Daddy/Daughter Dance

Develop unforgettable memories with family and friends at the 21st annual Daddy/Daughter Dance!

Please join Milwaukee Recreation at the Baird Center, Wisconsin's premier convention center, in downtown Milwaukee for this spectacular winter tradition! We invite the entire Milwaukee community to join us on the dance floor to strengthen family connections and allow for that critical one-on-one time between daughters and fathers/father-figures.

Any father-figure is welcome to attend.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for pre-registered dinner & dance guests only. Dinner will be served from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for dance guests only.

See below for more event details.

Event Information

• Date: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
• Where: Baird Center (400 W. Wisconsin Ave.)
• When: 5-8 p.m.
• Dinner & Dance: $30 for adults, $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional child.
• Dance Only: $20 for adults, $5 for each child
• Register Here!

Online registration opens on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. for city of Milwaukee residents and Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. for non-residents.

Parking Information

Please note the following as you plan for the evening:

• You can enter the Baird Center at 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. or 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.
• Milwaukee Recreation has arranged for free parking only at the Grand Avenue parking garage. You can enter the garage at 615 N. Plankinton Ave. or 266 W. Michigan St. and head to the Baird Center through the 3rd Street Market Hall. At the dance, we will provide a QR code to scan so you can exit the garage for free.
• If you are willing to pay for parking, there are several additional options closer to the Baird Center, including an attached parking structure. 
• If you are planning to be dropped off and/or picked up, please have the driver go to the Baird Center entrance at 405 W. Kilbourn Ave.