Waukesha
Events
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...
Community Science: Fungi
Community Science: Fungi Step into the woods with experts from the Wisconsin Mycological Society and discover the fascinating world of fungi! Learn how scientists monitor mushrooms as part of ongoing Park System research, then observe and record findings along the trail. Volunteer hours are available. Explore, learn, and contribute to real science. No prior experience...
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...
Tribute Tuesday Concerts Waukesha
Tribute Tuesday is coming back in 2026! Come and enjoy all your favorite songs and pay tribute to the legendary music performers of the past. Enjoy these talented musicians as they belt out all your favorites at Tribute Tuesday Concerts in Waukesha. Enjoy great music on a warm summer night under the stars with all...
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....
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...
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....