Major Events Calendar
The City of Festivals is making a return in 2024! Come 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 2024
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.
Milwaukee Night Market
The Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover? from Fiserv, returns to the heart of downtown Milwaukee for four nights this summer on June 26, July 24, August 14 and September 11 from 5…
China Lights: Year of the Dragon, at Boerner Botanical Gardens
World-Class Lantern Festival Experience China Lights 2024, a world-class lantern festival with the magical glow of more than 40 larger-than-life sculptural light displays. The Dragon…
Fromm Petfest Presented By Yutka Fence
Fromm Petfest, Wisconsin’s largest pet festival, is returning to Henry Maier Festival Park for its 11th Annual event on September 21, 2024! Fromm Petfest remains a free family event…
Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Festival
As the leaves begin to change and the fresh air turns brisk, the splendor of autumn is soon to be upon us! To kick-off this beautiful season, come and celebrate a sweet and savory weekend…
Doors Open 2024
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…
Milwaukee Oktoberfest
This is the 14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest event by Swarmm Events and the longest-running consecutive year Oktoberfest event in Milwaukee dating back to 2010. The event is Oct 4-6th in…
Oktoberfest in Cedarburg
A perfect weekend in October now includes Oktoberfest in Downtown Historic Cedarburg bursting with gemuetlichkeit, Saturday, October 5, 11am-8pm and Sunday, October 6, 10am-5pm. Delicious…
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…
Hunting Moon Pow Wow
Hunting Moon Pow Wow is three days of excitement, bringing together a host of Native American cultures for a celebration of singing, drumming and dancing in the heart of downtown…
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…
Holiday Folk Fair International
The 81st Holiday Folk Fair International will be held Fri., Nov. 22 – Sun., Nov. 24, 2024, at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. A program of the…
Trainfest 2024
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading at the Trainfest! The train show is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors and enthusiasts; for…
SnowGlobe Holiday Festival
Check out what experiences Snow Globe Milwaukee has to offer. The All-New SnowGlobe Holiday Festival (Powered by Enchant) Announces the Magic is Returning to Milwaukee’s Ballpark Commons…
The Best of TosaFest 2024
TosaFest, a classic end-of-summer fest just west of Milwaukee, is coming up this weekend! On September 6-7, the annual staple in the charming suburb just 15 minutes from…
Scenes From Connect Marketplace in Milwaukee
And that’s a wrap on Connect Marketplace in Milwaukee! One of the largest gatherings of event experts from around the globe, this week, over 1,000 meeting, convention and…
Labor Day in Milwaukee 2024
Labor Day is almost here, and Milwaukee is ready to deliver an exciting long weekend that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or just…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in September
There’s so much to see in Milwaukee’s performing arts scene. Whether you’re eager to see your favorite Olympian in action, be moved by soulful music, or…
Just Announced: Southside Dining Week
Monday blues got you down? Are the dog days of summer dragging on? Well, allow us to brighten the mood with some food news! Today, Southside Dining Week announced the dates of…
Thomas Dambo Troll Sculpture Coming to Wauwatosa Park
Halt! All who seek passage to the Visit Milwaukee blog must answer a riddle. In the green fields of a new park, I’ll rest and make my Tosa mark. Four seasons, by night…
Milwaukee Bucks 2024-25 Schedule Announced
The season of the Deer is almost here! Bucks basketball is finally right around the corner in Milwaukee, and today, we moved one step closer to the return of basketball season…
brat summer in Milwaukee
We read that brat summer was trending on social media. Post after post about what is and what is not brat. And we got excited to share our love of all things brat with the…
Potawatomi Casino | Hotel’s Summer Amplified Series
Everyone loves a sure bet, a lock, an odds-on favorite. Like a shooting star or a total solar eclipse, these moments are irreplicable and must be seized to their absolute…
Milwaukee Summer Fun for Every Kid
Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of family fun to be had before school starts again! Make the most of these final fifty (or so) summer days by…
Current Events: Milwaukee's Dragon Boat Festival
Drum up some fun at the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival! On Saturday, Lakeshore State Park will transform into a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition. Enjoy a taste of…
Keep ‘Er Movin’: Charlie Berens Itinerary
Author, Journalist, raconteur, professional food taster, small-town bartender impersonator, retired pro baseball hopeful and funny man extraordinaire Charlie Berens is a modern…