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Low & slow BBQ. Bold flavor. Cold brews on tap.

Saturday BBQ & Brews

Spend your Saturdays at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant with mouthwatering smoked BBQ, 12 rotating taps of local and regional beers and ciders, and live acoustic music from 5:30–8:30 p.m. No cover charge. Just show up hungry.

Engines off. Volume up.

Bike Night Concert Series

Whether you ride or just love the vibe, Thursday Bike Nights at the H-D Museum celebrate music, motorcycles, and Milwaukee culture from May through September. Enjoy live bands, custom bikes, food and drinks, raffles, retail deals, and a new experience every week.

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Celebrate All Things MKE

Milwaukee 414 Day

Milwaukee 414 Day at the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum is back. Celebrate all things MKE on our campus with Museum exhibits, a classic Wisconsin Old Fashioned at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, and shopping to rep the 414. Come toast the city that’s been home to Harley-Davidson Museum since 1903.

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Events Calendar

April 2026

Sensory Friendly Morning at the H-D Museum: April 04 2026

04/04/2026, 9:00 AM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Free
Museum ProgrammingFamily-Friendly

Exhibit in Action: 1903 & Harley-Davidson Beginnings

04/04/2026, 10:00 AM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Free
Museum ProgrammingFamily-Friendly
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Saturday BBQ & Brews - April 4, 2026 [Revised]

04/04/2026, 5:30 PM
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
Free
Food & BeverageLive Music
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Saturday BBQ & Brews - April 4, 2026

04/04/2026, 5:30 PM
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
Free
Food & BeverageLive Music

Easter Brunch

04/05/2026, 1:00 AM
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
Family-FriendlyMOTOR
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Saturday BBQ & Brews - April 11, 2026 [Revised]

04/11/2026, 5:30 PM
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
Free
Food & BeverageLive Music

Plan Your Museum Visit Around the Action

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

Weekly Events

BBQ & Brews

Saturday BBQ & Brews

MOTOR® Bar & 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.

Thursday Bike Nights

Thursday Bike Nights (May-September)

H-D Museum

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

Saturday Demos

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 bike out for a spin.

Annual Events

Mama Tried & Flat Out Friday Official Pre-Party

Mama Tried Official Pre-Party

H-D Museum

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

Motor Easter Brunch

MOTOR Bar & Restaurant

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

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

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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Mother’s Day Brunch

MOTOR Bar & 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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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.

Thursday Bike Nights Concert Series

Thursday Bike Nights Concert Series

H-D Museum

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

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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.

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.

Wild Ones: Vintage Motorcycle Rally

Wild Ones: Vintage Motorcycle Rally

H-D Museum

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

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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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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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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.

Skulloween

MOTOR Bar & 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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Breakfast with Santa

MOTOR Bar & Restaurant

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

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.

April 2026
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Milwaukee 414 Day

04/14/2026, 10:00 AM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Free
Food & BeverageFamily-FriendlyFree

Rock The Green Earth Day Celebration

04/25/2026, 12:00 PM
Harley-Davidson Museum
Free
FreeLive MusicFamily-Friendly