Southeast Wisconsin is packed with reasons to get out this weekend: a three-day moon installation, fine art by the lake, cultural festivals, State Fair traditions, major concerts, theatre, comedy, baseball, a national triathlon, markets, and free community gatherings. Every listing below was checked against a current official organizer, venue, museum, theatre, team, or ticketing page on August 6, 2026. Details and availability can change after publication, so confirm directly before leaving.
Festivals, art and big weekend celebrations
Wisconsin State Fair
The State Fair’s first full weekend mixes agricultural exhibits, rides, food stands, competitions, demonstrations, free stages, and family programming across the West Allis grounds.
- Date
- Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9
- Time
- Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–midnight; Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Venue
- Wisconsin State Fair Park
- Address
- 640 S 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
- Price
- Gate admission: adults 12+ $20; seniors 60+ and military/veterans with ID $15; youth 6–11 $13; children 5 and under free. Rides, food, parking, and separately ticketed Main Stage concerts cost extra.
- Audience
- All ages; some concerts and late-night areas may be loud or crowded, and alcohol service is 21+.
- Accessibility
- Accessible entrances, restrooms, parking areas, seating guidance, and mobility-device rentals are published by the fair; reserve rentals early when possible.
- Parking
- Paid on-site parking is first come, first served. Public transit, rideshare, and off-site options can reduce time in peak fair traffic.
- Tickets / registration
- Admission ticket required; advance purchase is recommended. Concert and attraction products may require separate tickets.
- Capacity / sales status
- Fair admission was available August 6; high-demand parking, rentals, rides, and reserved events remain capacity-limited.
- Weather
- Mixed indoor and outdoor fairgrounds. Hours and programming may change for severe weather or excessive heat.
Third Ward Moon Festival
A glowing Museum of the Moon installation anchors three days of music, public art, family programming, wellness activities, food trucks, and neighborhood culture in Catalano Square.
- Date
- Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9
- Time
- Friday 5–11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m. (chalk art begins at 9 a.m.); Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Venue
- Catalano Square
- Address
- 147 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Price
- Free and open to the public; food, beverages, and vendor purchases cost extra.
- Audience
- All ages; Sunday yoga does not require preregistration. Alcohol service is 21+.
- Accessibility
- Public sidewalks and the square provide paved approaches; contact the Historic Third Ward Association for program-specific accommodations.
- Parking
- Cashless public structures are at 212 N Milwaukee Street and 225 E Chicago Street; hourly rates apply. The Hop and county bus routes also serve the neighborhood.
- Tickets / registration
- No general registration; Sunday yoga specifically states preregistration is not required.
- Capacity / sales status
- Open public festival with no sold-out notice or ticket capacity.
- Weather
- Primarily outdoors; verify weather and schedule updates with the organizer.
46th Annual Art in the Park
More than 80 juried artists bring painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, fiber, ceramics, and other work to a walkable lakefront show with a kids’ art area, silent auction, and food.
- Date
- Saturday, August 8–Sunday, August 9
- Time
- Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Venue
- Flat Iron Park
- Address
- 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Price
- Free admission; art, food, and other purchases cost extra.
- Audience
- All ages; the gazebo hosts a make-and-take art area for children.
- Accessibility
- Outdoor park setting with paved downtown approaches and lawn areas; contact the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation for mobility accommodations.
- Parking
- The organizer publishes free downtown parking and shuttle maps; allow extra time because lakefront spaces fill quickly.
- Tickets / registration
- No visitor registration.
- Capacity / sales status
- Open public art fair with no ticket capacity or sold-out notice.
- Weather
- Outdoor event; confirm any severe-weather changes before travel.
Saint Sharbel Church Lebanese Festival
The Saint Sharbel community welcomes visitors for homemade Lebanese food, desserts, live music, traditional dancing, children’s activities, and a warm introduction to Maronite culture.
- Date
- Saturday, August 8–Sunday, August 9
- Time
- Saturday 4–10 p.m.; Sunday noon–6 p.m.
- Venue
- St. Louis Catholic Church
- Address
- 13207 County Road G, Caledonia, WI 53108
- Price
- Free admission; food, drinks, crafts, and activities are purchased separately.
- Audience
- All ages and all backgrounds are welcome; alcohol and hookah areas, if operating, are for adults under posted rules.
- Accessibility
- Church grounds and hall are used for the festival; contact the parish coordinator in advance for specific mobility accommodations.
- Parking
- On-site church parking is available; follow festival volunteers and posted signs during peak meal periods.
