Your Guide to the 2025 Milwaukee Night Market: Food, Entertainment & More
Get ready—the Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover, is just a week away! Mark your calendars for this summer’s dates: June 16, July 11, August 13 and September 10. The 2025 vendor lineup is bigger and better than ever, filled with incredible food, unique vendors and family-friendly fun for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek of you can find throughout the summer, but check out mkenightmarket.com for month-specific lineups!
Dinner at the Market
Come hungry to the Night Market! Dinner is served with a delicious variety of options to satisfy every craving! From cheesy pies by Scrima’s Wood-Fired to globally inspired flavors from Pig Tailz, there’s something for every taste. Don’t miss Lola’s Empanadas, serving up perfectly crisp, savory pockets filled with Latin flair. Vocado MKE offers fresh, vibrant avocado toast dishes. If you’re in the mood for smoky, slow-cooked comfort food, Sweet Smoke BBQ has you covered. With this much flavor in one place, the hardest part will be choosing what to try first!
.. It’s Bling Time
If you love unique, handcrafted jewelry, the Night Market has it all. Discover bold, artistic pieces from The Fancy Bird, detailed designs by Linny’s Artsy Fingers® LLC, elegant styles from Virginia Day Studio, and playful flair from Peach Beast. My Sistuh’s Trunk brings statement pieces from the heart, colorful, handcrafted fun from ClayMade, and boho-chic vibes from Boho Designs by Katya. The Night Market is packed with standout styles from Cooper Creations, the natural and earthy elegance of Paloma Wilder, vibrant and expressive designs from Say It Louder LLC, joyful charm from Playful Clay, and the bold, cultural beauty of Corazoncito Style Boutique. And don’t miss the quirky magic of Pockets Full of Frogs. There’s a perfect piece waiting for everyone!
Night Market and Community Organizations
The Night Market is more than food and fun, it’s also a place to connect with local community groups. Stop by the Milwaukee Fire Department’s booth to learn about fire safety, meet real-life heroes, and check out kid-friendly activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee supports how to become a mentor and support life-changing relationships for local youth. Don’t miss La Causa, offering vital resources for children and families, and the Wisconsin Bike Fed, promoting safe, healthy, and sustainable transportation for all ages. Each nonprofit brings opportunities to give back, get involved, and learn more about how we can build a stronger, more connected Milwaukee.
Family-Friendly Vendors
Looking for fun, family-friendly finds for your little ones? Check out these amazing small businesses bringing smiles to the Milwaukee Night Market all summer long! The Story Boxes offers imaginative story-themed boxes packed with books, crafts, and activities that spark creativity and make learning a blast. A Brush Box brings hands-on fun with painting kits designed especially for kids—perfect for screen-free creative time the whole family can enjoy. Kaybee Kitsch takes over with quirky, colorful accessories and playful decor sure to brighten any kid’s room (and make parents smile too). And don’t miss Vibez Arts Creative where you can find on-site painting activities.
Fun For Your Four-Legged Friends!
Don’t forget your furry friends—our pet vendors at the Night Market have something special for every four-legged family member! Dog Good for Good Dogs and Golden Gracie Co. brings adorable accessories made with love. TacoCat Creations offers adorable handmade toys and gear for both cats and dogs. For pets needing a little extra zen, CBDelicacy is here with premium CBD-infused treats to support calm, comfort, and wellness.
Binding You to the Best Books
The Night Market is bringing stories to the streets with local booksellers you won’t want to miss. Browse Milwaukee-themed books from James Nelson Books and support literacy and your local library by shopping the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library Bookseller, offering great reads at great prices—all for a great cause.
Sweet Treat O’Clock!
The Night Market is full of tempting treats, and if you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’re in for a real delight! While there are plenty of dessert options to discover, here are a few vendors to look out for. Cool off with a scoop from Isa’s Ice Cream or a popsicle from Pete’s Pops. Dough Nation LLC joins us with irresistible donut creations, while Amy’s Candy Kitchen brings gourmet caramel apples and Carrie’s Crispies offers creative, gooey marshmallow bars. Log Cabin Orchard LLC brings homemade charm with fresh baked goods and fruity favorites, and for something unique, check out Beijos Brazilian Sweets for authentic Brazilian desserts.
All-Night Activations
Our amazing Night Market sponsors are stepping up the activation game this summer. Make sure to check out GRAEF’s s’more lounge and Visit Milwaukee’s mobile visitor center and photo booth. A fan-favorite Clover Corner returns to the market this summer as well. People’s Bank, Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, and Gruber Law Offices will have various giveaways at their booths that you don’t want to miss!
Entertainment
The Night Market also presents entertainment and fun for all ages. The Educators Credit Union Entertainment Zone features local performers such as Milwaukee Flyers, IshDARR, DJ Mixx’Chelle, Nico at Nite, and more. The full lineup will be announced soon, so keep an eye out on our social media pages!
Theme Nights
This season, the Milwaukee Night Market will be presenting two theme nights. Come join us for Retro Rewind Night on July 16 which will feature entertainment of the 80s/90s/early 2000s eras and feature new vintage vendors. Returning on September 10 is College Night, sponsored by Milwaukee Area Technical College and Enerpac, which includes a Market-wide scavenger hunt for the chance to win free prizes!
There is so much to explore this summer at the Milwaukee Night Market presented by Clover, and we hope to see you there! Visit mkenightmarket.com to see the full vendor and entertainment lineups and learn more about the event!
