Major Events Calendar
Milwaukee's 2025 event lineup is packed with excitement, featuring Summerfest from June 19 to July 5, the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival from July 10 to 13, Gallery Night MKE every season, and the Milwaukee Night Market on select Wednesdays from May through September. These events showcase the city's music scene, culture and community spirit, drawing thousands of visitors each year
Major Events Happening in 2025
Each year Milwaukee holds events that bring in people from all over the country. From our annual festivals to our lakefront sporting events, there is no shortage of things to do here. Below you can find Milwaukee area events that bring in thousands, if not, tens of thousands of visitors each year.
China Lights: Magic Forest at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Spectacular Lanterns With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season!…
Mumford & Sons
Today, Mumford & Sons release their fifth album, RUSHMERE , and detail an extensive North American tour that will come to Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Oct. 11, with support from Michael…
JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown
Jonas Brothers revealed tour details for their massive “JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown" tour – a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing in…
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…
Dia de los Muertos Festival & 5K
The Dia de los Muertos Festival is a FREE family-friendly event that aims to bring together the southside community to celebrate the traditions of Dia de los Muertos at Forest Home…
9 Fall-Inspired Coffee, Beers and Baked Goods
Fall in Milwaukee smells like roasted coffee, baked apples and specialty beers with just the right touch of pumpkin from local breweries. The city leans into the season like an…
2025 Milwaukee Brewers Playoff Guide
Playoff baseball in Milwaukee is flat-out special. It’s 41,900 fans on their feet, cheering at the top of their lungs. It’s American Family Field with the roof…
Visit Milwaukee Launches "Milwaukee Flavor Live: The Cookbook" and Special Chef Talk Event
Milwaukee is one of the tastiest destinations in the nation right now. The Cream City was the hub for Bravo’s “Top Chef: Wisconsin,” which showcased our…
Milwaukee’s Historic Fall Favorites
The sound of leaves crunching underfoot, the smell of hot cider and the cinnamon-y treat in the oven, the satisfaction from collecting a giant pile of leaves, and dogs or kids…
Michigan to Milwaukee by Water: A Trip Aboard the Lake Express Ferry
If you’ve ever planned a trip in the Great Lakes region, there’s a good chance you’ve thought some version of, "I wish there was a faster way to get…
8 Cozy Fall Coffee Spots
We’re ready to tackle fall head-on...armed with a pumpkin spice latte! As the weather gets cooler, and you’re ready to switch from iced to warm lattes…
2025 Milwaukee Fall Festival Guide
Cool breezes roll in from Lake Michigan, leaves crunch underfoot and the call of a ballgame fills the air at American Family Field. Milwaukee doesn’t slow down when…
12 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in October
Summer has come and passed, but theater season’s here at last, wake me up when September ends. Costumes aren’t just for Halloween. Dazzling backdrops aren’t…
What Ike Likes: Ike Wynter’s Top 10 Milwaukee Spots
Ike Wynter is a cut above the rest. Under a shrouded cloud of sawdust, the Milwaukee-based artist has quietly made a name for himself, earning national media attention for his…
10 Things You Can't Miss at American Family Field
How can you not be romantic about baseball? The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The pure and simple summer vibe that comes with a trip to the ballpark. It’s the…