Visit Milwaukee's summer calendar highlights festivals and family events

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Jul 2, 2025 8:13 AM CDT

NOW: Visit Milwaukee’s summer calendar highlights festivals and family events

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A variety of cultural festivals and community activities are hitting Milwaukee throughout July. Ian Thompson, senior communications manager for VISIT Milwaukee, joined on Wednesday, July 2 to outline some of the highlights.

The Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival will take place at Veterans Park and the Harley-Davidson Museum from Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13.

Bastille Days will return to Cathedral Square Park from Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20 featuring food vendors, live music and the Storm the Bastille Run.

The 2025 MKE Air & Water Show is scheduled for Saturday, July 19 and Sunday along Milwaukee’s lakefront.

A free MKE Film Series screening of "Coco" will be shown Wednesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. in The Beer Garden at Deer District.

German Fest will be held Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 at Henry Maier Festival Park.

Click here to check out Visit Milwaukee for more details.