414 Day — the annual celebration of all things Milwaukee — seems to get bigger and bigger every year. More businesses and organizations jump on board with discounts to help people connect with the area and maybe even look ahead to some events coming up during the glorious Milwaukee summer.
Along those lines, we’ll start with the deals from Milwaukee World Festival running through 11:50 p.m. tonight. The Summerfest-related offer will hook you up with a 3-Day UScellular pass for the holiday-appropriate price of $41.40. Outside of the festival window, 11 shows at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion have a buy-one-get-one offer, including:
- May 28 — Peach Pit & Briston Maroney with special guest Bnny
- May 30 — The Driver Era
- May 31 — SESSANTA V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle
- June 6 — Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
- Aug. 3 — Cyndi Lauper with special guest Jake Wesley Rogers
- Aug. 6 — Pantera with special guest Amon Amarth
- Aug. 19 — Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge
- Aug. 21 — Simple Plan with special guests 3OH!3, Bowling for Soup and LØLØ
- Aug. 24 — Styx and Kevin Cronin + Don Felder
- Aug. 31 — Billy Idol with special guest Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- Sept. 9 — The Doobie Brothers with special guests Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band
As for things you can attend today, our friends at OnMilwaukee are throwing their annual 414 Party at the Harley-Davidson Museum starting at 4:14 p.m. with the official Milwaukee toast. The first attendees will also receive a free pour of Lakefront Brewery Dive Beer, giveaways every 30 minutes, and the indulgent 4-pound, 14-ounce burger-eating competition at 6 p.m. Tickets, which include admission to the H-D Museum, are just $4.14 while supplies last.
For even more deals and things to do, check out the categories below.
Experiences & Attractions
- Milwaukee County Zoo: All Milwaukee County residents can enjoy reduced admission of $4.14 for adults and children (online and at the gate; parking and regular attraction fees still apply).
- Mitchell Park Domes: Explore the tropical and desert domes for just $4.14 admission. Note that the Floral Dome is closed today for show transition.
- Wilson Ice Arena: Enjoy public skate admission for just $4.14 from noon-3 p.m.
- Milwaukee County Parks: There’s a Pre-Season Sale at Boerner Botanical Gardens, with pre-season admission for only $4.14, plus you can pick up a free commemorative 414 Day sticker at various Milwaukee County Parks locations (while supplies last, maximum two per person), including:
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
- Kosciuszko Community Center
- Mitchell Park "Domes" Horticultural Conservatory
- Milwaukee County Parks Administration
- Wilson Recreation Center
- Milwaukee County Sports Complex
- Noyes Pool
- Bars & Recreation Venues: All five locations (AXE MKE, NorthSouth Club, Nine Below, Amped, and The New Fashioned) are open from 5-9:14 p.m. with signature activities at a discounted rate of $4.14 each. This includes axe throwing, shuffleboard, indoor mini golf, karaoke, hyper bowling, dartball, and outdoor deck curling.
- Historic Milwaukee Inc.: Their 414 Day merchandise sale is happening through today. You can get neighborhood posters for $4.14 (regularly $10), neighborhood magnets and keychains for $4, and neighborhood notecards for $2, both in-store and online.
Food & Drink
- Café Corazón: Enjoy a free house margarita during their 414 Day happy hour from 4:14-5:15 p.m. at all three locations (Bay View, Brown Deer, and Riverwest).
- Bars & Recreation Locations: Enjoy $4.14 beverages from 5-9:14 p.m., including Lakefront Brewery's Hazy Rabbit and Riverwest Stein, any domestic 16 oz. canned beers, single rail mixers and shots of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.
- Style Pop Cafe: Get regular lattes for just $4.14 all day.
- Great Lakes Distillery: Visit their Milwaukee location for a special happy hour event. At 4:14 PM, there will be a toast at the house. From 4-5 p.m., you can enjoy $4.14 Bang Burgers from Fox Den (note that Fox Den will only be open during this hour, serving this special).
- Brownstone Social Lounge: They are offering 414 Day specials all day, including John's Thin Crust Pizza. There will also be music by DJ Vel and a 414 Day giveaway.
Events & Festivals
- Milwaukee Day Presents: 414 Day Festival: This festival is taking place at 1111 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave from 2-8 p.m. with music, vendors and activities for all ages.
- 414 Day Kickback: Happening at Elevate MKE for an afternoon of music, games and drinks.
- 414 Day at Potawatomi Casino Hotel: They are offering food and drink specials, free giveaways, and entertainment.
- Beyond Books: Exploring Archives at Milwaukee Public Library: Visit the Central Library from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to explore historical photographs, architectural plans, documents, maps and more.
