21 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Arts & Culture

Fall 2026 Exhibition Opening Reception

Celebrate the opening night of the Haggerty Museum of Art's new Fall season exhibitions with a free reception.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 PM · Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W. Tory Hill, Milwaukee

Alok: Eat Pray Leave Tour

Acclaimed comedian and activist Alok brings their Eat Pray Leave Tour to Milwaukee Improv's Main Room.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

Free Events

Jazz in the Park: All Aboard the Dark Side

Free live jazz music in the heart of downtown Milwaukee at Cathedral Square Park.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:00 PM · Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee

Social Society MKE Sip & Social

Milwaukee's community meetup group hosts a casual Sip & Social evening for connection and conversation.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Milwaukee

Village Sip & Stroll: Fall Fashion

Free sip and stroll event through the Village of Wauwatosa celebrating fall fashion with local businesses.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00 PM · The Village, Wauwatosa

Music & Nightlife

Lounj Acts: The Bourbon Jockeys

Intimate live music series featuring local and regional bands every Thursday at Jackalope Lounj in the Historic Third Ward.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:00 PM · Jackalope Lounj, 345 N. Broadway, Milwaukee

American Aquarium with Nathan Evans Fox

American Aquarium performs live at The Rave / Eagles Club on their current tour.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:00 PM · The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee

Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere Tour

Kacey Musgraves brings her Middle of Nowhere Tour to Fiserv Forum with Midland opening.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee

Sam Tallent at Milwaukee Improv

Comedian Sam Tallent performs five shows across the weekend at Milwaukee Improv's Main Room.

Friday, September 11, 2026 5 shows · Milwaukee Improv, Milwaukee

Date Night

Line Dancing Debut at The Cooperage

Line dancing makes its debut on the Cooperage Harborfront — grab your boots and a partner for a hootin' good time.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · The Cooperage, Milwaukee

Sports

Milwaukee Tennis Classic

Three-day tennis tournament held at Nicolet High School on Milwaukee's North Shore.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Nicolet High School, Milwaukee North Shore

Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds – Wisconsin First Fridays

Milwaukee Brewers host the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field for Wisconsin First Fridays night.

Friday, September 11, 2026 6:40 PM · American Family Field, Milwaukee

Festivals & Special Events

Milwaukee Original Oktoberfest

Milwaukee's original Oktoberfest celebration kicks off at The Bavarian Bierhaus and runs through October 4.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · The Bavarian Bierhaus, Milwaukee

TosaFest 2026 – 50th Anniversary

Wauwatosa's beloved TosaFest marks its 50th year with live music on three stages, five beer gardens, KidsFest, a food court, and vendors.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Wauwatosa, Milwaukee area

Waukesha Oktoberfest 10th Anniversary

Waukesha's popular autumn Oktoberfest returns to Frame Park along the Fox River for its 10th anniversary with food, fun, and beers.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Frame Park, Waukesha

2nd Annual Native Heritage Celebration

Marcus Performing Arts Center presents a Native Heritage Celebration honoring Wisconsin tribal cultures through traditional smudging, youth drumming, a panel discussion, and a Living Village.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee

Food & Drink

Music Bingo at Sprecher Brewery

Fun music bingo night at Sprecher Brewery on Milwaukee's North Shore.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Sprecher Brewery, Milwaukee

Outdoors & Active

City Limits Run Club – September Run

City Limits Run Club hosts a community run with a Shokz giveaway at the September 12 event — all paces welcome.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Milwaukee

Family-Friendly

Rescue Gang Adoption Pop-Up at Bark N Scratch

Dog rescue adoption pop-up event at Bark N Scratch Outpost — meet adoptable pups and support local rescue.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Bark N Scratch Outpost, Milwaukee

ComedySportz Match – Saturday 7:30pm

Family-friendly improv comedy sport with two teams competing in audience-driven games — all ages, $12 tickets.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:30 PM · ComedySportz Milwaukee, 420 South 1st Street, Milwaukee

Bug Day at Wehr Nature Center

Wehr Nature Center's 19th Annual Bug Day features a live insect zoo, Creepy Crawly Café, Bug Discovery Walks, and hands-on activities for all ages — costumes encouraged.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00 PM · Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI