There’s never a shortage of fun in Waukesha Pewaukee. Plan a visit for the whole family and start exploring now.
Waukesha Pewaukee Festivals and Attractions
May 3-Oct 25, Saturdays, 8am-noon: Waukesha Farmers’ Market Waukesha
Memorial Day to Labor Day, Thursdays, 6:45 pm-8:00 pm: Pewaukee Lake Waterski Show. The Pewaukee Lake Waterski Show features water skiing acts such as pyramids, ladies ballet line, trick skiing, barefooting and short skits accompanied by fun, energetic music. Lakefront Park, Pewaukee
Starts June 5, Wednesdays, 6pm: Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series On the beachfront of Pewaukee Lake. Lakefront Park, Pewaukee
Starts June 6 Fridays, 6:30pm: Friday Night Live A variety of live music at stages throughout downtown. Various Locations in Downtown Waukesha
June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, & Sept. 9: Tribute Tuesday A night of music, where bands pay tribute to legendary musicians. Cutler Park Waukesha
June 11-Aug. 27, Wednesdays (Except July 2), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Riverside Rhythms. Enjoy live music and tasty food over the lunch hour, while taking in great views of the Fox River in Downtown Waukesha during the summer!
June 16, July 21, & Aug. 18, 6pm: Monday Night Movie Series. Bring your blanket and chairs and enjoy family-friendly outdoor movie flicks under the stars at the Les Paul Performance Center in Cutler Park.
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June
June 15, 5:30-7:30pm: Father’s Day Dinner Train on the East Troy Railroad. Father’s Day Dinner Aboard the East Troy Railroad
June 21-22: 28th Annual Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party This family-friendly festival raises awareness of Lake Country’s waterways. Lakefront Park
June 22, 10am-4pm: Railfan Day on the East Troy Railroad. On Railfan/Railfest Day we take all of our equipment out of the barn and put it on display. You can ride a different rail car on each trip of the day.
July
July 3 Independence Day Celebration: Neighborhood Beer Garden and Fireworks. Head to Lowell Park starting at 6 p.m. to enjoy the Neighborhood Beer Garden with beverages, food trucks, and a rockin’ performance by he Decade: An 80s Rock Experience! The Fireworks will begin at 9:30pm.
July 4 Independence Day Celebration: City of Waukesha Parade. The Independence Day parade will step off at 11am and head through Downtown Waukesha with the theme “Through the Decades!”.
July 16-20 Waukesha County Fair. Proud to be the oldest fair in Wisconsin celebrating 181 years and the largest event in Waukesha County featuring barnyard animals, crafts, food, farm displays, several stages of live entertainment and the midway.
August
August 2 “Make It Take It” Waukesha Art Crawl. Dozens of artisans at 20 galleries and showplaces are featured at this seasonal event, walk the downtown streets to discover your next artistic treasure, shop the boutiques, listen to live music or indulge in food and drink.
August 8-9 Waukesha Bluesfest An American Music and Art Festival featuring 14 national, regional and local blues based acts over 2 days with an Art Show, food from local restaurants and a wide variety of beverages for all tastes.
August 10 Waukesha Old Car Club Show Annual Waukesha Old Car Club Show in picturesque Frame Park near downtown Waukesha. Featuring Classic, Antique, Hot Rods, Stock, Muscle, Modified Cars Trucks & Motorcycles.
August 15 Summer Sundown This special night includes a live Taylor Swift Tribute band. Wagner Park
August 29-31 Wisconsin Highland Games Traditional artisans and athletes, professional and amateur entertain and compete. Waukesha County Expo