Students Decorate Trees for Milwaukee Holiday Festival
More than 2,000 students from 101 schools and nonprofits are decorating over 100 evergreen trees in Cathedral Square Park for the 28th annual Holiday Lights Festival.
Milwaukee Other News
This page covers community events, seasonal programming and special attractions in Milwaukee. Reporting follows one-off gatherings and entertainment happenings that bring people together across the city.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you prefer traditional stadium concessions over new, specialty food offerings at sporting events?
Milwaukee Brewers to Unveil New World Series Menu
The team will introduce unique culinary options at American Family Field starting October 24, 2026.
Cultural
Live Poll
Do you support the level of public and private spending required to build new local museums?
Milwaukee Prepares New Nature and Culture Museum
The citys new museum facility reaches construction milestones as it prepares for a summer 2027 opening.
Other — General
Live Poll
Do you trust third-party resale websites when purchasing tickets for major live events?
Hundreds Denied Entry at Freya Skye Concert
Fans faced entry issues in Milwaukee after purchasing tickets through third-party resale marketplaces.
Seasonal Events
Milwaukee Entrepreneurs Launched Seasonal Decor Business
Two local founders started a custom pumpkin and mum porch decorating company for the autumn season.
Health and Wellness
Live Poll
Do you believe community-led outdoor programs improve mental health and well-being in your area?
Timothy Scott Founds Urban Nature Connection
The nonprofit organization offers accessible wellness and outdoor programs for Milwaukee residents.
More in Other
Coverage takes in the arrival of major touring attractions, annual seasonal festivals, the opening of new entertainment venues and local celebrations. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. These events are often defined by the specific months they occur in and the seasonal changes that influence public participation. Patterns of attendance and the integration of new venues into the existing urban landscape remain the most frequent focus of this reporting.