March Events
A rundown of just a few of the many events going on around Milwaukee in March, 2009.
- Wisconsin Kennel Club Show
When: February 28 and March 1
What: Learn about dog breeds and products
Where: Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park,
8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
How much: $8, $5 children
- Journal Sentinel Sports Show
When: March 4 - 8
What: Annual outdoor equipment and travel fair
Where: Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park,
8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
How much: $8, $6.50 in advance
Contact: 800.472.2070
- WMSE Rockabilly Chili Contest
When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8
What: A fundraiser with music, chili and beer
Where: MSOE Kern Center, 1245 N. Broadway
How much: $6, $1 per sample
- Family Free Day at the Zoo
When: March 7
What: A perfect time to visit the zoo's animals
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd.
How much: Free
Contact: 414.256.5412
- St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: 12 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Where: Parade starts at 3rd and Wisconsin, then proceeds east to Plankinton, north on Plankinton to Kilbourn, west on Kilbourn to Old World Third Street, north on Old World Third Street to Juneau, east on Juneau to Water Street, south on Water Street.
How much: Free
- Rocky Horror Picture Show
When: midnight March 14
What: an interactive horror spoof
Where: Oriental Theatre, 2330 N. Farwell Ave.
- St. Patrick's Day
When: March 17
- Art After Dark
When: 5 p.m. March 20
What: Friday night art party
Where: Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N Art Museum Dr.
How much: $10
- Ghost Ships Festival
When: March 20 & 21
What: workshops, exhibits and presentations about Great Lakes shipwrecks
Where: Wyndham Milwaukee Airport and Convention Center, 4747 S. Howell Ave.
How much: Exhibits: Free, Workshops: $25
- Realtors Home & Garden Show
When: March 20 - 29
What: home improvement and landscaping show
Where: Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park,
8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
How much: call for prices
Contact: 414.778.4929
