DON'T MISS

Pocket Park Harwood and Wauwatosa Avenues

Installed last summer, this park is hosting the Village’s annual tree-lighting ceremony on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa and listen to music by a Tosa elementary school chorus while waiting for Santa to arrive.

Root Common Park Harwood and Wauwatosa Avenues

Between June and September, the park hosts monthly outdoor concerts as part of “The Root Series.” Benches, a large green space and a kids’ play area increase accessibility for all ages. The recently installed and dedicated World War I memorial honors Tosa vets.

State Street Station 7400 W. State St.

Residents of this 148unit apartment building moved in starting in the summer of 2017, enticed by amenities like an outdoor courtyard (with communal grills), fitness club and Bublr station onsite. Units span one to three bedrooms each.

Harmonee Square 1501 Underwood Ave.

Dog owners love the pet-exercise area, and everyone adores home-like amenities such as a car-washing and grill station at this 30-unit apartment building that began leasing to residents over the summer. Floor plans range from one to three bedrooms.

WHERE TO PARK

Don’t fret about where to leave your car. There are over 500 free parking spots in the Village, not including street parking. Among eight public parking lots with free parking is one across the railroad tracks where Wauwatosa Avenue meets State Street. Another, on the south side of the pedestrian bridge underneath Harmonee Avenue, has 142 spots. Street parking is free, with time limits of between two and three hours. Many businesses offer free parking, including the lot in front of Starbucks and next to The Ruby Tap on Wauwatosa Avenue.