Store Calendar

Store Calendar

To sign up for a class, stop by or call Customer Service at (414) 223-1500.  To guarantee your reservation, payment must be received at time of enrollment.  Pre-registration for cooking classes is not required, but is highly recommended.  Reservations are required for Community Table seating.  All classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. 

To cancel a class reservation, please contact Customer Service.  A full refund will be credited if you cancel within 24 hours prior to the start of the class.  If a class has an insufficient number of attendants signed up, it will be cancelled 2 days prior to the start of the class.  Whole Foods Market will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation.  You will receive a credit for the class that can be redeemed for an in-store gift certificate or towards another class. 

Events

• Saturdays this Summer

  Saturday Patio Cookouts

  Noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy a special menu at a special price.

  Every Saturday from June 13 through September 26

  It's time to pull out our grill and celebrate warm weather, good friends and great food!  Join Whole Foods Market Milwaukee every Saturday afternoon on our North Avenue patio for a scrumptious menu off the grill.  We have plenty of veggie alternatives too!  Come join us each Saturday, weather pending.

• New in July!

  Summer Family Field Trips

  Reservations Required Free

  Informative and fun - a great activity for those slow summer days.  Kids learn about where food comes from; parents learn how to get the best deals.  Haven't you always wanted to be on a first name basis with your butcher or cheesemonger?

  Offered Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.  Please call Autumn at 414-223-1500, extension 107, or email autumn.faughn@wholefoods.com to sign up.  Tours last approximately 30 minutes.  All participating families receive a free Whole Foods Market Better Bag (limit one per family).

• Sunday, July 12

  Family Fun Day at Bradford Beach

  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free

  Join Whole Foods Market, Friends of Bradford Beach, Kiwianis International, the American Red Cross, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Laacke & Joys for an afternoon of family friendly activities at Bradford Beach.  Learn water safety, participate in a treasure hunt, try your hand at a sand-castle building contest and much more.  Visit www.friendsofbradfordbeach.org for more information on this and other Family Fun Day events throughout the summer.

• Saturday, July 18

  Community Table

  6:00 p.m. $60 per person, tax & gratuity included

  Reservations are required for this special event

  Join us for the ultimate market experience. Our Whole Lifestyle Center is transformed into your personal dining room for an evening of fun. After light hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine, Chef Becca will lead you through the aisles to explore and select produce, meat and seafood to create a dynamic and personalized dinner menu. You then venture back to the Whole Lifestyle Center where Becca creates a feast before your eyes. Come with an open palette, ready to try new foods, ingredients, and recipes. It's a don't miss event!

• Sunday, July 19

  Smart Shopper Tour

  11 a.m. Free

  Eating great food doesn't have to break your budget. If you think higher quality always means higher price, think again! We offer real food, free of artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats, at the best possible prices. Take our store tour for an overview of the great values we offer everyday as well as some valuable tips on stretching your dollar. Bring a friend!

• Friday, July 24

  Top 10 Wines Tasting

  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Tour at 7:30 $15

  Pre-registration is highly recommended

  Enjoy for of summer for less with delectable wines priced to please.  From a sassy Sparkler and versatile Rosé to upbeat Whites and laid-back Reds, these summer essentials are perfect for all kinds of summer revelry and every-day enjoyment.  This class will pair an exceptional array of cheeses with the wines that are the best combination of value and quality we can find.  This fun and affordable evening tasting is the perfect way to start your weekend.  Bring a friend and tour the world without leaving Milwaukee!

• Saturday, July 25

  Cooking Class: Superfoods for Summer

  1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $30

  Pre-registration not required, but is highly recommended. 

  Meet professional chef Suzanne Monroe for an educational and tasty cooking class.  This month Suzanne will be your guide on a colorful adventure into the world of superfoods.  This class is perfect for beginners striving to put more of the foods that are jam packed with nutrients for optimal health in their diet, simply and deliciously.  Suzanne will demonstrate her dishes for the group, give step-by-step recipes, and provide a taste of the dishes she crafts for the entire class to enjoy.  Monroe is the owner of Real Life Food, a trusted food coach, and a board certified holistic health counselor.  She is the author of the Eat Well Everyday Cookbook and co-author of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health.  Come learn from one of the best instructors Milwaukee has to offer!

• Saturday, August 8

  Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk

  8:30 a.m. $20 if registered by August 7 - $22 on Race Day

  

  Whole Foods Market Milwaukee is proud support the 2009 Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk!  All proceeds from the race will benefit this organization dedicated to providing recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities along the beautiful Hank Aaron State Trail.  Festivities will include prizes, refreshments, and live entertainment by De La Buena.  Walker are welcome and encouraged to participate.  Bring the whole family.  For more information or to register online visit www.hankaaronstatetrail.org.

