Major Events Calendar
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
Get ready for two days of high-flying thrills and lakeside excitement at the Milwaukee Air & Water Show, returning to the city’s beautiful lakefront on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday…
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 is excited to return to the Summerfest grounds on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 12 noon - 10 pm. This annual festival celebrates the deep roots of African Heritage…
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…
12th Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin
Our Annual Festival celebrates the rich culture and heritage of Puerto Rico. We bring the community together to experience the best of music, dance, food, and traditions. Join us for…
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…
6 Best Spots to Catch the Milwaukee Air and Water Show
Jet engines roar overhead. Sunlight glints off the lake. Crowds line the shore, eyes on the sky and feet in the sand. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is back. This splashy…
Accessibly Milwaukee: An Accessible Itinerary for Every Body
Every destination says it, but Milwaukee means it: we’re a city with something for everyone. We don’t just mean every interest, palate or age, though. We mean for…
13 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in August
When the sun sets, the curtain rises, and August is packed with can't-miss shows in the Milwaukee Theater District. Looking to keep things cool while turning up the fun?…
Along for the Ride: Biking Milwaukee’s North Shore Community
The Tour de France is off and running, and that can only mean two things: Bicycling bedlam. Pedal pandemonium. Freewheeling fever. All that, and a bike-centric blog post that…
17 New and Upcoming Milwaukee Restaurants
Milwaukee’s dining scene is buzzing. With fresh flavors, new vibes and bold ideas, it’s the perfect time to eat your way through the city. We’ve combed…
15 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in July
School’s out for summer, math is hard and there are so many shows we want to see around Milwaukee this month. So, instead of our usual nine shows, here’s our list…
ArtBlaze 2025 Dates Announced
Following an out-of-this-world ArtBlaze in 2024 that featured the striking extraterrestrial-inspired cosmopods, a 12-foot-long dragon sand sculpture and over 600 toasted…
Summerfest 2025 Preview: Lineup, Food, Merch and Must-See Highlights
The soundcheck is over. The stage is set. Summerfest 2025 has almost arrived, and they’re ready to turn it up to 11. That’s right, the world’s largest music…
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival: A Four-Day Celebration of Music, Moto-Culture and Milwaukee
Each year, thousands of motorcyclists, motoculture enthusiasts and music lovers make their pilgrimage to Milwaukee to experience the motorcycle mecca at its finest during the…
One Thing to Discover at Every Milwaukee Festival in July
Summer in the City of Festivals continues with a bang in July. While fireworks are typically reserved for the Fourth of July, this month, these festivals will light up the night…