- Tickets / registration
- No general admission registration published.
- Capacity / sales status
- No sold-out notice; food and seating are available while supplies and space last.
- Weather
- Mixed indoor and outdoor parish grounds; check the organizer for weather-related changes.
Community traditions, food and local flavor
Waukesha Friday Night Live
Multiple outdoor stages turn downtown Waukesha into a free weekly music walk, with restaurants, shops, food options, and family-friendly crowds moving between performances.
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Time
- 6:30–9 p.m.
- Venue
- Downtown Waukesha
- Address
- 235 W Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
- Price
- Free admission; food, beverages, and purchases cost extra.
- Audience
- All ages; well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. Alcohol service follows downtown DORA and venue rules.
- Accessibility
- Stages are spread through the downtown street grid; paved sidewalks are available, though crowds and closures can affect routes.
- Parking
- Free street and ramp parking is available throughout downtown; observe posted limits and restrictions.
- Tickets / registration
- No registration.
- Capacity / sales status
- Open public event with no ticket capacity.
- Weather
- Outdoor event. Severe-weather updates are posted by the organizer.
Racine First Friday: Scoop the Loop
Downtown Racine revives a cruising-era tradition with a classic-car show, live music in more than 10 locations, artist demonstrations, shopping, dining, and retro specials.
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Time
- 4–9 p.m.
- Venue
- Downtown Racine and Monument Square
- Address
- 425 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403
- Price
- Free admission; food, drinks, and merchant purchases cost extra.
- Audience
- All ages; individual bars and alcohol service are 21+.
- Accessibility
- The event uses downtown streets, sidewalks, and businesses; contact Downtown Racine for a specific accessible route or accommodation.
- Parking
- Lake Avenue Ramp, 300 Lake Avenue; Civic Centre Ramp, 501 Lake Avenue; and Shoop parking at Main and State offer a published $4 all-day rate.
- Tickets / registration
- No general registration.
- Capacity / sales status
- Open public event with no ticket capacity.
- Weather
- Much of the program is outdoors; verify weather and stage updates before travel.
46th Frame Park Car Show
Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles, music, food, and 12 trophy classes fill Frame Park for a relaxed Sunday gathering beside the Fox River.
- Date
- Sunday, August 9
- Time
- 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; trophy awards at 3 p.m.
- Venue
- Frame Park
- Address
- 1200 Frame Park Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
- Price
- Free for spectators; show-vehicle registration is $15 on the day of the event.
- Audience
- All ages; engine noise may be significant near vehicle entry areas.
- Accessibility
- Frame Park has paved multi-use paths and accessible public facilities; grass display areas may be uneven.
- Parking
- Spectators should use public park and nearby street parking. Show vehicles enter from Baxter Street at the west end of the park.
- Tickets / registration
- Spectators do not register; show cars register on site and enter beginning at 8 a.m.
- Capacity / sales status
- No spectator capacity ticketing. Vehicle display space is finite and handled on arrival.
- Weather
- Organizer states the show is rain or shine, but saturated grounds can still affect operations; check the club before leaving.
Old World Wisconsin Fish Fry & Biergarten
A two-piece baked or hand-battered cod meal, Wisconsin sides, and optional tavern drinks make this a distinctly local lunch beside the open-air museum’s new Biergarten.
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Time
- 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; seating is first come, first served. No entry ticket is required after 3 p.m.
- Venue
- Clausing Cafe at Old World Wisconsin
- Address
- W372S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI 53119
- Price
- $14.95 standard fish-fry meal. Museum admission applies before 3 p.m. if visiting the historic grounds; no entry ticket is required for the fish fry after 3 p.m. Drinks cost extra.
- Audience
- All ages; alcohol service is 21+.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-capable trams operate during museum hours. Some historic buildings, gravel paths, thresholds, and uneven terrain have limited access; reasonable accommodations are available.
- Parking
- Free on-site parking at the main visitor entrance.
- Tickets / registration
- No separate fish-fry ticket; museum admission is separate if touring. Seating is first come, first served.
- Capacity / sales status
- Not ticketed and not listed as sold out; seating and meal quantities are limited during service.
- Weather
- Cafe service is indoors with a covered/outdoor Biergarten option; museum grounds are weather-dependent.
Live music and headline concerts
The Kehlani World Tour
Kehlani brings the North American tour to Milwaukee with TheARTI$t, WASEEL, and Dixson for an R&B-focused Friday-night bill at the city’s new live-music venue.
