1. Art in Bloom
ALL WEEKEND | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
The Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating spring with a weekend of flowers, music, art-making and more. Dance the night away at Saturday’s Bloom Bash, an after-hours installation of floral artworks, or meet a living floral statue on Sunday! Regular admission to the museum requires a timed-entry ticket this weekend. The Bloom Bash tickets are available online.
2. Midwest Gaming Classic
ALL WEEKEND | BAIRD CENTER
You’ll find over 10,000 games, 200 vendors and 100 industry guests this weekend at the Midwest Gaming Classic. From video games to tabletop board games to air hockey, there’s a lot to explore for gamers and enthusiasts. Get tickets via online pre-orders before April 3, or directly at the event.
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3. Kitten Shower! FURst FURRday Open House
FRIDAY FROM 6-8 P.M. | ALMOST HOME CAT RESCUE
It’s raining kittens! Spring is kitten season, which means hundreds of kittens will be born on the streets of Milwaukee. To prepare to an influx of cute, needy kitties, Almost Home Cat Rescue is hosting its first open house to support the shelter. Play games, bid in silent auctions and enjoy refreshments with adorable kittens. The suggested donation is $10.
4. “Lifelines” – Art by Daniel Fleming and Jenny Jo Wennlund
FRIDAY FROM 6-9 P.M. | SCOUT GALLERY
Explore the connection between healing and nature at the opening weekend of “Lifelines,” an art exhibit from Daniel Fleming and Jenny Jo Wennlund. Through their paintings and illustrative works, these artists express the relationship humans have to the rejuvenating quality of nature.
5. April Fool’s Comedy and Magic Show
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 8-9:30 P.M. | BRUMDER MANSION
The jokes on you at this April Fool’s special event. Two Brothers One Mind will perform a blend of stand-up comedy and mesmerizing magic, featuring their unique ability to read minds. Show up 30 minutes early for a tour of the mansion and psychic readings. Tickets are available online.
6. Cats of Wisconsin Cat Show
SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M.-4 P.M. | WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER
More cats! See over 150 cute cats at the Cats of Wisconsin Cat Show and peruse unique items for you and your fur baby this Saturday.
7. Spring Market 2025 by re:Craft and Relic
SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M.-4 P.M. AND SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | MILWAUKEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX
You can shop ‘til you drop at this two-day indoor spring market, featuring over 160 booths of curated goodies from artists, makers, vintage curators and food artisans. Take a break with some live music and food trucks, too. Reserve early bird tickets online.
8. Spring Vendor, Craft Fair & Bake Sale Benefitting Second Hand Purrs
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
It’s a big weekend for cats! Shop more than 25 vendors, artists and crafters with all proceeds supporting Second Hand Purrs for the upcoming kitten season.
9. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | BAIRD CENTER
It’s gonna get weird at the Baird Center this weekend at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo, with hand-selected vendors and small businesses offering taxidermy, original artwork, antiques and much more. There’s something weird for everyone. Advanced general admission tickets are available online.
10. 2025 Spring Wine Tasting: Summer Selections and Patio Pours
SATURDAY FROM 1-4 P.M. | THE LANDING AT HOYT PARK
Sample over 30 patio-friendly wines from all over the world to celebrate springtime in Wisconsin on a casual walk-around tasting event at The Landing at Hoyt Park’s historic Grand Hall. Other light refreshments will be available too. Reserve a spot online or at the door.
11. Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds
SATURDAY AT 6:10 P.M. | AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD
Celebrate the Brewer’s opening weekend at American Family Field! Get tickets online.
12. The Feisty Loon: A Pop-Up Supper Club Experience
SATURDAY FROM 6-9 P.M. | CENTRAAL GRAND CAFÉ AND TAPPERY
There’s a pop-up supper club experience coming to the The Feisty Loon with fine food and cocktails. A ticket includes starters to share, a choice between a prime rib, baby back ribs, or walleye for a main course and a sweet treat to send off the night. Three specialty cocktails are available, too. Reserve a spot here.
13. ’80s Prom
SATURDAY FROM 7-11:30 P.M. | THE COOPERAGE
Get pretty in pink at the fourth annual ’80s prom with an ’80s new wave cover band and a DJ mixing tunes from the decade all night long. A Michael Jackson performer will grace the stage, too. They’ll also be crowing prom king and queen. Tickets are available online.
14. New Beer’s Eve Makers Market
SUNDAY FROM NOON- 4 P.M. | EAGLE PARK BREWING
It’s Brew Year’s Eve, the day before National Beer Day this Sunday! Celebrate by supporting local makers at Eagle Park Brewing, featuring 30 vendors with plenty of goods. This event is free to attend.
15. Evolve Mindful Market
SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M.-2 P.M. | THE IVY HOUSE
This mindful market features talented creators with unique approaches and disciplines to empower and educate those delving into self-exploration. Over 30 vendors will be there, including a mix of retail and service providers, like massage, yoga and more. Reserve your spot here. A portion of ticket proceeds support CORE el Centro’s wellness programs.
