Lake Country Family Fun Weekend Fun Guide

Looking for all the family friendly events in the Waukesha County area? Lake Country Family Fun’s Waukesha Weekend Guide will make sure you have a blast all weekend long. Mom, Dad and the kids are sure to have a great time. This is the round-up of all the hottest events happening in the Lake Country/Waukesha area for the weekend. For a full listing of the events for the day, check out the calendar! Make sure you like them on Facebook. To find out more details use the link (the title description will take you directly to the event). We hope you have a great time!

Don’t forget about our Indoor Play Guide to get those wiggles out at local businesses.

Planning a Birthday? Check out our Birthday Party Guide.

Wondering where kids eat free or cheap? Check out our Kids Eat Free Guide!

Saturday March 8th-

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market- Get some local treats and enjoy the Domes at the same time!

Behind the Scenes Weekend- Find out what really happens behind the scenes at the Zoo.

Kids Dreams Film Series- $2 movies at an early time for little ones!

Craft Saturday- Head to the Brookfield Library for some crafty fun.

Sunday March 9th-

Behind the Scenes Weekend- Find out what really happens behind the scenes at the Zoo.

Oconomowoc Winters Farmers Market- Get some delicious food at the farmers market.

Kids Dream Film Series- $2 movies at an early time for little ones!

ART Sundays- Head to this library and let the creativity flow!

Milwaukee Weekend Guide Brought to you by Lake Country Family Fun

This is the round-up of all the hottest events happening in Waukesha County and the Metro-Milwaukee area for the weekend. For a full listing of the activities and events for the day, check out Lake Country Family Fun's calendar full of fun events everyday of the week!!

Thursday November 21st-

Free Admission to Betty Brinn- US Bank & Fox 6 Neighborhood Night-

Enjoy free admission on the third Thursday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m., courtesy of US Bank and FOX 6.

Milwaukee Holiday Light Festival-

Pere Marquette Park will be set to lights this holiday season! There will be ice sculpting, a visit from SANTA, bands on the stage, and dancers to make the heart skip with delight! You will want to bring the whole family and create a tradition of seeing the park filling the night with thousands of lights. There will be a firework show synchronized to holiday hits to end the night. Just to make sure you don’t get too cold there will be free hot cocoa and cookies! The Jingle Bus will connect you to all the sights!

Music Under Glass-

The Milwaukee Domes is bringing Music Under Glass back again this year. There will be a variety of musicians filling the Domes with wonderful music! Don’t forget that there will be a light show during the breaks and at the end of the evening!

Friday November 22nd-

Christmas Tree Lighting-Waukesha-

Head to the Rotunda in Downtown Waukesha for the annual Christmas Tree lighting. There will be hot cocoa, and Christmas caroling will be led by Waukesha Choral Union and the choirs from Butler, Central, and Horning Middle Schools. Your family is invited to be a part of breaking a Guinness World Book of Caroling Record while caroling through the festive streets of downtown Waukesha.

Santa will be appearing along with live reindeer for children to see.

Horse Drawn Carriage rides will be available from 6:30-8:30 PM.

Hartland Lights/Tree Lighting-

Downtown Hartland will be celebrating Hartland Lights on Friday November 22nd. The community is invited to come to carol by the tree, and see the official tree lighting ceremony. Children are invited to join in the Children’s Parade (Line up at 6:15 pm at Illustrations Photography 235 E. Capitol Dr) with Santa at 6:20 pm. There will be so much to do while visiting Downtown Hartland, many businesses will have special offers and train displays in their windows. Don’t miss the bagpiper and community sing along. There will a Free Trolley service sponsored by Hartland BID running throughout town.

Saturday November 23rd-

87th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade-

Join in the fun of the 87th Annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade, don’t worry if you can’t make it downtown for the parade, there will be live coverage on Fox 6. There will be marching bands, giant helium balloons, floats, walking groups and more. Make sure you bring non perishable foods to donate during the parade! Don’t forget to wave to Santa as he goes by.

Muskego’s Country Christmas-

Muskego’s Country Christmas is packing the Saturday before Thanksgiving with a great time! It is the 50th anniversary of this local tradition, with the theme of Muskego’s Golden Christmas! The parade begins at 1:00pm (down Pioneer Drive from Janesville to the Settlement Centre) and there will be Holiday festivities after the parade at Muskego Settlement Center until 5:00 pm. There will be hay rides, and train rides available for a nominal fee, concessions, puppet show, live nativity. Don’t forget there will be a food collection for the Food Pantry.

