Major Events Calendar
2025 Milwaukee Film Festival
Join us for the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival presented by Associated Bank - April 24-May 8, 2025. Details about films and tickets will be found at mkefilm.org as the festival approaches.
Wisconsin Card Show
Friday - 3 PM to 8 PM Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM The Wisconsin Card Show is the newest show in a sea of shows. What makes this one different is who is going to be…
2025 U.S. Women's Open
The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, one of the most prestigious events in golf, will take place at the iconic Erin Hills in Wisconsin. A major championship organized by the…
Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana's "Little Italy on the Lakefront" will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass…
PrideFest
Milwaukee Pride, Inc. - the parent organization of PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ+ event announced PrideFest will return to Henry Maier Festival Park to kick off Milwaukee’s…
Locust Street Festival
In the early 70s, Milwaukee planned to widen Locust Street between Humboldt and Holton. In 1976 after much discussion and debate the neighbors in Riverwest told the authorities they were…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer: June 11, July 16, August 13, and September 10, from 5 to 10 p.m…
Juneteenth Parade and Celebration
Celebration Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Parade Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated in cities across the United States to commemorate the emancipation. The Milwaukee…
Summerfest Weekend One 2025
Join us for the 57th year of Summerfest spanning over three weekends this summer, June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5!
West Allis Cheese Wheel Classic
The City of West Allis is excited to welcome back the Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD) “Cheese Wheel Classic” to the Becher Street neighborhood for the third year! This annual bike race…
Summerfest Tech
Summerfest Tech began in 2018 with the goal of leveraging the Summerfest brand to showcase technology and provide a forum for attendees from the tech and business community to network…
Summerfest Weekend Two 2025
Join us for the 57th year of Summerfest spanning over three weekends this summer, June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5!
Centraal Bay View Classic
Bay View and the Neighborhood Association welcome the Tour of America's Dairyland, presented by Kwik Trip pro/am competitive bicycle racing series on Thursday, June 26 at the intersection…
Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Festival will take place on June 28 & 29, 2025. Located in Historic Cedarburg, you will enjoy everything strawberry, from strawberry shortcake to strawberry wine. Stroll…
Summerfest Weekend Three 2025
Join us for the 57th year of Summerfest spanning over three weekends this summer, June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5!
Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival
The Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival is an annual 4-day celebration of music, moto-culture, and our hometown Milwaukee. Don’t miss legendary country music icons Chris Stapleton, Hank…
Whitefish Bay Art Fest
East Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay is the place to be! Start your day with breakfast at your favorite Whitefish Bay spot, then immerse yourself in thousands of paintings…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer: June 11, July 16, August 13, and September 10, from 5 to 10 p.m…
Storm the Bastille 5k
Run through the streets of Downtown Milwaukee with 5,000 of your closest friends! Runners and walkers kick off Bastille Days with the annual Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk, in honor of…
Bastille Days
This summer, the city’s beloved French festival will be celebrating its 41st year! Patrons can expect great food, entertainment, the infamous Storm the Bastille Run/Walk, along with some…
Summer Gallery Night MKE
Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art…
2025 MKE Air & Water Show
The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is Wisconsin’s premier free, family event of the summer and one of the top air shows in the United States. We invigorate the local economy, support our…
German Fest
Welcome to German Fest, a Milwaukee tradition held annually on the Summerfest grounds, along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan. One of the largest German festivals in North…
Riverwest 24
The RW24 was born through community block watches throughout Riverwest. It is a way for our neighborhood to welcome new people, strengthen relationships within the community (and beyond)…
2025 Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis is the home of the Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular. The first State Fair was held in Janesville along the banks of the Rock River in…
Black Arts Fest MKE
Black Arts Fest MKE exists to celebrate the deep roots of African Heritage and the creativity of Black Cultural Arts. This dynamic ethnic festival occurs each year, on the first Saturday…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer: June 11, July 16, August 13, and September 10, from 5 to 10 p.m…
Irish Fest
Join us August 14 - 17, 2025 at the Henry Maier Festival Park for four days of music, culture & craic!
Mexican Fiesta
Mexican Fiesta brings the sound, culture, and taste of México to Milwaukee’s lakefront this coming August 22, 23 & 24, 2025. Join in on the fun as we celebrate two days of fun, food…
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer: June 11, July 16, August 13, and September 10, from 5 to 10 p.m…
Doors Open 2025
Doors Open Milwaukee is a public celebration of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, architecture and history. This event offers behind-the-scenes tours of commercial buildings, art galleries…
Fall Gallery Night MKE
Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art…
Scenic Summer Sips in Milwaukee: Rooftop Bars and Waterfront Drinks
There are good nights out, and then there are those special occasions, those nights that you’ll never forget. Those moments that remind you that you are alive. And living…
Spring Fever: A One-Day Outdoor Milwaukee Itinerary
Spring has arrived in Milwaukee, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to explore the great outdoors! While we may be a bit away from the summer days of sun-soaked…
Pick 6 with Packers’ Super Bowl Champion Nick Collins
On February 6, 2011, Green Bay Packers Safety Nick Collins etched his name into NFL history. Intercepting Steelers’ Quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, near the end of the…
9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in May
April showers bring May shows in the Milwaukee Theater District! Whether you're looking to feel the depths of heartbreak and conflict or perseverance and redemption…
Milwaukee Bucks Playoffs 2025
Caution! Deer X-ing. For the ninth consecutive year, the Milwaukee Bucks have punched their ticket to the playoffs. As they renew their hunt for the team’s first title…
Milwaukee PrideFest Headliners Announced
It’s here! PrideFest, Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ festival, just dropped this year’s slate of headliners. Wowing the crowd for three days, 2025 PrideFest will…
8 Spring Things to Do in Milwaukee
As the seasons change from the chill of winter to the green growth of spring, Milwaukee flourishes with possibilities, activities and events. All around town, from the crack of…
2025 Milwaukee Film Festival
Get your popcorn ready because the Milwaukee Film Fest just dropped its full 2025 lineup. Running April 24 through May 8, MFF25 returns with yet another selection of…
Meet Baird Center: Milwaukee’s LEED Gold Certified Convention Center
When it comes to meetings and conventions, Milwaukee means business. In 2024 alone, Visit Milwaukee brought in 364 events throughout the city, including national political…
414 Day in Milwaukee 2025
In Milwaukee, it’s all 4 1 and 1 4 all on 414 Day. A day mirroring the city’s area code (414), on April 14 every year, Milwaukee swells to a fever pitch in a grand…
