5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 29 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Chesnie Wardell
December 29, 2023
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to provide the correct address for the “Open Family Play” at the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market.
Your Move MKE and Milwaukee Turners invites gentlemen to their “Knights and Kings Tie Tying and Shirt Fitting” event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. Gentlemen will learn how to formally dress themselves for professional settings. Refreshments will also be provided. Click here to RSVP. More information here.
The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition will host a brunch while analyzing how Mary, the mother of Jesus, intersects with Muslim tradition. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 29 at 5235 S. 27th St. A $15 purchase is required. You must RSVP.  More information here.
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Kwanzaa’s fifth principle is called Nia, which means “purpose.” The Sankofa Council of Milwaukee will  honor this principle with a celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 3353 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Individuals can also join via Zoom by emailing sankofacouncilmke@gmail.com to pre-register. More information here.
The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market will include an “Open Family Play,’’ where children can participate in imaginative play and learning activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. Adult supervision is required. More information here.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold an animal feeding from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30 at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St. Visitors will have the chance to learn about different animals such as turtles, snakes, and more while feeding them. More information here.