This weekend in Milwaukee, WI

A sprawling craft and vendor fair brings together artisans, makers, live music, outdoor tented areas, and a wide range of food options. More than 150 sellers are spread through multiple buildings, with an additional building added to expand the experience, and food trucks are on site throughout the event. Browse handcrafted pottery, woodworking, glass art, textiles, home decor, jewelry, and more, then sample local flavors that include baked goods, fudge, nuts, specialty foods, beverages, and local wines. Admission includes a weekend pass bracelet. Only service dogs are allowed inside buildings, and bringing cash is recommended.

Celebrate fall with a Jimmy Buffett twist at the Waukesha Farmers' Market.

Keith Tozer and Carrie will be at the SE Wisconsin Heart & Stroke Walk and 5k Run at Henry Maier Festival Park. The event offers both a walk and a 5k run.

Enjoy a spread of fresh baked goods at the Waukesha Farmer's Market. To reserve an item or make a special request, call the store at 262-821-0118.

A welcoming table will be set up at the Waukesha Farmer's Market, inviting passersby to stop for a quick hello and a casual conversation.

Celebrate the close of summer with a seasonal sale featuring mums, pumpkins, and unique handmade items. Browse flowers and gourds, discover crafted pieces, and find simple touches that welcome the shift into fall.

In person or online, this gathering features meditation, a reading, group discussion, and time to socialize. Meditation instruction is available, and participants do not need a book or any previous experience. All are welcome.

The sixteenth House Practice features combat games for adults and children, along with complete role-play modules. Food is provided, with optional donations to help offset food costs. Admission to this community event is free.

Explore creations from more than 70 local makers, with food trucks and music adding to the atmosphere. The market is stroller friendly, making it easy to navigate with little ones.

Milwaukee's Timmerman Airport hosts the 14th Annual Spot Landing Contest, a precision challenge where pilots aim to touch down as close as possible to a marked line on the runway. The closest landings earn top placement, with gift card prizes for first, second, and third. Participation is free, and a complimentary lunch is provided for all attendees. Entrants must attend a required safety briefing to be eligible to compete. Presented by Spring City Aviation and Timmerman Airport. Registration is required.

Free Harley-Davidson motorcycle demo rides are offered on the Harley-Davidson Museum campus, featuring Model Year 2026 bikes across Touring, Cruiser, Adventure Touring, and Sportster categories. Riders with a valid motorcycle endorsement can choose from a wide selection and follow a planned scenic route through the Menomonee Valley that highlights the surrounding neighborhoods. Sign-up is first come, first served, and rides are weather dependent. Riders and passengers must be 18 or older, and all participants must bring and wear full protective gear, including a helmet, eye protection, a shirt, long pants, and closed-toe shoes with a heel strap. The lineup includes options such as the CVO Road Glide ST, Street Glide Limited and Street Glide with Rockford Fosgate audio upgrades, plus Road Glide, Low Rider ST and Low Rider S, Breakout, Street Bob, Heritage Classic 114, Fat Boy, Pan America Special, Sportster S, and Nightster S. The experience is supported by H-D Insurance, Rockford Fosgate Motorcycle Audio, and Michelin Motorcycle Tires, with opportunities to compare audio systems and enter for a chance to win a set of tires. Weather updates may be shared on the H-D Museum Demos Facebook Event Page or through the museum’s general information line.

The World Oddities Expo returns to Milwaukee for its fourth year, filling Exhibit Hall A at the Baird Center with a touring celebration of the unusual that blends art, history, science, and live entertainment. Browse a marketplace of eclectic vendors and small businesses, then explore the Deformed Exhibit to encounter rare, authentic specimens that showcase remarkable medical anomalies. WOE Labs offers hands-on learning, with classes that can include taxidermy, rat skeleton articulation, or building a miniature diorama terrarium, and specific offerings may vary by location. The Main Stage features live performances such as contortion, tributes to classic sideshow traditions, and clowning, plus surprise guest speakers leading complimentary seminars. In select cities, the Oddity Ink Parlour, presented with Villain Arts, provides the chance to get a tattoo on site. VIP options offer early shopping access, and admission is free for children age 12 and under.

Barktoberfest, featuring the Walk Run Wag fun run, is Friends of MADACC’s largest fundraiser of the year and will be held at Estabrook Beer Garden. Attendees can meet adoptable dogs, visit with vendors, and connect with rescue partners. Friends of MADACC merchandise will be available, with proceeds benefiting MADACC. The festivities also include a pet costume contest, the Walk Run Wag fun run, and raffles.

