Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Milwaukee. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Community & civic
Milwaukee, WI
The 44th German Fest takes over Maier Festival Park July 24, 25 and 26, 2026, with beer, brats, oompah bands, and dancing on the lake. It leans into the city's deep German roots.
Food festivals
All day
Henry Maier Festival Park · Milwaukee, WI
Henry Maier Festival Park
You can celebrate German heritage at the 44th annual fest on the Summerfest grounds with food, beer and a respite pavilion.
Community & civic
Milwaukee, WI
The Wisconsin State Fair runs August 6 to 16 at State Fair Park in West Allis, with animals, rides, grandstand shows, and the legendary cream puffs people line up for. It is a classic late-summer outing.
Music & concerts
Milwaukee, WI
Irish Fest fills Maier Festival Park August 13 to 16, 2026 and bills itself as the world's largest Irish music festival, with bands, dancers, and food along the lake. It draws people from all over.
Community & civic
Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Fiesta brings the food, music, and culture of Mexico to the lakefront August 21, 22 and 23, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park. It caps off Milwaukee's big festival summer.
Food festivals
All day
Henry Maier Festival Park · Milwaukee, WI
Henry Maier Festival Park
You can take in the sound, culture and taste of Mexico on Milwaukee's lakefront over three August days.
Markets
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Historic Third Ward · Milwaukee, WI
Historic Third Ward
You can browse work from nearly 200 artists for free across the Historic Third Ward's galleries and streets.
Tastings
Afternoon into evening
Milwaukee County Parks (rotating) · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County Parks (rotating)
You can catch the pop-up beer garden as it transforms a different county park into a temporary tap every couple of weeks.
Dance & fitness
Milwaukee, WI
When it turns cold, the Holiday Folk Fair International gathers cultures from around the world indoors at the State Fair Expo Center, Friday November 20 through Sunday November 22, 2026. There is food, dance, and crafts from dozens of communities.
Food festivals
Daytime
Locust Street, Riverwest · Milwaukee, WI
Locust Street, Riverwest
You can wander Riverwest's long-running free street festival for local music, beer and food right in the neighborhood.
Music & concerts
Evening
Humboldt Park bandshell, Bay View · Milwaukee, WI
Humboldt Park bandshell, Bay View
You get 13 weeks of free Tuesday-night concerts at the Humboldt Park bandshell with food trucks and local bands.
Tastings
About 45 minutes
Sprecher Brewing Company, Glendale · Milwaukee, WI
Sprecher Brewing Company, Glendale
You can take a 45-minute tour with four beer or hard-soda samples plus unlimited fresh-brewed soda.
Music & concerts
6:30 p.m.
Boerner Botanical Gardens · Milwaukee, WI
Boerner Botanical Gardens
You can hear free Thursday-evening concerts by top local talent surrounded by the gardens, with beer, wine and food for sale.
Dance & fitness
5 to 8 p.m.
Mitchell Park Domes · Milwaukee, WI
Mitchell Park Domes
You can stretch through a yoga session surrounded by the conservatory's plants at the Mitchell Park Domes.
Pickleball & rec
Varies
Liberty Park (and West Milwaukee Park) · Milwaukee, WI
Liberty Park (and West Milwaukee Park)
You can drop into casual, beginner-friendly open play with a friendly group at Liberty Park and other outdoor courts.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Milwaukee Area Technical College · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Area Technical College
You can take flexible in-person, online and hybrid continuing-education classes through MATC, some tuition-free.
Music & concerts
Music at 6 p.m.
Milwaukee, WI
Jazz in the Park brings twelve free Thursday-evening concerts to Cathedral Square Park downtown, running June 4 through September 10. Music starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free for everyone.
Music & concerts
3:30 p.m.
The Riverside Theater · Milwaukee, WI
The Riverside Theater
You can sing along to a Disney-princess celebration concert at the historic Riverside Theater.
Senior programs
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wilson Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St. · Milwaukee, WI
Wilson Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St.
You can join fitness and social activities for adults 50 and older at a Milwaukee senior center on weekdays.
Tastings
4 p.m.
Elm Grove · Milwaukee, WI
Elm Grove
You can stroll Elm Grove pairing wine tastings with local art on a relaxed Saturday afternoon.
Classes & arts
Evening
Milwaukee Art Museum · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Art Museum
You can drop in for hands-on art making inspired by the collection on Thursday nights all summer at the art museum.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Milwaukee Public Library branches · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Public Library branches
You can search the library's free calendar for lectures, computer classes, crafts and clubs across the city.
Community & civic
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee has farmers markets across its neighborhoods through the warm months, most running on set weekly days from June into fall. The 2026 city guide lists the days, hours, and locations so you can find one near you.
Pickleball & rec
6 to 8 p.m.
West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Dept., 2450 S 68th St. · Milwaukee, WI
West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Dept., 2450 S 68th St.
You can show up for recurring evening open pickleball sessions at the West Allis-West Milwaukee rec center.
Dance & fitness
9:30 a.m.
Milwaukee park · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee park
You can join a free Saturday-morning tai chi session outdoors in a Milwaukee park.
Senior programs
Varies
West Allis Senior Center · Milwaukee, WI
West Allis Senior Center
You can take classes, events and activities built to keep adults over 55 active at the West Allis Senior Center.
Dance & fitness
5:15 p.m.
Milwaukee (mobile studio) · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee (mobile studio)
You can join a free community yoga session brought to you by the SoulRunner mobile studio.
Community & civic
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Milwaukee Public Museum · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Public Museum
You can send off the Rainforest and Butterflies exhibit with a closeout celebration at the public museum.