Sunday November 24th-

Winter Farmer Market-Oconomowoc-

Fresh veggies, and artisans galore will fill up Oconomowoc Landscape! You just never know what you will find while you are browsing the various vendors!

Waukesha Christmas Parade-

The Annual Waukesha Christmas Parade is a staple for our family. Head to downtown Waukesha and see the marching bands, floats, and event SANTA! Make sure the kids bring their letters for Santa as they will be collected along the route. The theme for this years parade is “Songs of the Christmas Season”

If you are looking for other fun in Waukesha County and the Lake Country area check out our other guides to find some fun! Make sure you like Lake Country Family Fun on Facebook!

• Holiday Craft Fair Guide
• Waukesha Weekend Guide

Weekend Family Fun Guide Brought to you by Lake Country Family Fun

Lake Country Family Fun’s Weekend Guide is a taste of all the fun to be had this weekend! For a full calendar listing of all the events, check out our event calendar. Make sure you like us on Facebook! To find out more details use the link (the title description will take you directly to the event). We hope you have a great time!

Saturday, November 9th-

Waukesha County Recycles Open House-

Waukesha County Materials Recycling Facility is hosting an Open House for the community! Kids can meet Recycle Raccoon, collect trading cards, and become educated about recycling. There will be music, refreshments, and prizes from FM 106.1. Advanced Disposal will have refuse and recycling collections trucks available for viewing.

Trainfest-

Trainfest is the only place in the world to experience so many scales and operating railroads under one roof. Trainfest is designed for train fans of all ages, from youngsters to the young at heart, who come to enjoy the best the model railroading hobby has to offer.

STEMfest at Discovery World-

There will be STEM themed exhibits that will provide hands-on learning opportunities. So pack up the kids and go to Discovery World from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and enjoy this special opportunity provided by Time Warner Cable and Discovery World.

Veterans Day Parade-Milwaukee-

The annual tradition of the Milwaukee Veteran’s Day Parade continues. The parade will begin at the corner of Kilbourn and Plankinton, rain or shine. It will head south on Plankinton, then east on Wells St, south on Prospect, then east on Mason to end at Veterans Park.

Operation Honor-A Salute To Veterans- Waukesha-

Head to Waukesha North High School for a program honoring Veterans, to say Thank You! The 132nd Army Band will be playing, and all Veterans will be recognized. To finish the program there will be a fireworks display at Lowell Park. Doors open at 3:30 pm and the programs begins at 4:30 pm.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra-Free Concert-

This you won’t want to pass up, especially if you have kids who are interested in music. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will have a free concert that will highlight the new music by composers between the ages of 18-35. This is a collaboration between the UW-MKE, the MSO and the American Composers Forum.

Sunday November 10th-

Trainfest-

Trainfest is the only place in the world to experience so many scales and operating railroads under one roof. Trainfest is designed for train fans of all ages, from youngsters to the young at heart, who come to enjoy the best the model railroading hobby has to offer.

Winter Farmers Market- Oconomowoc-

The 2013 Winter Farmers Market for Oconomowoc will be held at Oconomowoc Landscape Supply & Garden Center, N68 W37850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc.

’Honor Flight: The Movie’-

“Honor Flight: The Movie” will be shown at YMCA at Pabst Farms. This is a free community event. The UW Marching Band will be there for a special performance.

Weekend Family Fun Guide Brought to you by Lake Country Family Fun!

Lake Country Family Fun’s Weekend Guide is a taste of all the fun to be had this ghoulish weekend! For a full calendar listing of all the events, check out our event calendar.

Don’t worry if your area’s Trick or Treat times aren’t listed, we have a separate guide just for that- Waukesha Area Trick or Treat Guide.

If you are looking for a scare of a good time we suggest you check out our Haunted House Guide to find all the best haunts!

Oh, you don’t have your pumpkin yet? No worries check out our Pumpkin Picking Guide as well!

Make sure you like us on Facebook!



Friday October 25th-

Old Falls Village Halloween Family Fun Night-Menomonee Falls-
Old Falls Village Halloween Family Fun Night
October 25 and 26 6-9pm
at Old Falls Village (Hwy. Q & Pilgrim Road)
Cost is $4 (includes a pumpkin for paid admission children!) *Under age 3 is free*
Fun for all ages!
Activities include:
-Temporary Halloween Tattoos (kid friendly) in Koch House
-Halloween Games * Activities * Crafts * Goodies
-Puppet Story Theater: performances 6:30 & 7:30 nightly
-Crafts & Pumpkin Decorating in Public House
-Cookies and Cider in the Depot
-Roasting Marshmallows by the campfire
-Hayrides – buy tickets in the Depot
-Special Halloween Art Show (by Menomonee Falls Art Guild)
-TRICK or TREAT at every house!
Trick or Treating through all nine buildings on the grounds including the two newest buildings which will be open, the Steichen House & Sparrow Cabin.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular- MKE Zoo-
Halloween fun includes a costume parade, musical light show and trick-or-treating in the Zoo!

