League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference 2025
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-19 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Join local government officials from across Wisconsin to share experiences and shape the future of our communities. Discover inspiring stories of outstanding public service and gain practical solutions you can use in 2025 and beyond. Leave energized, connected, and equipped with ideas to enhance your local government.

Wisconsin Bridal & Wedding Expo - Fall 2025
2025-09-21 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The Wisconsin Bridal and Wedding Expo is a unique, interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to and fun to be had. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, ideas and inspiration at the Bridal & Wedding Expo! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door. Register here. Interested in exhibiting? Learn more here.

The Nostalgia Con
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Baird Center
Immerse yourself in a captivating 90s to early 2000s themed event, embracing it with top-notch artists, celebrity guests, vendors and incredible music from that bygone era. Be here for an enchanted respite from the humdrum of everyday life and collectively indulge in an unforgettable experience-filled with nostalgia.

35th Annual Milwaukee Feis
2025-09-27 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
35 years ago we began this feis with a humble 400 dancers. The Milwaukee Feis is now one of the largest, and is the longest running feiseanna in Milwaukee, and we are very proud to be keeping the tradition alive today!

World Oddities Expo
2025-09-27 11:00 - 19:00 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival- a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! We pride ourselves on being an all inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega-convention. We feature artists, vendors, performers, educators, and guest speakers to create a macabre and magical experience for all!

5th Annual Glencastle Feis
2025-09-28 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

2025 Inland Rivers Ports & Terminals (IRPT) Annual Conference
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-02 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
As the nation’s premier trade association for port, terminal, and waterway professionals, IRPT offers a unique platform for forging invaluable connections. Engage in face-to-face conversations, strengthen existing relationships, and explore potential collaborations that could redefine the trajectory of your business.

Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival 2025
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Villain Arts’ 15th Annual Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival comes to Baird Center this fall! October 3rd–5th, downtown Milwaukee will be abuzz as hundreds of world-class tattooers gather to celebrate body art, performance, and creativity.
The artists in attendance will have options on offer, including flash and custom work. Want to get tattooed at the show? You can reach out to your favorite artist in advance to book an appointment, or just show up and see who’s taking walk-ups! You may even recognize some artists from their time on Ink Master and VH1. Don’t forget the tattoo contests: whether a piece is brand new or years old, attendees can enter to compete for a chance to take home a trophy.
There will also be expert piercers, tooth gem artists, and vendors selling everything from jewelry and clothing to oddities and art pieces. There will also be a full lineup of live entertainment throughout the weekend, including human suspension acts, a contortionist archer, dazzling burlesque sideshow performances, and more. The 15th Annual Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival promises something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the Midwest’s most exciting tattoo events!

2025 St. Francis Seminary Dinner
2025-10-03 17:45 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Praised be Jesus Christ! We are excited about this year’s Annual Dinner! It will be an extraordinary celebration of all that the Lord is doing at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary. He is sending us good, holy men to be formed as His priests. He is guiding our capital campaign so that we can renovate, restore, and expand the Salesianum. He is providing a temporary home while the work is underway. And he is blessing us with faithful supporters like you.
5:45 p.m. Cocktail reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and program

43rd Annual Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The 43rd edition of the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k Run and Walk The Hoan will take place in downtown Milwaukee, crossing the iconic Hoan Bridge. This race is known for its scenic route along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, providing participants with stunning views throughout the race. Whether you’re participating in any of the four events, you’re in for an unforgettable experience in one of Wisconsin’s most scenic cities and great lakes.
On October 4, the expo and packet pick-up will be your opportunity to pick up your race bib, shirt and Milwaukee Lakefront merchandise. Over 20 vendors will be there to welcome you and provide details on their products and services. To learn more, please click here.

An Evening with President Lech Walesa
2025-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Be part of a historic event! Meet President Lech Walesa, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and one of the world’s greatest leaders. Join the global defender of democracy as he takes you behind the scenes of one of history’s greatest turning points – and into the future we must build together.

PhiusCon 2025
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-08 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
PhiusCon is North America’s leading passive building conference for zero energy design and construction, climate solutions, and building science expertise. Each year, PhiusCon attracts hundreds of architects, builders, engineers, policymakers and developers from across the globe with its combination of content-rich sessions and thought-provoking keynote addresses.

2025 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
A fantastic event for anyone involved in the die casting industry. The Die Casting Congress and Exhibition is a great opportunity for professionals to network, learn about the latest technologies, and gain valuable insights into improving their business practices.

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) All Member Meeting
2025-10-09 16:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Beglan Feis 2025
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Beglan Academy is about more than just Irish dance. We hope to provide a place where every student can thrive and reach their highest potential. We challenge, encourage and nurture each individual student. Being a part of our dance family means we teach each student to work hard and cheer on their friends and competitors.

2025 Night With the Novas Gala
2025-10-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Axiom Dance Convention 2025
2025-10-12 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Hunting Moon Pow 2025
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Hunting Moon Pow Wow is three days of excitement, bringing together a host of Native American cultures for a celebration of singing, drumming and dancing in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Long a part of Native culture, the pow wow is an important social gathering; it’s a chance for Native people to connect with one another, connect with their vibrant history and traditions, and to connect with non-Native people through the power, beauty and pageantry of the event.

2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Milwaukee Branch Dinner
2025-10-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The NAACP Milwaukee Branch, launched in 1924, is one of the oldest branches in the nation – working in the forefront of the civil rights movement.​

TEMPO's 50th Anniversary Gala
2025-10-18 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of TEMPO! In 1975, the world was a different place and the professional landscape for women executives in Milwaukee looked much different than it does today. TEMPO was launched at just the right time, not only as an organization and community for professional women, but as a movement for women to advance. We are proud of our foundational roots in the practice and promotion of women in leadership, mentoring and connection.

Midwest Climate Resilience Conference
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-22 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is the premier forum focused specifically on climate adaptation and resilience for the Midwest and Great Lakes region.

GLIDE 2025 Milwaukee
2025-10-23 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
GLIDE Milwaukee presented by Norton Healthcare will dive into how Milwaukee has achieved a growing population and economy through strategic initiatives and collaboration. Additionally, attendees will enjoy unique experiences and excursions to get a feel for the local culture. As always, attendees will leave with new connections with the region’s top business leaders and ideas for how Louisville can replicate similar successes.

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Baird Community Commons

A Novel Event
2025-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Champions of Hope Gala
2025-10-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Join Champions of Hope Milwaukee as we come together on a mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. This special evening will start with a cocktail hour where guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and hosted cocktails, Silent Auction, Wine Pull and other revenue enhancers before heading to the ballroom to enjoy a decadent dinner as we kick off our incredible program including our mission appeal, live auction, and more. To learn more, become a sponsor, or attend, please email Jodi Hutchinson at jodi.hutchinson@cancer.org.

Trainfest 2025
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Show HoursNovember 1, 2025: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.November 2, 2025: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Milwaukee Urban League Black & White Ball 2025
2025-11-01 18:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Forward Together Wisconsin Fall Convening
2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Coalition for Children, Youth and Families Annual Champions' Gala
2025-11-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the resilience of Wisconsin families and the power of community connections. Our Annual Gala brings together supporters, partners, and families to honor the journeys we’ve shared and raise vital funds that help the Coalition continue empowering families navigating child welfare and adoption. Experience moving stories, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to create lasting impact for families across our state.

Courage+ Family Gala 2025
2025-11-07 17:30 - 23:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
