1. School’s Out, Get Out – Summer Kick Off at Urban Ecology Center
THURSDAY FROM 9 A.M.-3:30 P.M. | URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER
The Urban Ecology Center is hosting a three-day outdoor adventure to kick off summer vacation. Participants can attend as many days as they’d like, and the sessions are split up by age range. Find the daily packing lists, ticket prices and more information on their website.
2. Youth Plein Air Contest
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM NOON-2 P.M. | CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER
Teens and kids 17 and under are invited to “paint en plein air” (paint in the open air) at the Cedarburg Cultural Center this weekend. Participants will spread out into Ozaukee County to create their artwork. Artwork is to be returned by Wednesday for the chance to win the People’s Choice award and have their work displayed in the CCC. All registration details are available on their website.
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3. MKE History Trivia
THURSDAY FROM 6-9 P.M. | ART BAR
Art Bar is hosting Milwaukee history trivia. Drinks are available to purchase and food is available to purchase at Wonderland Diner connected to Art Bar. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places, and the trivia is free to play.
4. Moana 2 Screening
THURSDAY AT 6 P.M. | THE BEER GARDEN
Milwaukee Film and BID 53 are teaming up for a collaborative film series this summer. Up first, they’ll be showing Moana 2 for a family friendly screening at the Beer Garden. All screenings are free and open to the public.
5. Brewers Pride Night
THURSDAY AT 6:40 P.M. | AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD
The Brew Crew is celebrating Pride Month during community night with local vendors, music, merch and more. Tickets for the game start at $21.
6. Big Beat MKE Championship Battle
THURSDAY AT 9 P.M. | THE WICKED HOP
Over the course of the last eight weeks, 16 producers went head-to-head in Milwaukee’s premier beat battle tournament. This weekend marks the championship performance live at the Wicked Hop. Attendance to this event is free, and drinks are available to purchase at the bar.
7. Polish Fest
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK
Milwaukee’s largest Polish Festival goes all weekend long. There will be live Polish music, traditional dancing, cultural exhibits and more. Tickets are available in advance at a discount online, or attendees can purchase tickets at the gate.
8. Sounds of Summer: Wire & Nail
FRIDAY AT 6 P.M. | THE YARD
Bayshore Sounds of Summer kicks off this weekend with country band Wire & Nail. Attendance to this event series is free and guests are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on.
9. The Dose: A Psychedelic Comedy Experience
FRIDAY AT 8 P.M. | THE LANAI AT CANNI HEMP CO
The Dose comedy show immerses the audience in a psychedelic comedy show experience through a DJ, visuals, festival performers and more. The show is stacked with comedians seen on HBO, Comedy Central and Late Night. This event is 21+ and tickets start at $25.
10. Lakefront Festival of Art
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-7 P.M. | MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
The Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating 60 years of the Lakefront Festival of Art. The festival features more than 30 artist booths, live performances by local artists, a variety of food options and art projects to try yourself. Festival admission includes access to the museum as well. Tickets are available online or at the door.
11. Ultratwist Vintage 2nd Birthday Party
SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | ULTRATWIST VINTAGE
Ultratwist Vintage in West Allis is celebrating its second year of business with storewide sales, bites to eat and prizes. The store stocks true vintage and vintage-inspired clothing ranging in sizes XS to 5X.
12. World Wide Knit in Public Day
SATURDAY FROM NOON-4 P.M. | CUDAHY FAMILY LIBRARY
To celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day, the Cudahy Family Library is hosting a knit on the lawn event. Participants can bring a project and enjoy the free social hour. If the weather is bad, knitting will happen inside the library instead.
13. Summer 2025 Exhibition Opening Reception
SATURDAY FROM 4-6 P.M. | HAGGERTY MUSEUM OF ART
Two new exhibitions are opening at the Haggerty Museum of Art: “The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists” and “Hot Days/Hot Nights: Photography from the Collection.” The free opening reception includes time to meet the curators and artists and enjoy refreshments before looking at the new exhibitions.
14. The Nanny: A Fine Parody
SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. AND SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. | RACINE THEATRE GUILD
Purse String Productions is combining the art of theater and cult classic television to create The Nanny: A Fine Parody. The play follows a Broadway producer who’s looking for a nanny for his three children. Read more about the show and get tickets here.
15. Les Paul’s Birthday Celebration
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | DISCOVERY WORLD
Discovery World is celebrating music industry legend Les Paul’s birthday this weekend. Sue Baker will be guiding tours through his inventions and innovations and the Kohl’s Design It! Lab is doing a DIY guitar project. Find the full lineup of activites here.
16. Handmade with Pride Market
SUNDAY FROM NOON-5 P.M. | GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY
Great Lakes Distillery is hosting a pride-themed artist market on the Production Floor. The speakeasy bar will be open, serving specialty cocktails, and a bunch of local vendors will be selling their handmade goods.
17. HartFest
FRIDAY FROM 5-10 P.M. AND SATURDAY FROM 11 A.M.-10 P.M. | HART PARK
HartFest will feature live music from top regional bands, Bunzel’s BBQ, food trucks, a vendor marketplace and more. The full music and food schedule is available here, and this event is suitable for all ages.