• Saturday, August 8

  Community Table

  6:00 p.m. $60 per person, tax & gratuity included

  Reservations are required for this special event

  Join us for the ultimate market experience. Our Whole Lifestyle Center is transformed into your personal dining room for an evening of fun. After light hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine, Chef Becca will lead you through the aisles to explore and select produce, meat and seafood to create a dynamic and personalized dinner menu. You then venture back to the Whole Lifestyle Center where Becca creates a feast before your eyes. Come with an open palette, ready to try new foods, ingredients, and recipes. It's a don't miss event!

• Sunday, August 9

  Family Fun Day at Bradford Beach

  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free

  

  Join Whole Foods Market, Friends of Bradford Beach, Kiwianis International, the American Red Cross, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Laacke & Joys for an afternoon of family friendly activities at Bradford Beach.  Learn water safety, participate in a treasure hunt, try your hand at a sand-castle building contest and much more.  Visit www.friendsofbradfordbeach.org for more information on this and other Family Fun Day events throughout the summer.

• Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23

  Milwaukee a la Carte at the Milwaukee County Zoo

  It's time to feast with the beasts again!  Whole Foods Market will be at this family-friendly foodie festival with a delicious natural and organic menu that is sure to please everyone's palate.  There will be live music and lots of activities for animal lovers of all ages at this Milwaukee tradition.  Visit www.milwaukeezoo.org for admission rates & times. 

• Saturday, August 22

  Cooking Class: Muscle Building, Fat Burning Meals

  1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $10

  Pre-registration is not required, but is highly recommended.

  Join instructor Naomi Nazario, a Certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Fitness Coach for a class on the art of building meals that build muscle.  These guilt-free dishes balance protein and fats for the ultimate fat burning, lean muscle meals.  Having struggled with her weight as a child and teenager, Naomi knows first-hand the struggles many people face in their quest towards optimal fitness and health. She uses this experience to relate to her students and help them achieve their fitness goals. She has a passion for cooking and will prepare tasty rapid fat loss recipes for the class and provide several recipes to practice at home. Eating for fitness can be enjoyable adventure, without deprivation of flavor and exploration.

• Saturday, August 29

  Mommy & Me Cooking Class: Back to School

  1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $30 per couple, $5 each additional child

  Pre-registration is not required, but is highly recommended 

  Is your child a budding chef?  Make dinner time an event by getting the whole family involved.  This class taught by Suzanne Monroe will teach you (and your little assistant chef) about making healthy afterschool snacks and dinners for the family that put the "fun" in healthy eating fundamentals.  Monroe is the owner of Real Life Food, a trusted food coach, and a board certified holistic health counselor.  She is the author of the Eat Well Everyday Cookbook and co-author of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health. 

• Saturday, September 12

  Family Fun Day at Bradford Beach

  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free

   

  Join Whole Foods Market, Friends of Bradford Beach, Kiwianis International, the American Red Cross, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Laacke & Joys for an afternoon of family friendly activities at Bradford Beach.  Learn water safety, participate in a treasure hunt, try your hand at a sand-castle building contest and much more.  Visit www.friendsofbradfordbeach.org for more information on this and other Family Fun Day events throughout the summer.

   

• Wednesday, September 23

  Kids Cooking Class: Back to School

  4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $25

  Recommended for ages 6 to 11 - Children under 6 MUST be accompanied by an adult for the entire class

  Pre-registration is not required, but is highly recommended

  Is your child a budding chef?  Get your kid in the kitchen with Chef Becca Guralnick to scoop, pour, roll, stir and spread foods to make their own edible creations. Chef Becca is a professional chef with ten years of experience teaching in the Milwaukee area. This month, little ones will focus on creating back to school snacks with style that kids can make on their own with basic kitchen tools.  What's on the menu today?  Try Pita Pizzas, Groovy Granola Bars, and Perfect Parfaits.

• Wednesday, September 23

  Cooking Class: One Fish, Two Fish (For Adults!)

  6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $30

  Pre-registration is not required, but is highly recommended

  Join professional chef Rebecca Guralnick for a lesson in navigating the fruits of the oceans.  This demonstration class will be all about fish and seafood with flair.  The class will include a educational tour of the seafood counter to select the perfect salmon, scallops, and shrimp for the Mediterranean style dishes that Becca will create before your eyes.  Class will finish with a taste of taste of the dishes she crafts for the entire class to enjoy. Sign-up for class today and say goodbye to your takeout guy tomorrow!

• Saturday, September 26

  Cooking Class: From the Farm to the Plate

  1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m $30

  Pre-registration not required, but is highly recommended.

  Meet professional chef Suzanne Monroe for an educational and tasty cooking class that will highlight conscious and sustainable choices, from the farm to the plate.  Suzanne will demonstrate her dishes for the group, give step-by-step recipes, and provide a taste of the dishes she crafts for the entire class to enjoy.  Monroe is the owner of Real Life Food, a trusted food coach, and a board certified holistic health counselor.  She is the author of the Eat Well Everyday Cookbook and co-author of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health.  Come learn from one of the best instructors Milwaukee has to offer!

