A plastic film festival , rolling thunder , and draw and slews of beer : That ’s how Milwaukee does fall . There are still plenty of fests , parade , and events going on through November , so do n’t let the cooler weather blockade you – get out there and search your metropolis .

Eat your way through 10 Days in Tosa

Watch the Milwaukee River Challenge from bridges

Celebrate the end of summer at the Bay View Bash

You don’t need drugs for a Flaming Lips concert

Make a scarecrow at Harvest Fair

Get your hands dirty at Maker Faire Milwaukee

Explore hidden spaces during Doors Open MKE

Pamper your pooch at Fromm Petfest

Head to the movies during the Milwaukee Film Festival

Drink your share of beer at Milwaukee Oktoberfest

Go on a tomato binge at Heat It Up! Bloody Mary and Chili Challenge

Get festive at the MKE Cider and Nano Beer Fest

Laugh your pants off at Steve Martin and Martin Short

Get winded at the Milwaukee Marathon

Celebrate Native American culture at the Hunting Moon Pow Wow

Check out superstar Janet Jackson

Embrace your inner skeleton at Dia de los Muertos Milwaukee

Get spooky with ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Get wing sauce in your eye at Milwaukee Wingfest

Salute a veteran at the Veterans Day Parade

Eat your way through the Journal Sentinel Food & Wine Experience

Rock out with your hair out to Guns N' Roses

Rant and rave with Lewis Black

Get mellow with St. Vincent

Get in the holiday spirit at the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Get cultured at the Holiday Folk Fair International

Wave to Santa at the Milwaukee Holiday Parade

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