May the Fourth Be With You: Your Guide to Celebrating Star Wars Day on Milwaukee’s North Shore

Star Wars Day celebrated at Bricks & Minifigs Nort Shore

Star Wars Day (Sunday, May 4 this year) turns Milwaukee’s North Shore into a pocket of the galaxy where younglings, Padawans, and grown-up Jedi can celebrate every facet of the saga. From story-times to trivia nights, from LEGO hunts to big-screen lightsaber duels, here are the best ways to mark “May the Fourth” without leaving the neighborhood.

Story-times & Character Meet-ups

Wonderland Bookshop, Shorewood – “Star Wars Story Time”

Darth Vader and Princess Leia headline a 30-minute read-aloud, photo session, and craft party at the charming children’s bookstore on Downer Avenue, 11 am-11:30 am  . Space is tight, so RSVP early and encourage the kids to wear their robes.

Build, Trade & Collect

Bricks & Minifigs North Shore (Fox Point)

The resale LEGO shop drops an exclusive “one-per-customer” Star Wars giveaway and discounts on used sets all day May 4  . They’re also issuing a call for “galactic builders” to bring in original MOC creations for store-wide bragging rights.

Test Your Knowledge

Star Wars Trivia – Explorium Brewpub, Third Ward

A quick hop south lands you at the Explorium’s 6 pm themed quiz with beer specials and prize packs for top teams  .

Café Hollander, Mequon – Tuesday Warm-Up Quiz

Quizmaster Trivia’s Tuesday rotation at Hollander regularly drops a Star Wars edition; watch their feed the week of May 4 for confirmation and arrive early for a table

Big-Screen Battles

Marcus North Shore Cinema Mequon – Revenge of the Sith 20th-Anniversary Screenings

Nothing beats seeing a lightsaber duel in Dolby surround. The theater is running multiple show-times of Episode III throughout Star Wars Day (11:50 am, 3:10 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:45 pm, 9:45 pm)  . Pro tip: matinee pricing helps families keep credits in the wallet.

Tabletop & TCG Action

Game Universe, Mequon – “Star Wars Day 1K” Tournament

Compete for a limited-edition carbonite prize card in a one-day Star Wars Unlimited event; registration opens at 10 am, first round at noon  . All skill levels welcome—rookies get coaching between rounds.

Make It a Weekend

• Friday-Night Costume Prep: Grab thrift-store robes, fire up DIY tutorials, and queue your favorite soundtrack to set the mood.

• Saturday Viewing Marathon: Warm up with Episodes IV-VI at home so Sunday’s events feel like the sequel.

• Monday Back-to-School Show-and-Tell: Turn leftover crafts and prize swag into classroom bragging rights.

One Last Jedi Mind Trick

North Shore events fill faster each year—especially anything with character appearances or limited LEGO stock. Wherever you choose to celebrate, book or RSVP now, charge your devices for photos, and may the Fourth (and fun) be with you.