Taking place at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park, the Lil Gig is the ultimate festival experience for kids, with a family-friendly lineup of music, performers, and activities throughout the nine days of Summerfest.  

Acts during the Lil Gig this year will feature local community and arts groups who will perform on the permanent stage at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park including:

• ComedySportz
• First Stage 
• Jumpilicious Jump Rope
• Kid Boogie Down
• Mad Science
• Milwaukee Flyers
• Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Steel Drum Band, and more

Check out hands-on activities and festival fun during the Lil Gig from the following vendors:

• Dazzle Body – face painting
• Jimmy Flintstone – airbrush t-shirts and hats
• Shimmer & Shine Fairy Hair – hair sparkles
• Survive Alive House – interactive fire truck
• The Makers Den - 3D printed gifts and collectables
• WC Build a Buddy – build your own teddy bear and accessories

The Lil Gig takes place at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park, which offers inclusive and accessible play for children of all abilities, ages 2-12 years. The amenities at the Park include enhanced play equipment, permanent restrooms, sensory rooms, nursing mothers stations, and more.

During the first weekend of Summerfest on Friday, June 20, don’t miss Shorewest Children’s Fest Day with TMJ4 and 99.1 THE MIX.  All patrons arriving between 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. will receive free admission.  Children’s Fest Day attendees can enjoy various interactive activities, including the TMJ4 Weather Show and the Shorewest Map of Fun – a scavenger hunt throughout the grounds, with the opportunity to win prizes.