Events

Start 2023 on both feet at the New Year’s Eve Chilly Chili Run and Walk – held on the Marian University of Wisconsin campus in Fond du Lac.

For the first time in 18 years all five planets visible to the naked eye will be in the sky together throughout June.

Resilience is the theme of Science Talk ‘21, an annual conference for U.S.

It’s December in Wisconsin – you know what that means.

Even in these trying times, all is not lost. Captain Pabst Pilot House is still going strong with their Swing Jazz Wednesdays.

Fall is officially upon us.

Had enough of the summer heat? It’s time to take things underground.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed in life lately? You aren’t alone. If you need an escape, take a road trip to a stargazing spot in Wisconsin.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed summer plans more than anyone could have imagined.

My younger brother recently graduated from Georgia Tech and quarantine has certainly put a spin on how we’ve celebrated this incredible accomplishment.

Beer, lederhosen and oompah music; the three combine into a joyous, month-long festival celebrating Wisconsin’s German roots. Where should you experience Oktoberfest this year?

Looking for gently used, inexpensive clothes and furniture? Chances are pretty good that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for somewhere along the 100 Mile Garage Sale.

Interested in attending the biggest music festival on the planet? You don’t have to drive far. Milwaukee’s gargantuan Summerfest hosted over 800,000 attendees in 2018, and with this year’s staggering lineup, those numbers are sure to swell.

Looking for a refreshing change from the Hollywood formula? A unique date idea? Or just an excuse to visit Madison during spring?

True Wisconsinites know that the only way to beat winter is to layer up and embrace it. That’s the philosophy of this weekend’s Winter Fest.

Looking back at January’s debut of The Wisconsin 100, it’s interesting to see how things played out during the year – mostly positive, we’re happy to report.

The Economic Impact Issue covered success stories about the state’s economy – from the recent business boom in Beloit, to the prosperous Eaux Claires festival.

With a total gross dollar impact of $204.5 million for Milwaukee and a source of 2,350 jobs, residents and visitors bid farewell to the BMO Harris Bradley Center in 2018.

This year of stories, podcasts and videos wouldn’t have been possible without the talented business people across the state who took time to work with us. From tasty businesses like Milwaukee’s Chillwaukee and Driftless Cafe in Viroqua to creative professionals like Jerrica Zaric Interior Design and the voice of Milwaukee radio, Steve Palec – thank you and so many others!

Since 1988, the BMO Harris Bradley Center has been at the center of much of Milwaukee’s nightlife, but after 30 years of sports, concerts and events, the BMO closed this year to make way for the newly opened Fiserv Forum.

Just passing through or seeking thrills, here’s the map explained:

Outside of leaves changing, Milwaukee will see vibrant color this October during Day of the Dead celebrations.

Enjoying a good brew by the flickering light of a bonfire is a perfect fall activity. But what if you added a beautiful garden?

Nonprofit organization Wisconsin Scottish Inc., will host its annual Wisconsin Highland Games over Labor Day weekend at the Waukesha Expo Center. Whether you’re interested in axe throwing, caber tossing, traditional dance, clan dueling, dog herding, live music, pub activity or cultured cuisine – the games host an impressive array of authentic scenes, celebrating culture from across the British Isles and all Celtic nations.

Take a drive over Labor Day weekend to check out the Ho-Chunk Native American tribe’s semiannual, open-to-the-public powwow in Black River Falls, an hour south of Eau Claire. The powwow celebrates the Ho-Chunk culture and serves as a festive, educational and diverse gathering of individuals who travel from across the country.

Every Labor Day, thousands of motorcycles ride through Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs for a rumbling rally. This year, the event coincides with Harley-Davidson’s 115th anniversary, making celebrations that much more spectacular.

In 1973, the National Trust for Historic Preservation established May as Preservation Month. Whether it’s the first place you traveled to or a landmark that reminds you of home, Preservation Month encourages people to share stories of the places that are significant to them and their communities.

Feed the Children distributed its 1 millionth H.E.L.P. (Homeless Education and Literacy Program) backpack with community partner support. H.E.L.P promotes school attendance and completion across the nation.

Every five years, thousands of bikers roll into Milwaukee for Labor Day weekend to attend Harley-Davidson’s Anniversary Celebration, bringing many new faces and business into town. This year marks the 115th anniversary, and the company is preparing for an expected 100,000 visitors between Aug. 29-Sept. 2.

Each September, more than 2,500 athletes and 3,500 volunteers converge in Madison for IRONMAN Wisconsin — a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Monona, 112-mile bike ride into rural Dane County and 26.2-mile run through downtown Madison.