The Great Pumpkin Event-
Join participating stores at the Bayshore Town Center at 6 p.m. for trick-or-treating, free hay rides, Halloween story time, pumpkin picking, mini-pumpkin decorating, dance performances and more.

The Great Pumpkin Festival-
Old Schoolhouse Park (5420 N. Marlborough, Whitefish Bay)
The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation invites you and the family from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to enter the pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin or two and bring it into their carving tent. The pumpkin, carving tools, candles and table space are free, and best of all, it will be lit and on display for everyone to see! (via OnMilwaukee.com)

Not-so-scary-Halloween-
Head to Betty Brinn Children's Museum and visit treat stops throughout the Museum, with or without a costume! And, enjoy special programs every day, including new programs from the Museum’s Be A Maker series that invites children to use a variety of materials, real tools and technology to learn new skills and create something unique. The event is from Noon until 4:00pm.

Saturday October 26th-

Old Falls Village Halloween Family Fun Night-Menomonee Falls-
Old Falls Village Halloween Family Fun Night
October 25 and 26 6-9pm
at Old Falls Village (Hwy. Q & Pilgrim Road)
Cost is $4 (includes a pumpkin for paid admission children!) *Under age 3 is free*
Fun for all ages!
Activities include:
-Temporary Halloween Tattoos (kid friendly) in Koch House
-Halloween Games * Activities * Crafts * Goodies
-Puppet Story Theater: performances 6:30 & 7:30 nightly
-Crafts & Pumpkin Decorating in Public House
-Cookies and Cider in the Depot
-Roasting Marshmallows by the campfire
-Hayrides – buy tickets in the Depot
-Special Halloween Art Show (by Menomonee Falls Art Guild)
-TRICK or TREAT at every house!
Trick or Treating through all nine buildings on the grounds including the two newest buildings which will be open, the Steichen House & Sparrow Cabin.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular- MKE Zoo-
Halloween fun includes a costume parade, musical light show and trick-or-treating in the Zoo!
Regular admission rates apply.

Kidgits Mall-O-Ween Spooktacular-
From 1 to 3 p.m., little ghouls and 'boo'tiful princesses are invited to join Southridge Mall in the Macy's Court for the mall's annual Simon Kidgits Club Mall-O-Ween event. Families will enjoy festive, interactive activities, including seasonal arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating, giveaways and more.

Munchkin Masquerade-
This is a free event for all the little ghouls and goblins at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center, with face painting, a magician show, raffles and prizes! The Halloween fun begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. (via OnMilwaukee.com)

Safe Halloween and Resource Fair-
Bring the whole family at 10 a.m. for a hayride through the park to the "pumpkin patch," where the first 100 children ages 3 to 13 choose a pumpkin to take home for free at Kosciuszko Community Center ! Indoor activities include arts and crafts, a costume contest and various games. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 3 to 13. Parking and refreshments are included in admission costs.

The Great Pumpkin Festival-
The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation invites you and the family from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to enter the pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin or two and bring it into their carving tent. The pumpkin, carving tools, candles and table space are free, and best of all, it will be lit and on display for everyone to see! Old Schoolhouse Park, 5420 N. Marlborough, Whitefish Bay. (via OnMilwaukee.com)

Trick-or-Treat Street-
Ghouls and boys take over National Avenue between 31st and 39th Streets from noon to 2 p.m. for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, costume contests, rides on the Canadian Pacific Kiddie Rail and other family-friendly activities. Silver City District, National Avenue and 31st Street. (via OnMilwaukee.com)

West Allis Downtown Halloween Hunt-
Come in costume and receive treats from West Allis Downtown merchants between 10:00 am until 12:00 pm!
Donations of non-perishable food items will go to a local food pantry.
Registration and food item drop-offs at various locations along Greenfield Avenue
Open for ages infant-12 years old (Accompanied by an adult)

Not-so-scary-Halloween-
Head to Betty Brinn Children's Museum and visit treat stops throughout the Museum, with or without a costume! And, enjoy special programs every day, including new programs from the Museum’s Be A Maker series that invites children to use a variety of materials, real tools and technology to learn new skills and create something unique. The event is from Noon until 4:00pm.

