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Things to do in Milwaukee

34 ideas for a day or a night in Milwaukee, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Live music · 9Nightlife · 9Arts & culture · 4Sport · 4Outdoors · 2Family · 2Tours & day trips · 2Markets · 1Festivals & events · 1

Live music in Milwaukee

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of King CrimsonMon 19 October · The Riverside TheaterIndigo Girls (with special guest Linda Perry)Mon 19 October · The Pabst TheaterDogstarTue 20 October · The Rave / Eagles ClubMy Hero Academia In ConcertTue 20 October · The Riverside TheaterRyan Bingham and the Texas GentlemenWed 21 October · The Rave / Eagles ClubSylvan Esso - Ow ∞ Tour (with special guest Chris Rosenau)Wed 21 October · The Riverside TheaterMovement & MelodyFri 23 October, 7:30pm · Bradley Symphony CenterThe WrecksFri 23 October · The Rave / Eagles ClubDylan ScottSat 24 October · The Rave / Eagles Club

Nightlife in Milwaukee

Lakefront BreweryRiverwest · $$Bryant's Cocktail LoungeWalker's Point · $$Cactus ClubBay View · $MobCraft Beer TaproomWalker's Point · $$Shank HallEast Side · $$The Rave / Eagles ClubNear West Side · $$Spooky SafariThu 22 October, 5:30pm · Milwaukee County Zoo · From $30MAM After Dark: Halloween BashFri 23 October, 7pm · Milwaukee Art Museum · From $35The Cash Box KingsFri 23 October, 8pm · Shank Hall · From $20

Arts & culture in Milwaukee

FootlooseMon 19 October · Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse TheaterInstructions for a SéanceMon 19 October · Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Herro-Franke Studio TheaterThe World Goes 'RoundMon 19 October · Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Stackner CabaretJersey BoysTue 20 October, 7:30pm · Marcus Performing Arts Center

Sport in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers: World Series Game 1 at American Family FieldFri 23 October, 7pm · American Family FieldMilwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls (home opener)Fri 23 October · Fiserv ForumMilwaukee Brewers: World Series Game 2 at American Family FieldSat 24 October, 7pm · American Family FieldMilwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago WolvesSun 25 October, 1pm · UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

Outdoors in Milwaukee

FreeHank Aaron State Trailabout 2 hrsFreeLakeshore State Parkabout 1.5 hrs

Family in Milwaukee

Boo at the ZooFri 23 October, 4:30pm · Milwaukee County Zoo · From $16Boo at the ZooSat 24 October, 9:30am · Milwaukee County Zoo · From $16

Tours & day trips in Milwaukee

Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit8 hrs · Self-drive from MilwaukeeCedar Creek Winery (Cedarburg)4 hrs · Self-drive from Milwaukee · From $11

Markets in Milwaukee

FreeTosa Farmers MarketSat 24 October, 8am · Hart Mills Parking Lot

Festivals & events in Milwaukee

Randy Feltface: GimmickThu 22 October · Vivarium
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Things to do in Milwaukee, answered

What are the best things to do in Milwaukee?

Right now: BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of King Crimson (live music), Lakefront Brewery (nightlife), Footloose (arts & culture) and Milwaukee Brewers: World Series Game 1 at American Family Field (sport). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Milwaukee?

Hank Aaron State Trail, Lakeshore State Park and Tosa Farmers Market.

What's on in Milwaukee this week?

What's On Milwaukee has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.