22 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Week · August 6–9, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Wisconsin State Fair

The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair presented by T-Mobile runs August 6–16 with rides, food, entertainment, and major concerts at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis

Third Ward Moon Festival

Annual outdoor festival celebrating the Historic Third Ward neighborhood with arts, culture, and community gathering at Catalano Square.

Friday, August 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Catalano Square, Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee

Music & Nightlife

Tony Roberts at Milwaukee Improv

National stand-up comedian Tony Roberts performs five shows across the weekend at the Milwaukee Improv's Main Room.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

Bingo Loco presents Name That Song

Hip hop-themed edition of Bingo Loco at the Pabst Theater featuring a hip hop-led playlist and audience participation bingo.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Pabst Theater, Milwaukee

Kehlani

R&B star Kehlani performs live at Landmark Credit Union Live with special guests Isaia Huron, TheARTi$t, and WASEEL.

Friday, August 7, 2026 6:30 PM · Landmark Credit Union Live, 1051 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee

Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band

Hip-hop legend Juvenile performs live with The 400 Degreez Band at The Rave/Eagles Club.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 PM · The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee

Family-Friendly

ComedySportz Match

All-ages improv comedy show played as a sport with two teams competing in audience-suggestion-based games at ComedySportz Milwaukee.

Friday, August 7, 2026 7:30 PM · ComedySportz Milwaukee, 420 S. 1st St., Milwaukee

We the People Community Day

Free, family-friendly community day inspired by the Milwaukee County Historical Society's exhibit on immigration, citizenship, and community.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee

Milwaukee Makers Market Day – Kids Takeover

Youth age 19 and under can apply for a free vendor space at this back-to-school market featuring farm fresh produce, meats, flowers, and youth-run businesses.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Deer District, 1134 N Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee

Milwaukee Makers Market Day

Sunday pop-up market at Hide House Corridor featuring local makers and artisans.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 10:00 AM · Hide House Corridor, Milwaukee

Outdoors & Active

City Limits Run Club – August 8 Run

Community run club meetup starting at a RiverWalk P location — all paces welcome for this free Saturday morning run through the city.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:30 AM · RiverWalk, Milwaukee

Girls Who Walk Milwaukee – Lakefront Brewery Walk

Community women's walk meetup starting at Lakefront Brewery — all paces welcome for this social Saturday morning stroll.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM · Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee

Wake N' Bake Yoga + Summer Self-Care Soirée

Saturday morning yoga session followed by a 2-hour summer self-care soirée with wellness vendors at Canni-MKE.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:30 AM · Canni-MKE, Milwaukee

Arts & Culture

Cinema Therapy LIVE!

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright analyze relationship dynamics from iconic film franchises in a live stage show.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Pabst Theater Group venue, Milwaukee

Laundry Day Improv Show

Improv comedy trio Big and Tall, Spin Cycle, and Tumble Dry perform audience-suggestion-based comedy in the CSZ Farina Arena side theater.

Friday, August 7, 2026 8:00 PM · ComedySportz Milwaukee, 420 S. 1st St., Milwaukee

Red Magic Art Festival

Outdoor art festival at Jackson Park featuring artists, vendors, and creative programming for the community.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 10:00 AM · Jackson Park, Milwaukee

Usama Siddiquee at Milwaukee Improv

National stand-up comedian Usama Siddiquee performs four shows across the weekend at the Milwaukee Improv — nearly sold out.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

Creative Arts Popup Show at Discovery World

Free creative arts pop-up show at Discovery World featuring local artists and makers.

Friday, August 14, 2026 9:00 AM · Discovery World, Milwaukee

Free Events

Kohl's Thank You Thursday – Free Museum Day at MPM

All visitors receive free access to the permanent exhibits of the Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee

Social Society MKE – Craft Club at Pomeroy

Monthly craft club meetup for Milwaukee creatives to bring junk journaling, knitting, crochet, coloring, or any DIY project and connect with other creative women.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Pomeroy MKE, Milwaukee

Washington Park Wednesdays

Free weekly outdoor summer gathering at the Washington Park Bandshell with live entertainment.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM · Washington Park Bandshell, Milwaukee

Food & Drink

Brown Deer Farmers' Market

Weekly outdoor farmers market at Brown Deer Village Park & Pond, running Wednesdays through October with fresh local produce and goods.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Brown Deer Village Park & Pond, Brown Deer