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Time
- 6:30 p.m.; official end time not published.
- Venue
- Landmark Credit Union Live
- Address
- 1051 N Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Price
- Variable by ticket type and availability in the official Live Nation selector; taxes and fees appear at checkout.
- Audience
- All ages unless the event listing changes; every guest age 3+ needs a ticket. Review performance content for younger guests.
- Accessibility
- Street-level entrances, elevators, limited accessible balcony seating, a raised accessible general-admission area, and sensory bags are available through the venue.
- Parking
- Paid nearby structures include Highland Parking Structure, 1030 N 6th Street, and 5th Street Parking Structure, 1215 N 5th Street; event parking may be pre-purchased.
- Tickets / registration
- Ticket required; mobile delivery rules apply. General-admission floor areas and some upgrades have finite capacity.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official tickets were on sale August 6; not listed as sold out. Accessible and premium inventory is limited.
- Weather
- Outdoor concert venue; check Live Nation alerts for weather or schedule instructions.
Nelly at the Wisconsin State Fair
Nelly headlines the fair’s Friday night with a reserved-seat set built around two decades of crossover rap and pop hits.
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Time
- 7:30 p.m.; venue opens 6:30 p.m.; end time not published.
- Venue
- Bank Five Nine Main Stage at Wisconsin State Fair Park
- Address
- 640 S 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
- Price
- Reserved seats $72–$92. A concert ticket purchased before entering the fair includes same-day fair admission; fees may apply.
- Audience
- All ages with a ticket; review lyrical content for younger attendees. Alcohol service is 21+.
- Accessibility
- Accessible reserved seating and fairground accommodations are available through the official box office and fair accessibility program.
- Parking
- Paid fair parking is first come, first served; transit and rideshare are recommended for a busy Friday.
- Tickets / registration
- Separate concert ticket required; advance purchase strongly recommended.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official ticket link remained active August 6; not listed as sold out. Reserved inventory is limited.
- Weather
- Open-air fairgrounds venue; monitor official alerts for severe weather.
Bailey Zimmerman with Chandler Walters
Country-rock singer Bailey Zimmerman takes the State Fair Main Stage on Saturday with rising country artist Chandler Walters.
- Date
- Saturday, August 8
- Time
- 7:30 p.m.; venue opens 6:30 p.m.; end time not published.
- Venue
- Bank Five Nine Main Stage at Wisconsin State Fair Park
- Address
- 640 S 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
- Price
- Reserved seats $87–$110. A concert ticket purchased before entering the fair includes same-day fair admission; fees may apply.
- Audience
- All ages with a ticket; evening sound levels can be intense. Alcohol service is 21+.
- Accessibility
- Accessible reserved seating and fairground accommodations are available through the official box office and fair accessibility program.
- Parking
- Paid fair parking is first come, first served; expect the heaviest traffic Saturday evening.
- Tickets / registration
- Separate concert ticket required; advance purchase strongly recommended.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official ticket link remained active August 6; not listed as sold out. Reserved inventory is limited.
- Weather
- Open-air fairgrounds venue; monitor official alerts for severe weather.
Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge
Two distinctive American voices share the State Fair Main Stage for a Sunday-night program spanning country, rock, blues, and decades of familiar songs.
- Date
- Sunday, August 9
- Time
- 7:30 p.m.; venue opens 6:30 p.m.; end time not published.
- Venue
- Bank Five Nine Main Stage at Wisconsin State Fair Park
- Address
- 640 S 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
- Price
- Reserved seats $65–$85; VIP packages $218–$500. A concert ticket purchased before entering the fair includes same-day fair admission; fees may apply.
- Audience
- All ages with a ticket; alcohol service is 21+.
- Accessibility
- Accessible reserved seating and fairground accommodations are available through the official box office and fair accessibility program.
- Parking
- Paid fair parking is first come, first served; allow extra time before the Sunday headline.
- Tickets / registration
- Separate concert ticket required; VIP and accessible sections have very limited inventory.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official ticket link remained active August 6; not listed as sold out. VIP and reserved inventory is limited.
- Weather
- Open-air fairgrounds venue; monitor official alerts for severe weather.
Theatre, comedy and family entertainment
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Fireside pairs a professional staging of the Broadway musical with a full meal, creating an all-in-one outing for families and musical-theatre fans.
