Welcome to the Baird Center!

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 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Trap x Canvas Paint N' Sip Party
2025-11-07 20:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

U.S. Marine Corps Military Ball 2025
2025-11-08 17:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Milwaukee Stars Merengue 2025
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
A dynamic evening supporting the students of Cristo Rey Jesuit School and your favorite Stars.
Each Star is a change-maker in Milwaukee who has volunteered to train and perform with a professional Fred Astaire dancer in the hopes of winning your vote.
They are competing to raise money for CRJ students.
Three esteemed Judges offer commentary on performances, but YOU determine the winner with your “votes” via dollars donated.
You can vote as many times as you wish, for as many dancers as you like.

Oireachtas 2025
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America (IDTAMA) is a member-based organization comprised of teachers and adjudicators registered in 14 US States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Cashel Academy School of Irish Dance Meeting
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Maximum Cheer Steel Horse Showdown
2025-12-06 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Domestic Violence Awareness Gala
2025-12-06 18:30 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

American Indian Chamber of Commerce - Wisconsin (AICCW) Annual Awards Banquet
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

2025 Marketplace Wisconsin Conference
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-11 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Join Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for this annual educational, networking, and contracting event for women, minority, veteran, disabled, and LGBTQ+ small business owners. MARKETPLACE is an educational and networking opportunity for diversely owned small businesses. If you’re wondering how to get your foot in the door with government and private sector buyers and lay the groundwork for contracts that will grow your business, this is a great place to start.
