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American Legion Band-Oconomowoc
Join the American Legion Band in Oconomowoc to kick off the Summer concerts. The Legion Band will begin their 2026 Summer Concert Season on June 11th. Concerts are performed weekly on Wednesdays and begin at 7:30 pm in the Rhodee Memorial Band Shell next to City Beach. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy...
Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center
We love a good outdoor series! Welcome to Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha. Discover nature in a fun, hands-on way! Wee Wonders is a monthly program for kids (ages 2-4) to explore, learn, and get curious about the world around them. Guess what’s new in 2026?? Wee Wonders will be offered on...
Hands-On History Workshop: Spinning Wool
Hands-On History Workshop: Spinning Wool Wash, Card and Spin Your Own Wool Want to master the art of spinning wool? This interactive workshop will take fledgling and seasoned students alike through 1800s yarn design: start with sheep fleece and finish with your own wool yarn. Learn how to wash, prepare and card wool before trying...
Milwaukee Steve at the Brookfield Library
Milwaukee Steve at the Brookfield Library Ages 3-12: Juggling, music, and laughter abound in this hit show! Presented by Steve Girman. About the Brookfield Library: The Brookfield Public Library is established under the authority of the Wisconsin Statues, Chapter 43. A nine-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Mayor, governs the Library. The Brookfield Public...
Special Performers at Big Bend Village Library
Check out these special performers through the Big Bend Village Library this summer 2021! Good News! The Big Bend Village Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program starts June 13 and runs through August. This summer, registration online is open to Juveniles, Teens and Adults through the Beanstack app (bigbend.beanstack.org). Or you can stop in the Library...
Music on the Lawn
A NEW Way to Spend Summer Nights – Get ready to experience something new this summer! The Ingleside Hotel is excited to introduce Music on the Lawn, a brand-new outdoor concert series at The Ingleside Hotel. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with live music, great...
Badgerland Ski Show, Fowler Park Oconomowoc
The Badgerland Ski team will continue the Badgerland Ski show at Fowler Lake this summer 2026. Please see the schedule below and note the different show times. The Badgerland Ski Team is excited to perform at Fowler Park this summer! Pro tip: Bring your own chairs/blanket to spread out and sit where you can see...
Nixon Park Concert Series in Hartland, WI
The Nixon Park Concert Series is held at the Fine Arts Center at Nixon Park in Hartland, WI every Thursday from May through September! The concerts begin at 7:00 pm and go to about 9:00 pm. Bring your family down to the park, enjoy the Hartland Beer Garden, let the kids play on the splash...
Brookfield Library Family Time
Brookfield Library Family Time For ages 0-12: Join the Brookfield Library and other local families for stories, songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays! Please bring a blanket to sit on. Caregivers required. Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary. Fridays from June 12-August 7. No Family Time on Friday, July 3. About the Brookfield Library: The...
Food Truck Friday
It’s Food Truck Friday at the Waukesha County Airport! Returning in 2026: Take-off for TWO trucks on Food Truck Friday! Back by popular demand and implementing feedback, Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field will host THREE food trucks each Friday, May 29th through September 4th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, on the east side of the...
Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Bring your whole family to the Summer Reading Kick Off Party at the Oconomowoc Public Library on Friday, June 12th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. School is out, and summer is here, so come celebrate at the Library and get signed up for the reading program! Bring the whole family for some Kona Ice,...
East Troy Farmers Market
The East Troy Farmers Market will launch its exciting season in 2026! The market has previously been held at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St., but will now be held at Honey Creek Collective: N8030 Townline Road, East Troy, WI. The market will feature vendors selling homegrown and local produce, specialty items, meats,...
Waukesha’s Friday Night Live
Waukesha’s Friday Night Live event is a family favorite of the original Lake Country Family Fun family. The streets are shut down and the kids can just be kids and sing and dance through the streets! The 2026 Waukesha Friday Night Live series is being hosted on 10 stages in downtown Waukesha that are sponsored...
Bands at the Beach, Oconomowoc
Enjoy a free summer concert on Fridays at Bands at the Beach! “Rock the Dock” with Buddy’s Beach Bungalow is back for 2026. Entertainment varies from rock to country music. All shows are family friendly. You can grab a refreshment at Buddy’s Beach Bungalow and grab a seat at the band shell, in the grass...
Brookfield Farmers Market
The City of Brookfield Farmers market is an organization that fosters the sale of Wisconsin grown farm products and locally produced items. The 2026 market will be on Saturdays from 7:30 am to noon. Rain or shine. On opening day, May 2, join in celebrating! Early spring veggies, bakery, meats & plants to start off...