Tastings
6 p.m.
Oscar's Wine Bar, Hartford · Milwaukee, WI
Oscar's Wine Bar, Hartford
You can settle in for a guided summer wine tasting at Oscar's Wine Bar in the Milwaukee area.
Pickleball & rec
5:30 to 8 p.m.
West Milwaukee Park · Milwaukee, WI
West Milwaukee Park
You can join organized Tuesday-evening pickleball open play at West Milwaukee Park all summer and fall.
Classes & arts
Workshop
Milwaukee Bonsai Society · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Bonsai Society
You can throw your own bonsai pot in a hands-on workshop with the Milwaukee Bonsai Society.
Dance & fitness
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Milwaukee area · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee area
You can pick up beginner line dance steps and stay for a social dance on Tuesday evenings.
Music & concerts
2:30 p.m.
Bradley Symphony Center · Milwaukee, WI
Bradley Symphony Center
You can hear the MSO mark America's 250th with a Copland and Twain program at the Bradley Symphony Center.
Markets
Daytime
Boerner Botanical Gardens · Milwaukee, WI
Boerner Botanical Gardens
You can browse artisan vendors selling soaps, teas, herbs and more at this garden fair.
Classes & arts
From 8 a.m.
Milwaukee Bonsai Society · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Bonsai Society
You can browse decades-old bonsai trees on display for free at the society's 55th annual exhibit.
Senior programs
Varies
Milwaukee Recreation community centers · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Recreation community centers
You get dozens of fitness classes, creative arts, workshops and sports leagues built for adults 55 and up each season.
Outdoors & nature
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Mitchell Park Domes · Milwaukee, WI
Mitchell Park Domes
You can join a short, playful program among the plants on the first Wednesday of each month at the Domes.
Dance & fitness
6:30 p.m.
Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee
You can drop into free evening mat Pilates and yoga sessions early in the week.
Markets
9 a.m. to noon
2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. · Milwaukee, WI
2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
You can catch the early-season Fondy market on Saturday mornings before it expands to full summer hours in July.
Markets
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. · Milwaukee, WI
2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
You can shop one of Milwaukee's longest-running farmers markets for fresh produce and local favorites all summer.
Community & civic
Milwaukee, WI
The Milwaukee Brewers open the 2026 season at home against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, March 26 at American Family Field. The retractable roof means baseball happens rain, shine, or early-spring chill.
Tastings
Varies
Lakefront Brewery · Milwaukee, WI
Lakefront Brewery
You can catch tastings, samplings and new-release events at Lakefront Brewery throughout the year.
Music & concerts
2:30 p.m.
Bradley Symphony Center · Milwaukee, WI
Bradley Symphony Center
You can enjoy a patriotic pops afternoon with the Milwaukee Symphony at the Bradley Symphony Center.
Dance & fitness
Varies
Milwaukee parks (rotating) · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee parks (rotating)
You can relax into free outdoor sound bath sessions in Milwaukee parks throughout the summer.
Classes & arts
Varies
UW-Milwaukee Union Craft Centre · Milwaukee, WI
UW-Milwaukee Union Craft Centre
You can take pottery, jewelry and art workshops for all skill levels at the UWM Craft Centre.
Pickleball & rec
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Jackson Park · Milwaukee, WI
Jackson Park
You can play organized Monday-evening pickleball at Jackson Park through late September.
Classes & arts
6 p.m.
Cream City Clay · Milwaukee, WI
Cream City Clay
You can learn the pottery wheel side by side at this evening adult class at Cream City Clay.
Classes & arts
10 a.m.
Cream City Clay · Milwaukee, WI
Cream City Clay
You can spend a hands-on morning working with clay at Cream City Clay's studio.
Classes & arts
Evening
Milwaukee Art Museum · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Art Museum
You can spend a relaxed Thursday evening with art, programs and music at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Classes & arts
6 p.m.
Cream City Clay · Milwaukee, WI
Cream City Clay
You can try handbuilding pottery together at this evening adult class at Cream City Clay.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Hefter Center, Lake Drive (and online) · Milwaukee, WI
Hefter Center, Lake Drive (and online)
You can take two- to five-week short courses or one-time talks on arts, literature, law and more with no tests or grades.
Outdoors & nature
Conservatory hours
Mitchell Park Domes · Milwaukee, WI
Mitchell Park Domes
You can walk among vibrant floral displays celebrating local pollinators in the Domes' spring show.
Tastings
Multiple daily
Lakefront Brewery · Milwaukee, WI
Lakefront Brewery
You get beer samples, a souvenir pint glass and bragging rights on Lakefront's long-running daily brewery tour.
Classes & arts
9 a.m.
Milwaukee Bonsai Society · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Bonsai Society
You can learn beginner bonsai care and styling with a ficus at this Saturday-morning workshop.
Senior programs
Varies
Serving Older Adults sites (Milwaukee) · Milwaukee, WI
Serving Older Adults sites (Milwaukee)
You can take free and low-cost lectures, workshops and courses on using technology, led by Serving Older Adults staff.
Markets
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boerner Botanical Gardens · Milwaukee, WI
Boerner Botanical Gardens
You can shop work from over 50 local artists and crafters at the 16th annual fair in the gardens.
Markets
825 N. Jefferson St., Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 · Milwaukee, WI
825 N. Jefferson St., Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Theater & film
7 PM
Pabst Theater · Pewaukee, WI
Pabst Theater
Theater & film
7 PM
Pabst Theater · North Lake, WI
Pabst Theater
Theater & film
7 PM
Pabst Theater · Muskego, WI
Pabst Theater
