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2025 Wisconsin Juniors Winter Classic
2025-01-18 - 2025-01-19
The Winter Classic is the single biggest weekend event in Wisconsin with almost 420 teams traveling to compete. If you are a current 2023-2028 prospect seeking college exposure and want an opportunity to compete with top talent in the Midwest, then this event is something you don’t want to miss! This event will feature elite competition, positional training, and a chance to work directly with college coaches who will be running each court. This provides you an opportunity to meet coaches and the college coaches an opportunity to work directly with you during the evaluation process!

GRAEF Employee Holiday Party
2025-01-18

27th Annual Wisconsin Winter Feis
2025-01-18
Cashel Academy of Irish Dance is happy to announce that Wisconsin WinterFeis will return to the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, January 18, 2025. They look forward to once again partnering with Kinsella Irish Dance, who will host St. Brigid’s Feis on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

2025 NCA Milwaukee Classic
2025-01-12
See here for team registration, lodging and spectator info.

The Greater Midwest RV Show 2025
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-12
Kunes RV of Elkhorn is happy to be back at the Baird Center this Greater Midwest RV Show 2025 season in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Come and shop new and pre-owned units on site.

2025 DanceFest Grand Nationals
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-11
DanceFest is dedicated to the development of their dancers, coaches and teams. They commit to inspiring excellence in current and future generations. Look for DanceFest as they continue to raise industry standards!
Performance Days:

Friday – Solos/Duos & Trios
Saturday – Dance Team Performances

The Salvation Army’s 35th Annual Christmas Family Feast
2024-12-25 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Christmas Family Feast is the largest feeding event hosted by The Salvation Army on Christmas Day in the country. About 425 volunteers typically help serve more than 4,000 people at Baird Center. The meal is a homestyle dinner that consists of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert, and beverages.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier
2024-12-14
North America 2024 | Rage of the Abyss (ROTA) Season | Read FAQs here.

2024 Marketplace Wisconsin Conference
2024-12-11 - 2024-12-12 | Baird Center
Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. With a particular focus on small businesses, this event connects business owners from across Wisconsin with state, federal, and local government as well as private sector business opportunities. The conference provides a chance for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities to learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers, and business professionals.

Wisconsin Vintage Fest
2024-12-07 11:00 - 18:00
Looking for unique gifts this holiday? Maybe you’ve been wanting to add more vintage to your closet? Or maybe you’re just looking for something free to do??
Whatever the reason – come shop over 80 vendors of vintage clothing, home goods & more! There’s something for everyone!
Vendors apply here.

2024 Maximum Cheer - Steel Horse Showdown
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08
Gear up for a showdown in Milwaukee this December 7-8th. Steel Horse Showdown is ready to welcome teams of all divisions and scoring systems. Choose your 1 or 2-day format, compete for top honors, and enjoy the Showdown extras – visual production, athlete gifts, and a catered coaches’ room. Don’t miss out!

CARW Holiday Party
2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00
Join CARW for a little holiday cheer. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres will be plentiful. Additional details Coming Soon!

Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation's 50th Debutante Cotillion
2024-11-30
The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation’s 50th Debutante Cotillion celebrates young women committed to education and community service. The cotillion fosters service, culture, sisterhood, leadership, and fund management. This year’s debutantes are engaged in volunteerism, leadership, team building, collaborative workshops, and fundraising.

The All Black Xperience
2024-11-29 18:00 - 2024-11-30 00:00
On November 29, 2024, Johnny L. Jones, Myron “M-Town” Smith and Tim Ricketts proudly present the All Black Xperience—an elegant, high-profile event bringing together Milwaukee’s finest professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Hosted at the prestigious Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI, this exclusive affair will serve as a glamorous celebration of black excellence, culture, and community.
From 6 PM to midnight, guests will immerse themselves in an evening of sophistication, all while dressed in formal black attire—men in sleek black suits or tuxedos, and ladies in elegant black dresses. The event will feature a lineup of Milwaukee’s most celebrated DJs, along with a special performance by a renowned national artist, creating an unforgettable experience of music, networking, and entertainment.

Trainfest 2024
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-24
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading at the Trainfest! The train show is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors and enthusiasts; for families in search of good old-fashioned fun; and for the simply curious. The show features hundreds of booths of train manufacturers, train retailers, as well as huge operating exhibits, activities for kids, free seminars and educational opportunities, and much more.

2024 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Region IV Fall Regional Conference (FRC)
2024-11-22 - 2024-11-24
A beacon of excellence, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) stands as one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the U.S. Founded in 1975, NSBE champions the dreams and ambitions of collegiate and pre-collegiate students, as well as technical professionals, in engineering and technology fields. Boasting more than 700 chapters and a membership exceeding 24,000 around the globe, NSBE advances a critical mission: “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”

Coalition for Children, Youth and Families Gala 2024
2024-11-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Baird Center
Support the coalition’s mission to inspire, inform, and support families to build strength, confidence, and resilience. Learn more and reserve your table here.

Veolia Milwaukee Open | Pickleball Tournament
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-17 | Baird Center
Amateur matches will be played alongside Humana Championship Court where the top professionals in the world compete for the biggest payouts in the sport of pickleball. Learn more and register here.

