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Summer Soulstice Music Festival

The East Side's free all-ages summer street fest: live music noon to midnight across multiple stages on North and Farwell.

Music Festivals

Summer Soulstice

Summer Soulstice Music FestivalEast Side, Milwaukee

Milwaukee's Summer Soulstice is a vibrant celebration of local music, food, and arts. With over 25 performers across six locations, it's a day packed with diverse sounds and community vibes. Arrive early to explore the vendor tents and grab a spot for your favorite acts. It's a free festival, so expect a lively crowd!

Music Festivals

Tosa Greek Fest

Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox ChurchWauwatosa

Jun 13 · Jun 14

Tosa Greek Fest is a lively celebration of Greek culture, food, and music. Held on the grounds of Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, it offers authentic Greek dishes, live entertainment from The Greek Keyz, and a chance to explore the church. With free admission and parking, it's a family-friendly event where you can enjoy everything from gyros to flaming cheese. Don’t miss the strong Greek coffee at the kafenio!

Food Festivals
Global

Guitar Town Music Festival

Holler ParkMilwaukee

Celebrate the legendary Les Paul at the Guitar Town Music Festival in Waukesha. This free event offers live music, interactive exhibits, and a chance to explore the sites that shaped Les Paul’s career. It's a family-friendly day packed with music history and local flavor. Arrive early to enjoy the full experience and find parking nearby.

Music Festivals
Rock
Blues

Live Music w/ Justin Howl

Art BarRiverwest, Milwaukee

Live music with Justin Howl at Art Bar. A perfect night for music lovers and meeting new people.

Concerts

The Big Picnic

Riverside ParkRiverwest, Milwaukee

The Big Picnic is a free community event along the Milwaukee River, perfect for enjoying a summer day with friends or meeting new people. Bring your own picnic or grab something from local vendors. Expect live music, lawn games, and a relaxed vibe. Arrive early to snag a good spot by the river.

Concerts

Movies in the Park: Migration

Rotating MKE-area parksMilwaukee

Free Saturday outdoor screening of Migration at dusk. Location rotates — verify the host park.

Movies in the Park
Family Movie Nights

Movie in the Park: Inside Out 2

Veterans Park (Gift of Wings)Milwaukee

Free outdoor screening of Inside Out 2 at dusk in Veterans Park. Popcorn $1. Bring a blanket.

Movies in the Park
Family Movie Nights

Fondy Farmers Market

Fondy Farmers MarketMilwaukee

Every Sunday, Thursday & Saturday

The largest urban market in Milwaukee and one of the oldest in the country, now in its 109th season. A diverse, Hmong-led grower base means produce you won't find elsewhere — more than 23 varieties of greens alone. Market Match doubles SNAP dollars up to $30 a day.

Farmers Markets

Free

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Markets & Shopping

Gather & Grow Makers Market

The Little Village Play CafeWauwatosa

Every month

The Gather & Grow Makers Market is a lively community event in Wauwatosa, perfect for a sunny morning out. With local vendors offering everything from handmade gifts to baked goods, there's plenty to explore. Arrive early to snag a free tote bag and enjoy live music while you browse. It's a great way to connect with the community and enjoy some outdoor fun.

Makers Markets

Shorewood Farmers Market

Estabrook ParkShorewood

Every Sunday

A big, well-loved North Shore market in Estabrook Park — 70-plus vendors, right off the Oak Leaf Trail, with SNAP doubled through Market Match. Bike in, shop, and make a morning of it.

Farmers Markets

Saukville Farmers Market

American Legion Post 470Saukville

Every Sunday

A small Sunday market sponsored by American Legion Post 470, accepting WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers. Neighborly and unfussy. Skips July 6.

Farmers Markets

Greenfield Farmers Market

Konkel ParkGreenfield

Every Sunday

A Sunday market in Konkel Park with a Makers Market on the first Sunday of each month and weekly recipe cards to go with whatever's in season. MCTS Bus 55 stops nearby if you're skipping the car.

Farmers Markets

Riverwest Gardeners Market

Garden ParkMilwaukee

Every Sunday

A small, mission-driven market with real Riverwest character — community-run, set in Garden Park, and focused on local growers over scale. SNAP accepted. Skips July 5.

Farmers Markets

Games On Sundays at Tippe

Milwaukee Public Library - Tippecanoe BranchSouth Side, Milwaukee

Every Sunday

Games and camaraderie at Tippecanoe every Sunday from noon to 4. Bring a group or come solo to find new friends.

Board Game Nights

Greendale Gazebo Series

Gazebo ParkGreendale

Every Sunday & Saturday

Weekend-evening concerts in Greendale's historic Gazebo Park, opening June 14 with '60s by the '70s. A charming village-green setting — bring a chair. (Different from Glendale's Live at the Oasis.)

Concerts

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

Shorewood Public LibraryShorewood

Kick off summer reading at the Library Lobby on June 15. Free fun from 10 a.m. to noon.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Magician Zack Percell

Wauwatosa Public LibraryWauwatosa

Zack Percell brings his magical mix of comedy and mentalism to Wauwatosa Public Library. It's a fun, interactive show perfect for kids and families. Arrive early to get good seats, and be ready to learn a trick or two yourself!

For kids · Preschool

Free

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