Best time to visit Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI

3 THINGS TO DO IN MILWAUKEE, WI (MAY 10 - MAY 20)

Sandhill Crane Migration

Sandhill Crane Migration

March–November • nature

Every summer, thousands of cranes nest and grow their colts in Wisconsin

Hummingbird Migration

Hummingbird Migration

early May–late September • nature

Catch a glimpse of the little flying jewels with iridescent feathers in the Badger State

Cicada Mania

Cicada Mania

May–mid-June • nature

A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par

18 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Lake Geneva Winterfest

Lake Geneva Winterfest

out of rangeJanuary 31–February 4, 2024 • event

A place to celebrate art, winter, and have fun with over a dozen themed events in Wisconsin

Summerfest

Summerfest

out of rangeJune 20–22, 27–29, July 4–6, 2024 • event

The giant music festival in Milwaukee on the shore of Lake Michigan

Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair

out of rangeAugust 1-11, 2024 • event

Get on a roller coaster and snack on corndogs in the town of West Allis

Wisconsin Fall Colors

Wisconsin Fall Colors

out of rangelate September–October • nature

Nothing screams "fall" quite like October in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Air and Water Show

Milwaukee Air and Water Show

out of rangeJuly 27-28, 2024 • event

See the US Blue Angels roar at the Milwaukee lakefront

Milwaukee 4th of July Fireworks, Parade & Events

Milwaukee 4th of July Fireworks, Parade & Events

out of rangeJuly 2–6, 2024 • event

Pyrotechnic shows, parades, and festivities throughout Milwaukee parks

Christkindlmarket Milwaukee

Christkindlmarket Milwaukee

on holdNovember 1–December 31, 2020 • event

Food, music, and holiday shopping—all you need to enjoy the Christmas season to the fullest

Wisconsin State Fair Harvest Festival

Wisconsin State Fair Harvest Festival

out of rangeSeptember 29–October 1, 2023 • event

Celebrate pumpkins and other veggies at this unique harvest fair!

Lake Geneva Fall Colors

Lake Geneva Fall Colors

out of rangemid- to late October • nature

Explore multiple ways to enjoy fall vibes around the resort city on the lake

New Year's Eve in Milwaukee

New Year's Eve in Milwaukee

out of rangeDecember 31  • event

Party all night long or enjoy a festive meal with a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

out of rangeNovember 16, 2023–January 1, 2024 • event

This festive seasonal illumination brightens the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Brewfest

Milwaukee Brewfest

out of rangeJuly 27, 2024 • event

Visit this event to find out what the ultimate brewing culture is

Skiing and Snowboarding in Wisconsin

Skiing and Snowboarding in Wisconsin

out of rangeDecember–March • activity

Discover some of the best ski areas of the Midwest

Christmas Lights in Milwaukee

Christmas Lights in Milwaukee

out of rangemid-November–early January • event

From downtown to the suburbs, Milwaukee dazzles with lights during the holidays

Milwaukee Comic Con

Milwaukee Comic Con

out of rangeFebruary 10, 2024 • event

An amazing comic book convention and cosplay in a suburb of Milwaukee

Madison Winter Festival

Madison Winter Festival

overFebruary 6–7, 2021 • event

Lots of snow and winter fun by Lake Mendota

Pirate Family Daze

Pirate Family Daze

on holdJune 5–7, 2020 • event

A family-friendly event with a nautical and pirate theme in Port Washington

Fall Colors

Fall Colors

out of rangeearly September – late October • nature

Maples and oaks decorate Milwaukee for nature's best annual festival

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