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14 • Milwaukee County Post • May 23, 2014 37. The world's largest musical festival, Summerfest, runs June 25 to June 29 and July 1 through July 6 at Henry W. Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront. Visit www.sum- merfest.com. 38. Garden lovers can stop in at Custom Greenhouse, 4507 S. Sixth St., Milwaukee, for a selection of plants, roses or to create a veg- gie garden. Watch for information on classes. Call 414-744-4521, or visit www.custom- grown.com. 39. Family-owned and operated since 1960, Lammscapes, 2780 Sherman Blvd., Jackson, has a variety of seminars and events that'll keep one coming back. Its ongoing trees and trains combine indoor and outdoor model railroad layouts operated by Cedar Creek Central Railroad Club every Wednesday from June through August from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 40. The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a hands-on museum for children 10 and younger and their families. It is open every day but Monday at 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 41. Grab your lawn chairs and stake your spot for U.S. Bank Fireworks at Veterans Park by the lakefront. They are held after sunset July 3. 42. Taste Milwaukee's heritage dating back to 1987 with a tour of the Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St. The majority of the tours are available for walk-up on a first- come, first-serve basis. The cost is $7 and includes a souvenir pint glass and four 6-ounce pours of beer. 43. Catch fireworks shows around the area in honor of the Fourth of July. Visit www.mil- waukeecounty.gov or check out your communi- ty's website for details. 44. Grab a basketball, a baseball and glove, Frisbee or anything you can throw around and get active outdoors. 45. Wednesday Night Live takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesdays from May 28 through July 31 at the Budweiser Pavilion at State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis. For details, visit www.budpavilion.com. 46. Bastille Days will take over Cathedral Square in downtown Milwaukee on July 10 through July 13 to mark its 33rd year. The free, four-day event will feature street performers, roaming minstrels, musical entertainment and the signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica. 47. Visit one of the many golf courses in the area. The Milwaukee County Parks System offers premier courses such as Brown Deer Golf Course, Whitnall Park, Grant Park, Oakwood Park and Greenfield Park Golf Course. Visit www.countyparks.com for more information. 48. Milwaukee boasts several farmers markets. The Outdoor Urban Market is held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays from June through October at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St. The East Town Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June through October at Cathedral Square Park, 825 N. Jefferson St. Visit www.easttown.com for details. The Westown Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June through October at Zeidler Union Square. Call 414-276-6696 or www.westown.org for more information. 49. The Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear features exhibits the collection of Avrum Chudnow from the 1920s and 1930s, as well as other collections. It is located at 839 N. 11th St., Milwaukee. For more information, 414-273- 1680 or visit www.chudnowmuseum.org. 50. The Greendale Open Market is held one block west of the Village Center from 8 a.m. to noon every other Saturday June through October. Call 414-423-2790 for details. 51. Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, will hold Wednesday concerts from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. June through August. 52. The St. Augustine Festival runs from July 11 through July 13 at the church, 6762 W. Rogers St., West Allis. 53. Visit Mequon and watch the Lakeshore Chinooks. The team is a member of the Northwoods League, a summer league for college players. Games are held through mid- August and are played at Kapco Field on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. Call 262-618-4659 or visit www.lakeshorechi- nooks.com. 54. Visit Miller Park for a Milwaukee Brewers game as the Crew takes on the National League competition. Purchase tickets at www.milwaukeebrewers.com. 55. Croatian Fest is an annual fevent that runs July 19 and July 20 at 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin. 56. Catch some improvised comedy with ComedySportz, 420 S. First St., Milwaukee. Shows run Thursday through Saturday.Visit www.comedysportzmilwaukee.com for more information. 57. Bay View's South Shore Park will offer its annual South Shore Frolics from July 11 to July 13. The 65th annual event is one of the old- est festivals in Milwaukee and features the Atomic Fireworks, live music each night, parade, classic car show and more. Visit www.southshorefrolics.org for details. 58. Use the bicycle lanes to check out the businesses along South Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay View. 59. Get your taste of strawberries at the annual Strawberry Festival on June 28 and June 29 in downtown Cedarburg. The event is free. 60. Check out what the Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., has to offer. Visit www.mpm.edu for more information. 