Things to do this weekend in and around Milwaukee

Friendly fun in Milwaukee for Friday, May 22, 2026 through Sunday, May 24, 2026. Check out these highlights!

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Friday, May 22, 2026

America the Beautiful: Patriotic Pops - Milwaukee - Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a musical journey through spirituals, gospel, ragtime, blues, jazz, and R&B.

Member Mornings at MPM - Milwaukee - Milwaukee Public Museum members can enjoy early access before the museum opens to everyone else.

$15 Admission – Milwaukee Residents - Milwaukee - Milwaukee residents can visit Discovery World at a special admission price.

STEAM Lab at BBCM - Milwaukee - Betty Brinn Children’s Museum offers hands-on science-and-creativity activities for kids.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

IKEA Family Kite Festival - Milwaukee - Spend the day on the lakefront enjoying giant kites, demonstrations, and kid-friendly fun.

Annual Dan Jansen Family Festival - Greenfield - Head to Konkel Park for a community festival packed with weekend fun.

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio - Milwaukee - Stop by the Milwaukee Art Museum for a creative hands-on art project.

$15 Admission – Milwaukee Residents - Milwaukee - A budget-friendly way for Milwaukee residents to explore Discovery World.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

America the Beautiful: Patriotic Pops - Milwaukee - Catch the final performance of this patriotic musical celebration.

2026 Spring Show: Bees! - Mitchell Park Domes - Milwaukee - Enjoy the bee-themed spring exhibit before it wraps up.

IKEA Family Kite Festival - Milwaukee - The kite festival continues with colorful skies and lakefront activities.

Movies in the Park - Greenfield - Head outdoors for an evening movie under the stars at Greenfield City Hall.