Events By Design

Brew City Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls offers Milwaukee's historical landmarks through guided tours that mix urban history, architecture, and chilling tales. Guests praise knowledgeable, entertaining guides—Alexandra, Greg, Blake, and Grant—who bring sites to life with history and paranormal anecdotes. EMF detector rentals, photo-worthy moments, and a haunted pub crawl add layers, while tours involve substantial walking, with uphill stretches and stairs. Extra time options and prompt customer service are noted in reviews.

VISTA is a premier event venue in the Third Ward of downtown Milwaukee, offering historic charm with updated modern amenities and multiple spaces for celebrations, including outdoor balcony dancing. Guests praise the stunning setting, easy floor navigation, and attentive staff led by Mary Ann, the day-of coordinator. The venue provides bar service with extra beer options and catering by a group Vista recommends, making weddings memorable.

The Box MKE is an industrial-style event and wedding venue in downtown Milwaukee at 311 E Wisconsin Ave. Reviews highlight flexible planning with coordinators Jamie and Jamie Berger, affordable terms, and freedom to bring your own caterer. The space features provided candles and lamps, easy setup, nearby parking, and riverwalk photo spots.

Located at 106 W Seeboth St, Milwaukee, Northern Lights Event Venue offers a modern, ultramodern space with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the river and city skyline. Reviewers praise responsive staff (notably TJ), easy planning even from out of state, and a seamless event experience. The venue features a top-tier AV system, adaptable lighting, multiple outdoor patios, shuttle parking, and full bar packages with vendor connections.

Venue 3, located at 627 N 2nd St in Milwaukee, is an elegant event venue ideal for weddings and catered functions. Reviews highlight Allie, the attentive event coordinator, and a professional team that manages setup, timing, and service with calm efficiency. Guests praise exquisite decor, delicious food and drinks, and a romantic yet lively ambiance that creates a memorable celebration - a hidden gem in Milwaukee.

Historic Miller Caves sits along the Miller Brewing tour route in Milwaukee, offering a historic walking experience with the caves and two beer tastings. Reviews praise knowledgeable, entertaining guides like Josh and Jarrod and an engaging look at the brewing process and local history. The full tour covers historic buildings, the brewing building, the caves, the Miller Inn, and the packaging area, finishing with a last pour and a free gift shop item; plan for some walking and note there is no on-site food.