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8. Scottish Fest, Milwaukee Highland Games 18. Festa Italiana | July 19-21 | $13 29. Hip Hop Week MKE | Aug. 19-25 MUSEUMS June 1 | Hart Park, 6800 W. State St. | Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. Location varies, visit hiphopweekmke.com The museum is a classic summer day excursion, FREE Why go? Bagpipes and Scottish food! Why go? There’s a children stage with dancers Why go? You’ll want to save the date for this and Milwaukee has a host to choose from, with and musicians performing throughout the day. event! Hip hop week debuted last year and was many of them offering free days. 9. Pride Fest | June 6-9 | $12-$15 And there’s fireworks to close out the festival! a hit. Stay tuned for the lineup. Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. 1. Milwaukee Public Museum | 800 W. Wells St. Buy tickets online for a discount 19. Croatian Fest | July 20 | FREE 30. Mexican Fiesta | Aug. 23-25 | $15 FREE the first Thursday of the Month Why go? It’s never too early to teach kids about Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St. Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. Why go? It’s what you thought of when you other identities. Visit the kid’s stage for a Why go? Celebrate Croatian culture! Why go? Celebrate Mexican Culture! heard “the museum.” From the Streets of Old family-friendly experience. Milwaukee to the dinosaurs, these exhibits are 20. Armenian Fest | July 21 | FREE 31. Third Ward Art Festival | Aug. 31-Sept. 1 always interesting and educational. 10. Locust Street Festival | June 9 | FREE 7825 W. Layton Ave. Historic Third Ward, east of Milwaukee River Locust St. west of Humboldt Why go? Celebrate Armenian culture! between St. Paul and Erie | 2. Milwaukee Art Museum | 700 N. Art Museum Dr. FREE Why go? Six stages of entertainment and lots of Why go? A cool street festival featuring a range FREE the first Tuesday of every month food vendors! 21. German Fest | July 26-28 | $3 Friday of artwork! Why go? Kohls Art Generation is a unique exhibit Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. for kids that informs them about art while 11. Polish Fest | June 14-16 Why go? As one of the nation’s largest German 32. Indian Summer Festival | Date TBD engaging children with hands-on, creative Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. festivals, German Fest is known for authentic Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. experiences. Friday: $1 before 5 p.m., $5 after 5 p.m. food, culture and entertainment. Why go? Tribal cultures are diverse, and the Why go? Milwaukee has a strong polish commu- festival aims to educate and promote American 3. Betty Brinn Children’s Museum nity, so take advantage of this festival to learn 22. Milwaukee Air & Water Show | July 27-28 Indian cultures, which are often forgotten about. 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. | $9 more about polish culture. Milwaukee Lakefront | FREE Why go? Another educational, hands-on expe- Why go? A free and thrilling aerial and aquat- rience, but this museum focuses on building 12. Juneteeth Day | June 19 | FREE ic-based acrobatics show that takes place on EDUCATIONAL cognitive, social and emotional skills, which are MLK Dr., between Burleigh and Center Streets the lakefront! fundamental for a child’s development. EXCURSIONS Why go? Celebrate the abolition of slavery in Learning should never stop, and the best part America. 23. State Fair | Aug. 1-11 | $8 4. of summer is that learning can come in many Jewish Museum Milwaukee Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. 1360 N. Prospect Ave. | different forms. 70 THINGS $7 adults, free 6 and 13. Greek Fest | June 21-23 | FREE Why go? Cream puffs, farm animals, deep fried under Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St. food and more! TO DO WHEN IT’S Why go? Jewish people have a long and rich 33. Discovery World Science Why go? There’s rides, music and dancing! and Technology Museum | 500 N. Harbor Dr. history and heritage that we should all know 24. Black Arts Festival | Aug. 3 about. Adults $20, kids 3-17 $16, 2 and under free 70 DEGREES 14. Summerfest | June 26-30, July 2-7 Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. Why go? It makes science fun and educational! Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. $12 adults, $8 age 8-11, 7 and under free with 5. Harley Davidson Museum | 400 W. Canal St. With unique, hands-on exhibits focused on tech- Price: Go here for ways to get in for free. Often, adult Now that the weather has finally $10 kids, $20 adults nology and freshwater science, learning doesn’t all you need is a non-perishable food item or to Why go? It’s a celebration of African and African hit 70 degrees, it’s time to look Why go? Celebrate Harley’s more than 100-year have to stop because school isn’t in session. go get to the grounds before 3 p.m. American culture through art. history. forward to summer. Here’s our Why go? It’s the quintessential Milwaukee 34. Urban Ecology Center | 3 locations summer festival. It may seem pricey when you 25. Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival | Aug. 10 list of family-friendly, low-cost 6. Mitchell Gallery of Flight Washington Park, Riverside Park and look at the headliners, but there are a variety of Lakeshore Park, 500 N. Harbor Dr. | FREE and staple Milwaukee activities 5300 S. Howell Ave. | FREE Menomonee Valley | Cost varies by program artist coming to the free stages. Why go? Celebrate Chinese Culture! to try this summer vacation. Why go? Wisconsin’s flight history is expansive Why go? Escape from the city for a bit and and informative. Check it out before your next discover the wonders of nature with hiking, 15. Bastille Days | July 11-14 | FREE 26. Center Street Daze | Aug. 10 | FREE trip. kayaking and more. Cathedral Square Park | 520 E. Wells St. | Center St. between Holton and Humboldt Why go? It’s the nation’s largest French-themed Why go? With cart races, classic cars and over 35. Mitchell Park Domes | 524 S. Layton Blvd. celebration! 30 bands, this street festival is fun for the FREE first Thursday of the month FESTIVALS entire family. Milwaukee does summer festivals like no Why go? You can experience the desert, jungle, 16. African Cultural Festival | July 11 | other city – that’s why they call us the “City of FREE and floral gardens all in one day! Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Rd. 27. Irish Fest | Aug. 15-18 Festivals.” There’s something for everyone, with Why go? Celebrate African Culture with food, Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. free options, music festivals, street fests and fashion, and music! $15 in advance, free kids under 12 celebrations of different cultures. Why go? It’s four fun-filled days of Celtic 17. Asia Fest | July 12-14 culture! 7. Milwaukee Kite Festival | May 25-26 | FREE Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. 28. IndiaFest | Aug. 17 | FREE Why go? Spend Memorial Day weekend with $12 kids, $20 adults Why go? Carnival rides and authentic Asian Humboldt Park, 3000 S. Howell Ave. hundreds of colorful kites soaring through the cuisines. Why go? It’s a cultural extravaganza with con- sky. certs, dance, food and traditional Indian attire. OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOOD MILWAUKEE STAPLES FAMILY-FRIENDLY CLASSICS Summer is the best time to explore the outdoors. No need to stress if you miss a week of these With all these activities, you need to keep from Milwaukee wouldn’t be Milwaukee without these While you can do these activities year-round, From parks to beaches, to a stroll downtown, concert series, they’re weekly for a reason. getting hungry. If you can, try out a minority or fun attractions and activities. they’re even more fun in the summer! there’s a lot to do outside this summer. female-owned business to fill your tummy. 45. Jazz in the Park | Thursdays, May 30-Aug. 29 60. Bronze Fonz 66. Marcus Theatres $5 Movie Tuesdays 36. Veteran’s Park | FREE Cathedral Square Park| 520 E. Wells St. | 5-9 p.m. 55. Sherman Phoenix | 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. Milwaukee Riverwalk at Wells St. Various locations 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Why go? Bring a blanket and grab a spot on the Why go? The tenants include Buffalo Boss, Why go? If you’re already on the Riverwalk, this Why go? Going to the movie’s is an experience, Why go? It’s right on the lake and is a great lawn to listen to an array of musical performanc- Confectionately Yours, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, statue, which is a tribute to the iconic show and this special makes it affordable for the place for a picnic or a game of frisbee. es at this weekly concert series. Lush Popcorn, The Next Level Vegans, Sauce & “Happy Days”, is a great place to stop for a entire family. Spice, and Shindig Coffee. selfie. 37. Havenswood State Forest | FREE 46. Chill on the Hill | Tuesdays, June 4-Aug. 27 67. Farmer’s Markets 6141 N. Hopkins St. Humboldt Park | 3000 S. Howell Ave | 6-8 p.m. 56. Any Black owned restaurant 61. Historic Third Ward Various locations Why go? Havenswood State Forest is Milwaukee’s Why go? A classic summer concert series that Various locations around the city East of Milwaukee River between St.