Summer on Milwaukee’s North Shore can get busy with events, festivals, live music, and community gatherings. Here is a preview of some of the must attend Summer Festivals coming our way…
Schlitz Audubon May Market → May 3, 2026 (Sunday)Learn more here
Shorewood Art Walk → May 14, 2026 (Thursday) Learn more here
Sprecher’s Spring Spectacular Maker’s Market → May 17th, 2026 (Sunday) Learn more here.
Asia & Asian Culture Festival → May 16th, 2026 (Saturday) In The Yard at BAYSHORE. A free, all-day celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month!Enjoy a celebration featuring Lion Dance grand opener, Japanese Taiko drumming, Bollywood dance showcase, Hmong Heritage traditional dance, Martial Arts demonstration, and Dragon Dance grand finale. Plus … Authentic Asian food vendors, Calligraphy, origami & henna workshops, Kids Corner & Asia Discovery Passport Adventure, Traditional costume & photo station, Local Asian-owned businesses & artisans, and so much more! Learn more here
Wisconsin Sip & Savor Festival → June 13th, 2026 (Saturday) 700 W. Lexington Blvd – Old Heidelberg Park Festival Grounds (Glendale, WI). A high energy celebration of everything you LOVE about Wisconsin…Craft beer, spirits, wine, artisan cheese, handcrafted sausage, and more.Sip & Savor Wisconsin brings together the best makers from across the state for one unforgettable day of flavor, fun, and community. This isn’t just a tasting event, it’s a festival built for people who love great food, great drinks, and great company. Whether you‘re a craft beer fanatic, a cocktail lover, a wine sipper, or a cheese–and–sausage enthusiast… this festival was made for you! Learn more at https://www.sipandsavorwisconsin.com/
22nd Annual Shorewood Criterium Classic → June 26, 2026 (Friday) The 22nd Annual Bike Race hosted on the streets of Shorewood. Learn more here.
WI’s Bike 4 Friendship → June 28th, 2026 (Sunday) Learn more here
Whitefish Bay Art Festival → July 11-12, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) Immerse yourself in thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewelry, and from 100 juried artists. Take a break with a cold beer and delicious snacks and enjoy the live music! Be sure to stop at the Kids Art Zone for fun art projects, face painting and games, and look for Kid Friendly Art Tent and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. Hosted by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay, most of your favorite shops are open during fest hours.Learn more here
Arts & Hops → July 16th, 2026 (Thursday) Gather the family and bring your steins for the “Art & Hops” series! At this free event, you’ll stroll through the park enjoying your brew from the nearby Traveling Beer Garden, while visiting an eclectic mix of local artists, makers of high-quality handmade items, and small businesses. Learn more here.
OnMilwaukee’s Taco Fest → July 18th, 2026 (Saturday) 700 W. Lexington Blvd – Old Heidelberg Park Festival Grounds (Glendale, WI) Save the date, and stay tuned for more details.
Whitefish Bay Sidewalk Sale – July 24-25, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) Learn more here.
Brew City Cigar Festival → August 29th, 2026 (Saturday) 700 W. Lexington Blvd – Old Heidelberg Park Festival Grounds (Glendale, WI) . Brew City Cigar Festival is the ultimate night out for men and women who enjoy premium cigars and spirits. Relax, eat, drink, smoke and play at the Midwest’s premier cigar event. For the price of admission, attendees receive more than $250 worth of premium cigars PLUS an evening of unlimited samplings of fine spirits, craft beer, wine, demonstrations and live entertainment. Learn more here
Milwaukee’s Original Oktoberfest → Every Weekend in September 700 W. Lexington Blvd – Old Heidelberg Park Festival Grounds (Glendale, WI) The Bavarian Bierhaus is proud to host Milwaukee’s Original Oktoberfest in Old Heidelberg Park. Our Oktoberfest is the longest-running celebration of its kind in the city. Rooted in almost a century of tradition, our fest brings the true spirit of Munich to Wisconsin with authentic German beer, food, music, and family-friendly fun. Join us in Old Heidelberg Park or the festhall for steins, sausages, and live polka—this is Oktoberfest as it was meant to be experienced–prost! Learn more here
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s Flight Night → September 17, 2026 (Thursday) Beer Tasting + Raptors. Save the Date. More details to come.
Bayside’s Fall Fest → September 26th Save the Date. More details to come.
Want more? Make sure you stay up to date with Milwaukee’s North Shore Events Calendar at https://discoverthenorthshoremke.com/discover-events-calendar/
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