New Berlin Farmers Market
The New Berlin Farmers Market begins on the first Saturday in May and runs every Saturday morning through the end of October. It is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The market offers fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, meat and eggs, cheeses, salsa and sauces, crafts and jewelry, bakery, egg rolls, beverages, popcorn, dog...
Hartford Farmers Market
The Hartford Farmers Market runs on Saturdays from May 16 through October 2026. The hours are from 8:00 am until noon. The farmers market meets near the Hartford Recreation Center/Schauer Arts Center parking lot at 65 N. Rural Street. Organized by the Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery, honey, organic eggs,...
Waukesha Farmers Market
Waukesha Farmers Market is currently planning on opening Saturday, May 2 and running through October 2026. It is under NEW Management since summer 2023! The Waukesha Farmers’ Market is a producer-only, open-air market in downtown Waukesha, open Saturdays, May–October, 8 AM–Noon. Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and local favorites while supporting our community! For over...
Oconomowoc Farmers Market
The Oconomowoc Farmers Market will be in their same location again for their 2026 Summer Market series. The Market will run from May 2 through October 2026. Hours will be 8:00 am to noon. CAMPUS PARKING LOT @ Bank Five Nine 155 Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI Special Dates at the Oconomowoc Farmers Market: May 16:...
Delafield Farmers Market
Bring your family to the Delafield Farmers Market on Saturday mornings from May 3 through October 2025 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Delafield Farmers Market will offer a mixture of seasonal produce and flowers. Delafield Farmer’s Market Updates for 2026: 2026 market dates – May 2 through October 2026 – Saturday mornings, 8...
Special Performers at Big Bend Village Library
Check out these special performers through the Big Bend Village Library this summer 2021! Good News! The Big Bend Village Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program starts June 13 and runs through August. This summer, registration online is open to Juveniles, Teens and Adults through the Beanstack app (bigbend.beanstack.org). Or you can stop in the Library...
Lapham Peak Events
Bring your family to Lapham Peak Events at the Hausmann Nature Center. There is a daily fee to enter the Lapham Peak State Park area. You’re best bet is to buy the annual pass, which is good for 12 months from the date of purchase. It’s less than $30 for the entire year! Visit the...
GuitarTown Music Festival
GuitarTown Music Festival is coming to Waukesha in June 2026 for their inaugural event! On June 13th, the spirit of innovation returns home for a festival that’s anything but standard. Join the City of Waukesha for the Guitar Town Music Festival, an electrifying celebration of the man who gave the world its “G-string” soul: Les Paul....
Movies in the Park Elm Grove
Elm Grove has scheduled their Movies in the Park! Mark your calendar for this summer’s Movies in the Park line-up! Movies will begin at 8:30 pm at the Elm Grove Village Park! Bring lawn chairs, blankets and sleeping bags and get comfy! Popcorn ($1) and candy will be available for sale! Arrive early to find...
Hartland Library Storytime
Hartland Library Storytime will be on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am until August 12, 2026. Come on into the Hartland Public Library for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 0-6. Related Posts: The guide to ALL THINGS SPRING in LAKE COUNTRY HARTLAND LIBRARY STORYTIME The...
Summer Performers, Delafield
Bring your children to the Delafield Library on select dates from 2:00 to 3:00 pm to see a variety of summer performers! Guest performances in summer 2026 by live animals, naturalists, magicians, and bubbles! Join everyone outside in the library garden for a lively guest performance! Each event will be weather permitting. You won’t want...
Monday Night Movies in the Park, Waukesha
Bring your family to Monday Night at the Movies at the Les Paul Performance Center in the Park at Cutler Park in Waukesha! They are excited to be back for summer 2026. Monday Night Movies in the Park starts at 6:00 p.m. with pre-movie activities which relate to the movie being played that night. Movies...
Outdoor Storytime Delafield
Children and their grown-ups are welcome to attend a lively summer family fun outdoor storytime Delafield that focuses on early literacy skills like singing with movement, rhymes, and prediction. Held outside in the garden. Water and sunscreen is recommended. No registration necessary at the Delafield Public Library. Select Wednesdays at the same time 9:30 am...
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center
Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center. Learn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12. Families, caregivers, home school groups, scout troops and more…supplement your learner’s virtual education experience with an environmental education outdoor classroom program at...
Hartland Library Storytime
Hartland Library Storytime will be on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am until August 12, 2026. Come on into the Hartland Public Library for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 0-6. Related Posts: The guide to ALL THINGS SPRING in LAKE COUNTRY HARTLAND LIBRARY STORYTIME The...