15 Things to Do in MKE in May
The second edition of “100 Things To Do in Milwaukee…” was released exactly one year ago, which seems unbelievable because 2020 has been a bit of a time warp.
To honor this milestone, to combat stir-craziness and to celebrate our love for MKE, I compiled a list of 15 things from the book that you can still do in Milwaukee in May even with the Safer at Home order in place through the end of the month. And you can still pick up a copy of my book here and I’ll mail it directly to your door.
Now more than ever, please support local, small businesses. They are the fabric of our city’s culture, quirk and charm. Business owners are adapting so that they are able to operate and provide their cherished products and services. Nothing can stop Milwaukeeans from getting their Friday fish fry!
Be sure to check out each place’s website or Facebook page to get the specifics on how to order and pick up or what delivery options are available since all restaurants and retail stores are closed to the public.
15 of my 100 Things to Do in Milwaukee to do rIght now:
Unleash Your Inner Carnivore at Bavette la Boucherie
Dive into the Fish Fry at Kegel’s Inn
Eat and Drink Well in Lindsey Heights Shindig Café and the Tandem - *Tandem is currently offering free community meals only
Make Mazorca and Taco Moto Your Favorite Taco Trucks *Mazorca is now located in Zocalo Food Park and they have some tasty new trucks this season!
Spruce Up Your Space with Goodies from MOD GEN *No better time to add some greenery to your home!
Get a Good Book at Boswell Book Company *They still have copies of “100 Things Milwaukee…” if you’d rather go out for a drive to my book and more. They deliver curbside.
Shop Silver Spring: Pure Barre, Yellow Wood, and Winkie’s *Winkie’s has every craft supply, game and toy you need to entertain cooped-up kids, Yellow Wood has great outdoor gear for exploring the outdoors and Pure Barre has fancy leggings to up your game since I know no one is wearing real pants at home!
Find Women’s Fashion at Faye’s *You’ll need to wear real clothes again soon!
Find a Locally Made Gift at the Waxwing *Mother’s Day is May 10th and both Waxwing and Faye’s are perfect places to get gifts for her.
Buy Adorable Kids’ Toys and Clothing at Little Monsters *I already know of one baby that has been conceived during quarantine! I bet more are coming…
Stroll through the East Side’s Black Cat Alley
Say “Ayyy” and Take a Selfie with the Bronze Fonz
Learn How to Fly a Kite in Veterans Park *BYOK (Bring your own kite). The Gift of Wings shop is currently closed.
Hike the Seven Bridges Trail in Grant Park *Be sure to see this trail every season of the year, it’s so beautiful
Other good news for May – farmer’s market will start to open in May, with restrictions (South Shore is on my list!) and state parks are reopening so be sure to get outside and take care of your mental health! Stay strong Milwaukee, we’re in this together.