Enchanted Forest-
Go see Riverside Park come alive with nocturnal characters. Visitors to the Enchanted Forest will meet these characters on a guided walk on the candlelit paths through the park. After the hike, head inside for games, crafts and hot apple cider. Hikes will leave every 20 minutes. Costumes encouraged! 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm at Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee 53211 Adults: $6 (Nonmembers: $9) Children $4 (Nonmembers: $7)

Sunday October 27th-

Halloween at the Haunted Inn-
Come in costume from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and enjoy some treats while touring the Haunted Inn. Make various holiday crafts, have your fortune told, ask the Ouija board questions, play historic games and maybe even encounter the knocking of the ghost of the weary traveler, who was lost in the 1860s. $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Children 5 and under are free.

The Great Pumpkin Festival-
The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation invites you and the family from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to enter the pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin or two and bring it into their carving tent. The pumpkin, carving tools, candles and table space are free, and best of all, it will be lit and on display for everyone to see! Old Schoolhouse Park, 5420 N. Marlborough, Whitefish Bay. (via OnMilwaukee.com)

Family Fun: Pumpkin Patches and Fall Fun Guide

Southeast Wisconsin is full of pumpkin fun throughout the whole area. Lake Country Family Fun has compiled a list of fun pumpkin patches in Waukesha County/the Lake Country area and even a few a little further out. We have ventured all around for pumpkins for our family and here is a list of all things Fall and Pumpkins. We hope you enjoy this guide, and have fun making memories with your kids.

Homestead Farms- W320 N9127 Hwy 83, Hartland, Wisconsin 53029
Corn Mazes, hay rides, visit with the farm animals, pumpkins for purchase.

Busy Barns Adventure Farm- W7675 US Hwy 12, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 53538
You can't go wrong at this farm! You can interact with the animals, play in the corn and straw, sit on the antique tractors, take in a puppet show, scurry down the rabbit hole slide, sway on the pony swings, conquer the corn maze & enjoy yummy food and drinks.

Schuett Farms- W299 S6370 State Road 83, Mukwonago, WI 53149
This is a favorite by our family, it is simple and perfect for getting out and picking your own pumpkin, going on a hay ride, or doing the corn maze! There are pumpkins pre-picked as well!

Basses Country Delight- S70 W16050 Janesville Road,Muskego, WI 53150
Hayrides from 1-5 PM each weekend in which you can pick your pumpkin and take a ride through the Haunted Woods, corn maze as well!

Cozy Nook- S11 W30780 Summit Ave. Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
This is a real working dairy farm! Hayrides on the weekends, and a wonderful fall market to pick up all your pumpkins!

Elegant Farmer- 1545 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Go visit the smiling barn! There is a pumpkin patch, and apples to be picked, and a corn maze to explore!

Godsell Farm- S105W15585 Loomis Dr. Muskego, WI 53150
You can visit with the animals, take a hayride, pick out a pumpkin, take a walk through their mysterious marsh trail (family friendly), play some games, watch special presentations, and enjoy some treats around the campfire.

Jim's Pumpkin Farm- N124 W17781 W Lovers Lane, Germantown, WI 53022
There is a hayride that travels along the corn maze and through our enchanted woods to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch where you can choose from thousands of pumpkins in every shape and size. Wagons leave approximately every thirty minutes.

Green Meadows Farm- 33603 High Dr. (Hwy.20), East Troy, WI 53120
Everyone gets to go out into the pumpkin patch and choose their favorite--FREE with admission into the farm! There is plenty here to make a whole day of fun on the farm.

Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm and Market- 2970 Mile view Road, West Bend, WI 53095
There is a critter park, pick your own pumpkins, spooky wagon rides, creepy cornfield and much more to do! Check out their website for pricing.

Cedarburg Creek Farm- 649 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012
They offer concessions, fall flowers, corn stalks, straw, gourds, a Kid's Straw Bale Maze, a corn maze, bounce houses, Hay Wagon Rides & a Petting Zoo.

Land of the Giants-11823 Durand Ave Sturtevant, WI 53177
Thousands of pumpkins, a corn maze, feed the animals, barrel train rides, bounce houses, face painting and more on the weekends!

Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm- 6831 Big Bend Rd Tichigan, WI 53185
Hayrides are always included with a paid admission and will take you to the Great Pumpkin Patch so you can pick your very own pumpkin! Every weekend they offer Pony Rides, or if that's to scary for your little ones, they can always hop on the bouncy horses in the Bounce Horses Coral in the Kids Area.

