Anime 414
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-10 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Welcome to Anime 414, a vibrant convention celebrating anime culture, set in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mark your calendars for our next event on August 9th-10th, 2025! Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC) 2025
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-14 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The Medicaid Enterprise Systems Community (MESC) is a national conference and community for state, federal and private sector individuals to exchange ideas related to Medicaid systems and health policy affected by those systems.

The Milwaukee Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
2025-08-13 - 2025-08-17 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Featuring America’s Leading Bead and Crystal Vendors.
Wednesday, August 13 – 12p to 7p
Thursday, August 14 – 10a to 7p
Friday, August 15 -10a to 7p
Saturday, August 16 – 10a to 7p
Sunday, August 17 – 11a to 6p

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-16 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

20th Reunion of Community Pharmacy Residency Program
2025-08-15 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Help us celebrate 20 Years of the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy Community-based Residency Program! Former residents, preceptors, mentors, and their guests are invited to reconnect and celebrate this incredible milestone.

147th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-25 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) General Conference & Exhibition is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. Family members, industry representatives and local officials also attend. We hope to see you in Milwaukee this year!

Cream City Convergence 2025
2025-08-30 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

DropDown Car Show
2025-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Baird Center
Drop Down Car Club is one of the newest and fastest-growing car clubs in the state, hosting car shows, meetups and events throughout the Milwaukee area. The closing event of the season is family-friendly, giving the whole family something to look forward to with a good amount of awards, prizes and contests. Vehicles will be entered to win an award judged by selected judges for the class.

3rd Annual Service Pro User Conference
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-10 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Don’t miss out on this awesome, in-person opportunity to learn and network with other Service Pro users! For questions, please visit Service Pro’s website. .

La Causa Celebration 2025
2025-09-11 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Join us on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Baird Center’s Rooftop Ballroom for an unforgettable evening as we stand together—guardians of hope, protectors of possibilities, and champions of every child’s dreams. Enjoy a live auction, silent auction, and raffle in support of La Causa’s Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, a safe haven for children in times of need.

2025 Brewery Collectibles Club of America (BCCA) CANvention
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-13 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
CANvention is the BCCA’s premier event. It is the largest gathering of breweriana collectors in the world. Collectors attend from around the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. Nearly 1,000 members share several days of trading, buying, selling, socializing, sampling and enjoying the attractions of the host city.

Be the Light 2025
2025-09-12 17:30 - 23:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Sojourner Family Peace Center’s Be the Light gala celebrates survivors of domestic violence while raising crucial funds for their transformative work. This year is particularly meaningful as we celebrate Sojourner’s 50th Anniversary as a pillar of peace in Milwaukee. Be the Light 2025, held on September 12th, will feature a social reception, dinner, live auction, and mission moments showcasing Sojourner’s impact. Donald Driver will serve as Honorary Co-Chair, and the evening will conclude with an Afterglow Celebration, including dessert and dancing with DJ Shawna. Be the Light is both a celebration and a vital fundraiser that supports the 10,000 survivors Sojourner serves annually.

Midwest Arts XPO 2025
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-18 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The Midwest Arts XPO (MAX) is an arts conference created by Heartland Performing Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization since June 28, 2022, which brings together arts professionals to encourage innovation, create educational opportunities, strengthen artist touring relationships, and support arts advocacy throughout the central United States. The organization was founded by agents, artists, and state consortia leaders from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and beyond.

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 | 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.