Streaming Links:
https://pickleballtv.com/
https://www.ppatour.com/tournament/milwaukee-wi/

Agricultural Bankers Conference 2024
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-15 | Baird Center
Examine the many factors and opportunities affecting your ag portfolio – from monetary policy and evolving competition to mentorship and leadership programs for emerging leaders. Learn more and register here.

Milwaukee Stars Merengue 2024
2024-11-09
Much like Cristo Rey Jesuit, Milwaukee Stars Merengue is fast-paced and exciting. The event features hometown stars who partner with dance professionals to choreograph and perform live original routines for those in attendance.
Cristo Rey Jesuit students are Trailblazers! As they prepare to celebrate their 10th school year, CRJ students have continued to fearlessly blazed a trail for future generations to follow. Your involvement with Milwaukee Stars Merengue will help CRJ students make it to and through college, allowing them to become productive and faith-filled members of society with advanced educational degrees, real-world experience, and a strong desire to use their gifts to build our community.
​Your investment TODAY will allow Cristo Rey Jesuit to sustain and continue to grow these critical elements. Join Cristo Rey Jesuit for this exciting and energetic event!

TEMPO Milwaukee 19th Annual Leadership Event
2024-11-07 11:00 - 14:00
2024 marks 19 years of TEMPO’s signature event – The Leadership Event. The Leadership Event highlights women and men in leadership, including their empowering and significant success stories. This event provides an opportunity for attendees to receive inspiration and guidance from women and men in leadership roles as they have navigated the sometimes rocky and uphill battles and offer the perspective from someone who has “been there, done that.”
The annual event provides leaders in our community the opportunity to gather around topics that propel leadership skills to the next level.

Greater Milwaukee Urban League's 39th Annual Black and White Ball
2024-11-02 18:00 - 23:00 | Baird Center
Please enter at 405 W. Kilbourn St.
Celebrating 105 years of legacy and impact! Enjoy an electrifying night packed with live entertainment, auctions, and unforgettable experiences.
6 p.m. Registration | Reception | Pre-Entertainment
7 p.m. Program and Dinner
9 p.m. Live Performances by National Recording Artist Chanté Moore and the Eddie Butts Band

CANCELED - Wisconsin Comic Convention 2024
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | Baird Center
WCC Comic Convention is a world-class pop culture phenomenon that brings the best entertainment to Milwaukee. There is something for everyone, with Celebrity Guest Panels, Autograph signings, Photo ops, gaming competitions, Cosplay Contests, and Special Events.
WCC Comic Convention gives fans up-close and personal interaction with their favorite actors, authors, artists, and stars. With guests from TV shows and films such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Firefly, The Walking Dead, and more. WCC Comic Convention is the ultimate fan celebration!

2024 Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge Gala & Auction
2024-10-31 16:00 - 21:00
Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge is a one-year, live-in Christian discipleship program for adults struggling with life controlling problems such as drugs and alcohol. Their goal is to help students become established in society through holistic recovery and Christ-based mentoring, education, and job training.
Doors Open | 4 p.m.
Dinner & Program | 6:30 p.m.

Building Momentum Supplier Conference 2024
2024-10-29
Join the Johnson Controls team for a unique JCI ecosystem event bringing together customers, suppliers, and JCI executives as they drive toward smarter, more sustainable tomorrows. Connect with industry peers and thought leaders on the latest sustainability research and innovations impacting each of us and the world. Let’s build momentum!

2024 CSforALL Summit
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-25
CSforALL will be hosting the national Computer Science for ALL conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Baird Center with our local partners Marquette University and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Attend on October 23–25, 2024 to share, learn, and celebrate the #CSforALL movement.
This year’s Summit theme, “Leading Action to Impact,” is focused on the essence of moving beyond solely learning or talking about computer science education, and instead taking concrete steps that create positive change for all students. Our goal for this Summit is for individuals and organizations to go beyond theory and make a real difference in computer science education. It’s about empowering future generations to become creators, innovators, and problem-solvers who can shape the world with technology.

2024 Investment Casting Institute (ICI) Technical Conference and Expo
2024-10-20 - 2024-10-23 | Baird Center
Registration will open at 3 pm on Sunday October 20.
Technical Conference: 8 am to 2 pm Monday and Tuesday, October 21st and 22nd 8 am to 12 pm Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Exposition: 2:30 – 6 pm Monday, October 21 2:30 – 5 pm Tuesday, October 22

Cancelled: All-Around Women's Expo 2024
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Baird Center
Join the All-Around Women’s Expo as they empower and inspire women, inside and out.
The event will bring women together to engage in seminars, grow from one another, flourish with opportunities in their communities and from one another, and feel empowered to change the world. There will be prizes, fashion, finance, mental health, health/wellness, seminars, speakers, shopping, and much more.

Wisconsin Whiskey Fest 2024
2024-10-18 17:30 - 21:30 | Baird Center
Guests can expect over 150 whiskies to sample from 35+ local and national distillers.
This year’s Charity Partner: Bristlecone Charity
In addition to the sampling, you can expect great food throughout the night. Guests brought a ravenous appetite last year, so we are cranking up the food volume!! Wow can you guys eat!
There will also be educational sessions throughout the event and those are FREE and first come first serve.

NAACP Milwaukee 100th Anniversary Freedom Fund Dinner
2024-10-18 17:00 - 21:00
5:00 p.m. Reception – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Enter North Entrance @ 405 W. Kilbourn Ave
