Oak Creek Community Center

Unlock a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with other local businesses and professionals at this dedicated networking fair. Vendor booths are available starting at $35 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members, offering a prime platform to showcase your services.

Local Event: Business To Business Networking Fair

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Oak Creek

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Business To Business Networking Fair

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Oak Creek Community Center - Parking Lot

Join us this summer for a series of large-scale community rummage sales designed to support local sellers. Come early for the best selection of unique finds and stay for neighborly chats; those interested in becoming a vendor can contact rhianna@occenter.com.

Local Event: Large Rummage Sales

Large Rummage Sales

Join us this summer for a series of large-scale community rummage sales designed to support local sellers. Come early for the...

Kick off the summer with a live concert featuring local favorites Broken Forty 5. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with competitive bags, yard games sponsored by Yard Games MKE, a unique Dirty Soda Bar, and delicious bites from the King's Catering food truck.

Local Event: Broken Forty 5

Broken Forty 5

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Woodland Golf Course

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Golf Fundraiser

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Join the Oak Creek Community Center for an exciting year-long raffle featuring monthly cash prizes and over 60 chances to win. Tickets are available for just $5 each, and every ticket can win more than once with five winners drawn at the end of every month.

Local Event: 2027 Yearly Raffle Contest

2027 Yearly Raffle Contest

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Veterans Park

The IKEA Family Kite Festival Soars Back for Its 39th Year at Veterans Park...May 23 &amp; May 24.
Milwaukee, WI — Gift of Wings is thrilled to announce that the IKEA Family Kite Festival is returning to Milwaukee’s lakefront for the 39th consecutive year. Spring is finally here — it’s time to GO FLY A KITE!
On Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, join us at beautiful Veterans Park (1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive) for two days of spectacular kite flying, family fun, and breathtaking aerial displays. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The highlight of each day is the Grand Launch at noon, when more than 600 kites will fill the sky in a colorful spectacle you won’t want to miss. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8</a>
World-Class Kite Performances
This year’s event features an impressive lineup of talented flyers:
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 <li>The Fabulous Windjammers, the world-renowned precision kite-flying team from Detroit, will perform three times daily — marking their 15th appearance in Milwaukee. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29dFQNve7Dw&amp;t=32s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29dFQNve7Dw&amp;t=32s</a></li>
 <li>The Chicago Fire Kite Team returns for the 25th straight year, with all six members performing their signature synchronized routines. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0</a></li>
 <li>The Fabulous Wind Wolves will wow the crowd with their two massive Super Giant Whale kites, their brand-new 120-foot Trilobite kite, and the all-new IKEA Shark kite — an exclusive debut for the Family Kite Festival. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCPTMP30BPM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCPTMP30BPM</a></li>
 <li>Local favorites include Milwaukee’s own Mike Delfar, Paul Koepke, and Wow Pro-Style.</li>
 <li>Jean Lemire from Montreal will attempt the challenging feat of flying three dual-line stunt kites simultaneously.</li>
 <li>James Almas from Vancouver, the only person in the world known to fly four stunt kites at once, will showcase his incredible skill.</li>
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Free kite-flying lessons will be available throughout the weekend from the Kite Whisperers, including Jim Cosca.
Fun for the Kids
Kids won’t want to miss the Kids Mad Dash! The first 100 children to sign up and participate will receive a free kite, followed by the exciting sight of 100 kites launching into the sky at once.
Gift of Wings will have a wide selection of kites for sale, along with food and refreshments on site.
Event Details
The IKEA Family Kite Festival — Celebrating America and presented by IKEA — is completely FREE to attend, with plenty of free parking available.
The event is hosted by Gift of Wings in partnership with the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois.
For more information, visit:
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 <li><a href="https://www.giftofwings.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.giftofwings.com</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GiftofWings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/GiftofWings</a></li>
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Media inquiries, including interviews and additional details: Scott Fisher Gift of Wings 414-305-3145
IKEA locations serving the area: Oak Creek, WI • Bolingbrook, IL • Schaumburg, IL &amp; coming soon Gurnee, IL

Local Event: IKEA Family Kite Festival....Celebrating America

IKEA Family Kite Festival....Celebrating America

The IKEA Family Kite Festival Soars Back for Its 39th Year at Veterans Park...May 23 & May 24.
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