Major Events Calendar
Enjoy a concert at Summerfest, a cream puff at the State Fair or stroll through an amazing art gallery. You can create memorable experiences right here in Milwaukee!
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.
Cedarburg Winter Festival
Festivals of Cedarburg is proud to present Winter Festival 2025! Winter Festival is an indoor and outdoor event in historic downtown Cedarburg. Local boutiques and bars/restaurants will…
Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is an indoor invitational that connects motorcycles and builders to fans and riders alike. Keeping the fire stoked all winter long. The Show features over 100…
Food & Froth
Food & Froth is back for our 25th annual fundraiser! Don’t miss your chance to tip back with a T. rex , snap a selfie with Samson, and cheers with Granny, all while supporting the…
Shamrock Shuffle
The Shamrock Shuffle is more than just the biggest St. Patrick’s Day-themed Party in Wisconsin. It is a community event that brings people together to not only celebrate one of America’s…
Adepticon 2025
AdeptiCon, the world's premier wargaming convention, is set to take place from March 26th to 30th, 2025, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Celebrating over two decades of…
Midwest Gaming Classic
The Midwest Gaming Classic is a 350,000+ square foot trade show featuring over 10,000 games on free play, along with over 200 vendors and over 100 industry guests! We’re the largest and…
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.
2025 U.S. Women's Open
The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open, one of the most prestigious events in professional golf, will take place at the iconic Erin Hills in Wisconsin. As a major championship organized by the United…
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 70’s, 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…
Polish Fest
Celebrating its 43rd year, Polish Fest will return to the Henry Maier Festival Park grounds, June 13 - 15, 2025. Rooted in Milwaukee's long-held Polish heritage, this festival brings the…
Lakefront Festival of Art
Milwaukee’s Lakefront Festival of Art is back! Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of art, food, music, and activities for all ages at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Support the arts by shopping…
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…
Shorewood Criterium Classic
Shorewood will return to playing host for a day to the largest cycling event in the country, the 20th Annual Shorewood Criterium Classic on Friday, June 27, 2025! The Tour of America’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
10 Milwaukee Winter Brewing Escapes
A little winter weather won’t stop us from exploring Milwaukee. In fact, it’s the perfect time to embrace the conditions to uncover cozy gems all over town, and…
8 Great Milwaukee Super Bowl Watch Spots
It’s more than a football game; it’s a cultural moment worthy of celebration – the Super Bowl has arrived. All around the country, people will get together…
Renaissance and Baroque Masterpieces Coming to the Milwaukee Art Museum
Experience a renaissance at the Milwaukee Art Museum this spring. A new golden age is dawning at the iconic landmark along the city’s waterfront, and you’re…
Plan Your Dream Itinerary with the Milwaukee Digital Visitors Map
Introducing your new favorite tool to explore the Cream City, the Milwaukee Digital Visitors Map! This interactive digital counterpart to the popular Official Visitors Map also…
Milwaukee Zoo’s Goats Look Ready to Drop the Hottest Albums of 2025
This is it. The holiday you’ve all been waiting for and the blog post that quite simply cannot be contained in its whimsy. Welcome to Groundhog Day 2025. Yes, the day is…
8 Classic Romantic Milwaukee Date Nights
Whether you’re on the hunt for Valentine’s Day ideas or a random Tuesday evening, consider this your cheat sheet to romance in the Good Land. Check out these eight…
Which Museum Your Zodiac Sign Says You Should Visit
It's the cosmos in which we all swim—the stars that seal our fates—our Zodiac signs. Call it vibes if you like, protest if you must, but this is the…
9 Shows to See in Milwaukee This February
The shortest month of the year packs some of the season’s biggest shows in the Milwaukee Theater District. From classic plays to jam bands, we’ve got what you need…
2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Lineup Released
From the depths of winter, the heart-racing pulse of summer roared to life this afternoon as the annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival announced the full lineup of artists…
15 New New Year’s Resolutions
Each year, over half the population sets out with good intentions, setting New Year’s resolutions to be our best selves. By the second Friday of January, however, about a…