Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
Piala's 16th Annual Fall Festival
Piala's 16th Annual Fall Festival at their nursery & garden shop in Waukesha—fun for the whole family.
Harvest Fest at The East Troy Electric Railroad
Harvest-themed festival at a restored electric railroad with vintage train rides and seasonal fun.
Piala’s Nursery Fall Fest
Free fall festival at Piala's Nursery with crafts, live music, and seasonal fun.
Harbor Fest at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences (Harbor View Plaza)
Free waterfront festival celebrating freshwater science and lake ecology.
Golden Mast Oktoberfest
Golden Mast Oktoberfest in Okauchee—classic fall festival with food, fun, and family cheer.
Harbor Fest 2026
Harbor Fest celebrates its 10th anniversary with music, activities, and waterfront fun.
Harvest Fair
Three-day harvest celebration at Wisconsin State Fair with live entertainment across multiple stages.
East Troy First Fridays: Fall Fair at Village Square Park
Free fall fair in East Troy with vendors, activities, and community fun on First Friday.
Abundant Life Church Fall Festival
Free fall festival at Abundant Life Apostolic Church with family-friendly fun.
Culture Fest
Celebrate global cultures through food, music, art, and traditions.
Dance Fest at Marcus Peforming Arts Center Peck Pavilion
Watch talented dancers of all levels showcase their skills at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Milwaukee Korea Day Celebration at UWM’s Peck School of the Arts
Free celebration of Korean culture with performances, crafts, and food.
Our Lady of Lourdes Milwaukee Oktoberfest
Traditional Oktoberfest celebration in Milwaukee with family-friendly activities.
Bayshore Fall Fest (Glendale)
Free fall festival at Bayshore Mall with seasonal activities and family fun.
Pumpkin Party in the Park
Free Halloween-themed party in the park with trick-or-treating and outdoor movies.
The Hollows at Phantom Lake YMCA
A spooky or festive event at Phantom Lake YMCA Camp—check for details on activities.
Holy Hill Art Farm Market
Fall art and craft market at Holy Hill Art Farm with vendors, crafts, and seasonal fun.
BrookFalls Farmers Market
Free farmers market with food vendors and live music in Brookfield.
Dayspring Fall Harvest Fest
Free fall harvest festival at DaySpring Preschool with games, food, and seasonal fun.
Fall Festival
Full-day fall festival celebration with activities for all ages.
Sugar Skull
Cultural performance celebrating Día de Muertos traditions at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Taste of Ireland
Irish food, music, and family-friendly fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day season at Turner Hall.
Christmas in the Ward
Milwaukee's 37th annual Christmas in the Ward—kick off the season in the Historic Third Ward.