September Local Events

The RIDE Home

Sept 3rd – 6th 10AM

Four days of motorcycles, free live music, high-energy entertainment, food, riding and unforgettable experiences in the city where Harley-Davidson began.

The Harley-Davidson Museum

Third Ward Art Festival

Sept 6th 10AM – 5PM

Free and open to the public, the Annual Third Ward Art Festival, in partnership with the Historic Third Ward Association, will showcase the work of over 200 juried artists from around the country in a variety of mediums including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, and more!

Broadway between St. Paul Avenue and Menomonee Street

TosaFest

Sept 11th 5PM – 11PM & Sept 12th 11AM – 11PM

Featuring live music on 3 stages, 5 beer gardens, KidsFest, Food Court, Vendor Market, unique TosaFest Experiences, Oktoberfest with Draft & Vessel, and more!

7603 W. State Street, Wauwatosa

Pagan Pride 2026

Sept 12th 12PM – 7PM

A free metaphysical event featuring vendors, food, tarot readings, palmistry, free workshops, children’s activities and live entertainment, culminating with a Mabon (fall equinox) ritual at 6 p.m.

Moose Lodge in Milwaukee

UHBC 2026 Block Party

Sept 12th 1PM – 8PM

The 3rd annual Block Party of ’26. Featuring the Sorry Mountain Bluegrass Band. Food trucks will be on site to enjoy with UHBC’s Short Stack Maple Brown Seasonal. 

Urban Harvest Brewing Company

Fondy Farm Feast

Sept 20th 3pm – Sunset

Come join Fondy Farm for a fantastic evening with tractor tours, live music, and auction browsing followed by an amazing five course meal prepared by local chefs with ingredients from the Fondy Farm and Fondy Farmers Market feast. Your ticket supports their mission of strengthening local food systems.

Tickets: $175

10150 N Swan Rd, Mequon

UWM Makers Market

Sept 26th 10AM – 5PM

More than 50 student, alumni and community makers, artists, artisans and small businesses will fill Spaights Plaza with artisanal foods, handcrafted jewelry, one-of-a-kind artwork and much more.

2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee

Harbor Fest 2026

Sept 27th 11AM – 3PM

The free, all-ages community event features live music, food trucks, interactive art, and boat rides along the Inner Harbor. Featured experiences include an exclusive open house at UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences and Sturgeon Fest with Riveredge Nature Center, where guests can release a baby sturgeon into the Milwaukee River.