First Thursday of every month. All visitors (excluding groups) receive FREE admission to MPM's exhibits on the first Thursday of every month thanks to generous support from Kohl's Cares.

Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.

WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with his granddaughter, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most.

YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.

THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION Celebrate 40 years of First Stage with a brand new musical revue featuring our Theater Academy students performing songs from Broadway hits and Disney favorites, alongside stories that showcase the creativity and collaboration at the heart of First Stage since 1987.

Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and enjoy the scenic view of Lake Michigan while listening to some truly amazing artists from across the U.S. and atop the charts for our 39th annual Animal Crackers Concert Series.

All ages are welcome to join car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts for a fantastic show of over 250 vehicles at Racine Zoo! We'll be awarding over 75 trophies including Best of Show awards. There will be food and beverages available for purchase (please DO NOT bring your own liquor on property). Stroll around some amazing vehicles while listening to tunes and enjoying the beautiful lakefront. Event is held rain or shine.

Forge your skill and prove your merit as an 1800s metalworker when you step into the heat of the Blacksmith Workshop at Old World Wisconsin! Learn the basics of blacksmithing as you work in small groups shoulder to shoulder with a trained and talented smith. At the warmth of the forge, learn how to heat and work steel by crafting and molding a variety of different objects—which you’ll be able to take home and present to friends, family and loved ones as handmade gifts. No prior experience is needed. This is an introductory level class. Projects to make and take with you include different hook styles and other small items. Workshop attendance also includes FREE admission to Old World Wisconsin on the day of the class, as well as free lunch. Each participant will make at least one item to take home; items may vary on skill level and instructor.

Come as you are and bring your appetite for a delicious, rustic Wisconsin tradition at Old World Wisconsin, Fish Fry and Biergarten Nights! Pull up a chair in our freshly remodeled Clausing Cafe and enjoy hand-battered or baked cod with plenty of tartar sauce every Friday this season. Pair it with an ice-cold pint to round out the night!

Locked doors, upper floors, secret basements and hidden buildings... have you ever wondered what’s just around the corner at Old World Wisconsin? For the first time ever, visit the nooks, crannies and hidden spaces of our historic site during this exciting 50th anniversary experience. From select indoor spaces to entire buildings, step into the least visited parts of our historic site and learn interesting new stories about their purpose and past. After your tour, round out your visit with a lunch at the Clausing Barn Cafe.

An astounding $6 admission for our biggest circus-versary yet! The circus-versary of the century is coming to a Big Top near you! Come one, come all and celebrate everything Circus World has to offer during our four-day long anniversary event—all for a historic admission rate of only $6. This year, join us under the Big Top for Jubilee 250!, an upbeat and up-close adventure featuring aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and lots of cute critters! Get ready for some stars AND spangles!

Celebrate Old World Wisconsin’s 50th anniversary and our nation’s 250th birthday during a monumental weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and blue gear and head to the Crossroads Village to celebrate our biggest Independence Day yet: enjoy fan-favorite activities like pie-eating contests, wagon rides, historic baseball, brass bands and a patriotic parade as well as NEW experiences—explore our brand-new Welcome Center, try 50th anniversary food, brews and cocktails, pick up special merchandise and souvenirs at the new Welcome Center and much more.

Ready to race on down to Circus World this summer for an unbeatable show of human horsepower? Come see vintage hot rods, muscle cars, heavy-duty trucks, rare rides and more while enjoying the magic of classic circus performances across acres of exhibits. This is your chance—maybe your only chance—to explore two timeless American summer traditions at once: classic car shows and the circus! Your astounding automotive adventure includes general admission to the one and only Circus World, where you’ll explore the rich and deep history of Wisconsin circus heritage through countless acts and artifacts in the original winter quarters of the Ringling Bros. Circus. Be the driving force that plans your visit to Circus World today!