Wisconsin Veterans Day parade and other things to do in Milwaukee this weekend

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Veterans Day parade in downtown Milwaukee

The 2023 Wisconsin Veterans Day Celebration parade steps off at 11 a.m. Nov. 4 at West Wisconsin Avenue and North Phillips Avenue, heading east to Water Street and then north to Juneau Avenue. Info: wiveteransday.org.

The start of the Veterans Day parade Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 in Milwaukee.

Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books

The Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books returns Nov. 3-4 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, with author talks, panel discussions, performances and more. Highlights include filmmaker and Shorewood native David Zucker talking about his new book "Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!," co-written with Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker, at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 (advance registration is required); and former Journal Sentinel reporter Meg Kissinger talking about her family mental health memoir "While You Were Out" at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 4. Admission is free. Info: sewibookfest.com.

Autumn Artisan's Fair at Nicolet High School

More than 50 artists and crafters will show their wares at the 16th annual Autumn Artisan's Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road, Glendale. Admission is $3. Info: nicolet.us/page/autumn-artisans-fair.

Last weekend for 'Earth: The Art of Nature' at Mitchell Park Domes

The Mitchell Park Domes' fall show "Earth: The Art of Nature" concludes its run Nov. 5 at the Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4-5. Admission is $9 ($8 for Milwaukee County residents); $6 for kid ages 3 to 12, Milwaukee County seniors 60 and older, students and people with disabilities; free for children younger than 3. Info: milwaukeedomes.org.

Family Free Day at Milwaukee County Zoo

Admission is free Nov. 4 at the Milwaukee County Zoo for its monthly Family Free Day. (Parking will still cost you $15.) The zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Info: milwaukeezoo.org.

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