An induction ceremony recognizes six new members of the St. Thomas More High School Alumni Hall of Fame. This Hall of Fame honors graduates of Pio Nono, Don Bosco, and Thomas More whose achievements span many fields and who exemplify the school’s mission through lives of service guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Honorees are Bob Burke (DB ’60), Mike Jaskulski (PN ’72), Tom Glembocki (TM ’74), Jim Wahlen (TM ’75), Joel Eul (TM ’79), and former teacher Vicki Nast. The program includes lunch followed by the formal ceremony.

Try recreational tree climbing at Fox Brook Park under the supervision of a tree climbing adventure guide. Participants use rope and saddle techniques similar to professional climbers. Ages 7 through adult are welcome. No prior experience is needed, and all equipment and instruction are provided. The cost is $49 per person. A Waukesha County Parks vehicle entry fee is not included in registration, and a daily pass or annual membership is required for park entry.

A cribbage tournament offers friendly competition while supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the event help fight cancer through Relay For Life.

The Milwaukee Area Labor Council introduces Solidarity Saturdays, a monthly gathering that offers working people an open, informal space to connect. There is no formal agenda or assigned reading, just time set aside for conversation, solidarity, and fellowship. For questions, contact Andrew Wehrheim, MALC Education and Organizing Coordinator, at organize@milwaukeelabor.org.

UW-Platteville alumni gather at the ballpark for a Milwaukee Brewers game highlighted by a pregame National Anthem performed by the UW-Platteville Marching Pioneers. A $75 ticket includes unlimited brats and hot dogs, unlimited soda, two Miller beverages before the game, and a seat in section 430. There is a pregame tailgate, chances to reconnect with classmates and make new connections, and plenty of Brewers energy as the Marching Pioneers help launch the action. Capacity is limited.

This Union Arena card game event features anime-inspired battles in a three-round Swiss format. Entry is 10 dollars. Each participant receives one Union Arena Card Game Pack and earns an additional pack for every round win. A Union Arena Promotional Pack provided by Bandai is also included.

Experience an evening of movement, sound healing, and community under the full moon at Bay View Park Beach, with Lake Michigan as the backdrop. The program starts with an all levels yoga practice led by 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher Belle Dorn, followed by a deeply restorative sound bath with Bernard Ruño of Adagio Sound Healing and Jess Burns of Mosaic Healing and Wellness. After the practices, there is time to relax, connect, and enjoy the park setting. This gathering is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis to support accessibility, with a suggested contribution of $25 to $45. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay. Registration is required, and confirmation emails include details on how to donate. Community support makes this possible. The Bay View Park permit has been sponsored by Eastside Family Chiropractic, so attendee contributions go directly to the facilitators who are sharing their time, energy, and expertise. For comfort, bring a beach towel or blanket, water, and layers for the evening breeze. A yoga mat is optional. Items like a pillow, eye mask, or an extra blanket can enhance the sound bath. No prior yoga experience is needed.

Enjoy a double bill featuring The Appleseed Cast and Casket Lottery sharing the same stage. The event is open to all ages, with tickets priced at $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show.

Dying Fetus and Sanguisugabogg headline a heavy-hitting night at The Rave/Eagles Club, with additional sets from Crowbar, Left To Suffer, and Deterioration. The show is open to all ages. Advance tickets start at $41, with prices potentially higher on the day of the show. Supporting acts may change without notice, and details are subject to change. For a smooth experience, purchase only through official outlets and avoid third-party resellers.

A joyful immersion in mantra, music, and dance comes to Milwaukee as Spirit Soul brings The Kirtan Experience on its Summer 2026 tour. Kirtan is a communal form of meditation that blends live music with the hearing and singing of sacred mantras, offering a way to ease stress and awaken peace, connection, and joy. Guided by lifelong kirtan artists and musicians, this gathering features immersive musical meditation with vibrant visuals. Expect simple, powerful mantras that are easy to follow, a welcoming space where you can sing, dance, or simply listen, and a dynamic flow that moves between quiet reflection and uplifting, energetic peaks. It is not a performance, it is a shared experience created by everyone who attends, a chance to unplug, reset, and feel alive. Rooted in a living tradition cared for over 500 years in the lineage of Sri Krishna Chaitanya, this offering is shared by a growing collective of meditators, musicians, artists, and friends from around the world. The events are free so that anyone can attend. All are welcome, and no experience, agreement, or belief is required. Many say it feels like coming home, and attendees often mention letting go of worry, feeling part of something bigger, and a heart opening sense of calm and joy. Space is limited.

Experience a live performance by 2000 and Late at Nashville North. Find the band online to learn more.

