The summer kickoff event will feature artist vendors, vibrant performing arts from local and regional dance groups, eclectic music, street food, and family-fun art activities. We will be closing down Historic Franklin Street for this street festival and inviting businesses out on the street for food, drink, and wares. Celebrate summer with us in an...Read More
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Drive Franklin WI The Milky Way Drive-In is a new outdoor movie theater at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin. We offer a classic drive-in movie-going experience. Tickets are $35 per vehicle, and we can accommodate 150 vehicles at the drive-in. Our screen technology allows us to play movies during the...Read More
Summer Soulstice Music Festival Milwaukee’s official celebration of the Summer Soulstice is returning Saturday, June 15! You are not going to want to miss this FREE showcase of great music along with a variety of food, arts & crafts, and activities. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be...Read More
Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850s – they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. The Traveling Beer Garden tours transform parks into temporary beer gardens May through September, for about two weeks at a time. Restored fire trucks...Read More
Summerfest® | June 20-22, June 27-29, and July 4-6, 2024 Thursdays & Fridays | 5:00pm – 11:00pm | Saturdays | 11:00am – 11:00pm Summerfest® presented by American Family Insurance is all about bringing you shows you’ll brag about and moments that you just can’t miss. More stages and picture-perfect spaces on the lakefront, one-of-a-kind sponsored giveaways,...Read More
Milwaukee Polish Fest | June 14 – 16, 2024 Friday June 14 | 5:00pm – 11:00pm | Saturday June 15 | 11:00am – 11:00pm | Sunday June 16 | 12:00pm – 9:00pm Polish Fest highlights Polish and Polish-American entertainment on five stages, Folk Art, Polish artists, demonstrations and a marketplace in a Cultural Village and...Read More
Pridefest | June 6-7, 2024 Thursday June 6 | 5:00pm – 11:00pm | Friday June 7 | 5:00pm – 11:00pm PrideFest offers something for every visitor. This event will activate multiple stages that engage a diverse lineup of entertainment with a particular focus on local acts, performers, and shows. Please note: Dates and times are subject...Read More
Festa Italiana | May 31 – June 2, 2024 Friday May 31st | 5:00pm – 11:00pm | Saturday June 1st | 11:00am – 11:00pm | Sunday June 2nd | 12:00pm – 9:00pm Festa Italiana’s “Little Italy on the Lakefront” will feature Festa favorites including the Cucina Showcase, Heritage/Cultural Exhibit, Italian Idol, Fireworks, Bocce Tournament, Mass, Entertainment, and...Read More
Worth the drive! Get ready for the ultimate outdoor obstacle course—equipped with mud pits, climbing and crawling elements, and a water slide! The Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids™ is designed for youth ages 4–15. The course length is adjusted for each age group. Each participant will receive an event packet with a custom headband,...Read More
