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.

Mon, Oct 12

Stories Alive

Drop-in storytimes with puppetry, songs & fingerplays at Waukesha Public Library.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

0–4 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Adult Maker Mondays (Ages 18+): Art Through a Different Lens

Adult Maker Mondays (Ages 18+): Art Through a Different Lens at Studio 321

6:00 PM Studio 321, Waukesha

13–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 12

Scarecrow Lane

Walk through a spooky scarecrow-lined trail at Retzer Nature Center this Halloween season.

7:00 AM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 13

Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center (Waukesha)

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

1:00 PM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

$6+0–3 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 13

Wiggles & Giggles Storytime

Interactive storytime with songs, dancing, and fun stories at Waukesha Public Library.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

2–5 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

PajamaRama

Cozy pajama-themed bedtime stories with puppet friends at your library.

6:30 PM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

1–5 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Pollinators

Free community science program exploring pollinators in Waukesha County parks.

2:00 PM Various locations, Waukesha

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 13

Teen After School Activities

Drop-in after-school hangout for teens with games, crafts, and activities at the Teen Zone.

2:30 PM Teen Zone, Waukesha

13–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Community Science: Pollinators (Waukesha County Parks: Locations Vary, See Info)

Free hands-on water conservation activities with Waukesha Parks exploring local ecosystems.

2:00 PM Waukesha County Parks, Waukesha

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 13

Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center

Toddler nature exploration program at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha.

9:30 AM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

$6+1–5 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 13

Value Tuesdays at Marcus Theatres

Budget-friendly movie tickets ($6–$8) at Marcus Theatres on Tuesdays.

10:00 AM Participating Marcus Theaters, Waukesha

$6–$80–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 14

Planetarium Programs – Waukesha

Planetarium shows at Horwitz DeRemer—explore space and astronomy for $5+.

11:00 AM Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium, Waukesha

$5+5–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 14

Mingle & Bingo (Ages 55+)

Mingle & Bingo (Ages 55+) at Program Room A/B

10:30 AM Program Room A/B, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 14

Cooking Through Crisis: Food, Rationing, and Resilience in Wartime

Cooking Through Crisis: Food, Rationing, and Resilience in Wartime at Program Room A/B

6:00 PM Program Room A/B, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 14

Bus Trip: Books, Bombers, and Bravery

Bus Trip: Books, Bombers, and Bravery at Offsite

8:30 AM Offsite, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 15

CAC Winter Glow

Free winter gear giveaway with games, activities, and raffles for school-age kids at Waukesha Library.

12:00 PM Program Room A/B, Waukesha

5–12 yrsIndoor