Milwaukee/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on August 14, 2019
Seeking fun on the cheap? Here are 3 free events in Milwaukee this weekPhoto: Aaron Burden/Unsplash

Looking for wallet-free ways to spend your time?

If you're on the hunt for events and activities that won't break the bank, we've got three solid options that'll cost you nothing at all, from a networking event to a lobster festival.

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HashtagMKE Social: The Shared Experience

From the event description:

Topic: The Shared Experience. Experts: Chris Attaway of Epicurean Chronicles, Riva Treasure of What.Riva.Wore (IG), and Michel Cros + Sandra Dempsey of Estamos Unidos US! In July we created an experience that made everyone who attended want to share the event to social media, so for August, let's chat with experts on how to replicate the same feeling at your events for your brand(s)! Our experts will be available from 6-8 p.m. to answer any questions that you have. ... If you're not interested in the topic, it's networking as usual for you. HashtagMKE brings content creators and social media enthusiasts together to network! 

When: Thursday, Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.
Admission: Free
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Milwaukee Data Meetup

From the event description:

Join us at Continuus Technologies for a Milwaukee Data Meetup! Our new series of monthly meetups will be an open-door event for anyone interested in all things data and tech. On Aug. 16, the meeting will include light breakfast items and coffee. It will follow a Lean Coffee format, with attendees bringing their questions, topics and tips to the group, and all items will be addressed one-by-one throughout the meeting. No matter what stack of tools you use, bring your questions, comments, concerns and projects to the group and we'll work through it all together!

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 8-9:30 a.m.
Where: Continuus Technologies, 301 N. Broadway, Suite 204
Admission: Free
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The Great American Lobster Fest 

From the event description:

The Great American Lobster Fest is the Midwest’s largest lobster and seafood festival. We’re now bringing the crustacean craze to Milwaukee for its inaugural year! This is a three-day summer celebration of all things lobster, where “Deer District” is sure to be rocking with fresh seafood, ice cold drinks, family friendly activities, live music and so much more.

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 5 p.m.- Sunday, Aug. 18, 9 p.m.
Where: Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets


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