61. Celebrate Milwaukee's Italian heritage with the 37th annual Festa Italiana, which runs July 18 to July 20 at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park. 62. Take your dog to a local dog park for some fun and exercise. 63. The 55th annual and final St. Veronica's Summer Music Festival runs from July 17 through July 20 at the church, 4001 S. Whitnall Ave. It features children's, adults, video and indoor games, a silent auction, carnival rides, concessions, great food, raffles and pop- ular local bands all four days. A special polka Mass will be held at 4:30 p.m. July 19. For more information visit www.saintveronica.org. 64. The Pabst Mansion is a restored 19th- century mansion, featuring exhibits of Victorian dolls, a dollhouse and ornamental artifacts. It is open seven days per week at 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 65. Take a stroll or go fly a kite in the sunny skies along the scenic Milwaukee lakefront. 66. St. Rita's Festival will be held July 18 through July 20 at the church, 2318 S. 61st St., West Allis. 67. Visit mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles at the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa. Check out www.milwaukeezoo.org for details. 68. Check out the 30th annual Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Fesitval Aug. 14 through Aug. 17 at the church, 3722 S. 58th St. For more information, visit www.olomke.org. 69. See what's helped make Milwaukee the "Brew City" by touring Miller Brewing Co. Tours typically run every 30 minutes between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at the Miller Visitor Center and Gift Shop, 4251 W. State St. in Milwaukee. Call 414- 931-2337 for information or visit www.miller- coors.com. 70. Gather family and friends for a picnic at one of the area's local parks. 71. If it gets too hot outside, grab your bowling ball and visit one of the area's bowling centers for a cool time on the lanes. 72. Leiderhosen, bratwurst and sauerkraut overtake the Henry W. Maier Festival Park dur- ing German Fest, which runs July 25 to July 27. 73. Enjoy one of the many parks in Milwaukee County with a summertime concert, a picnic, some play time or just an opportunity to sit back and relax outdoors. Visit www.coun- typarks.com for more information. 74. The sixth year of the South Milwaukee Farmers Market runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday at 11th and Milwaukee Avenues in South Milwaukee's city center. It features dozens of vendors selling produce, organics, arts, crafts, baked goods and more. There is also a variety of prepared foods avail- able for eating on-site at the market's seating area. Weekly live music is planned on the mar- ket stage, including several special concerts presented by the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, with details to be released soon. Among the other events scheduled are the return of the market Health Fair on Sept. 5 and the Fall Family Festival to end the season. 75. Let the Irish eyes smile on you at the annual Irish Fest at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park from Aug. 14 through Aug. 17. 76. The Milwaukee Mile hosts IndyFest Aug. 16 and Aug. 17 at the Milwaukee Mile on the Wisconsin State Fair Park grounds, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis. The event will feature activ- ities and attractions during the two-day festival. The Verizon IndyCar Series race is Aug. 17. 77. Cool off from the summer heat with public ice skating at the Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St., West Allis. Visit www.thepettit.com or call 414-266-0100 to find out about monthly schedules. 78. Grab a fishing rod and either find a boat or charter to spend the day fishing or take to the shores of a nearby lake and catch some fish. 79. Visit Greendale for Gazebo free con- certs at 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays during the summer. 80. The Waukesha Bluesfest is Aug. 8 and Aug. 9 at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield. Visit www.waukeshabluesfest.com for details. 81. Play bingo or cards at the Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 S. 68th St. in Franklin, each Wednesday at 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Call 414-529-2140 or visit www.polishcen- terofwisconsin.org for more information. 82. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort at a local movie theater. 83. The 50th annual St. Francis Days runs Labor Day weekend at 4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St. Francis. 84. The Milwaukee Domes Art Festival is at 10 a.m. Aug. 15 at Mitchell Park, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Call 414-643-0120 for details. 85. Enjoy affordable family fun this sum- mer at Frame Park on the Fox River in down- town Waukesha. Whether on land or water, explore and pedal about with bikes, trikes and four-wheelers and Dexter the Dragon and Flo the Flamingo paddleboats, which are perfect for groups and fundraisers. Wednesday evening water ski shows by the Badgerland Ski Team. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily spring to fall. Call 262-524-4008 or visit highrollerfunrentals.com. 101 THINGS continued from Page 13 See 101 THINGS on Page 15