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It’s The Nutcracker like you’ve never seen it! Step into Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium and experience a world of magic, movement & imagination. This is your chance to win tickets and make your Milwaukee holidays unforgettable!
Step into a city that knows how to celebrate, where the calendar is packed with festivals, the plates are piled high with flavor and a lakefront sunrise sets the stage. Here in Milwaukee, every street leads to something worth savoring, whether it’s a craft beer brewed steps from the taproom or a waterfront stroll that turns into your new favorite memory. This is a place that welcomes you with open arms and a cold pint, where joy is shared in bites, beats and cheers. Come experience Milwaukee, where good times flow as freely as the beer.
Winters in Milwaukee are cold, but that doesn’t stop us from having a good…
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Whatever kind of fun you’re into, Milwaukee delivers. Cruise the lakefront, stroll through historic neighborhoods, or hop between craft breweries and cozy coffee shops. Explore the Harley-Davidson Museum, cheer on the home team at American Family Field or dive into hands-on exhibits at Discovery World. Foodies can snack their way through the Milwaukee Public Market, catch a James Beard–nominated dinner or chase down the city’s best fish fry. With art walks, live music, bike trails, boat tours, pop-up markets and so much more, there’s always something happening—and plenty of ways to make it your own.
Join the crowd at Fiserv Forum and experience the excitement of Milwaukee Bucks basketball in full swing!
Lose yourself in the lights, laughter, and live performances that make Milwaukee’s Theater District the city’s most entertaining district.
When winter settles over Milwaukee, the city transforms into a sparkling wonderland of cozy charm and festive spirit. Warm up with a mug of hot cocoa or a craft cocktail beside a crackling fire as snowflakes dance outside. Glide across twinkling ice rinks, stroll through holiday markets glowing with lights and savor the season’s flavors at restaurants serving hearty, soul-warming dishes. Milwaukee shines brightest when the air turns crisp, as brewery gatherings, festive markets and elegant winter performances fill the city with warmth and celebration.
In Milwaukee, festival season lasts all year long. From China Lights, with larger-than-life latern displays, to cultural celebrations like Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin, or street festivals like Harbor Fest, the city comes alive with food, music and community nearly every weekend. Come for the weekend, stay for the rhythm, because Milwaukee is where memories are made.
Experience the City of Festivals with Summerfest, Jazz in the Park, Wisconsin State Fair and more. Check out our calendar and plan for the best fest-year yet!
Check out our Major Events Calendar for exciting happenings around Milwaukee. Find everything from festivals and fairs to art galleries and special events.
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