- Date
- Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9
- Time
- Friday: arrive 10:30 a.m., dine 11:15 a.m., show 1:30 p.m.; or arrive 5:15 p.m., dine 5:45 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Saturday: arrive 10:30 a.m. or 4:45 p.m.; shows 1:30 or 7:30 p.m. Sunday: arrive 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.; shows 1:15 or 5 p.m. End times are not published.
- Venue
- The Fireside Theatre
- Address
- 1131 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
- Price
- $99.99 per dinner-theatre package including published tax and facility fee; bar drinks, soda, gratuity, and premium entrée upgrades cost extra.
- Audience
- Family musical; youth meal substitutions are available for guests 14 and under under the Sunday offer.
- Accessibility
- Accessible dining and theatre seating are available by arrangement with the box office. The ASL-interpreted performance is August 22, not this weekend.
- Parking
- Free on-site parking, including accessible spaces; call ahead for specific placement needs.
- Tickets / registration
- Advance reservation required; entrée selections are made while ordering.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official purchase link was active August 6; performance-by-performance inventory is limited, especially during the premiere period.
- Weather
- Indoors.
Andy Gross at the Kenosha Comedy Club
Stand-up, magic, and ventriloquism come together in Andy Gross’s 90-minute club show, with a feature act opening the evening.
- Date
- Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8
- Time
- 8 p.m. each night; the club describes its standard show as approximately 90 minutes.
- Venue
- Kenosha Comedy Club at Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside
- Address
- 5125 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
- Price
- $25–$35 through the official organizer ticket page; fees may apply.
- Audience
- Adult comedy audience; the organizer does not publish a specific age minimum, so ask the club before bringing minors.
- Accessibility
- Hotel venue with accessible guest routes; contact the club before purchase for accessible seating.
- Parking
- Use the hotel’s downtown parking and nearby public spaces; confirm event-night validation or restrictions with the venue.
- Tickets / registration
- Ticket required; advance purchase recommended.
- Capacity / sales status
- Tickets were available August 6; the comedy room has limited capacity.
- Weather
- Indoors.
Bingo Loco presents Name That Song
This seated, 21+ party-show remixes bingo with music rounds, dance-offs, lip-sync battles, confetti, and prizes in Turner Hall Ballroom.
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Time
- Doors 5 p.m.; show 6–8:30 p.m.
- Venue
- Turner Hall Ballroom
- Address
- 1040 N Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Price
- From $41.77 per person on the official Bingo Loco event page; final taxes and fees appear at checkout.
- Audience
- Strictly 21+ with ID; adult content and strobe-light effects are noted.
- Accessibility
- Accessible and limited-mobility seating is offered through AXS; contact the Pabst Theater Group for arrangements.
- Parking
- Discounted parking is linked by the venue; nearby cashless structures and street parking are also available.
- Tickets / registration
- Ticket required; only small purses within the published size limit are allowed.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official tickets were on sale August 6; seated capacity is limited and resale prices may exceed face value.
- Weather
- Indoors.
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Thirty acres of jousts, stage shows, music, artisan demonstrations, costumed characters, games, and period-inspired food create an immersive weekend day trip.
- Date
- Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9
- Time
- 10 a.m.–7 p.m. each day.
- Venue
- Bristol Renaissance Faire
- Address
- 12550 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142
- Price
- Adults $48; children 5–12 $23; children 4 and under free. Parking: general or ADA $10 cash, preferred $20 cash, VIP $35 online.
- Audience
- Family entertainment across 16 stages; some comedy can be PG-13 or bawdy, so review the daily schedule for children.
- Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms and $10 ADA parking are available. Paths cross mowed grass and outdoor terrain; contact guest services for mobility planning.
- Parking
- Paid on-site lots; general, preferred, and ADA parking are cash only. No public transportation serves the faire.
- Tickets / registration
- Admission ticket required; advance purchase recommended. VIP parking and some add-ons must be booked separately.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official tickets were available August 6; VIP parking, pub crawls, and popular performances can fill.
- Weather
- Outdoor faire on grass fields; confirm severe-weather and traffic updates before travel.
Sports, outdoors and Saturday markets
2026 USA Triathlon Nationals
Top age-group, collegiate, draft-legal, relay, open-water, and paratriathlon competitors race along Milwaukee’s lakefront in USA Triathlon’s largest annual championship weekend.
- Date
- Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9
- Time
- Official event start is Friday at 6:30 a.m. Draft-legal and open-water races are Friday, Olympic-distance and mixed relay are Saturday, and sprint-distance plus paratriathlon are Sunday; individual wave and daily end times are published in athlete communications and may change.
