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It's official: Summer is here
Inside: Summerfest for free + your guide to 93 days of summer
Summer lasts exactly 93 days: From Friday, June 20 to Monday, September 22. Don’t waste a single day with the ultimate guide to summer adventures in the North Shore. Oh, and did we mention these activities are all FREE? Don’t forget that Summerfest kicks off tomorrow! Here’s how to get in free.
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The Interview: North Shore Pub Run
Looking for a mid‑week boost that blends fitness with friendly conversation and a post‑run pint? Meet the North Shore Pub Run, a Wednesday‑evening 5 K that steps off from Foxhole Craft Beer Shop & Kitchen and traces scenic routes along Lake Michigan and the Oak Leaf Trail. Founded by Denver transplant Ryan Croke, the club invites runners, walkers, stroller‑pushers, and ruck‑wearers alike to log a few low‑pressure miles, then linger over craft brews and elevated pub fare. In this Q&A, Ryan shares how the idea took shape, what newcomers can expect, and why building community around movement matters.
Shorewood
Sturgeon Talk @ Hubbard Park
Thursday, June 19, 6–7:30 pm
Learn about the comeback of this endangered prehistoric fish. Each spring, sturgeons swim upstream from Lake Michigan into the Milwaukee River on their way to Estabrook Falls and north to Grafton to lay their eggs. This ancient fish can grow up to 7 feet long, can live over 100 years old and is sacred to Native peoples.
Whitefish Bay
Ice Cream Social & Village Band Concert
Wednesday, June 18, 6:30pm
Old School House Park
It’s free sweet treat time in the Bay! Enjoy complimentary ice cream and classic band tunes from the Village Band.
Sip, Shop & Support Local
Thursday, June 19, 5–7pm
Silver Spring Drive
Evening shopping event with live music and specials at local businesses.
Glendale
Live @ the Oasis: King Solomon
Richard E. Maslowski Community Park
Thursday, June 19, 6:30–8:30 pm
NOTE THE DATE CHANGE THIS WEEK! The kick-off concert for Live @ The Oasis has been moved from Wednesday to Thursday this week.
Bayshore’s Family Flicks: Moana 2
Wednesday, June 18, 5:30–7pm
The Yard at BAYSHORE
Free outdoor family movie—bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Bayshore Makers Market
Saturday–Sunday, June 21–22
The Yard at BAYSHORE
Shop local vendors, artists, and makers
Bayside
Bayside Beer Garden
Saturday, June 21, 3:30–9pm
Ellsworth Park
Enjoy local craft beer from Torzala Brewing, food from Atwood BBQ, and live music.
Fox Point
Rock the Fox Summer Concert
Wednesday, June 18, 6–8:30pm
Longacre Pavilion
The kick-off to Fox Point’s free family-friendly concert featuring Mixtape (80s/90s covers), food, beer, and community fun. Bring a blanket or lawn chair!
Fox Point Farmers Market
Saturday, June 21, 8am–noon
North Shore Congregational Church
Local produce, bakery, coffee, flowers, and more.
Mequon
Storytime on the Lawn
Wednesday, June 18, 10:30–11:00am
Frank L. Weyenberg Library (East Lawn, 11345 N. Cedarburg Rd.)
All ages are welcome for stories, finger plays, and songs—no registration required. Bring a blanket or chairs!
🩰 Fresh Coast Dance Summer Camps!
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Fresh Coast Dance in Whitefish Bay has you covered with summer camps, whether your little one wants to roar through a Circle of Life jungle, belt out their inner Swiftie, hunt for pirate treasure, or click their ruby slippers Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Spots fill fast—especially the In My Swiftie Era and Mermaid & Pirates sessions—so pop over to Fresh Coast Dance’s website to secure a spot on the dance floor.
Beyond the North Shore
Free Summerfest fun is almost here! From free admission days to kayak rides, kids dance parties, and lakeside fireworks, there are tons of ways to enjoy Summerfest without spending a dime. Mark your calendar and check out our guide to Free Things to Do at Summerfest with your family.
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North Shore Family Adventures
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