Things to do in Waukesha

Waukesha is the seat of Waukesha County, a historic spring city with Frame Park and a walkable riverfront downtown along the Fox River. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Wed, Nov 11

Planetarium Programs – Waukesha

Planetarium shows at Horwitz DeRemer—explore the cosmos with tickets from just $5.

11:00 AM Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium, Waukesha

$5+5–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 11

Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center

Outdoor nature program for babies and toddlers at scenic Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha.

9:30 AM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

$6+0–10 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Nov 12

Literacy Services of Wisconsin Study Group

Literacy Services of Wisconsin Study Group at Conference Room 4

9:00 AM Conference Room 4, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 12

LEGO® Club

Building club where kids create with LEGO and meet fellow enthusiasts.

4:00 PM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

5–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

TinkerCad Thursday

3D design & maker class—learn TinkerCad to create projects for printing.

6:00 PM Studio 321, Waukesha

6–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Thursday Night Thrills Book Club

Thursday Night Thrills Book Club at Conference Room 2

6:00 PM Conference Room 2, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 12

Preschool Fun Days

Early literacy program for preschoolers with stories and skill-building.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

3–4 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Trivia at North Pillar Brewing Co.

Trivia at North Pillar Brewing Co. in Waukesha

6:30 PM North Pillar Brewing Co., Waukesha

8–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 13

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Playgroup

Storytime & playgroup for babies and toddlers with music & activities.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

0–3 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Hello Saturday!

Weekend crafts and activities for young kids at Waukesha Public Library.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

0–10 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Bright Beginnings Workshop

Bright Beginnings Workshop at Program Room A

9:00 AM Program Room A, Waukesha

5–12 yrs

Sat, Nov 14

Open Studio Time

Drop-in art & craft sessions at Studio 321 makerspace for kids and teens.

12:00 PM Studio 321, Waukesha

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Holiday Craft Fair at Christ the Life in Waukesha

Free holiday craft fair at Christ the Life Preschool.

9:00 AM Christ the Life Preschool, Waukesha

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 15

Bird Club Meetings

Free birding club meetings at Retzer Nature Center for young ornithologists and nature lovers.

6:45 PM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Nov 15

Shake & Sip Zumba

Shake & Sip Zumba at Raised Grain Brewing Co.

Raised Grain Brewing Co., Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 16

Music Mondays

30-minute songs, rhymes, and movement program for babies and toddlers.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

0–18 yrsIndoor