
EVENTS
20 Years of Creative Transformation in the Menomonee River Valley
Join us as we walk along the Hank Aaron State Trail and tell the surprising story about how this revitalization unfolded, from kids who wanted a place to play soccer to the first park built by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. We’ll hear numerous examples of collaboration and creative problem-solving along the way.
20 Years of Transformation Luncheon
Join us to celebrate 20 years of transformation in the Valley!

Happy Hour Cruise
Three cruises on the Menomonee River offer a journey through the Valley’s past and a glimpse of its future—as well as beer and cocktails!

Valley Blood Drive
Let's rally in the Valley at our neighborhood blood drive to support local Wisconsin patients.

Campfire Stories
Enjoy sunset in the Valley’s urban nature setting while listening to fireside stories from specially curated presenters who will share their story of transformation, a theme chosen in honor of 20 years of transformation in the Menomonee River Valley.
Food Truck (& Spin) Wednesday
Enjoy a bite to eat and the outdoors at Food Truck Wednesdays in front of Charter Wire! Every Wednesday will feature two food trucks and the opportunity to enjoy a break outside.
Valley Job Fair
The Job Fair offers onsite interviews and a virtual listing for those unable to attend in person, along with the opportunity to meet with Valley companies that are hiring right now.

Sunset Kayak Tour - SOLD OUT
Embark on a relaxing paddle into the sunset on the Menomonee River. We'll touch on the history of the Valley, share some fun facts, and see the city from a different perspective. On the way back, we'll switch on our headlamps and enjoy a moonlit trip back past the Harley-Davidson Museum® and other sights.

Valley Week Bags Tournament
Get your tossing arm ready for bags, brews, and bragging rights at the annual Valley Week Bags Tournament as you toss your way to the top! Will you have the chance to gaze upon the traveling trophy for the next year?!

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN - Bike Tour - History in the Menomonee River Valley
This year marks a milestone of redevelopment and revitalization in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley. Join us as we point out the tremendous transformation of the last 20 years as well as highlights from the last 200 years!
Ultimate Beer Run 3.7K
This popular, high energy run/walk includes a mid-point beer AND a finisher beer - full size, folks! Your taste buds will continue to dance long after your feet stop moving. The Ultimate Beer Run 3.7K takes you in a loop between Third Space Brewing and City Lights Brewing Company - run, walk, take all day and enjoy it!

"Urban Escape" Limited Edition Beer Release
Tapping the Menomonee River Valley Urban Escape is a celebration of the transformative changes that have taken place in the Valley in the last 20 years. The first 50 people to purchase Urban Escape will get a commemorative Menomonee River Valley pint glass!

Walk the Hank – Along Harley and Reed Street Yards
Beautifully landscaped, this walk leads us around the Harley-Davidson Museum's peninsula to the Sixth Street Bridge and into Reed Street Yards, a development focusing on water related businesses.

Milwaukee Business Journal - Menomonee River Valley Panel Discussion
Network and hear from a panel of Valley insiders on the next developments in the Menomonee River Valley

SideWAUK Session: Menomonee River Valley
Step outside of your comfort zone and discover a new neighborhood in an innovative way, build meaningful relationships, learn what people are doing to improve Milwaukee, get to your step goals, get your creative juices flowing in the morning, and be a tourist in your own city!

Menomonee River Kayak Tour
Join us for a unique paddling experience to explore the Menomonee River and its canals. We will learn about its history and how this area was vital to Milwaukee’s growth, the unique projects that made it a national model of environmental sustainability, and the exciting developments in the works!
Valley Bingo
Brand new this year – Valley Bingo in honor of 20 years of transformation in the Valley! Get a bingo, win a prize. Get a blackout, enter a raffle for premier prizes! You’re also sure to learn why we love this awesome neighborhood in the heart of Milwaukee!

POSTPONED: SideWAUK Session: Menomonee River Valley
Step outside of your comfort zone and discover a new neighborhood in an innovative way, build meaningful relationships, learn what people are doing to improve Milwaukee, get to your step goals, get your creative juices flowing in the morning, and be a tourist in your own city!

Menomonee River Kayak Tour
To celebrate 20 years of transformation, Menomonee Valley Partners & Milwaukee Kayak Company are partnering to create a unique paddling experience to explore the Menomonee River and its canals. We will learn about its history and how this area was vital to Milwaukee’s growth, the unique projects that made it a national model of environmental sustainability, and the exciting developments in the works!

Bublr & a Beer in the Valley
Jump on a Bublr with us for a casual ride on the Hank Aaron State Trail between two popular destinations (and Bublr stations!) in the Menomonee River Valley - City Lights Brewing and Miller Park.

Bike through time in the Menomonee River Valley
This year marks a milestone of redevelopment and revitalization in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley. Join us as we point out the tremendous transformation of the last 20 years as well as highlights from the last 200 years!

Urban Manufacturing Alliance National Gathering
Menomonee Valley Partners is excited to partner with the Urban Manufacturing Alliance to hold their 2019 National Gathering in Milwaukee. Held in a different city each year, the fifth Gathering will highlight how makers, manufacturers, and practitioners are rewriting the narrative around manufacturing.
20 Years of Creative Transformation in the Menomonee River Valley
Join Menomonee Valley Partners as we walk along the Hank Aaron State Trail and tell the surprising story about how this revitalization unfolded, from kids who wanted a place to play soccer to the first park built by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. We’ll visit the Menomonee Valley Community Park, Valley Passage, Three Bridges Park, and North Bank Trail – hearing numerous examples of collaboration and creative problem-solving along the way.

24th Annual Earth Day Spring Cleanup
Let's clean up the Menomonee Valley Community Park!