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.

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

Planetarium Programs – Waukesha

Planetarium shows exploring space and astronomy at Horwitz DeRemer.

11:00 AM Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium, Waukesha

$5+5–18 yrsIndoor

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

Bright Beginnings Workshop

Bright Beginnings Workshop at Program Room A

9:00 AM Program Room A, Waukesha

5–12 yrs

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

Shake & Sip Zumba

Shake & Sip Zumba at Raised Grain Brewing Co.

Raised Grain Brewing Co., Waukesha

0–18 yrs

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

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

Tue, Nov 17

Value Tuesdays at Marcus Theatres

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

10:00 AM Participating Marcus Theaters, Waukesha

$6–$80–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

HAWS Tots & Tails

Toddler-friendly animal encounter program at HAWS animal shelter in Waukesha.

10:00 AM HAWS of Waukesha, Waukesha

$10+1–5 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Nov 18

Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center

Outdoor nature education for school-age kids at Retzer Nature Center.

10:00 AM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

$6+5–12 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 21

Story Time with Santa at the EIG Holiday Mercantile

Meet Santa, hear holiday stories, and explore the festive Holiday Mercantile—free family fun in Waukesha.

10:00 AM Ellenbecker Investment Group, Waukesha

Free0–12 yrsIndoor