What's happening in Milwaukee this weekend?

There are 86 events happening in Milwaukee this weekend (August 28 – August 30, 2026), including R&B Jazz Social Thursdays at Freight 38 at Freight 38 (8:00 PM), Run-Walk Track Open at Pettit National Ice Center, Rise and Write at Colectivo Coffee - Foundry (7:00 AM), Friday Morning Yoga near the river at Milwaukee Kayak Company (8:15 AM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Milwaukee this weekend?

Yes — 18 events in Milwaukee this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

Where can I find things to do in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Milwaukee. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

Your Weekend Guide to Milwaukee

August 28 – August 30, 2026 · 86 events

This weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin brings 86 live events across the city — from community to music to arts & culture. 18 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

Sunday (25)Community (31)Music (28)Arts & Culture (18)Food & Drink (6)Sports (6)Free (18)

Events in Milwaukee This Sunday

25 events are listed for Sunday, including Riverwest Gardeners Market — Sunday at Riverwest Gardeners Market, Movement in the Gardens at Sanger House Gardens (10:00 AM), Drop-In Art Making: Kohl's Art Studio at Milwaukee Art Museum, Topic : + Coffee + Discussion - In Person at Marcia Coles Community Room (lower level of Lake Park Bistro building) (10:30 AM). Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.

Thursday, August 27

8:00 PM · Freight 38

R&B Jazz Social Thursdays at Freight 38

From $0Music

Friday, August 28

Pettit National Ice Center

Run-Walk Track Open

Sports

7:00 AM · Colectivo Coffee - Foundry

Rise and Write

FreeLiterary

8:15 AM · Milwaukee Kayak Company

Friday Morning Yoga near the river

$17.85Community

Saturday, August 29

Cactus Club

RISO BASICS with BearBear

All AgesArt

10:00 AM · Forest Home Cemetery

Walking tour: Victorian Funerary Traditions Tour–The Good Death

$10Art

Sunday, August 30

Riverwest Gardeners Market

Riverwest Gardeners Market — Sunday

Festival

10:00 AM · Sanger House Gardens

Movement in the Gardens

$43.45Wellness

Milwaukee Art Museum

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl's Art Studio

Art

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Milwaukee this weekend?: There are 86 events happening in Milwaukee this weekend (August 28 – August 30, 2026), including R&B Jazz Social Thursdays at Freight 38 at Freight 38 (8:00 PM), Run-Walk Track Open at Pettit National Ice Center, Rise and Write at Colectivo Coffee - Foundry (7:00 AM), Friday Morning Yoga near the river at Milwaukee Kayak Company (8:15 AM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
Are there free things to do in Milwaukee this weekend?: Yes — 18 events in Milwaukee this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
What events are happening in Milwaukee this Sunday?: 25 listed events are happening in Milwaukee this Sunday, including Riverwest Gardeners Market — Sunday at Riverwest Gardeners Market, Movement in the Gardens at Sanger House Gardens (10:00 AM), Drop-In Art Making: Kohl's Art Studio at Milwaukee Art Museum, Topic : + Coffee + Discussion - In Person at Marcia Coles Community Room (lower level of Lake Park Bistro building) (10:30 AM).
Where can I find things to do in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?: VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Milwaukee. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

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