Community Calendar

We’re excited to have Maifest, the traditional German celebration of spring, return to Germantown in 2025! Our 2025 celebration will be held at Firemen’s Park, W162 N11900 Park Ave., Germantown, WI on May 16, 17, & 18.

This community celebration opens at 5 p.m. Friday night with German music by The Wunder-Bars and delicious food, including a fish fry. Bella Cain, the hottest “Top 40 Country Group” will be taking the stage at 8 p.m. to heat up the night.

Saturday the celebration continues 11 a.m. to midnight with a large variety of food, German beer, music, dancing, a Sheepshead tournament, and Puzzles and Pints competitions. Our Saturday opening ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m. and feature our Maifest Burgermeister, crowning of our Maifest Queen, the DANK Choir, and the DANK Dancers performing the traditional Maipole dance. A Sheepshead tournament runs from Noon to 5 p.m., music by Ed Wagner’s Lustige Blaskapelle at Noon, the Biermen at 5 p.m. and The Toys from 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

The celebration will continue Sunday from Noon to 8 p.m. with dancing by the Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt dancers, Puzzles and Pints competitions, and music by Edelweiss and the Kenny Brandt Band.
The weekend will be full of fun and Gemütlichkeit for people of all ages. More information regarding the event can be found at http://maifestgermantown.org/
The event is family-friendly and free to attend during the day. Both Friday and Saturday, beginning at 6:00 p.m., a $10 cover charge will be collected.

Maifest is sponsored by the Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation. The Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation was founded in 1988. All members of the Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation are volunteers. All proceeds from this annual Maifest celebration are invested back into the community to various charitable events and organizations.

Join us on Sunday, May 18th, the last day of Craft Beer Week for a family friendly spring market. Shop 20 local Makers while you sip on locally made sodas, beers and snacks!

Vendor applications open March 10th, email little.green.men.creative@gmail.com for details or to get on the mailing list!

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The Bridgewater will host live music on Sundays with rotating genres serenading patrons on Sundays from 1-4 p.m., starting May 26th until September 2nd.

To make a reservation and to see the full music line-up, visit: https://bridgewatermke.com/

We’re excited to have Maifest, the traditional German celebration of spring, return to Germantown in 2025! Our 2025 celebration will be held at Firemen’s Park, W162 N11900 Park Ave., Germantown, WI on May 16, 17, & 18.

This community celebration opens at 5 p.m. Friday night with German music by The Wunder-Bars and delicious food, including a fish fry. Bella Cain, the hottest “Top 40 Country Group” will be taking the stage at 8 p.m. to heat up the night.

Saturday the celebration continues 11 a.m. to midnight with a large variety of food, German beer, music, dancing, a Sheepshead tournament, and Puzzles and Pints competitions. Our Saturday opening ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m. and feature our Maifest Burgermeister, crowning of our Maifest Queen, the DANK Choir, and the DANK Dancers performing the traditional Maipole dance. A Sheepshead tournament runs from Noon to 5 p.m., music by Ed Wagner’s Lustige Blaskapelle at Noon, the Biermen at 5 p.m. and The Toys from 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

The celebration will continue Sunday from Noon to 8 p.m. with dancing by the Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt dancers, Puzzles and Pints competitions, and music by Edelweiss and the Kenny Brandt Band.
The weekend will be full of fun and Gemütlichkeit for people of all ages. More information regarding the event can be found at http://maifestgermantown.org/
The event is family-friendly and free to attend during the day. Both Friday and Saturday, beginning at 6:00 p.m., a $10 cover charge will be collected.

Maifest is sponsored by the Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation. The Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation was founded in 1988. All members of the Deutschstadt Heritage Foundation are volunteers. All proceeds from this annual Maifest celebration are invested back into the community to various charitable events and organizations.

Nitrate is a challenging issue because nitrogen is both a necessary component of agricultural production and an environmental pollutant. This talk will use nitrate data from Wisconsin to illustrate the relationship between human activities and our groundwater. Specifically, how nitrate ends up in our groundwater, why some areas more prone to contamination, and what practices may help improve water quality.

Zoom in, bring your own lunch, and any questions you may have!

register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000jgbMHIAY&mapLinkHref=

Experience a unique evening with Apiarist Robert McKinney and the Hilton Milwaukee rooftop bees!

What better way to celebrate World Bee Day than with the bees themselves? Begin the night with a rooftop visit, where you'll meet Robert, see the bees up close, and enjoy appetizers featuring his locally harvested honey—perfectly paired with a selection of fine bourbons.

Then, head back to the private dining space at ChopHouse for an elevated multi-course dinner crafted by Chef Daniel Granat. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with premium bourbons, specialty wines, and handcrafted cocktails for a truly unforgettable experience.

Honey from Robert’s apiary will be available for purchase after dinner.

Menu coming soon.

Rev up your Thursday nights at the Harley-Davidson Museum! From 5 PM to 9 PM, all bikes and all people come together for an epic evening of free live music featuring Milwaukee’s favorite bands. Soak in the sights of stunning bikes, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and connect with a vibrant community of riders and non-riders alike. Whether you’re rolling in on two wheels or just there for the thrill, this weekly celebration has something for everyone. Let’s ride!

Full lineup coming soon!

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Join Dan Jacobs—chef, co-owner of Milwaukee’s EsterEv and DanDan restaurants, and Top Chef runner-up—for a conversation on farming, food, and the art of culinary innovation. Inspired by the exhibition "Farm to Frame," Jacobs will share how Midwest food traditions shape his cooking and the broader culinary landscape.

The Best Way to Start Your Saturday.
The Tosa Farmers Market is a local not-for-profit organization that carefully curates the best, freshest foods in the region, but it’s more than that. It’s a community hub for foodies, cyclists, coffee-lovers, music fans, yogis, kids — and all their neighbors.

North America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner shows. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show (based on actual cold cases), along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show!