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Oktoberfest has arrived 🇩🇪
Inside: Bavarian Bierfest, Taste of Mequon, Schoolhouse Park, Fresh Coast Dance
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With Labor Day behind us, it’s officially time to look forward to the fall harvest season. Mequon is hosting its annual food festival, our neighbor to the west in Wauwatosa doing the same, and Oktoberfest has arrived in the North Shore. Enjoy food and drink adventures in this week’s guide.
Know the North Shore: Fresh Coast Dance
Registration is now open for Whitefish Bay dance studio Fresh Coast Dance, located at 177 E. Silver Spring Ave, Suite 200. The schedule offers classes for dancers aged 2.5 and up, with programs designed to nurture creativity, build confidence, and develop technical skills. From the creative dance ballet/tap sessions for toddlers to advanced ballet and pointe for teens, there's something for everyone. Classes start Sept. 8. Start dancing!
Oktoberfest Kick Off
Oktoberfest 2025 is set to return to Old Heidelberg Park at the Bavarian Bierhaus in Glendale, offering Milwaukee's longest-running German celebration every weekend from September 5 to October 5. This authentic festival brings the essence of Munich to Wisconsin with house-brewed German beers, live polka music, and traditional Bavarian cuisine, all within a 4,000-guest outdoor venue. See our guide.
Taste of Mequon
Celebrate a dozen years of great food, live music, and family fun at the Taste of Mequon on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. in front of City Hall. Enjoy performances by Sainted Patrons (11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), the Allison Mahal Trio (2–4:30 p.m.), and festival favorite Failure to Launch (5–8 p.m.). Kids will love the free activities in the children’s area, from inflatables and art projects to face painting, balloon artists, and caricature drawings, plus performances by local dance and martial arts groups. Park at Homestead High School and hop on the free shuttle for a day packed with flavor, music, and community spirit.
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Goats are Baaaack in Bayside 🐐
Keep an eye out for goats in Bayside! The Village is once again teaming up with Grazing Goats Wisconsin to clear out overgrown stormwater areas the eco-friendly way — no chemicals, no mowers, just hungry goats doing their thing. The goats are working hard near the North Shore Fire Department on Brown Deer Road, safely inside their fenced pasture. Please enjoy them from a distance and avoid parking or walking into the bio-retention pond areas. Sustainable lawn care, courtesy of nature’s most determined landscapers.
Neighbors to the West: Tosa Fest
TosaFest 2025 returns to the heart of Wauwatosa Village on September 5-6, 2025, offering families a weekend of live music, delicious food and community fun. This comprehensive guide helps families navigate Wisconsin's premier community festival, from kid-friendly activities to family dining options and everything in between. See our full guide to TosaFest.
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North Shore History: Schoolhouse Park
The new historical marker at Schoolhouse Park
A new historical marker was just added at Schoolhouse Park in Whitefish Bay, identifying the origins of this small green space across from the library.
The original schoolhouse served Whitefish Bay children for 25 years before dramatically burning down in 1918, reportedly from sparks thrown by a passing train. Before the school, this site was home to Frederick G. Isenring, Whitefish Bay's first village president, whose house doubled as the area's first village hall and hosted Boy Scout meetings. The informational sign features old photos of students and teachers, giving kids a glimpse into what school was like when their great-great-grandparents were young.
See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures
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