- Venue
- Lakeshore State Park / Discovery World lakefront
- Address
- 500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Price
- Spectator access to public lakefront viewing areas is free. Athlete entries ranged from $0–$387.05 but official registration is now closed/not on sale.
- Audience
- All ages for spectators; competing requires the relevant qualification, membership, and completed registration.
- Accessibility
- The official course page includes a spectator-flow map; paved lakefront routes are available, but closures and crowd-control zones may affect access.
- Parking
- Use paid lakefront garages, transit, rideshare, or bicycle parking and follow race-day closures. Do not expect normal access around Harbor Drive and the course.
- Tickets / registration
- Athlete registration is closed. Spectators do not need a race entry.
- Capacity / sales status
- Major warning: athlete registration showed NOT ON SALE August 6. This is a spectator recommendation only for anyone not already registered.
- Weather
- Outdoor swim-bike-run event; courses and wave schedules are subject to weather, water, and race-day adjustments.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins weekend series
The Brewers host Minnesota for three interleague games, including a Friday resident ticket offer, a Saturday bar-dice giveaway for eligible fans, and Sunday family programming.
- Date
- Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9
- Time
- Friday 6:40 p.m.; Saturday 6:10 p.m.; Sunday 1:10 p.m. Game end times are not fixed.
- Venue
- American Family Field
- Address
- 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214
- Price
- Official starting prices on August 6: Friday $34, Saturday $57, Sunday $32; inventory, seat price, taxes, parking, and fees vary.
- Audience
- All ages; Sunday includes family programming. Stadium sound and crowd levels can be intense.
- Accessibility
- Accessible seating, parking, restrooms, elevators, sensory resources, and guest assistance are detailed in the Brewers Access Guide.
- Parking
- Paid ballpark parking is sold separately; buy in advance and follow current I-94 construction routes and official traffic guidance.
- Tickets / registration
- Game ticket required; mobile ticketing applies. Special theme-night products require the correct package.
- Capacity / sales status
- Official seats remained on sale August 6; Saturday had the highest published starting price and popular sections may be limited.
- Weather
- The retractable roof reduces weather exposure, but game status and roof operation remain subject to MLB and venue decisions.
Movie Night in the Park: Superman (2025)
Kenosha County turns the lawn behind the Petrifying Springs Biergarten into a free outdoor cinema for the 2025 Superman film; bring chairs, blankets, and snacks.
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Time
- At dusk, approximately 8–10 p.m.
- Venue
- Petrifying Springs Park, behind the Biergarten
- Address
- 5555 7th Street, Kenosha, WI 53144
- Price
- Free; Biergarten purchases cost extra.
- Audience
- Family audience, but the film is rated PG-13; caregivers should review content guidance for children.
- Accessibility
- The park has paved paths, public restrooms, and vehicle access near the south-end Biergarten; lawn seating may be uneven.
- Parking
- Free park parking; use the Highway JR entrance for the Biergarten area and arrive before dusk for closer spaces.
- Tickets / registration
- No registration; bring your own lawn seating.
- Capacity / sales status
- No ticket capacity or sold-out notice.
- Weather
- Weather permitting. Kenosha County has postponed prior movie nights for rain or air quality, so check the Parks news page the day of the screening.
Waukesha Farmers’ Market
More than 100 local vendors bring Wisconsin-grown produce, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, artisan work, and live entertainment to the Fox River edge downtown.
- Date
- Saturday, August 8
- Time
- 8 a.m.–noon.
- Venue
- Waukesha Farmers’ Market area
- Address
- 125 W St Paul Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188
- Price
- Free admission; vendor purchases cost extra.
- Audience
- All ages and family-friendly.
- Accessibility
- Street-level paved market area with nearby curb access; contact the market team for a specific accommodation.
- Parking
- Use nearby downtown public ramps, lots, and signed street spaces; arrive early for closer parking.
- Tickets / registration
- No visitor registration.
- Capacity / sales status
- Open weekly market with no visitor ticket capacity; the 2026 full-time vendor roster is full.
- Weather
- Outdoor market; check the Downtown Waukesha organizer for severe-weather changes.
Educational information: This guide is for educational and informational purposes only and is not an endorsement, guarantee, or representation by The Goodland Collection. Event schedules, prices, accessibility, parking, capacity, weather plans, road conditions, and ticket inventory may change after publication. Confirm current details, policies, and availability with the organizer or venue before traveling, registering, or purchasing.