Schusters Playtime Farm-1326 Hwy. 12 & 18, Deerfield, WI 53531
Get lost in a Cornfield Maze! Scratch darling Animals behind their ears!
Take a beautiful Hayride through the rolling farmland to choose your perfect Pumpkin, from fields of orange! Hitch a ride to the Haunted Forest or round up a group of friends for a toasty Bonfire!

Jelli’s Market- N5648 S. Farmington Rd. Helenville, WI 53137
Fall activities offered are our scavenger hunt, pumpkin bowling, straw bale maze for the little ones, corn bag toss, sack races, pumpkin checkers, tic-tac-toe, and corn box for the little ones

Emslie Farm-2731 Northview Rd,Waukesha, WI 53188
Hay rides, corn mazes, farm animals, and fall decorations and pumpkins!

Ebert's Greenhouse Village- W1795 Fox Rd, Ixonia, WI 53036
Hayrides and pony rides, inflatables, games and train rides are just the beginning of the family fun to enjoy together. Don’t miss a trip through their famous “Story Theatre.” Featured this year are the adventures of “Spookley the Square Pumpkin”

Weekend Family Fun Guide Brought to you by Lake Country Family Fun

The Weekend Guide is a grouping of the highlights of the events for the weekend, for a full listing please make sure you check out Lake Country Family Fun’s Calendar! We hope you have a fantastic weekend! Make sure you LIKE us on Facebook!


Friday October 4th-

Indian Summer- Ashippun-
Head to Ashippun and learn all about the Buckskinner Encampment
Native American Village (Tipi Tours), Wigwams,Native Drummers and Dancers, there is something going on there all weekend long!

Saturday October 5th-

Oconomowoc Farmers Market-
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon- Municipal City Parking Lot by the old train depot. 175 E. Wisconsin Avenue

Waukesha Farmers Market-
The Waukesha Farmers’ Market is an open-air, producer-only public market that operates every Saturday, May 4th through October 26th, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine. The Waukesha Farmers’ Market is held in Historic Downtown Waukesha and takes place along the south side of the Fox River in Riverfront Plaza.

Delafield Farmers Market-
Fish Hatchery Parking lot, runs from 8:00am-1:00pm

New Berlin Farmers Market-
Locally Wisconsin grown! Local vendors gather in the parking lot of the New Berlin Safety Building with locally grown or produced goods. Products vary from spring flowers, fresh vegetables, homemade bakery & many, many more!

Home Depot Kids Workshops-
These are geared towards children ages 5-12, and it is recommended that you preregister your children to make sure there is space available! Contact your local Home Depot for registration and additional details!

Little Chef Class-Mukwonago-
Classes begin at 1:00 pm at Antigua Real in Mukwonago.
The classes are designed for toddlers to primary school-age kids to learn to make simple, tasty Spanish meals that they can replicate at home. The 40-minute class teaches students both the English and Spanish word for each ingredient and step of the recipe. The classes have ranged in size from 4 to 18 kids, require a parent to accompany children and allows them to determine how much their child can participate based on their skill level. Those students and parents who wish to stay and enjoy lunch after the class will receive a 10 percent discount. The classes are free once a month and walk-ins are allowed, however you are encourage to RSVP on Facebook or by calling Ana at (262) 470-2494.

Autumn Harvest Fest- Elegant Farmer-
Hayrides, pony rides, apple picking and more will all be happening at the Elegant Farmer! They will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and the East Troy electric railroad will be running!

Menomonee Falls Fire Department Open House-
The Menomonee Falls Fire Department invites you to their Fire Station Open Houses!
The four stations will be open on different days with different things to see and do at each station.
Meet the Firefighters and EMTs, see the trucks and tour the station.
Stop by for fun and education for the entire family!
Indian Summer- Ashippun-
Head to Ashippun and learn all about the Buckskinner Encampment
Native American Village (Tipi Tours), Wigwams
Native Drummers and Dancers, there is something going on there all weekend long!

Sunday October 6th-

Indian Summer- Ashippun
Head to Ashippun and learn all about the Buckskinner Encampment
Native American Village (Tipi Tours), Wigwams
Native Drummers and Dancers, there is something going on there all weekend long!

Autumn Harvest Fest- Elegant Farmer-
Hayrides, pony rides, apple picking and more will all be happening at the Elegant Farmer! They will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and the East Troy electric railroad will be running!

