38th Annual IKEA Family Kite Festival at Veterans Park, May 24-25

38th Annual IKEA Family Kite Festival

The Grand Launch of 600 kites will take place at noon to Mary Poppins Let’s Go Fly a Kite.

MILWAUKEE - Gift of Wings will host the 38th annual IKEA Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee's Lakefront in Veterans Park (1300 N Lincoln Memorial Drive). The event, which features giant-sized kites and precision kite-flying, runs May 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Participation in this fun event

IKEA and their participation in this fun event. In this interactive store, there is something fun for everyone or just a place to hang out and relax.

Doug Bomberg on kite flying

Doug is an experienced kite flyer who loves to fly Stunt kites as well as single line kites.

Giant IKEA 80’ Shark Kite

Kurtis is an experienced "Show kite Performer" and has been flying these giant kites for many years.

Tour of the Mini IKEA store

Get small space serenity plus she will give some quick tips and recommendations to make your space more organized and comfortable.

Mad City Kids Mad Dash and IKEA Candy Drop

Scott Will talks about the Mad City Kids Mad Dash and the IKEA Candy Drop.