Free things to do this weekend in and around Milwaukee

Milwaukee's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Kids Bowl Free - Register Your Kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass Today - Kids Bowl Free - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, see website for details.

Member Mornings at MPM - Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Friday, July 17, 2026, 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Food Truck Friday - City of West Allis - City of West Allis - West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W National Ave, West Allis, WI 53214, Friday, July 17, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

MCC's Safe Summer Block Party - Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC) - 807 S 14th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

2026 Healthy County Challenge - Community Field Day! - Milwaukee County Parks - Kletzsch Park, 6560 N Milwaukee River Pkwy, Glendale, WI 53209, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

America250 & Veterans Recognition Day at Rainbow Summer - Marcus Performing Arts Center - Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Garden Park Summer Sessions - Garden Park Association - 821 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Greenfield Farmers Market - City of Greenfield - Greenfield City Hall, West Forest Home Avenue, Greenfield, WI 53220, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Milwaukee Makers Market - 2026 Season - Milwaukee Makers Market - Various Milwaukee locations, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.