Applefest-New Berlin Historical Society-
Head over to the New Berlin Historical Society on Sunday October 6th for a day full of fall fun! You will be able to shell corn, press apples for cider, buy apples, honey and pumpkins; visit the buildings and our museum and enjoy lunch and homemade desserts. The best part is that it is free to participate!

Weekend Family Fun Guide brought to you be Lake Country Family Fun

The Weekend Guide is a grouping of the highlights of the weekend, for a full listing please make sure you check out Lake Country Family Fun’s Calendar! We hope you have a fantastic weekend! Give us a Like on Facebook!



Friday, September 20th-

Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show-
Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council is holding its 23rd Annual Fall Home and Remodeling Show, presented by Kohl's Floor Covering, Friday through Sunday at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. Admission is $4 in advance and $7 at the door.

Oktoberfest-
The party lasts all month at Old Heidelberg Park in Glendale. Grab your stein and head over for music, dancing, great food including spit roasted chicken and spanferkel. There’s a big selection of German beers, games for the kids and parking is free. Don’t miss Milwaukee’s original and most authentic Oktoberfest. In fact it’s one of the best in the country. This celebration of German culture draws guests from throughout the country. It’s not fall until you’ve been to Oktoberfest! $5 at the door.

Oktoberfest – Marcus Style-
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Saz's Hospitality Group will be hosting a two-day Oktoberfest celebration on the grounds of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public, featuring authentic German beer, food, live music and The Glockenspiel, a life-size replica of a cuckoo clock! Delectable food and drink will be available for purchase from Saz's Hospitality Group, along with a full bar and a concessions menu that includes a Friday night fish fry and Saturday's special, the Spanferkel (pig roast)!



Saturday, September 21st-

East Town Market-
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Stop by on Saturday mornings throughout the summer months for fresh produce, locally-made crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment and great activities. Over 100 Wisconsin vendors join and sell local goods every Saturday. Cathedral Square Park-520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

East Side Green Market-
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Featuring local grown produce from Milwaukee, local artists, designers, crafts people, sustainable living/growing demonstrations, local food and drinks and great local entertainment. Located in the Beans and Barely parking lot.

Greenfield Farmers Market-
10:00 a.m. at Konkel Park, 5151 West Layton Avenue
The Greenfield Farmers Market supports local growers and provides a relaxed, education and fun community gathering place. It aims to improve access to fresh, healthy foods and locally produced goods.

Bayview Bash-
Bayview Bash is Milwaukee's largest all-volunteer street festival has come to be a new fall tradition on Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay View. The area between Potter and Clement will be closed. Enjoy tasty treats, beautiful art, music on several stages, crafts and community organizations from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Doors Open Milwaukee-
Doors Open Milwaukee 3 will open the doors to over 100 wonderful buildings free of charge to the public. There are buildings that hold hidden treasures. There will be churches to office buildings, theaters to work sites, museums to hotels, clubs to universities, all sites of historic, architectural, cultural or commercial interest. Visit Historic Milwaukee's website for a complete listing of the buildings that will be open to the public.

Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show-
Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council is holding its 23rd Annual Fall Home and Remodeling Show, presented by Kohl's Floor Covering, Friday through Sunday at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. Admission is $4 in advance and $7 at the door.

Oktoberfest-
The party lasts all month at Old Heidelberg Park in Glendale. Grab your stein and head over for music, dancing, great food including spit roasted chicken and spanferkel. There’s a big selection of German beers, games for the kids and parking is free. Don’t miss Milwaukee’s original and most authentic Oktoberfest. In fact it’s one of the best in the country. This celebration of German culture draws guests from throughout the country. It’s not fall until you’ve been to Oktoberfest! $5 at the door.

Oktoberfest – Marcus Style-
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Saz's Hospitality Group will be hosting a two-day Oktoberfest celebration on the grounds of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public, featuring authentic German beer, food, live music and The Glockenspiel, a life-size replica of a cuckoo clock! Delectable food and drink will be available for purchase from Saz's Hospitality Group, along with a full bar and a concessions menu that includes a Friday night fish fry and Saturday's special, the Spanferkel (pig roast)!



Sunday, September 22nd-

Just Between Friends-Milwaukee-
Get discount maternity and children's fashions at the Just Between Friends consignment sale, starting Sunday at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Items will be organized like a children's store, where everything is divided by gender, size, category, and brand name.

