The Garden District Neighborhood Association (GDNA) is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing neighbors together in Milwaukee's 13th Aldermanic District — to maintain and improve the area, host fun community activities, and build lasting connections.
Nearly a century of taverns, tailor shops, and neighbors at 312 W. Plainfield — the story of the building now known as the Day Drink Inn.
See how far the community garden has come — photos of the first beds built in 2011 alongside volunteers raising new beds in 2025.
Milwaukee's famous stranded boat "Deep Thought" — a.k.a. The Minnow — ended up in the Garden District, and the county auction is on.
A Cousins Subs fundraiser night and a plant sale at Maverick's — thank you to the neighbors and businesses who showed up for GDNA.
Kickoff for the 10th Annual Wonderland Light Display. Contact Dawn Riegel, 414-379-2450 / dawn@milwaukeegdna.com, to volunteer.
The 10th Annual Wonderland Light Display at 6th & Norwich. Nightly, dusk to midnight, Dec 1–Jan 8. Free and walk-through.
Area schools perform and the tree lights up at 6th & Norwich to open the Wonderland season.
Sing seasonal songs with neighbors at 6th & Norwich — all voices welcome, no practice needed.
Sing seasonal songs with neighbors at 6th & Norwich — all voices welcome, no practice needed.
