Frogwater plays the 411 East Wisconsin Center courtyard for Tunes@Noon on Thursday, June 18 at noon. Davian's Pop-Up Experience handles lunch. Free, all ages, weather-dependent.

Concerts

Free

THU JUN 181:30PM

Family

Teen Anime Club

Shorewood Public Library·Shorewood

Every other Thursday

Free Teen Anime Club at the Library Program Room. Come hang out and chat about your favorite series on June 18.

Night Market

Zócalo Food Park·Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Discover a vibrant night market at Zocalo Food Park, featuring over 40 vintage and handmade vendors. It's a great spot to find unique items and enjoy local food and drinks. The atmosphere is lively with a DJ setting the mood. Arrive early to snag the best finds and enjoy the community vibe.

DJ Sets
Night Markets

Free

THU JUN 183PM

Markets & Shopping

Jackson Park Farmers Market - June 18

Jackson Park·Milwaukee

Every Thursday

Explore local vendors, enjoy live music, and join activities at the Jackson Park Farmers Market.

Farmers Markets

Free

THU JUN 183PM

Markets & Shopping

South Milwaukee Downtown Market

Bucyrus Commons·South Milwaukee

Every Thursday

A Thursday-evening market built for dinner — bring a blanket, grab food, and catch the Market Music concert series from 5 to 7. More hangout than grocery run. Bucyrus Commons setting.

Farmers Markets

Free

THU JUN 183PM

Markets & Shopping

Cathedral Square Market

Cathedral Square Park·Milwaukee

Every Thursday

Downtown Milwaukee's after-work market, moved to Thursdays in 2026 so it flows right into the Jazz in the Park crowd at 6pm. Grab dinner and produce, then stay for the music. Note it runs select Thursdays, so confirm the date before heading down.

Farmers Markets

Free

Art & Hops with the Traveling Beer Garden

THU JUN 185PM

Community

Art & Hops with the Traveling Beer Garden

Grant Park·South Milwaukee

7 dates · Jun 18–Aug 20

Art & Hops heads south to Grant Park for the opening Thursday of the beer garden's South Milwaukee stop. Local makers, lake views, Sprecher on tap. Free.

Craft Markets

Free

THU JUN 186PM

Music

Jazz in the Park

Cathedral Square Park·Milwaukee

Every Thursday

Downtown's Thursday-night institution in Cathedral Square — twelve weeks of free live music, now expanded well beyond jazz, with a beer and wine bar and food vendors. The Cathedral Square Market runs 3–6pm right before. Note July 2, 9, and 16 are intentionally dark (Bastille Days and the July 4 stretch).

Concerts

Free

THU JUN 186PM

Music

Greenfield Brews & Bites

Konkel Park·Greenfield

8 dates · Jun 18–Aug 20

A free evening concert series in Greenfield's Konkel Park with food vendors and a weekly cover-band lineup — Blooze Brothers, the WhiskeyBelles, Eddie Butts Band, and more across eight dates. Pair it with Chill on the Hill if you want options.

Concerts

Free

THU JUN 186PM

Music

Third Space Presents

Third Space Brewing·Milwaukee

Every Thursday

A free Thursday patio series at Third Space Brewing in the Menomonee Valley — bigger than it sounds, with a $5 'Sounds of Summer' rice lager brewed just for it and Ian's Pizza on-site weekly. Adult vibe, but family-friendly until around 7pm.

Concerts

Free

THU JUN 186:30PM

Music

Concerts in the Gardens at Boerner

Boerner Botanical Gardens·Hales Corners

Every Thursday

Free Thursday-evening concerts set in the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners — one of the prettiest settings of any series. Arrive early to walk the gardens; That's Amore handles food, wine, and beer, and you can BYO food too.

Concerts

Free

FRI JUN 199AM

Festivals

Juneteenth Day Celebration

Rose Park·Riverwest, Milwaukee

Celebrate African American freedom and achievement at this vibrant Juneteenth festival. Spanning four blocks along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, it’s a lively day filled with community booths and cultural pride. Arrive early to find parking and enjoy the full day of festivities.

Festivals

Free

FRI JUN 1911AM

Festivals

Juneteenth Day Celebration

MLK Drive, Bronzeville·Milwaukee

Milwaukee's 55th Juneteenth Day — parade and festival along King Drive, drawing 170,000-plus.

Parades
Festivals

Free

FRI JUN 1911AM

Music

Oak Creek Summer Solstice Music Festival

Drexel Town Square·Oak Creek

A free three-day music festival at Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek, in its second year.

Music Festivals

Free

FRI JUN 196:30PM

Family

Davidson Park Movie Night Series

Davidson Park·Sherman Park, Milwaukee

4 dates · Jun 19–Sep 11

Enjoy a classic movie night under the stars at Davidson Park, with films chosen by public vote. Arrive early to grab a good spot and enjoy snacks from local vendors. It's a relaxed evening perfect for families and friends to reconnect.

Movies in the Park

Free

FRI JUN 1910:30AM

Family

Story Time

Milwaukee Public Library - Capitol Branch·Milwaukee

Every Friday

Interactive story time for kids with songs and fingerplays at the library.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

FRI JUN 1910:30AM

Family

Library Story Time

Milwaukee Public Library - Washington Park Branch·Sherman Park, Milwaukee

Every Friday

Story time for infants with songs and fingerplays to boost early literacy.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Free

FRI JUN 194PM

Music

Deer District Summer Concert Series

The Deer Garden plaza·Milwaukee

Every Friday

A free Friday happy-hour concert series on the Deer Garden plaza outside Fiserv Forum, with the surrounding bars running specials. Family-friendly until around 6pm, then an easy after-work downtown drop-in.

Concerts

Free

SAT JUN 209:30AM

Family

LEGO Club

Wauwatosa Public Library·Wauwatosa

Let your kids' creativity run wild at the Wauwatosa Public Library's LEGO Club. It's a fun, drop-in event for kids aged 5-12, perfect for a family outing. Remember, kids under 8 need an adult with them. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning, building and bonding.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Free

SAT JUN 209:30AM

Sports & Fitness

Nordic Walking Group

Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park·East Side, Milwaukee

Free Nordic walking group at Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park, Saturdays at 9:30 am. Full-body cardio workout with poles provided.

Group Hikes

Free

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