13 Events You Can’t Miss in February
Though February may be the shortest month of the year, there’s no risk of it being boring! These fun-filled events are sure to keep you excited and delighted all month long.
Cross Country Skiing at the Urban Ecology Center
Learn something new this month by taking this cross country skiing course at the Urban Ecology Center! Head over anytime between January 20 and February 17 to pick up the new skill.
Burnheart’s Mitten Fest
After the New Year settles in, it can be hard to convince yourself to get out of the house during the winter. Burnheart’s Mitten Fest is here to do just that! In a crowd packed like penguins, enjoy music, food and entertainment galore February
Artists’ Fair & Bake Sale
Calling all arts and crafts lovers! If you can never get enough handmade art, including prints, jewelry, mugs, embroideries, & more, join us in the Union Concourse February 8. It’s the perfect place to stock up on gifts for your Valentine.
Fresh Picks Mobile Market
Stock up on all of your grocery needs when this mobile market rolls into campus February 8. This partnership with Pick N’ Save will bring fruits, veggies, meats and dairy products to students and staff who may not have time to run to the store. Don’t miss your chance!
Shorewood Chill
Get ready for some serious winter wonderland fun. Celebrate Ice Wisconsin’s winter with Ice Skating, Music, Food, Hot Chocolate, Skating Demonstrations, and a whole lot more! Mark your calendar for February 10 to attend this fabulous festival.
Woody Herman Jazz Festival Concert
Bust out your best moves for this rockin’ concert February 10! Whether jazz music is your favorite genre or something brand new, you’ll be sure to forget all the stresses of student life once the music begins.
Mardi Gras Celebration
It may not be New Orleans, but UWM knows just how to celebrate Mardi Gras. Head over to the Union Ballroom February 13 to make your own Mardi Gras mask and enjoy free food, entertainment and festivities!
Cedarburg Winter Festival
This eclectic festival has got everything from bed racing to dodgeball! But no matter what activities you choose to participate in, you’ll be sure to enjoy all of the good eats February 17–18.
UWM Drag Show
Not only is this the UWM Drag Show’s 19th show, but we’ve made double sure that 2018 will be bigger and better than ever. Did you know it has consistently ranked as one of the largest drag performances in the Midwest? All perfomers’ tips will be donated to LGBTQ+ Milwaukee area organizations, so don’t miss this night of queens, kings and fun on February 24.
Greater Milwaukee Auto Show
Who could say no to the chance of seeing all these old beauties at the Annual Auto Show February 24 through March 4?! We know we couldn’t.
Dance Marathon
Join Panther Miracle Network February 24 for another edition of this lively event! Dance your butt off to all kinds of music, get rowdy during games and activities and try out some new tasty treats all in the hopes of raising as much money for the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin as possible.
21st Annual Festival of Films in French
What better way to end the month of love than by watching movies in the language of love? Get away from all of those exams, lectures and note cards by escaping to France from February 16–25 in the Union Cinema.
Skate with the Admirals at Red Arrow Park
Get your skate on at our favorite Milwaukee ice skating rink with our favorite Milwaukee hockey team Feb 28. High five with your favorite player while they skate circles around you!
No matter how you choose to spend your February, you’ll know there are endless possibilites for fun! Grab your friends and head over uwm.edu/events to check out what other opportunities are available.
