Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival returns Thursday with music, fireworks
The 27th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Thursday, Nov. 20, with performances and fireworks, followed by six weeks of downtown light displays and Jingle Bus tours through Jan. 1, 2026.
The 27th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Thursday, Nov. 20, with performances and fireworks, followed by six weeks of downtown light displays and Jingle Bus tours through Jan. 1, 2026.
Festa Italiana 2026 set for July 10-12 at Maier Festival Park
The Italian Community Center announced on Monday, Nov. 17 the dates for Festa Italiana 2026.
The Italian Community Center announced on Monday, Nov. 17 the dates for Festa Italiana 2026.
Present Music's Thanksgiving: 'Of Being Numerous' concert Nov. 23
Present Music's Thanksgiving: ‘Of Being Numerous’ will be performed at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Present Music's Thanksgiving: ‘Of Being Numerous’ will be performed at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Carthage College Special Olympics Club hosts Turkey Trot 5K
The goal of Carthage College's Special Olympics Club is to connect college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports and advocacy campaigns to help build friendships.
The goal of Carthage College's Special Olympics Club is to connect college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports and advocacy campaigns to help build friendships.
Milwaukee Public Museum highlights Native American culture
Celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples from around Wisconsin and the country by visiting Milwaukee Public Museum.
Celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples from around Wisconsin and the country by visiting Milwaukee Public Museum.
Summerfest 2026: Singer-songwriter Alex Warren slated for July 3
Summerfest announced on Friday, Nov. 14, that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren will take the stage at the Big Gig on July 3, 2026.
Summerfest announced on Friday, Nov. 14, that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren will take the stage at the Big Gig on July 3, 2026.
Milwaukee County Zoo "Wild Lights" returns for 2025 holiday season
The Milwaukee County Zoo kicks off the holiday season Nov. 21 with "Wild Lights." The seasonal display returns with a newly-expanded route of decorative displays and pathways in 2025.
The Milwaukee County Zoo kicks off the holiday season Nov. 21 with "Wild Lights." The seasonal display returns with a newly-expanded route of decorative displays and pathways in 2025.
Milwaukee lakefront getting 2 new festivals in 2026, 2027
Milwaukee will debut two new festivals – Freshwater Food & Wine in 2026 and Rock and Roll Fest in 2027 – expanding lakefront events with culinary, automotive and entertainment experiences.
Milwaukee will debut two new festivals – Freshwater Food & Wine in 2026 and Rock and Roll Fest in 2027 – expanding lakefront events with culinary, automotive and entertainment experiences.