Archive for the ‘Local Events’ Category

Milwaukee Area Restaurants Open on New Year’s Eve

Friday, December 23rd, 2016
Restaurant

The holidays are upon us which means the next week will be busy with family gatherings, parties and more. New Year’s Eve signifies the end of the holiday season and people around the world come together with their family and friends to celebrate the beginning of a new year. Whatever your family traditions may be, enjoying a nice New Year’s Eve meal is sometimes the best place to start your festivities for the night. If you are in the Milwaukee area during the holiday season check out what local Milwaukee area restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve.  

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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree near West Bend, WI

Thursday, December 1st, 2016
Christmas tree

Christmas Tree Farms around Menomonee Falls

It is that time of year again and it is time to start thinking about getting your annual Christmas tree. Cutting down your Christmas tree at a local Christmas Tree Farm is a popular family tradition among many families in Wisconsin. The snowfall, Wisconsin scenery, and crisp winter air make it a lasting and fun memory for everyone in the family. Cozy up in your favorite sweater, throw on your boots, grab your hat and mittens and cut down your own Christmas tree this year at any one of these Christmas Tree Farm locations in the West Bend, Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee and surrounding areas.   (more…)

Show Your Gratitude with these Milwaukee Veterans Day Events!

Friday, November 4th, 2016
Veteran's Day

Next Friday is a special day for many of us, and even moreso for the generations who came before us. November 11th is Veterans Day, and this specific date was chosen because World War I officially ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It was initially commemorated as Armistice Day, and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. So, what ways can you celebrate Veterans Day in Wisconsin? Here’s what we know of at EVS Auto Group. (more…)

Move Those Drumsticks! The Best Turkey Trot Races for this Thanksgiving

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
Turkey Trot race day

As we continue our march toward the holiday season at EVS Auto Group, we can’t help but feel like we’re already getting out of shape. All the candy we’ll eat this weekend, followed by all of the fattening foods in the coming weeks, might take their toll. Fortunately, the season also features a large number of Turkey Trot races, which is a nice way to stave off the effects of Thanksgiving. But where and when are they? (more…)

How to Vote in Wisconsin

Friday, October 21st, 2016
Voting pins

In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that there’s an election coming up. In fact, given the volume and pervasive nature of these campaigns, we doubt even those living under rocks are probably ready for this thing to be finished. But what should you know before November 8th? Here’s a handy video that tells you everything you should be aware of when voting in Wisconsin. Give it a watch, and we’ll see you at the polls in less than three weeks! (more…)

Your List of Trick-or-Treating Times near Milwaukee for 2016

Thursday, October 20th, 2016
Trick or treat

Just last week, we took a quick tour of some of the area’s more exciting Haunted Houses, which we’ll link to below. But with Halloween only a little over a week away, we thought we’d get some information about the trick-or-treating times for some of communities we serve at EVS Auto Group, as well as some of the main suburbs near Milwaukee. Write them down, forward this to your friends, etc. Do whatever you need to do to get this information out there! (more…)

Finding the Best Haunted Houses near Milwaukee for 2016

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
Haunted House

Hey, everyone, can you feel that? The feeling that there are spooky spirits and spectres in our midst, and that everything is just a little bit scarier than usual? That’s because Halloween is coming soon to the Milwaukee, and the haunted houses are popping up to prove it. So, before you plan your Halloween parties for 2016, here are the best haunted houses in our area. (more…)

Finding the Best Pumpkin Patches in the Milwaukee Area

Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
Pumpkin patch

Now that fall is upon us in Wisconsin, many of us are looking for the best places to find the produce that is best associated with the season at hand: pumpkins. But where are you to go to find them? Here’s a short list of some of the best pumpkin patches in the Milwaukee area, many of which are great for family and church outings. (more…)

Finding the Best Oktoberfest Celebrations in Wisconsin for 2016

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
Oktoberfest

Wisconsin obviously has a terrific and vibrant German population, as evidenced by its beer-and-brat national identity. This is never more on display than during the fall, when Oktoberfest celebrations can be found across the state. But which are the best to be found near Milwaukee and Fond du Lac? Let’s look at some of Wisconsin’s best Oktoberfest celebrations, shall we? (more…)

The End of Summer, Really? Check Out These Labor Day Events near Milwaukee, WI

Thursday, August 11th, 2016
Labor Day

As summer slowly draws to a close in southeast Wisconsin, many of us are taking solace in the fact that the Badgers and Packers are kicking off before we know it. But not so fast, Cheeseheads; there’s still a full weekend of summer fun to be had, seeing as Labor Day is falling on the first weekend of September. So put away your back-to-school lists for just a moment, and let’s look at some fun Labor Day events in the Milwaukee area for 2016. (more…)