Welcome to the Baird Center!

2025 Milwaukee Auto Show
2025-02-22 - 2025-03-02 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Early bird tickets (13 and over) $13 – Through January 22, 2025
Saturdays: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 6 PM
Monday- Thursday: 3 PM – 9 PM
Friday: 12 Noon – 9 PM

20th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance
2025-02-22 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Develop unforgettable memories with family and friends at the 20th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance!
As Milwaukee Recreation celebrates two decades of tradition, this Milwaukee winter classic is moving to the revamped Baird Center, Wisconsin’s premier convention center, in downtown Milwaukee! We invite the entire Milwaukee community to join us on the dance floor to strengthen family connections and allow for that critical one-on-one time between daughters and fathers/father-figures. Register Here!
Dinner & Dance: $30 for adults, $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional child.
Dance Only: $20 for adults, $5 for each child
Any father-figure is welcome to attend.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for pre-registered dinner & dance guests only. Dinner will be served from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for dance guests only. Additional details, including parking information, will be available at a later date.

Jani-King Milwaukee Annual Franchise Awards Banquet
2025-02-22 17:30 - 23:59 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
For more information about Jani-King, please their website linked here.

Badger Region Qualifier 2025
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-02
Welcome to the Badger Region Qualifier.

Location: Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee
Date: March 1-2 (all ages)Date: March 1-2, 2025
Admission Tickets: Coming soon
Schedule: Coming soon
University Athlete Information: Coming soon
Bid Declaration Document: Coming soon
Teams entered: Coming soon

2025 City of Milwaukee State of the City Address
2025-03-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Join us for a look at the current state of our city! This event will explore key developments, challenges, and exciting opportunities shaping our community’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect! RSVP today.
RSVP here.

Anime Milwaukee 2025
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-09
Anime Milwaukee (AMKE) is a three-day anime convention that operates at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an estimated economic impact of over $3 million to the downtown area. We celebrate and educate fans about anime, manga, Asian culture, music and gaming.
Anime Milwaukee will return with an in-person convention on March 7-9, 2025.

Archbishop's Catholic Schools Dinner 2025
2025-03-11 16:00 - 20:00
Come be a part of this amazing fundraiser to support Milwaukee’s Catholic Schools!

Expeditors Business Customer Seminar
2025-03-12 08:30 - 12:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

2025 Badger Region Volleyball Championships Week #1
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16
Check out Badger Region Volleyball’s website for the breakdown of tickets, schedule, age divisions and more.

2025 Badger Region Volleyball Championships Week #2
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23

Adepticon 2025
2025-03-26 - 2025-03-30
AdeptiCon has grown consistently over the past twenty years, from the humble 110 person event in 2003, to the amazing 8,000 attendees AdeptiCon hosted in 2024. Over these twenty-two years, AdeptiCon has been held at five different venues. We have expanded from a handful of events to well over 1250 tournaments, event games, and hobby seminars covering all aspects of the miniature war gaming hobby. Despite the continued growth and necessary expansion, we have made every effort to keep consistent focus on one major priority: to present to our attendees the highest quality wargaming event possible. This will remain our priority for 2025 and beyond.

Midwest Gaming Classic 2025
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-06
The Midwest Gaming Classic is a 350,000+ square foot trade show featuring over 10,000 games on free play, along with over 200 vendors and over 100 industry guests! We’re the largest and longest running all-encompassing gaming event.
Celebrate gaming, try new things, learn about the gaming hobby, meet others who share the love of gaming, and having fun doing it! We feature retro and modern home video game consoles, pinball machines, arcade video games, tabletop RPGs, computers, tabletop board games, crane games, collectible card games, air hockey, and much more!
No matter if you have one game or thousands of games in every room of your house, you’ll find something to love!

The Oddities & Curiosities 2025
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. They truly have something weird for everyone.

9th Annual Fired Up Fundraiser and Charity Ball
2025-04-05 17:00 - 23:00
Champions for burn survivors, fire fighters, and safe communities.

Milwaukee Tattoo Festival 2025
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13
The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival offers a selection of over 200 of the best artists from all over the world right here in Milwaukee for three days of tattooing, art making, merch selling, and much more.
Convention Hours

Friday: 12PM – 10PM
Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
Sunday: 11AM – 7PM

ID Dance Competition Milwaukee I
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13
ID Events are an experience for EVERYONE! ID Events boast a concert-like production that features time coded video and lighting, luxury shopping experiences, high energy & inspiring atmosphere, professional & welcoming staff WITH SO MUCH MORE! ID Dance Competition is a proud trailblazer in the competitive dance industry.

