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, Aug 12

Special Evening Program: Phantom Lake: 130 Years of Impacting Waukesha County Kids and Families

Learn about Phantom Lake YMCA Camp's 130-year legacy at the Waukesha County Historical Society.

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum*, Waukesha

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Aug 12

Community Office Hours: Dementia Care Specialist with the ADRC of Waukesha County

Community Office Hours: Dementia Care Specialist with the ADRC of Waukesha County at Conference Room 1

9:00 AM Conference Room 1, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Wed, Aug 12

Waukesha County Parks Presents Community Science: Pollinators

Free community science program exploring pollinators across Waukesha County parks.

2:00 PM Various locations, Waukesha

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Aug 12

Environmental Education Outdoor Classroom for Kids at Retzer Nature Center

Outdoor nature classroom for school-age kids at Retzer Nature Center—hands-on environmental learning.

10:00 AM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

$6+5–12 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Aug 12

Riverside Rhythms

Free live music and food trucks at Barstow Plaza in Waukesha for family-friendly fun.

11:30 AM Barstow Plaza Waukesha, Waukesha

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Aug 13

History after Dark: Behind Enemy Lines? German Prisoners-of-War and German-American Communities

History after Dark: Behind Enemy Lines? German Prisoners-of-War and German-American Communities at Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum*

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum*, Waukesha

10–18 yrs

Thu, Aug 13

Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center

Outdoor nature program for toddlers at Retzer Nature Center—explore and learn.

9:30 AM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

$6+1–4 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 14

Carnegie Series: Chapters of Our Community

Carnegie Series: Chapters of Our Community at Program Room A/B

2:00 PM Program Room A/B, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Fri, Aug 14

Food Truck Friday

Browse local food trucks and enjoy a meal at the airport—great for families seeking casual outdoor fun.

11:00 AM Waukesha County Airport, Waukesha

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 14

Mental Health Today: Why It Matters for All of Us

Mental Health Today: Why It Matters for All of Us at Milwaukee Marriott West

Milwaukee Marriott West, Waukesha

12–18 yrs

Sat, Aug 15

Waukesha Farmers Market

Year-round farmers market in Waukesha with local vendors and fresh seasonal picks.

8:00 AM Waukesha Farmers Market, Waukesha

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 15

Waukesha Card Show

Card show in Waukesha; collectors, traders, and fans of all ages gather.

10:00 AM Northview Road, Waukesha, WI 53188, United States of America, Waukesha

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 15

Academy August Showcase - August 15 at 10 and 1

Academy August Showcase in Waukesha—student performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

10:00 AM West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186, United States of America, Waukesha

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 15

WBVO Rules Clinic

WBVO Rules Clinic at Program Room A/B

9:30 AM Program Room A/B, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Sun, Aug 16

Wisconsin Homeschooling Expo - Speaking Life Into Homeschool

Wisconsin Homeschooling Expo at Waukesha County Expo Center.

10:00 AM Waukesha County Expo Center, Waukesha

0–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Aug 17

Fueling for an Active Lifestyle

Fueling for an Active Lifestyle at Program Room A/B

6:00 PM Program Room A/B, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Mon, Aug 17

Monday Night Movies in the Park, Waukesha

Free outdoor movie night in the park—bring a blanket and enjoy family entertainment.

6:00 PM Cutler Park, Waukesha

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Aug 17

WACAC Summer Retreat

WACAC Summer Retreat - afternoon session at Program Room B

12:30 PM Program Room B, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Mon, Aug 17

Messy Masterpieces

Messy Masterpieces at Children's Program Room

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

5–12 yrs