Wisconsin Center District

Black Birth Maternal & Infant Health Symposium
2025-05-09 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Now in its fourth year, the Black Birth: Maternal & Infant Health Symposium, co-presented by GE HealthCare and the City of Milwaukee Health Department, is a transformative gathering dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing the critical disparities in Black maternal and infant health. This year’s symposium takes place at a pivotal moment when diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts face heightened challenges, underscoring the urgency to remain intentional and steadfast in the fight for health justice.

2nd Annual MATC Adult Prom
2025-05-10 20:00 - 23:59 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
It’s the 2nd time around, and it’s about to GO DOWN! Get ready for an unforgettable night of elegance, celebration, and pure vibes at The Baird Center on Saturday, May 10, at 8 PM.

2025 North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE)
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-16 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE), presented by the United States Ice Rink Association, is the premier annual professional development and networking event for the ice rink and ice sport industries. This 3.5 day event will bring together hundreds of ice rink professionals from around the world to Milwaukee, WI for industry leading continuing education courses, unrivaled networking opportunities and the industry’s largest trade show.

City Year Milwaukee 15th Anniversary Annual Celebration
2025-05-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Join us to celebrate City Year Milwaukee’s 15 years of impact in Milwaukee Public Schools on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Baird Center!
We are so excited to recognize the ripples of change our AmeriCorps members, staff, alumni and champions have made since City Year Milwaukee was launched in 2009.
5:30pm • Cocktail Hour
6:45pm • Program and Dinner
*All RSVP’s should be completed by April 21st

Wisconsin Card Show
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The Wisconsin Card Show is a collaboration between Lake Country Cards and Swarmm Events teaming up to bring you Wisconsin’s LARGEST Card Show with over 300 tables happening May 16-18 in downtown Milwaukee.

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) Annual Meeting 2025
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-21 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Belonging 2025 Conference and General’s Congress
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-08 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Be encouraged, strengthened, filled and sent out to help others belong.

Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) Eid Prayer Service
2025-06-06 | Baird Center
The Islamic Society of Milwaukee is the largest Islamic organization in the state of Wisconsin. Serving the community for nearly 40 years.

USA Wrestling 2025 Junior National Duals
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-21 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The Junior National Duals was instituted as an opportunity for athletes to compete on a team to determine bragging rights for the top Freestyle and Greco-Roman teams in the United States! Come to Milwaukee to see which state will stand atop the podium in the end!

Convención UPCI Español 2025
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-20 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
An unforgettable event for connecting, growing and taking part in the work that God is doing. Don’t miss it!
Un evento inolvidable para conectarte, crecer y ser parte de lo que Dios está haciendo. ¡No te lo pierdas!

2025 Hmong District Annual Conference (75 Year Celebration)
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-27 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

2025 USA Fencing Summer Nationals & July Challenge
2025-06-28 - 2025-07-07 | Baird Center
USA Fencing is the home of fencing in the United States — supporting newcomers, Olympians and Paralympians, and anyone who loves this wonderful sport. All events are open to the public and free to attend.
National Championship Events: Y10, Y12, Y14, , Division III, Division II, Division IA, Senior Team, Vet Age, & Vet Team
July Challenge: Division I, Cadet, & Junior

Cru U.S. Staff Conference
2025-07-12 - 2025-07-18 | Baird Center

Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 75th Anniversary Induction Ceremony
2025-07-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
The 75th anniversary induction ceremony for the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame will be held on Thursday, July 24th at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, with a pre-event reception beginning at 5 p.m. to include the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Walkway presented by Network Health. The walkway is a celebration of individuals honored in the Hall of Fame. Broadcasting legend Ernie Johnson, NFL and University of Wisconsin football star Joe Thomas and NFL kicking star Mason Crosby are among the class of inductees for the 75th anniversary induction of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame presented by Network Health.

Plant Biology 2025
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-30 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Join the American Society of Plant Biologists for quality discussions, knowledge exchange, and productive collaboration focusing on the future of plant biology.

Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC) 2025
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-14 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The Medicaid Enterprise Systems Community (MESC) is a national conference and community for state, federal and private sector individuals to exchange ideas related to Medicaid systems and health policy affected by those systems.

The Milwaukee Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
2025-08-13 - 2025-08-17 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Featuring America’s Leading Bead and Crystal Vendors.
Wednesday, August 13 – 12p to 7p
Thursday, August 14 – 10a to 7p
Friday, August 15 -10a to 7p
Saturday, August 16 – 10a to 7p
Sunday, August 17 – 11a to 6p

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-16 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Cream City Convergence 2025
2025-08-30 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.

3rd Annual Service Pro User Conference
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-10 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Don’t miss out on this awesome, in-person opportunity to learn and network with other Service Pro users!

2025 Brewery Collectibles Club of America (BCCA) CANvention
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-13 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
CANvention is the BCCA’s premier event. It is the largest gathering of breweriana collectors in the world. Collectors attend from around the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. Nearly 1,000 members share several days of trading, buying, selling, socializing, sampling and enjoying the attractions of the host city.

Be the Light 2025
2025-09-12 17:30 - 23:00 | Baird Center North Building – Main Entrance, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Sojourner Family Peace Center’s Be the Light gala celebrates survivors of domestic violence while raising crucial funds for their transformative work. This year is particularly meaningful as we celebrate Sojourner’s 50th Anniversary as a pillar of peace in Milwaukee. Be the Light 2025, held on September 12th, will feature a social reception, dinner, live auction, and mission moments showcasing Sojourner’s impact. Donald Driver will serve as Honorary Co-Chair, and the evening will conclude with an Afterglow Celebration, including dessert and dancing with DJ Shawna. Be the Light is both a celebration and a vital fundraiser that supports the 10,000 survivors Sojourner serves annually.

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 | 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.
