Major Events Calendar
City of Festivals
Events Calendar
Elegant Farmer Autumn Harvest Festival
Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers a family fun farm experience. Everyone is welcome to the orchard to pick from our…
China Lights 2023: Nature's Glow
China Lights 2023 features a complete new theme and 100% new lanterns. Join us to explore biodiversity in the ocean world and beyond with our larger-than-life light displays. The animated…
Harbor Fest
Join Harbor District Milwaukee, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, and Riveredge Nature Center at Harbor Fest for another year of family fun celebrating all things fish, water, and boats! Harbor Fest…
Doors Open 2023
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…
18th Annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival
Featuring performers from across the country in live shows and Special Events at venues across Milwaukee! This years headliners include Kyle Kinane, Todd Barry, Kelly Ryan, and Dave…
Zoo Brew
Enjoy a pilsner near a penguin or a lager by a lion. Zoo Brew is the Zoological Society’s annual beer- and food-tasting event inside the Milwaukee County Zoo. There are three zones around…
Milwaukee Octoberfest
This is the 13th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest event by Swarmm Events and the longest running consecutive year Oktoberfest event in Milwaukee dating back to 2010. We are excited to be…
Oktoberfest in Cedarburg
Oktoberfest means authentic German music and the entertainment features Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers, Tuba Dan, the Alte Kameraden Band, D'Lustig'n Wendlstoana Dancers, River City…
Wisconsin Whiskey Festival 2023
Spend an evening with local, national and global brands as we explore over 150 whiskies from around the world. Enjoy food, friends, educational sessions, swag, time with the distillers…
Dia de los Muertos 5K & Festival
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…
re: Craft & Relic Holiday Market 2023
re:Craft and Relic is a two-day, indoor, ticketed, Midwest market held three times a year at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, WI. This curated market is the largest of…
Wild Lights - Powered by WE Energies
Wild Lights and Frosty Nights! The Zoo transports guests to an illuminated destination with millions of sparkling lights throughout the forest and pathways. Enjoy an enchanted evening…
Gift of Wings Cool Fool Kite Festival
The Cool Fool Kite Festival on January 1st is at Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s Lakefront. Free kite flying lessons courtesy of the Kite Whispererererer. Kites and food will be served at…
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
An annual celebration of music, moto-culture, and Milwaukee, Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival is four days and nights packed full of entertainment, events, and live performances by…
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…