• Saturday, September 26

  Community Table

  6:00 p.m. $60 per person, tax & gratuity included

  Reservations are required for this special event

  Join us for the ultimate market experience. Our Whole Lifestyle Center is transformed into your personal dining room for an evening of fun. After light hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine, Chef Becca will lead you through the aisles to explore and select produce, meat and seafood to create a dynamic and personalized dinner menu. You then venture back to the Whole Lifestyle Center where Becca creates a feast before your eyes. Come with an open palette, ready to try new foods, ingredients, and recipes. It's a don't miss event!

• Saturday, October 10

  Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital

  10:15 a.m.

  Whole Foods Market is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 32nd annual Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital.  (12th Street and Wisconsin Avenue)

  Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital is the oldest run and walk in the state of Wisconsin and one of the largest combined 8K events in the United States. Since its beginning, Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital has raised more than $10 million for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, with 100% of the gifts and pledges going directly to help children.

  For registration and more information, visit www.alsrun.com.

• Monday, October 19

  Gluten Free Gathering of Friends

  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free

  Are you living a gluten free lifestyle?  Whether you're a novice or a pro, our Gluten Free Gathering of Friends is made just for you. Stop by and meet other local gluten free foodies. Enjoy complimentary samples of some of the latest and greatest snacks for celiacs to hit our shelves, share recipes, tips, or pick up a "new to the crew" packet courtesy of the Milwaukee Celiac-Sprue Crew. A special gluten free tour of the market will be available at 7:30. No need to pre-register, simply join us for the fun and farina free fellowship.

• Wednesday, October 21

  Kids Cooking Class: Healthier Happy Halloween

  4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $25

  Recommended for ages 6 to 11 - Children under 6 MUST be accompanied by an adult for the entire class

  Pre-registration is not required, but is highly recommended

  Tired of the same old super sugary Halloween treats?  Shake things up this year with Chef Rebecca Guralnick for a class featuring healthier handfuls of snacks perfect for even the littlest goblins, ghouls, and ghosts.  In this class kids will concoct Popcorn Balls, Chocolate Drizzled Pretzels, and Gooey Caramel Apples.  Kids attending class in costume will receive a special spooky prize! 

• Wednesday, October 21

  Cooking Class: Thai One On!

  6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $30

  Pre-registration not required, but is highly recommended

  By popular request, Chef Becca Guralnick brings you a Thai-inspired class!  These exotic party food recipies for crowds big and small make Thai entertaining simple and fun.  Try a menu of fresh Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce, Lemongrass Chicken, and everyone's favorite:  Pad Thai. nourishing.  Becca will demonstrate her desserts for the group, provide step-by-step recipes, and provide a taste of the dishes she crafts for the entire class to enjoy.  Spicy Thai dishes are perfect for warming up a cool fall night, join us and enjoy!

• Saturday, October 24

  Cooking Class: Eating Healthy for the Fall Season

  1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $30

  Pre-registration not required, but is highly recommended.

  For those who automatically reach for a double latte in the late afternoon, this workshop asks the question: what would your life be like if you had an abundance of energy and vitality?  How and what we consume directly affects how we experience our lives.   This class is perfect for beginners striving to put more nutritious, healthy foods that in their diet simply and deliciously.  Suzanne will demonstrate her dishes for the group, provide step-by-step recipes, and provide a taste of the dishes she crafts for the entire class to enjoy.  Monroe is the owner of Real Life Food, a trusted food coach, and a board certified holistic health counselor.  She is the author of the Eat Well Everyday Cookbook and co-author of 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health. 

• Saturday, October 24

  Community Table

  6:00 p.m. $60 per person, tax & gratuity included

  Reservations are required for this special event

  Join us for the ultimate market experience. Our Whole Lifestyle Center is transformed into your personal dining room for an evening of fun. After light hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine, Chef Becca will lead you through the aisles to explore and select produce, meat and seafood to create a dynamic and personalized dinner menu. You then venture back to the Whole Lifestyle Center where Becca creates a feast before your eyes. Come with an open palette, ready to try new foods, ingredients, and recipes. It's a don't miss event!

Notices

Hosting a meeting? 

Why not meet at Whole Foods Market Milwaukee? Our Whole Lifestyle Center is a wonderful meeting place for all kinds of functions; sports clubs, school functions, support groups, fundraising committees, work-related meetings, and more.  Specialized catering is available.  Due to capacity constraints, meetings are limited to 15 or fewer persons. Contact Autumn Faughn 414-223-1500 x 107 or email autumn.faughn@wholefoods.com for more information.