Doors Open Milwaukee-
Doors Open Milwaukee 3 will open the doors to over 100 wonderful buildings free of charge to the public. There are buildings that hold hidden treasures. There will be churches to office buildings, theaters to work sites, museums to hotels, clubs to universities, all sites of historic, architectural, cultural or commercial interest. Visit Historic Milwaukee's website for a complete listing of the buildings that will be open to the public.

Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show-
Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council is holding its 23rd Annual Fall Home and Remodeling Show, presented by Kohl's Floor Covering, Friday through Sunday at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. Admission is $4 in advance and $7 at the door.

Oktoberfest-
The party lasts all month at Old Heidelberg Park in Glendale. Grab your stein and head over for music, dancing, great food including spit roasted chicken and spanferkel. There’s a big selection of German beers, games for the kids and parking is free. Don’t miss Milwaukee’s original and most authentic Oktoberfest. In fact it’s one of the best in the country. This celebration of German culture draws guests from throughout the country. It’s not fall until you’ve been to Oktoberfest! $5 at the door.

Family Fun: Weekend Guide Brought to you by Lake Country Family Fun

The Weekend Guide is a grouping of the highlights of the weekend, for a full listing please make sure you check out Lake Country Family Fun’s Calendar! We hope you have a fantastic weekend! Give us a Like on Facebook!



Saturday September 14th

East Town Market-
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Stop by on Saturday mornings throughout the summer months for fresh produce, locally-made crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment and great activities. Over 100 Wisconsin vendors join and sell local goods every Saturday. Cathedral Square Park-520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

East Side Green Market-
Sept. 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Featuring local grown produce from Milwaukee, local artists, designers, crafts people, sustainable living/growing demonstrations, local food and drinks and great local entertainment. Located in the Beans and Barely parking lot.

Greenfield Farmers Market-
Sept. 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. at Konkel Park, 5151 West Layton Avenue
The Greenfield Farmers Market supports local growers and provides a relaxed, education and fun community gathering place. It aims to improve access to fresh, healthy foods and locally produced goods.

Chili’n on the Avenue-East Tosa
Chili’n on the Avenue is a nationally sanctioned chili cook off taking place on North Avenue in East Tosa, Saturday, September 14th, at 11:00 am. The Chili’n Street Festival will bring entertainment, music, vendors, a specialty kids area and, of course, chili.

The party lasts all month at Old Heidelberg Park in Glendale. Grab your stein and head over for music, dancing, great food including spit roasted chicken and spanferkel. There's a big selection of German beers, games for the kids and parking is free. Don't miss Milwaukee's original and most authentic Oktoberfest. In fact it's one of the best in the country. This celebration of German culture draws guests from throughout the country. It's not fall until you've been to Oktoberfest! $5 at the door.

Oktoberfest-
The party lasts all month at Old Heidelberg Park in Glendale. Grab your stein and head over for music, dancing, great food including spit roasted chicken and spanferkel. There's a big selection of German beers, games for the kids and parking is free. Don't miss Milwaukee's original and most authentic Oktoberfest. In fact it's one of the best in the country. This celebration of German culture draws guests from throughout the country. It's not fall until you've been to Oktoberfest! $5 at the door.



Sunday September 15th

Hale O Malo Presents Hawaiian Day in WI with Ono Kine Grindz-
Sept. 15, 2013 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Holler Lodge Park 5151 S. 6th St. Milwaukee, WI 53221
Malia Chow and Hale O Malo present Mr. Samoa Fire Dancer Extraordinaire flying in from Hawaii to entertain you and your friends and families this Sunday 2pm-5pm, September 15 at Holler Park Lodge. Music by Ocean Rush. Purchase pre-sale tickets from Wednesday thru Sunday at Ono Kine Grindz $9! Children under 14 free! Kealoha's Shave Ice and food provided by Ono Kine Grindz. Meet the Wisconsin Chapter of the Hawaiian Civic Club. A Cultural Extravaganza! Don't Miss This One!!

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Saturday September 7^th

Tosa Fest-

Come enjoy a festival filled with food, drinks and fun at this 34 year tradition. Events such as 5K run/walk and fine arts show from local artists will be displayed. Grammy Award Winner Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band will be performing Saturday night. Proceeds support communitiy projects in the areas of education, safety and neighborhood improvement. Admission is free. 10:00am until 11:30pm at Hart Park.

Indian Summer Festival-

Celebrate the 27th year of the largest native festival of its kind in the country. The festival features a Native fashion show, special exhibit on native languages from the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, canoe rides, tribal farmers market and tradition marketplace. Experience traditional food such as fryebread, buffalo meat, venison, freshwater fish and roasted corn. Return of Brule will provide music while the festival also features cultural crafts such as finger weaving, moccasin making, quil works and pottery. Admission is $12, $10 for elders 60 and overand free for children 12 years or younger.