Enjoy an evening centered on West Coast Swing with two lessons offered at the same time, one for beginners and another for intermediate and advanced dancers, followed by a social dance. Admission for the dance, which includes the beginner lesson, is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Admission for the dance plus the intermediate or advanced lesson is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. An optional yearly membership is available for $30 and includes free Level 1 classes for a full year. Group classes are not progressive, drop ins are welcome, and no partner is required.

Rustbucket returns to Maddy’s Bar and Music Lounge for a heartfelt homecoming on the stage where it all began. Expect a high-energy set with plenty of opportunities to sing along. Those who arrive early might find refreshments as the crew also celebrates longtime Rustbucket Brigade member Jaz on a big birthday. Grateful to be invited back, the band is ready to make this return feel special.

Enjoy a live tribute to Supertramp at Pabst Theater. This all-ages event presents a concert performance dedicated to the band’s music.

Milwaukee Aquarium Society presents its second annual Breeders Only Swap at New Berlin Ale House. This marketplace centers on home bred aquatic livestock, aquarium grown plants, and live foods cultured by hobbyists, along with a limited selection of handmade items with an aquatic theme. As a breeders only event, there will be no imports and no hard goods. Booth pricing begins at $15, and mentoring is available for first time vendors. Eligible offerings include fry that are at least 45 days old from your own spawns, established pairs, trios and breeding groups, plants propagated in your aquariums, and live foods you culture yourself. A small number of craft vendors may participate if at least half of their items are aquatic themed or intended for aquariums. Tickets for customers will be sold for cash only at the door. Parking is on the east side of the building, with signs directing you to the entrance.

At the Milwaukee County Zoo, the 30th Annual Statewide Down Syndrome Awareness Walk features registration and a Family Festival with inflatables, games, prizes, raffles, and more. Raffle sales close prior to the 21 Showcase & Awards Ceremony. Afterward, attendees can pick up raffle items and head into the zoo, and families are welcome to stay and picnic.

Deer District hosts a vibrant farmers market managed by Lauryn Wynter Company with support from Deer District BID 53. Each week, more than a hundred vendors gather with farm produce, organic meats and eggs, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery goods, handmade arts and crafts, and a wide range of ready-to-enjoy foods. Live music and ample seating create a relaxed place to snack, shop, and take a break. The Taste It Tent serves up samples of new offerings, and a dedicated area gives kids games and activities to enjoy. Nearby Deer District businesses are open for brunch or lunch to complement a day at the market. SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior Nutritional Vouchers are accepted.

Forks & Futures is a lively brunch fundraiser featuring dishes from six acclaimed Milwaukee chefs alongside FoodRight star student chefs. As FoodRight’s first-ever bruncheon, it takes place at The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin and spotlights flavorful plates, collaboration, and emerging culinary talent.

Grace Lutheran Church will participate in Doors Open Milwaukee 2026, welcoming visitors and offering a friendly introduction to the space with help from volunteer greeters. The team is seeking approachable volunteers to say hello and point guests in the right direction, and no prior historical knowledge is required. Multiple shifts are available across both days of the weekend. For details or to sign up, contact Paul Sherwood at (414) 791-6010 or paulsherwood3@gmail.com.

Mermaid Echo teams up with Mr. Larkin at UWM School of Freshwater Sciences for an educational presentation inside a 750 gallon traveling mermaid tank during Harbor Fest.

Families can enjoy a dining special where guests age 12 and under receive a complimentary kids entrée, valued up to $15, with the purchase of an adult entrée. The offer is limited to one free kids meal per adult meal purchased. It cannot be combined with other promotions, specials, or dip certificates, and it is not available on holidays.

DJ Redd starts things off with a lesson, then the floor opens for dancing. Expect line dances to a mix of classic and current country along with pop and more. Newcomers are welcome.

Mamma Mia! brings a sun-soaked Greek island to life as a bride-to-be searches for the father she has never met. On the night before her wedding, three men from her mother’s past return to the island they last visited decades earlier, opening the door to discoveries about love, friendship, and identity. The story unfolds through the timeless songs of ABBA, creating a feel-good experience that has captivated audiences around the world for more than 25 years.

Ed Larson appears for a single-night performance at The Laughing Tap. He is a co-host of the internationally popular podcast Last Podcast on the Left and also co-hosts The Brighter Side. His background includes writing for the Comedy Central Roasts and for Jeff Ross, with credits on Bumping Mics, Historical Roasts on Netflix, and the roasts of Justin Bieber, Alec Baldwin, and Bruce Willis. This is a special engagement, so discounts, promotions, and vouchers are not accepted. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Bleachers performs live at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This event features the band on stage for an in-person show at the venue.

Vivarium in Milwaukee hosts a special night celebrating Bahamian music with a performance by Bahamas. Expect engaging songs and soulful melodies throughout this live musical experience.