Music is played during the 414Flea marketplace at the Zócalo Food Park. The next marketplace is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at 636 S. Sixth St. (Photo provided by 414Flea)

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.

1. Free Easter Egg Hunt: Friday, April 11

Join Hmong American Friendship Association Inc. in an Easter egg hunt from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at 3824 W. Vliet St. In addition, participants can participate in rock painting and an art therapy workshop. Easter baskets are provided first come, first served, but it’s recommended to bring your own. More information here.

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2. 5th Annual Community Resource Fest: Saturday, April 12

Dream Team United WI will be partnering with other local organizations to host a community resource fest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at 3725 W. Sherman Blvd. There will be free groceries, haircuts, hair braiding, face painting and other activities. More information here.

3. “Knights and Kings” Workshop: Saturday, April 12

Milwaukee Turners and Your Move MKE Inc. are partnering to host a “Knights and Kings” workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at 1107 W. Historic Mitchell St. Boys and men will receive hands-on instruction from experts on tailoring and lessons on how to be a gentleman. After completion, youths will receive a haircut coupon. Free dress clothes will be given. More information here.

4. Minority Health Fair: Saturday, April 12

National Minority Health Awareness Month raises awareness about the health challenges minorities face in various communities. The Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will host an interactive minority health fair from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at 5370 W. Fond du Lac Ave. There will be a panel discussion, healthy foods, raffles and more. More information here.

5. 414Flea: Sunday, April 13

You can purchase vintage items at vendor tables at the 414Flea from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at 636 S. Sixth St. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.