The Ultimate Summer Bucket List- Things to Do in MKE This Summer

We are never sure what to expect with Milwaukee’s ever-changing weather, or if our plans for the day will stay true to the itinerary. Luckily there are many things to do inside or out in Milwaukee, so rain or shine here’s a list of things for you to partake in this summer. Whether this is your first summer living in Milwaukee, if you’re visiting Milwaukee for a weekend, or you have lived here your whole life, there is something to do in Milwaukee this summer for you to enjoy!

1. Attend one of Milwaukee’s many cultural festivals (Bastille Days, German Fest, Polish Fest, Festa Italiana)
2. Visit the Milwaukee Public Market for many food options
3. Attend Jazz in the Park (the free outdoor Jazz festival every Thursday at Cathedral Square Park)
4. Find your favorite Milwaukee Friday Fish Fry
5. Play a game of volley ball at Bradford Beach
6. Visit and take pictures at the Black Cat Mural Alley (The east side)
7. Attend a concert at Summerfest
8. Visit a city park
9. Visit the famous Milwaukee Art Museum
10. Visit the Milwaukee County Zoo
11. Support the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team at a game day
12. Try some of Milwaukee’s famous custard places (Kopp’s, Leon’s, Oscar’s, Purple Door)
13. Sit in a sunburst chair and sip some Colectivo coffee on the Lakefront
14. Grab a hot and ready slice of Ian’s pizza anytime
15. Hike, run, walk, or ride your bike on the Oak Leaf Trail or Hank Aaron State Trails
16. Enjoy taco Tuesday at many restaurants which have tacos for just $2
17. Soak in the city view from a Milwaukee Boat tour
18. Catch some rays at Atwater Beach
19. Spend the day on a Milwaukee rooftop bar
20. Go on a brewery tour at one of Milwaukee’s many breweries
21. Walk the town and find a yummy food truck
22. Enjoy a refreshing beer at one of Milwaukee’s summer beer gardens
23. Hop on to the Milwaukee Hop and get a view of town
24. Tour one of Milwaukee’s hands on Museums like Discovery World
25. Stop by a farmer’s market on the weekend
26. Watch a Brewer’s game or the Bachelorette outside at the Fiserv Forum Deer Garden
27. Play some games and try the punch at Punch Bowl Social
28. Throw some axes at an axe bar
29. Bowl late night at Landmark Lanes
30. Support a local business by shopping at a local boutique downtown or In the Third Ward
31. Rent a Bublr bike for the day
32. Cross the Hoan Bridge for fun
33. Sip and paint at an art studio
34. Find out what the hype is and eat some Wisconsin cheese curds
35. Visit the Wisconsin State Fair for a famous cream puff
36. Watch the sunrise/ sunset on the lakefront
37. Climb the North Point lighthouse
38. Become a secret agent at dinner at the Safe House
39. Have a fancy photoshoot at Villa Terrace
40. Grab some friends for a pedal tavern throughout town
41. Network and have fun at the Milwaukee Night Market
42. Swing underneath the Holton Bridge at the Swing Park
43. Kayak on the Milwaukee River
44. Get groovy at Chill on the Hill music fest
45. Brunch and drink bottomless mimosas at numerous MKE restaurants
46. Visit a cider or wine bar
47. Learn about Milwaukee’s history at the Milwaukee Public Museum
48. Attend a show at the Oriental Theater
49. Go rock climbing at Adventure Rock
50. Read a book in the Central Library