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May Events in Milwaukee

A Listing of Events in the Milwaukee Area for May, 2012

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May Events in Milwaukee

Celebrate all things Pug at Milwaukee Pugfest, May 20.

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May Events

Hooray for May! It's the month of Mother's Day, Pugfest, Farmers Markets -- even the official season opening of Bradford Beach!

  • Old World Wisconsin Opens for the Summer
    When: Tuesday, May 1
    What: a museum dedicated to the early settlers of Wisconsin
    Where: S103 W37890 Hwy 67, Eagle
    How much: $16, $14 students, $9 children
    Contact: 262.594.6300
  • Milwaukee Ballet Company: Peter Pan
    When: Thursday, May 10 - Sunday, May 13
    What: a world-premiere production of the famous children's story
    How much: $31.50 - $99
    Where: Marcus Center for Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street
    Contact: 414.273.7206, or toll free at 888.612.3500
  • Mother's Day
    When: Sunday, May 13
    What: Time to treat your mother to brunch!
  • Church Festival Season Opens
    When: Thursday, May 17 - end of summer
    What: church parish festivals with games, food, music and rides
    Where: various
    How much: free
  • Bradford Beach Opens
    When: Saturday, May 19
    What: the beach and concessions stands officially open for summer fun
    Where: Bradford Beach, 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
    How much: free
  • Milwaukee Pugfest
    When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20
    What: pub micro-chipping, photography and more, to benefit Pug Rescue
    Where: Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin
    How much: $8 adults, $3 children
  • Family Kite Festival
    When: Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27
    What: kite festival
    Where: Veterans Park, 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
    How much: Free
  • Memorial Day
    When: Monday, May 28
    What: Celebrate by attending a Memorial Day Parade

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