About this Event
Welcome to Patiopalooza, the best free family hangout in East Tosa! ☀️
Every Thursday from May thru September, the Little Village patio at 65th & North turns into a tiny neighborhood block party.
Food trucks, ice pops, smoke bubbles, music, kids crafts, a community book swap, soda tastings & more. No tickets, no admission, just show up. 🤍
🗓️ Every Thursday, May - September 2026 🕓 4-8pm
📍 Little Village Play Cafe, 6505 W North Ave (at 65th Street), Wauwatosa
WHAT'S ON THE PATIO EVERY WEEK:
🚚 A rotating food truck (schedule below!)
🍦 Pete's Pops Popsicle Stand (every single Thursday)
🫧 Smoke bubble fog machine (the kids are obsessed, ofc)
🎨 Kids crafts + pop-up makers 🎶 Music + entertainment
📚 Adult & kids book swap with The Well Red Damsel
🥤 Lotza soda tastings & booth
🍻 Happy Hour at Little Village 4-8pm: $6 taps + sangria, $11 charcuterie boards
📚 BOOK SWAP WITH THE WELL RED DAMSEL:
Hosted by our friends at The Well Red Damsel, the swap features 2 tables: 1 for adult books, 1 for kids' books. Any genre welcome! Bring 1, swap 1. Bring 7, swap 7. No max.
Quantities are specific to each table (so if you bring 2 adult books & 3 kids books, you can swap up to 2 adult books & 3 kids books).
All books must be in good condition, the WRD team will inspect at drop-off & may decline at their discretion.
🥤 LOTZA SODA TASTINGS:
Our friends from Lotza will be on the patio every Thursday, debuting their brand new soda line. Sample fizzy, fun flavors made for sunshine sipping.
🚚 FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULE:
May 21 - MKE Stacked
May 28 - Cocina Filipina
June 4 - Heirloom
June 11 - Denson's
June 18 - MKE Stacked
June 25 - Cocina Filipina
July 2 - Heirloom
July 9 - MKE Stacked
July 16 - MKE Stacked
July 23 - MKE Stacked
July 30 - Denson's
August 6 - Heirloom
August 13 - Denson's
August 20 - MKE Stacked
August 27 - Denson's
September 3 - Heirloom
September 10 - MKE Stacked
September 17 - Denson's
September 24 - Cocina Filipina
October 1 - Heirloom
November 5 - Heirloom
GOOD TO KNOW:
✨ Free & open to all. No ticket required, but RSVP for reminders!
✨ Stay & play on the patio or grab your food to go
✨ Want a guaranteed spot inside for playtime? Reserve at thelittlevillageplaycafe.com
✨ Parking: street parking on North Ave & 65th, plus the lot behind the building
✨ Family-friendly, stroller-friendly, dog-friendly on the patio
✨ Cash & cards accepted at all food trucks (most vendors take both, but bring a little cash just in case)
✨ Weather: we go rain or shine, but follow our Instagram @thelittlevillageplaycafe for weather updates
LITTLE VILLAGE HAPPY HOUR (4-8pm):
🍻 $6 taps 🍷 $6 sangria 🧀 $11 charcuterie boards
Make a night of it & wander into the shops on East Tosa before or after dinner on the patio. 🛍️
Bring your kids, bring a friend, bring the whole village. We can't wait to see you out there all summer long. 💛
Presented by Lotza 🥤
TICKET TYPES
Ticket Name: Free RSVP Price: $0 Quantity Available: Unlimited (or set to your patio capacity if you want to manage flow) Description: RSVP to get reminders before each Patiopalooza & a heads up on weekly food trucks, special guests & weather updates.
ORGANIZER INFO
Organizer Name: Little Village Play Cafe
Organizer Bio: A community-focused play cafe in East Tosa where caregivers can relax & kids can explore. We're on a mission to create a safe, welcoming space for the whole village. Open daily for play, classes, parties & gatherings.
Website: https://thelittlevillageplaycafe.com
Social: @thelittlevillageplaycafe
REFUND POLICY
No refunds needed, the event is free! 💛
Event venue & nearby stays
The Little Village Play Cafe, 6505 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, United States
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