Wisconsin Center District

Midwest Arts XPO 2025
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-18 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The Midwest Arts XPO (MAX) is an arts conference created by Heartland Performing Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization since June 28, 2022, which brings together arts professionals to encourage innovation, create educational opportunities, strengthen artist touring relationships, and support arts advocacy throughout the central United States. The organization was founded by agents, artists, and state consortia leaders from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and beyond.

League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference 2025
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-19 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Join local government officials from across Wisconsin to share experiences and shape the future of our communities. Discover inspiring stories of outstanding public service and gain practical solutions you can use in 2025 and beyond. Leave energized, connected, and equipped with ideas to enhance your local government.

Wisconsin Bridal & Wedding Expo - Fall 2025
2025-09-21 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The Wisconsin Bridal and Wedding Expo is a unique, interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to and fun to be had. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, ideas and inspiration at the Bridal & Wedding Expo! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door. Register here. Interested in exhibiting? Learn more here.

35th Annual Milwaukee Feis
2025-09-27 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
35 years ago we began this feis with a humble 400 dancers. The Milwaukee Feis is now one of the largest, and is the longest running feiseanna in Milwaukee, and we are very proud to be keeping the tradition alive today!

5th Annual Glencastle Feis
2025-09-28 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

2025 Inland Rivers Ports & Terminals (IRPT) Annual Conference
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-02 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
As the nation’s premier trade association for port, terminal, and waterway professionals, IRPT offers a unique platform for forging invaluable connections. Engage in face-to-face conversations, strengthen existing relationships, and explore potential collaborations that could redefine the trajectory of your business.

2025 Die Casting Congress & Tabletop
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
A fantastic event for anyone involved in the die casting industry. The Die Casting Congress and Exhibition is a great opportunity for professionals to network, learn about the latest technologies, and gain valuable insights into improving their business practices.

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) All Member Meeting
2025-10-09 16:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Beglan Feis 2025
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Beglan Academy is about more than just Irish dance. We hope to provide a place where every student can thrive and reach their highest potential. We challenge, encourage and nurture each individual student. Being a part of our dance family means we teach each student to work hard and cheer on their friends and competitors.

2025 Night With the Novas Gala
2025-10-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Axiom Dance Convention 2025
2025-10-12 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

TEMPO's 50th Anniversary Gala
2025-10-18 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of TEMPO! In 1975, the world was a different place and the professional landscape for women executives in Milwaukee looked much different than it does today. TEMPO was launched at just the right time, not only as an organization and community for professional women, but as a movement for women to advance. We are proud of our foundational roots in the practice and promotion of women in leadership, mentoring and connection.

Midwest Climate Resilience Conference
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-22 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is the premier forum focused specifically on climate adaptation and resilience for the Midwest and Great Lakes region.

GLIDE 2025 Milwaukee
2025-10-23 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
GLIDE Milwaukee presented by Norton Healthcare will dive into how Milwaukee has achieved a growing population and economy through strategic initiatives and collaboration. Additionally, attendees will enjoy unique experiences and excursions to get a feel for the local culture. As always, attendees will leave with new connections with the region’s top business leaders and ideas for how Louisville can replicate similar successes.

Champions of Hope Gala
2025-10-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Join Champions of Hope Milwaukee as we come together on a mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. This special evening will start with a cocktail hour where guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and hosted cocktails, Silent Auction, Wine Pull and other revenue enhancers before heading to the ballroom to enjoy a decadent dinner as we kick off our incredible program including our mission appeal, live auction, and more.
