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Welcome to May
Inside: Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Celebrating Spring
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May is believed to be named for Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and nurturing. This feels about right for a month when everything suddenly starts blooming, opening and filling up the calendar. Around the North Shore, that means tacos and patios, Mother’s Day brunch, farm days, medallion hunts, markets, music, and Memorial Day weekend waiting at the end of the month.
Know the North Shore: Medallion Hunt
The Brown Deer Community Foundation’s Medallion Hunt returns Tuesday, May 12, with clues published every Tuesday and Friday until the medallion is found. This year’s grand prize is $2,500, thanks to an increased sponsorship from Café Corazón.
The medallion will once again be hidden somewhere in Brown Deer, and this year’s version has a Café Corazón-inspired look, featuring a skull in blue, red, yellow and orange. Clues will be published every Tuesday and Friday in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and on the Village of Brown Deer website until the medallion is found. Read the Brown Deer Medallion Hunt guide
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5 this year, which means many of the biggest celebrations land the weekend before. Our guide rounds up family-friendly events, festivals, taco stops, bakeries, markets and some of the best places to celebrate Mexican food and culture across greater Milwaukee. Explore the Cinco de Mayo guide
Mother’s Day
Still need ideas? See our local Mother’s Day brunch guide with North Shore options, nearby splurges, casual family spots and ideas beyond the usual buffet. Find Mother’s Day brunch ideas
Also on Mother’s Day: the Royal Tea Party Sing-Along is coming to Nicolet High School at 10 a.m. The Nicolet Music Honor Society is inviting kids to dress as their favorite fairy tale character, prince or princess for a sing-along tea party where the characters sing, too. Even better: the event is now free thanks to sponsorship from MKE Treasures. Read more about the Royal Tea Party
Celebrate Spring
Spring is in full swing at Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon, and their annual Celebrate Spring Event is back May 15–17. Expect plants, a beer garden, grilled food, bakery treats, local makers, live music, face painting, crafts, rock painting and plenty of room for kids to wander. Friday focuses on the plant sale, beer garden, grilled food and bakery, while Saturday and Sunday add the artist and handmade market, kids activities and more. Plan your Barthel Fruit Farm visit
Memorial Day
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25 this year, with observances and community events stretching across the weekend. Closer to the North Shore, watch for the Whitefish Bay ceremony at Armory Park, Shorewood’s community program on the lawn at Shorewood High School, the Mequon-Thiensville parade, and quiet self-guided stops like the Glendale War Memorial at Richard E. Maslowski Community Park. See the Memorial Day guide
Calling Super Moms!
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Little Gym on May 3 with a fun event for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Enjoy gymnastics, donut glazing, and a chance to celebrate all the super moms. New class times are also now available. Sign up on the website or text 414-236-9099 for details.
See you out there,
North Shore Family Adventures
P.S. Forward this to anyone still asking, “What should we do in May???”
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