hunt
12 pm Friday – 5 pm Sunday | Goosechase App

This year, Near West Side Partners and Menomonee Valley Partners are joining forces to create an epic Scavenger Hunt through our two amazing neighborhoods!  The Scavenger Hunt is a great way to learn about the Near West Side and the Menomonee Valley. The game opens up Friday at noon and will stay open through Sunday at 5pm. You can play anytime the game is open!
Download the Goosechase App here. Looking for more info on how the game works? Check out our info sheet!

Davidson Park Movie Night
3725 W Juneau Ave | Movie to start at 6:30

Arrive early to snag the perfect spot, enjoy tasty snacks, and settle in for a relaxed night of fun before fan-favorite film, Space Jam, lights up the screen at 6:30 PM. It’s the perfect way to unwind, reconnect, and make new memories together, just like the classic movie nights you remember.

Groove & Flow Yoga
12 pm  | SWIM Hub 831 N 27th St

SWIM offers a great variety of health and wellness classes and workshops. If you’ve not been to a class, come and check it out! Groove & Flow Yoga is a beginner-friendly experience set to uplifting Hip Hop and R&B playlists. Participants move through accessible yoga postures, gentle flows, breathwork, and mindful stretching while connecting movement to music. The class promotes flexibility, balance, stress relief, and overall well-being in a supportive, judgment-free environment. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Led by SWIM Partner, Ty’d to Yoga

Space is limited! Click here to register!