Events Calendar

September 2026
The Ride Home promotional graphic featuring Lita Ford with electric guitar

The Ride Home - September 3, 2026

09/03/2026, 10:00 AM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Family-FriendlyLive Music
The RIDE Home Friday promotional graphic featuring Hippies & Cowboys with special appearance by Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl

The Ride Home - September 4, 2026

09/04/2026, 10:00 AM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Family-FriendlyLive Music
The Ride Home promotional graphic for Stories From the Vault Archives presentation

Stories from the Vault: A Century-Old Ride, Brought to Life - September 4 & 5, 2026

09/04/2026, 1:30 PM
Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI
Members $55 | Non-members $80
Museum ProgrammingFamily-Friendly
Photojournalist documenting disaster scene during special museum event

Behind the Lens: Allan Tannenbaum, World Renowned Photojournalist - Sept 4, 2026

09/04/2026, 4:00 PM
Family-FriendlyMuseum Programming
The Ride Home promotional graphic featuring historic Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider

Exhibits In Action: Wallace Van Sandt & The Military - September 5, 2026

09/05/2026, 10:00 AM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Museum ProgrammingFamily-Friendly
The Ride Home promotional graphic featuring Urias Family Globe of Death stunt cage

The Ride Home - September 5, 2026

09/05/2026, 10:00 AM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Family-FriendlyLive Music

Plan Your Museum Visit Around the Action

Whether you're here for the motorcycles, the bites, or the beats, there's always something happening at the H-D Museum.

Weekly Events

Barbecue platter with smoked meats, fries, coleslaw, and sides

Saturday BBQ & Brews

MOTOR® Restaurant

Slow-smoked BBQ and live blues set the tone for your weekend, featuring hickory-smoked meats, sides, cornbread, and a rotating lineup of acoustic musicians.

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Rider on custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle with tall handlebars at bike night

Thursday Bike Nights (May-September)

H-D Museum

Thursday Bike Nights at the H-D Museum brings live music, custom motorcycles, great food and drinks, plus high-energy Milwaukee vibes where friendships form and memories are made.

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Harley-Davidson Demo Rides station with motorcycles and safety cones

Saturday & Sunday Demo Rides (May-September)

H-D Museum

Try the latest Harley-Davidson® models with free demo rides every Saturday. Take a touring, cruiser, adventure, and Sportster motorcycle out for a spin.

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Annual Events

Rider on mini motorcycle during nighttime stunt event

Mama Tried Official Pre-Party

H-D Museum

Kick off a winter weekend of custom motorcycles, boonie motorcycle races, live music, fire pits, drinks, and shenanigans at the preparty not to miss.

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Rabbit wearing sunglasses riding motorcycle on open road

Motor Easter Brunch

MOTOR Restaurant

Celebrate at MOTOR Restaurant with a brunch buffet, family fun, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

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Participants holding oversized burgers during Eat My Dust challenge

Milwaukee 414 Day

H-D Museum

Join us for 414 Day with $4.14 admission for the first 414 guests, official toast, eating contest, and a high-energy campus-wide tribute to the birthplace of H-D.

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Rock the Green band performing on outdoor stage

Rock the Green

H-D Museum

Join Rock the Green’s free Earth Day Celebration with live music, eco-education, and interactive zero-waste experiences.

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Adult and child seated on bench in front of orange wall

Mother’s Day Brunch

MOTOR Restaurant

Celebrate Mother’s Day at MOTOR with a special brunch and time to explore the Harley-Davidson Museum, shop, and make lasting memories together.

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Rows of Harley-Davidson motorcycles lined up with American flags at outdoor event

Armed Forces Day

H-D Museum

Honor Armed Forces Week with the Support the Troops Ride, youth challenges, and a community tribute to local military members.

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Musician playing electric guitar under blue stage lighting

Thursday Bike Nights Concert Series

H-D Museum

Join us every Thursday from 5–9 p.m. at the H-D Museum — bring your motorcycle or just yourself for free live music, food, drinks, and good company.

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Family posing outdoors at Harley-Davidson campus event

Father’s Day

H-D Museum

Treat Dad at MOTOR with a special Father’s Day menu and make it a full experience with a H-D Museum visit.

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Custom lowrider car displayed at outdoor vehicle show

LoLo Blvd

H-D Museum

This impressive show returns year after year with 100+ lowriders, motorcycles, custom builds, and community vendors celebrating creativity and culture.

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Bearded rider on vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle at outdoor event

Wild Ones: Vintage Motorcycle Rally

H-D Museum

Step back in time with a vintage motorcycle rally featuring antique motorcycles, live music, food, and community fun—all supporting Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.

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Aerial view of outdoor amphitheater with crowd gathered for community event

Davison Park Movie Night Series

Davidson Park

Enjoy a free, family-friendly movie night at Davidson Park with fan-voted films, food vendors, drinks, and a nostalgic evening under the stars.

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Outdoor yoga session at Harley-Davidson campus lawn

Davison Park Movie Yoga Series

Davison Park

Unwind with Yoga at Davidson Park with a free, all-ages outdoor class featuring guided movement, music, and a relaxing setting. No experience needed, just show up and settle in.

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Large crowd of riders gathered on Harley-Davidson motorcycles outside museum campus

Big Unit Poker Run

H-D Museum

The Big Unit Poker Run launches from the H-D Museum with a powerful ride bringing riders together in support of veterans, first responders, and Fisher House Wisconsin.

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Glowing carved pumpkins with a skull face and “Skull Ween” Halloween design.

Skulloween

MOTOR Restaurant

Join us for Skulloween at the Harley-Davidson Museum and MOTOR with food and drink specials, live music, costume contests, giveaways, and festive fall vibes.

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Santa Claus portrait wearing glasses and traditional holiday attire

Breakfast with Santa

MOTOR Restaurant

Treat your family to a festive holiday brunch at MOTOR Restaurant with cookie decorating, letters to Santa, and photos with the Big Guy.

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Your Event, Our Space

Host unforgettable gatherings at the H-D Museum with 1903 Events —customizable venues, expert planning, and iconic backdrops included.

Fun for every rider and every kind of crew. The Harley-Davidson Museum brings Milwaukee together year-round with live music, food and drink experiences, group rides, museum programs, and shopping events, plus can’t-miss traditions like the Wild Ones Vintage Motorcycle Rally, Mama Tried Official Pre-Party, the Thursday Bike Nights Concert Series, and H-D Homecoming Festival. From Breakfast with Santa to Wild Ones, come for the motorcycles and stay for the community, heritage, and culture.