Waukesha
Events
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...
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Bats
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Bats Team up with Master Naturalist Carrie Frantz to survey bats using high-tech detectors! Learn how scientists capture and analyze ultrasonic bat calls while helping collect valuable field data. Participants can earn volunteer service hours while contributing to ongoing research. No prior experience is needed. (Ages 5+) Close-toed shoes,...
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...
Riverside Rhythms
Experience the melody of summer at Riverside Rhythms, Waukesha’s premier lunchtime music series! Nestled in the heart of the city at the scenic Riverfront Plaza by the Fox River, this event invites you to unwind and groove to the rhythms of an eclectic lineup of musicians and bands. Each week, we feature a unique food...
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Pollinators
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Pollinators Team up with staff and fellow invertebrate enthusiasts for a lively field survey! Learn all about bumble bees while helping spot and identify these important pollinators. Make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and put new skills into action. No prior experience is needed. (Ages 13+) Free admission. Waukesha...
Waukesha County Parks: Art in Nature
Waukesha County Parks: Art in Nature Nature has some unique art to share; explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration! Participants will craft, sketch, and paint the natural world around them. All supplies are provided. In good, weather programs may be held outside. For ages 8 – 15; children must be accompanied by an adult....
Gwenyn Hill Farm Vendor Market
Gwenyn Hill Farm Vendor Market Bring your shopping bags, listen to some live music, and take some time to shop fresh, local, and organic offerings. Learn about grass-fed and finished beef and enjoy the views at Gwenyn Hill Farm. It’s time to celebrate summer at the farm for the Gwenyn Hill Farm Vendor Market Series....
Waukesha County 4-H Love Bug: Stuffing & Sewing Session
Waukesha County 4-H Love Bug: Stuffing & Sewing Session Waukesha County 4-H invites you to participate in this Love Bug: Stuffing & Sewing Session. This is a county-wide, community service event spearheaded by a 4-H youth to bring a friendly bug to help make a child’s day when police & fire crews respond to calls...
Civic Band Concerts Waukesha
Bring your family to Civic Band Concerts in Waukesha this summer. All concerts are free and open to the public, thanks to the generous contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals. Come and enjoy a wide variety of music during the Civic Band Concert Series featuring local musicians. The Civic Band is celebrating its 82nd...
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...
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...
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...
Waukesha County Parks Presents Habitat Restoration Events
Waukesha County Parks Presents Habitat Restoration Events A fun day in nature! Help remove invasive species and restore rare oak ecosystems in Waukesha County. Make a real impact on habitats that matter! No prior experience is needed. Dress for the weather, as work takes place outdoors. Ages 13+ Waukesha County Parks Presents Habitat Restoration Events...
Community Science: Butterflies
Community Science: Butterflies Join a team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants can earn eligible volunteer hours while learning, exploring, and contributing to state conservation efforts. No experience is needed. Dress for the weather,...
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...
Riverside Rhythms
Experience the melody of summer at Riverside Rhythms, Waukesha’s premier lunchtime music series! Nestled in the heart of the city at the scenic Riverfront Plaza by the Fox River, this event invites you to unwind and groove to the rhythms of an eclectic lineup of musicians and bands. Each week, we feature a unique food...
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Dragonflies
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Dragonflies Join knowledgeable staff for a hands-on experience that brings science to life! Learn how scientists observe wildlife, collect field data, and contribute to research – then help track dragonflies and damselflies in an invertebrate survey. Participants can earn eligible volunteer service hours while learning, exploring, and making a...
Waukesha County Parks: Art in Nature
Waukesha County Parks: Art in Nature Nature has some unique art to share; explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration! Participants will craft, sketch, and paint the natural world around them. All supplies are provided. In good, weather programs may be held outside. For ages 8 – 15; children must be accompanied by an adult....
Safety Day in the Park
Join the Waukesha Police and Fire Departments from 10am-noon for a fun morning at Safety Day in the Park! Thursday, June 25: Frame Park Wednesday, July 22: Grandview Park Tuesday, August 11: Bethesda Park Safety Day in the Park Activities: Vehicle Tours Drone Demos CPR Training Waukesha Police Department K-9 Appearances Fun Activities Find more FREE SUMMER FUN and our...
Civic Band Concerts Waukesha
Bring your family to Civic Band Concerts in Waukesha this summer. All concerts are free and open to the public, thanks to the generous contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals. Come and enjoy a wide variety of music during the Civic Band Concert Series featuring local musicians. The Civic Band is celebrating its 82nd...
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...
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...
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...
Bats and Brews (County Parks)
Bats and Brews (County Parks) Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Caroline Frantz for a bat-tastic presentation at The Tap Yard or Retzer Nature Center! Learn why bats are vital to the ecosystem and how to spot them, then take an optional short hike with acoustic gear to hear bats in action. Enjoy an evening of science...
Riverside Rhythms
Experience the melody of summer at Riverside Rhythms, Waukesha’s premier lunchtime music series! Nestled in the heart of the city at the scenic Riverfront Plaza by the Fox River, this event invites you to unwind and groove to the rhythms of an eclectic lineup of musicians and bands. Each week, we feature a unique food...
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Dragonflies
Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Dragonflies Join knowledgeable staff for a hands-on experience that brings science to life! Learn how scientists observe wildlife, collect field data, and contribute to research – then help track dragonflies and damselflies in an invertebrate survey. Participants can earn eligible volunteer service hours while learning, exploring, and making a...
Waukesha County Parks: Art in Nature
Waukesha County Parks: Art in Nature Nature has some unique art to share; explore Retzer Nature Center to find inspiration! Participants will craft, sketch, and paint the natural world around them. All supplies are provided. In good, weather programs may be held outside. For ages 8 – 15; children must be accompanied by an adult....
Jazz in the Park
July is for Jazz and the cool cats will congregate in Cutler Park as Jazz fills the scene for Jazz in the Park. Come early to enjoy concessions in the park, starting at 6:00 p.m. The City will be counting off the tunes from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a great line-up of jazz...
Civic Band Concerts Waukesha
Bring your family to Civic Band Concerts in Waukesha this summer. All concerts are free and open to the public, thanks to the generous contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals. Come and enjoy a wide variety of music during the Civic Band Concert Series featuring local musicians. The Civic Band is celebrating its 82nd...
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...