Brew City Bulletin (Weekend Events) August 1, August 2, August 3 - 2025

Black Arts Fest MKE | KID FRIENDLY | FREE ADMISSION | Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Black Arts Fest MKE celebrates the deep roots of African Heritage and the creativity of Black Cultural Arts. This dynamic ethnic festival occurs annually on the first Saturday of August, packed with exciting programming featuring Art, Education, Music, Entertainment, Poetry, Dance, Fashion, Literature, Heritage, Health, Wellness, Community, Cuisine, and Vendor Markets. The festival strives to educate all and strengthen pride in African ancestry in a multi-generational experience. | Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds), Milwaukee

Wisconsin IPA Fest | Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 9th annual Wisconsin IPA Fest featuring IPAs from 40+ breweries from around the state with hundreds of beers to sample. Event includes food trucks, DJ, Make Your Own T-Shirt Station, and the crowning of Wisconsin's Best IPA as voted by industry experts and peers. Attendees can cast votes for the People's Choice award. A celebration of the best IPAs Wisconsin has to offer with fun activities throughout the day. | Third Space Brewing, Milwaukee

Mitchell Park Domes Summer Floral Show: Kinetic Garden | KID FRIENDLY | June 7 - September 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (weekdays), 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (weekends) | The harmony of nature and art finds colorful expression in "Kinetic Garden" featuring begonias, petunias, and lantanas. The patterns and shapes of summer flowers evoke movement and reveal the natural world's limitless palette. Dynamic sculptures blend with variegated flower beds creating a striking display. Free commemorative stickers on Wednesdays while supplies last. | Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee

Shakespeare in the Park | KID FRIENDLY | FREE ADMISSION | Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM | A full afternoon of FREE outdoor performances featuring The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing reimagined with 1980s beach party flair. Performances blend big laughs, bold choices, and surprises under the neon sky. The PLAY's the Thing tent offers hands-on activities inspired by Shakespeare, theatre, and '80s pop culture. Early Music Now musicians perform Renaissance-era music in totally tubular 1980s beach party attire. | Lake Park, Picnic Area #4, 2975 N Lake Park Rd, Milwaukee

Walker Square Farmers Market | KID FRIENDLY | FREE ADMISSION | Sundays, July 6 - September 28, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables and support Milwaukee-area farmers at this weekly Sunday market running July through September. Market features fresh produce from Milwaukee-area farmers in the heart of Walker Square neighborhood. Dates depend on weather and availability of produce, providing seasonal farm-fresh options for the community. | Walker Square, 1031 S. 9th St., Milwaukee

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