1. Love, Milwaukee Block Party
FRIDAY | 2018 1st
If Milwaukeeans are going to be united by one thing, that one thing better be beer. Be the first to try Milwaukee’s most diverse six pack of beer and kombucha. And spend the night indulging African Cuisine from onsite food trucks, late night pizza and drinks from local breweries.
2. The Hallow at Phantom Lake
FRIDAY-SATURDAY | S110W30240 YMCA CAMP RD., MUKWONAGO
Be the first to stroll through this socially distant fall haven featuring over 2000 hand carved Jack O’Lanterns illuminating the night sky.
3. Free Day of Theater
SATURDAY | 108 E. WELLS ST.
Showcasing Milwaukee’s theatrical talent, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater will be hosting 10, 60-minute performances by the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater and Stiemke Studio. All events are free, but reservations must be made in advance.
4. The Lowdown
SATURDAY | 530 S. 2nd
The Lowdown will shut down 2nd Street for the third annual street fest featuring beers, food, art and music.
5. Cedarburg Oktoberfest
SATURDAY-SUNDAY | DOWNTOWN CEDARBURG
Name a better way to kick off October than Oktoberfest! Don’t miss out on live music, dancing and authentic German entertainment.
6. Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
SUNDAY | 200 N. HARBOR DR.
Marking its 40th year, the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon will run south along Lake Michigan from Grafton to Summerfest. With a two-person relay option, a kid’s run and a post-marathon celebration featuting food, beer and music, there truly is something for everyone.
7. Brady Street’s Pet Parade
SUNDAY | BRADY STREET
Get creative and have fun this weekend at Brady Street’s Pet Parade. Dress your critter up in a costume for a chance to win a prize in one of the following categories: Best Costume, Best Tail Wagging, Best Trick and Best Pet/Owner Look-Alike. The event includes a parade, live music and a local illustrator designing Pet Parade graphics.
8. Milwaukee Comedyfest
SUNDAY | 706 S. 5th
Celebrating over 15 years of laughs, Comedyfest is billed as the largest multi-day comedy event in the state of Wisconsin. From October 3-10, performers from across the country will be in 14 live shows and special events at The Laughing Tap, Lakefront Brewery, Dandy and Var Gallery. Comedyfest alumni have gone on to work for the likes of Conan, Comedy Central, Netflix and SNL.
9. Mobtoberfest
SUNDAY AT NOON | 505 S. 5th
Join MobCraft Beer in celebrating a beloved Wisconsin tradition: Oktoberfest. Featuring everything from live music to German-inspired food and tap beer, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
10. Villain Arts 2021 Tattooart Convention
FRIDAY-SUNDAY | 400 W. WISCONSIN AVE.
Head over to the Wisconsin Center this weekend for the Tattoo Arts Convention featuring special guests: Tattoo Charlie’s, Horiryu, Al Fliction, Kyle Dunbar, Jim Francis, Charles Whitfield, Gary Parisi, Candy Dunbar and Trocon Talhouk.
11. Valley Week
FRIDAY-SATURDAY | MENOMONEE RIVER VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD
Swing by the Harley-Davison Museum on Friday night for an outdoor movie night. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. for kids to take a tour of the museum campus, complete a scavenger hunt and demo Harley-Davidson’s IRON12 ebike all before the 7:00 showtime. Saturday will feature a scooter tour from 1-2:15 p.m. to explore trails and scenic views.
12. Wisconsin Conservatory of Music’s Instrument Drive for Kids in Need
SATURDAY | VARIOUS COLLECTION CENTERS
This Saturday, the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music will host an instrument drive for Southeastern Wisconsin families who cannot afford to rent or buy instruments. Donated instruments will be cleaned, repaired and given to students and community members.
13. Blocktoberfest
SATURDAY FROM NOON-8 P.M. | 6832 W. BECHER ST., WEST ALLIS
Featuring live music from Hungry Williams and The Bluegrass Allstars, food and craft vendors, bratwurst fry and Oktoberfest beers, Blocktoberbest will be the perfect celebration to ring in the new month.