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June 4-August 27, 2024 - Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave.
Chill on the Hill, brought to you by the Bay View Neighborhood Association and Milwaukee County Parks, is a weekly free summer concert event with live local music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. The event happens Tuesday evenings at Humboldt Park in Bay View. Food vendors will be in the park starting at 5:00 for dinner. Music begins at 6:30!
June 26 • July 24 • August 14 • September 11 - 5:00-10:00 p.m. - W. Wisconsin Ave. between 2nd St. & Vel R. Phillips Ave.
The Milwaukee Night Market is a free, outdoor event showcasing a variety of local vendors, performers, and artists. The Milwaukee Night Market transforms the heart of downtown into an exciting fusion of all the city has to offer.
Every Sunday from 4:00-7:00p.m. Stay tuned for Summer 2024 dates coming soon!
Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources FREE Fishing Clinics in partnership with the Milwaukee Harbor District. Bring the whole family and learn how to fish!!
Free movies run every Wednesday night from 5:00-7:00 p.m. from June 12-August 28, 2024
Kids of all ages (and adults too!) are invited to enjoy fun family entertainment on the BAYSHORE big screen.Hosted in The Yard, a large, open-air community space located in the heart of BAYSHORE, families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and watch entertaining, PG-rated movies all summer long.
Free movies at dusk from Saturday, June 15-September August 31, 2024 - Gift of Wings Kite Store in Veterans Park, 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Gather the family for a FREE outdoor movie on Milwaukee's Lakefront at Veterans Park. The movie starts at dusk -- and a movie popcorn is only $1. Plan to see all 5 movies in this summer series!
Wednesdays at 4pm, July 10 - September 18 - Free Event - Peck Pavilion, 929 N Water St
Discover the extraordinary at the inaugural Summer of Soul: Outdoor Marketplace & Concert Series (SoS). Common schedule of the evenings: 5:00 -7:00 pm – Marketplace and DJ set, 7: 00 – 8:30 pm – Live Performance, 8:30 – 10:00 pm – DJ Set
Muliple dates and events held from June-September, 2024 - Harbor View Plaza, 600 E. Greenfield. Ave
Summer en La Plaza is a series of gatherings hosted by individuals, neighbors, artists, entrepreneurs, or community groups to bring the plaza to life, fully utilize the space, and introduce new people to the space.
2024 DATES: June 6 • July 11 • August 1 • September 5 • October 3 • November 7 • December 5 - Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St.
Kohl's Thank You Thursdays (KTYT) at MPM are back! ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of MPM on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday. *Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. Admission is free, but we strongly recommend advance reservations.* Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed.
Multiple Dates: Adults - $21.58, Youth (Ages 3-12) - $16.19, Children Aged 2 and under - Free
Fiserv Forum offers guided tours that are perfect for the whole family! Tours are taking place throughout the month of July. This is your opportunity to see behind the scenes of this transformative venue and learn about how the vision of Fiserv Forum became a reality. Add in the Milwaukee Bucks storied past and electrifying present, this approximately 90-minute experience will leave you informed on the past and inspired about the future of entertainment in Milwaukee!
Free music on Tuesday evenings from July 9-August 20 at Kadish Park, 909 E. North Ave.
Each year Skyline Music Series brings Milwaukee families and Milwaukee’s top bands to the Selig-Joseph-Folz Amphitheater, located in COA’s Kilbourn-Kadish Park, to enjoy an evening of great music, family activities, and Milwaukee’s skyline.
Free music on Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm from July 10-August 28 - Washington Park, 4599 W. Lloyd St.
Innovative local bands, Milwaukee's finest food trucks, and activities sure to energize and entertain will fill the park each Wednesday. Theme nights promise diverse pairings of music, art, and fun with outstanding regional talent.
6 - Thursdays starting July 11, 6:00-8:30pm at Havenwoods Taproom & Beer Garden, 5840 N 60th St.
Grab your lawn chairs and coolers for 6 Thursdays of live, Milwaukee music! Kicking off on July 11th at the Havenwoods Taproom & Beer Garden, bands will perform each week from 6-8:30 PM. This event is FREE and open to the public. Families are encouraged to come out and to bring all the kids! Games and activities will be available during each performance. We can’t wait to see you at the new 2024 venue!
Sunday, Aug. 18 and Sunday Aug. 25, from 4-6 p.m. each week on board The Hop streetcar.
Free popsicles courtesy of Pete’s Pop and free live jazz music from JL Russell.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 3, noon-10:00pm at Henry Maier Festival Park
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 of August, on the Summerfest grounds. Black Arts Fest MKE is packed with fun-filled festivities with exciting programming featuring Art, Education, Music, Entertainment, Poetry, Dance, Fashion, Literature, Heritage, Health, Wellness, Community, Cuisine, Vendor Markets and more. The festival strives to educate all and strengthen pride in African ancestry. Come on out! Bring the kids, your peers, and the elders to this multi-generational experience.
August 3-10
The Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival is a celebration of culture, family, and fun. The Arts & Cultural Festival will include a variety of vendors selling food, clothing, and various other products. In addition, there will be musical performances, live entertainment, a kids zone, and much more.
Saturday, August 10 at MIlwaukee Academy of Sciences, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Theme: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures - Unlock the potential at the 23rd annual back to school health fair! Gesar up for a future of academic excellence, while ensuring your child's health with routine vaccines that safeguard their journey ahead. Services at the fair include: school-required immunizations for children, resources and information from MHD programs and community partners, free kids backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), fun activities for the whole family, on-site food vendors and more!
August 9-11 at Marcus Performaing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St.
Celebrate at the Marcus Center Outdoor Grounds. This FREE event for all ages will feature live performances, interactive activities, local vendors, skateboarding, a children’s area and food trucks.
Saturday, August 10 from 8am-4:30pm at Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr.
FREE Admission - The Milwaukee Chinese Community is proud to present the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park, with a mission to showcase a variety of Chinese culture and traditions. The highlight of the festival are the Dragon Boat Races on Lake Michigan. Other festivities include performances in traditional dance, Chinese folk music, and martial arts. There will be hands-on opportunities for the young and young-at-heart to make opera masks and lanterns, play traditional games, participate in a dragon parade, and even learning to speak and write Chinese.
Sunday, August 11, from 5:00 pm at Mckinley Beach
We Are Water is more than just an event; it is a profound reminder of water's essential role in taking care of us and the recognition of our duty to safeguard its existence. Now more than ever, this connection to one another and the water is needed as we strive to be united as a community.