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.

Milwaukee Admirals vs. Iowa Wild
2024-12-13 19:00, 2025-01-03 19:00 (America/Chicago) | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

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

PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
2024-12-14 10:00, 2024-12-14 14:00, 2024-12-15 11:00, 2024-12-15 15:00 | Miller High Life Theatre

UW-Milwaukee 2024 Fall Graduation
2024-12-15 10:00 - 12:30 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Congratulations graduates! Livestream the ceremony here.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: Students who have applied for graduation by October 31st, 2024 will be sent a link in the middle of November to claim tickets for their guests. Please email boxoffice@wcd.org directly for assistance.
Bag policy at UWM Panther Arena: Graduates and guests attending public ticketed events are permitted to bring a 12-inch-by-6-inch-by-12-inch or smaller clear stadium bag, gallon-sized clear zip bag, a 4-inch-by-6-inch-by-1-inch wristlet, or a diaper bag or medical bag, which will be searched. This will be strictly enforced.

Milwaukee Wave vs. Baltimore Blast
2024-12-20 18:35 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

Milwaukee Admirals vs. Texas Stars
2024-12-21 18:00, 2025-01-10 19:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

The Salvation Army’s 35th Annual Christmas Family Feast
2024-12-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Baird Center
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.

Milwaukee Admirals vs. Chicago Wolves
2024-12-27 19:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

Milwaukee Wave vs. Dallas Sidekicks
2024-12-28 18:05, 2024-12-31 15:05 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

Milwaukee Admirals vs. Cleveland Monsters
2024-12-30 19:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

Milwaukee Admirals vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
2025-01-04 18:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

Milwaukee Admirals vs. Manitoba Moose
2025-01-08 19:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

DanceFest Grand Nationals 2025
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-11 | Baird Center
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 Greater Midwest RV Show 2025
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-12 | Baird Center
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.

UW-Milwaukee Panthers vs. UW-Green Bay Phoenix
2025-01-11 15:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

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

UW-Milwaukee Panthers vs. Youngstown State University Penguins
2025-01-17 19:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

27th Annual Wisconsin Winter Feis
2025-01-18 | Baird Center
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.

GRAEF Employee Holiday Party
2025-01-18 | Baird Center

2025 Wisconsin Juniors Winter Classic
2025-01-18 - 2025-01-19 | Baird Center
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!

Milwaukee Wave vs. Tacoma Stars
2025-01-18 18:05 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

UW-Milwaukee Panthers vs. Robert Morris University Colonials
2025-01-19 14:00 | UW Milwaukee Panther Arena

2025 Wisconsin State Education Convention
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-24 | Baird Center South Building – Main Entrance, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The annual convention, taking place January 22-24 in Milwaukee, is an opportunity for district leadership to meet individuals who share your passion for education. Attend the convention because you want to make a difference for the students in your district and across the state.
