Cathedral Square Park

Milwaukee Public Market Holiday Programming

Bastille Days & Storm the Bastille 2025

Same Bastille Days festival, brand new weekend!

Festive Season Begins Downtown with Holiday Lights Festival kickoff extravaganza on Nov. 21 at Pere Marquette Park

Kickoff ceremony to feature fireworks, giveaways and performances from local entertainers

14th Annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest Returns to Cathedral Square Park

Celebrate German Culture with Live Music, Authentic Food, and Festive Activities October 4-6

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to brighten downtown visits Nov. 21 – Jan. 1

Six-week festival returns with over 500,000 lights, an ornament trail and other festive happenings

Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Milwaukee Theater Week

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week returns August 19

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 will host five days of free lunches, Office Challenge Games, giveaways and more

Milwaukee Anti-war Committee to Protest Air and Water Show

Jazz in the Park is Back Thursday Nights Starting June 6

Ten weeks highlighting local musicians in Cathedral Square Park

Join the Discover Wellness Walk on May 18

This family-friendly community event supports mental wellness. Cathedral Square Park | May 18 | 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Reset & Recharge at the Cathedral Square Market

Downtown Milwaukee wellness market opens June 2 and runs most Sundays until Sept. 29

Public Works Committee approves projects aimed at roadway improvement, urban canopy enhancement