Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.
Milwaukee County's mission is to provide high-quality, responsive services that enhance self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity and quality of life for its entire people.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
Find information about things to do and happenings in Milwaukee County.
All county offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Here are some ways to celebrate.
From marathons to concerts, air shows to cyclocross, hundreds of events are held within Milwaukee County parks each year. Check our events calendar for events coming up in a park near you. And don’t miss popular annual events.
USA Triathlon is heading back to Milwaukee for the 2020 Age Group National Championships.
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The DNC will bring 50,000 attendees to Milwaukee to experience all that our totally random, totally wonderful city and county have to offer.
Milwaukee's annual tradition returns in 2020 with a 45-minute fireworks show presented by American Family Insurance, the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation and T&M Partners. Head to Veterans Park for the best viewing location.
The spectacular water show, sponsored by Waterstone Bank, features displays by the Thunderbirds - the U.S. Air Force Jet Demo Team. Head to Veterans Park and Bradford Beach for the best viewing locations.
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LPGA players from around the world will compete for a chance at a $15,000 first-place payout and a spot in The Evian Championship. The golf tournament is free for spectators.
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The Botanical Gardens will light up with 100 colorful displays and a giant lantern in this unique night-time event.
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The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is a USATF-certified course ending at Veterans Park. This flat, scenic, point-to-point course travels south through rural countryside, quiet neighborhoods and finishes along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Over 200 live performances are held in the parks each summer, and they're all free to attend. Concerts series include Jazz in the Park at Cathedral Park, the themed entertainment of Washington Park Wednesdays and Bay View's Chill on the Hill series.
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Enjoy a taste of France at the annual Bastille Days organized by Eastown Association. The event includes the Storm the Bastille 5k run.
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Sample craft beers from nearly 100 local breweries at this outdoor beerfest on the shores of Lake Michigan at the 10th annual Milwaukee Brewfest.
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The largest pug event in North America returns for its 14th year. The event features dog vendors, costume contests, pet photography, grooming and a pug race.
Explore more events on the Visit Milwaukee Major Events Calendar.
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