January

World of Weddings
414-727-8840

Vendors of all types will be on hand to help those brides-to-be ensure they pull off what will be the best day of their life.

World of Wheels Custom Car Show
414-727-8840

Get your wheels spinning with over 300 low riders, hot rods, custom cars, bikes and competitive cars. The event also features celebrities that will be available for autographs.

Milwaukee Boat Show
414-727-8840

Boat lovers won’t want to miss this event featuring over 300 boats of many different kinds, accessories, seminars and ski equipment.

February

Cedarburg Winter Festival
800-237-2874

Celebrate winter with enjoyable skating, festive carnival, sock hop and a pancake breakfast.

Tripoli Shrine Circus
414-908-6001

Lions, tigers and bears…Oh My.! Visit the circus and see so much more.

March

Indian Summer Festivals Winter Pow Wow
414-604-1000

View this amazing gathering of Native American Indians as they rekindle their traditions through dance.

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Party
414-276-6696

Throw on your green and get ready for an awesome parade with bands, pipe and drum corps, local personalities, and more.

April

Egg Day at the Zoo
414-771-5570

Hop on down to the zoo for a fabulous Bunny Treat Search, live entertainment and super crafts.

April/May

Spring Fever Antique Show
262-377-9620 or 800-237-2874

Browse through treasures of the antique kind as dealers from all over the Midwest display the fares.

May

Drive The Mile
414-453-5761

Hit the road at the Milwaukee Mile as you race around in a speedy street vehicle.

AMA Suzuki Superbike Double Header
800-365-7223

Motorcycle and race lovers will delight in a double header at this annual racing event!

June

Reclaiming Our Heritage
414-389-4135

Reclaim our heritage with tours through the memorable National Cemetery and Soldiers Home building, enjoy a parade, fabulous fashion show and concert all for free!

Bead and Button Show
800-554-0197

Explore the world of beads a buttons with over 340 vendors. This exhibit features, classes on jewelry making for beginners and intermediate makers.

Lakefront Festival of Arts
414-224-3854

With over 189 artists displaying and selling their creations, a Sculpture garden, children’s activities, demonstrations and food vendors there is something for everyone.

Juneteenth Day Celebration
414-372-3770

Celebrate your civil right and the end of slavery with fantastic entertainment and food.

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
262-377-9620 or 800-237-2874

Strawberry fixins’ of all kinds are offered at this event. The event also features live bands, strawberry bob, strawberry pie eating contest, arts, crafts, and a plein air-painting contest.

Riversplash
414-297-9855

Riversplash is a three-day celebration that takes place in downtown Milwaukee along the RiverWalk featuring food, fireworks, music and more.

West Allis Western Days
414-302-9901

Take a trip to the Wild West with a marvelous midway, exciting exhibits, cool children’s activities, yummy food and live music.

Polish Fest
414-529-2140

Journey through Poland in Milwaukee as you listen to storytellers, watch strolling minstrels, see traditional crafts, taste authentic food and listen to the live music.

June/July

Summerfest
414-273-FEST or 800-273-FEST

Summer comes alive at this 11-day event featuring live music on 13 stages, awesome amusement rides, an eventful children’s play area, and treats from local restaurants.

July

Glendale 4th of July Parade
414-228-1740

Much more than just a parade, there will be a dunk tank, great food, convivial carnival rides, bingo, and live music at the Kletzch Park Pavilion.

Championship Cup Series
800-365-7223

Who will be the next holder of the Championship Cup? Find out at this annual race.

South Shore Frolics
414-671-4712

Frolic and fun at this three-day event featuring a parade, children’s activities and rides, arts and crafts and dazzling fireworks show nightly.

Kohler International Challenge with Brian Redman
800-365-RACE

Get your motor running with vintage racecars, sports cars, car show and auction.

Garfield Avenue Blues, Gospel & Art Festival
414-223-4444

Featuring many talented groups from the inner city, such as, blues bands, dance groups and gospel choirs. There will be several activities to participate in and entertainment to enjoy.

Port Fish Day
800-719-4881

Make you mouth water at this annual fish fry that features a parade, auto show, arts and crafts, and a thrilling carnival.

ESS AirVenture
920-436-4800

Fly away with 11,000 airplanes, air shows and workshops at the largest aviation show in the world.

Fiesta Italiana
414-223-2193

Celebrate Italiana style with exciting international entertainment on 9 stages, cultural exhibits, Sunday Mass and dazzling fireworks.

German Fest
414-464-9444

The German Fest features crafts demonstrations, German food, beer, marching bands, a marketplace and more.

Bastille Days
414-271-1416

Celebrate French history and culture including the “Eiffel Tour” featuring entertainers, live music, marketplace, café, and more.

August

Wisconsin State Fair
414-266-7000 or 800-884-FAIR

The Wisconsin State Fair features traditional livestock competitions, an exciting midway area, and 30 stages of local and national entertainment.

African World Festival
414-372-4567

Celebration African culture and heritage with African cuisine, gospel, R&B and spoken word for entertainment and the Marketplace has a wide variety of authentic African merchandise.

Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival
414-273-1173

Listen to melodic sounds at this jazzy festival with many vendors, music on 2 stages and a plethora of food.

Arab World Fest
414-727-5517

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride on a camel? Here’s you chance! After your ride, take in the live entertainment, belly dancers and children’s area.

Irish Fest
414-476-3378

Do you feel lucky? You will with 4-days of Irish entertainment on 15 stages showcasing music, dance, history and culture.

Mexican Fiesta
414-383-7066

Experience Mexico Milwaukee style as you listen to mariachi bands, watch the dancers, shop at the marketplace and taste the authentic dishes.

September

Indian Summer Festival
414-604-1000
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Explore the Native American culture through dance, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, juried fine arts, authentic foods and a marketplace.

TosaFest
414-899-6449

Run for fun if you choose or browse the creative children’s art or listen to the super live music.

Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival
800-237-2874

Explore the historic downtown of Cedarburg and partake of the great food, hayrides, scarecrow contest, grape stomping contest, apple bobbling and much more.

Milwaukee River Challenge
414-223-6901

The Milwaukee River Challenge is a regatta featuring head style races on Milwaukee’s downtown river. Rowing demonstrations take place in the morning.

October

Fright Fest
847-249-4636

Have your sock scared off at Six Flags, during the month of October, decorated to make everything you choose to do frightful.

Annual David Seeback’s “Illusions in the Night”
414-645-0700

This event will elude you, as you get ready for a scare in the haunted theatre, which is sure to be a magical event.

Oktoberfest
414-226-2728

A German tradition that draws a great crowd annually featuring authentic brass bands, folk dancers, yodelers, music and of course German food and beer.

Annual Craft Fair USA
414-321-2100

Nature is full of crafts waiting to be created. At this fair see the unique crafts that have utilized the wonders that nature offers to us.

November

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
414-220-4700

Downtown begins to twinkle, as dazzling light displays are set into action with special rooftop lightings and animated light shows.

Holiday Folk Fair International
414-225-6225

Explore the worlds many cultures and holiday traditions. There will be international exhibits, dance performances and food.

Milwaukee Holiday Parade
262-377-5935

Santa Claus is coming to town and so are fantastic floats, helium balloons, clowns and live animals as this Holiday Parade floats through town.

Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Show
414-321-2100

Candies and craft who could ask for anything more? Being the largest craft fair in the Midwest anyone can get a jump on the Holidays.

December

Christmas in the Ward
414-273-1173

Tis’ the season to enjoy Santa, carriage rides, carolers, street entertainment, shops, galleries, and more! Fun for the whole family.