PaddleQuest is coming to Milwaukee on Saturday, July 14th and we’re looking forward to another great day on the Milwaukee River. All paddlers will launch from our dock on the Milwaukee River beginning at 9am. If you’re looking to rent a canoe or kayak, please call our Rental Department at…

Congratulations to the winners of our 4th of July Coloring Contest: (contest details below) Evan V. (age 12 & under category)                                 Katie D. (age 13+ category)                …

Thanks to our friends at Visit Milwaukee for thinking of Laacke & Joys when it comes to tourism in Milwaukee. Most recently, we had a midwest writer tour our Downtown Store, launch from our dock and paddle the Milwaukee River. Below is a link to the article. If you live…

Happy Father’s Day!! Dads – print off this badge and bring it in to one of our three locations to redeem for instant savings of $15 off your purchase of $50 or more! Shop us online too at ljoutdoors.com. Simply use coupon code: laackedad2012 at checkout for the same savings.

Laacke & Joys has been a sponsor of the Breast Cancer Showhouse for over 10 years. We are proud to work with the home-owners and committee who works to put this event together. While visiting the Showhouse, be sure to check out the outdoor and casual furniture on site. It’s…

When you think of the outdoors, think Laacke & Joys! From outdoor gear to outdoor patio furniture, we have you covered. Our selection of outdoor patio furniture is available at all locations, including our year-round patio furniture store adjacent to our Brookfield Store. Our furniture sets represent the best manufacturers…

Take the “Oak Leaf Discovery Tour Challenge” – sponsored by The Park People, Friends of the Milwaukee County Parks. We’re lucky enough to be surrounded by a great park system, our Milwaukee County Parks. This year, support our parks and The Park People with your purchase of the Oak Leaf…

We hosted a “paddle demo” as part of the Lake Country Clean Water Festival last year and are looking forward to another great day out in Lake Country on Saturday, June 23rd. At this time, we are planning on bringing kayaks and standup paddleboards as they will both be a…

Enjoy an evening paddling the Milwaukee River on Thursday, June 14, 2012. We’ll begin at Laacke & Joys Downtown location located on the Milwaukee River. Once we launch from the dock, we’ll paddle down river to Molly Cool’s for cocktails and appetizers. Everything is included in this package and space…

We are very excited to announce that we have donated $750 to the Friends of Lapham Peak for their Snowmaking Project. As you may recall, this last winter season, we made the effort to support one of our most favorite parks in the area. We wanted to help the snowmaking…