Herbalife Elevate Weekend
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Ready to elevate your community and make a legendary impact? Engage with top leaders and make powerful connections during this dynamic three-day event dedicated to the latest strategies for building a strong business.

2025 Milwaukee Marathon and Packet Pickup
2025-04-11 12:00 - 18:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, April 11th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Baird Center’s N100 level. Both street and public parking are available around Baird Center. All posted rates apply.
You can find additional information here. SpotHero is also available for app users in the surrounding area. Parking is not organized or managed by race staff. Please note: you will not be able to pick up your packet on race day!

Greenfield High School Prom 2025
2025-04-12

Cancelled: The Home & Great Outdoors Expo
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
This event has been cancelled. For more information and refunds please contact the Home & Garden Expo at info@hgoexpo.com and info@elitesupportzone.com.

Dinosaur Adventure
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Step into the world of prehistoric giants at Dinosaur Adventure, a unique exhibit showcasing life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that move and roar just like the real thing! Children’s Activities: Kids can dive into fun-filled activities, including Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, and more!

MPI Wisconsin 2025 Spring Education Day and Spring Spectacular
2025-04-16 - 2025-04-17
Get your education, fun and networking all in one place with the MPI Wisconsin Chapter!

PEARLS Inspired to Lead 2025
2025-04-17
At Inspired to Lead, PEARLS honors the incredible founding women, PEARLS sisters, supporters, and partners who contribute to making PEARLS what it is today. It is also a celebration of the continuation of this legacy— PEARLS’ legacy in motion.
Learn more here.

31st Annual Make Believe Ball
2025-04-19
First Stage is thrilled to be Baird Center’s second Gala Giveaway recipient, allowing them to share more magic and our mission with community members like you.
This special family-friendly event will be filled with whimsy and glee, featuring activities for all ages, raffles, a lively auction, a scrumptious dinner, and celebratory dancing. Put on your party shoes and get ready to boogie!

2025 US Junior Nationals Girls' Basketball Windy City Classic
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Baird Center
20th Annual Event: The Largest Spring Girls Basketball Recruiting Event in the Midwest!
Unveiling the new renovations to Milwaukee’s Baird Center – 20+ court venue – 350+ teams and nearly 300 college coaches in 2024! ABOC Division I Officials Camp will be in attendance covering half of the event yet again to keep the quality of competition some of the best in the country!

FRI: 1 game (starting at 11am)
SAT: 2 games
SUN: 1-2 games (Depending on Results)

Sunday last games will be finished typically before 3/4pm.
Streaming info can be found here

2025 South Milwaukee High School Prom
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00

The Women's Center Empower Luncheon 2025
2025-04-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Baird Center
The Women’s Center’s largest fundraising event gathers over 500 influential individuals – community leaders, companies, and individuals like you – united in a single purpose: to empower survivors. Every dollar raised supports life-saving programs and services that provide safe havens, healing resources, and the strength to rise above abuse. All proceeds directly benefit survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking through lifesaving and life-changing programs and services provided by The Women’s Center.

A Night Out for ABCD: Illuminate 2025
2025-05-01 17:30 - 22:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Join us for A Night Out for ABCD: Illuminate on Thursday, May 1. Indulge in delicious food, engage in exciting giving opportunities, and cap off the night with an electrifying dueling piano performance — all in support of ABCD’s free emotional support services to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone.

Get your tickets now here.

Oxygen Ball 2025
2025-05-02 17:30 - 22:00
Join the American Lung Association for a Magical Evening under the Moonlight!
Step into a world of elegance and enchantment at the American Lung Association’s Oxygen Ball – Moonlight Soirée to experience an unforgettable evening filled with intrigue and fun. Together, we’ll raise funds for groundbreaking lung disease and cancer research, innovative treatments, CT screenings, vital health education and more. Let the moonlight illuminate
our shared commitment to a healthier future.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to make a difference—join us for a night to remember!

MMABSE 2025 Teacher Recognition Dinner
2025-05-03 17:00 - 21:00
Join us at the MMABSE Teacher Recognition Gala to celebrate our amazing educators in a night filled with appreciation and recognition.
