Join us for Doors Open 2025 in the Valley!
Learn about the historic St. Paul Avenue and how you can fulfill all your home and commercial design needs here in the Design District!
When Milwaukee was the Machine Shop of the World, the Menomonee River Valley was its engine.
See the Valley’s rich collection of historic industrial buildings, some of which have been renovated or repurposed for locally owned businesses showcasing furniture, lighting, decorative stone, antiques, and more, on a tour of the St. Paul Avenue Design District, Participants will stroll through the street’s history, visit businesses, and hear how St. Paul Avenue has transformed over the last 100 years.
The tour, held in conjunction with Doors Open, a two-day public celebration of Milwaukee’s art, architecture, culture, and history, is a one-way, seven-block walk using city sidewalks starting at Brass Light Gallery (1101 St. Paul Ave.) and ending at Riverview Antique Market (2045 St. Paul Ave.). Street parking is available.
Proceeds from this event support Historic Milwaukee. Contact Rochelle@TheValleyMKE.org with any questions.
This event is part of 2025 Valley Week, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel. Valley Week is an annual event that invites you to explore and experience Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley!
You are invited to explore and experience the Valley at a happy hour river cruise, job fair, kayak tour, and so much more. Valley Week showcases some must-do unique Valley experiences!
Proceeds from the events support Menomonee Valley Partners, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999 to revitalize the Menomonee River Valley.