Family Farm Weekend- Milwaukee Zoo-
Plan your visit to the Milwaukee County Zoo for Family Farm Weekend and experience tractor pulls, cooking demonstrations, great down home music! Regular admission and parking rates apply, but is included if you have a zoo pass.

Autumn Harvest Fest-
Hayrides, pony rides, apple picking and more will all be happening at the Elegant Farmer! They will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and the East Troy electric railroad will be running!

34th Annual Frank Mots International Kite Festival-

On Saturday, September 7th, and Sunday September 8th, The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois, and Gift of Wings are presenting the Frank Mots International KITE FESTIVAL ... 35 Years, in Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday, with the Fast Track GRAND LAUNCH of 600+ kites at NOON! Yes...Now TWO days of high flying fun!! They will also be giving away free kites to the first 100 kids that participate in the Kaplan University "KIDS MAD DASH". Imagine 100 kids launching their kites all at the same time.



Sunday September 8^th

Free Admission to Milwaukee County Residents at Milwaukee Public Museum-

General Museum admission is FREE on September 8th for Milwaukee County residents at the MPM.

Indian Summer Festival-

Celebrate the 27th year of the largest native festival of its kind in the country. The festival features a Native fashion show, special exhibit on native languages from the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, canoe rides, tribal farmers market and tradition marketplace. Experience traditional food such as fryebread, buffalo meat, venison, freshwater fish and roasted corn. Return of Brule will provide music while the festival also features cultural crafts such as finger weaving, moccasin making, quil works and pottery. Admission is $12, $10 for elders 60 and overand free for children 12 years or younger.

34th Annual Frank Mots International Kite Festival-

On Saturday, September 7th, and Sunday September 8th, The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois, and Gift of Wings are presenting the Frank Mots International KITE FESTIVAL ... 35 Years, in Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday, with the Fast Track GRAND LAUNCH of 600+ kites at NOON! Yes...Now TWO days of high flying fun!! They will also be giving away free kites to the first 100 kids that participate in the Kaplan University "KIDS MAD DASH". Imagine 100 kids launching their kites all at the same time.

Autumn Harvest Fest-
Hayrides, pony rides, apple picking and more will all be happening at the Elegant Farmer! They will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and the East Troy electric railroad will be running!

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Friday, August 30th-

Wisconsin Highland Games-
The annual Labor Day weekend of the Wisconsin Highland Games is back again this year! It is sure to be a weekend full of Celtic fun for the whole family. On Friday the festival will have its opening ceremony from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm which will include live music and a party! The games will run on Saturday (9:00 am until 10:00 pm) and on Sunday (9:00 am until 9:00 pm) Events and competitions run Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5, with the Pub Tent remaining open with live music.

Fish Fry And A Flick-
Enjoy a free outdoor movie on the Lakefront! Tonight's flick is Marvel's 2012 movie "The Avengers." Enjoy a Bartolotta Fish Fry, Milwaukee's favorite food trucks and great Point beer specials! The fun starts at 5 p.m at Discovery World.

Saturday, August 31st-

Wisconsin Highland Games-
The annual Labor Day weekend of the Wisconsin Highland Games is back again this year! It is sure to be a weekend full of Celtic fun for the whole family. On Friday the festival will have its opening ceremony from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm which will include live music and a party! The games will run on Saturday (9:00 am until 10:00 pm) and on Sunday (9:00 am until 9:00 pm) Events and competitions run Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5, with the Pub Tent remaining open with live music.
Harry Potter End-of-Summer Celebration!-
Join Barnes and Noble (Bayshore Mall) in celebrating the new special editions of the Harry Potter Series and the end-of-our-summer Reading Program. We will be having games, crafts, and costume and trivia contests.
Saturday August 31, 2013 1:30 pm

Sunday , September 1st-

Wisconsin Highland Games-
The annual Labor Day weekend of the Wisconsin Highland Games is back again this year! It is sure to be a weekend full of Celtic fun for the whole family. On Friday the festival will have its opening ceremony from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm which will include live music and a party! The games will run on Saturday (9:00 am until 10:00 pm) and on Sunday (9:00 am until 9:00 pm) Events and competitions run Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5, with the Pub Tent remaining open with live music.

Milwaukee Comic Con-
Mighty Con present The Milwaukee Comic Con, a new comic convention and collectibles show! Bring the whole family out to browse through thousands of comic books, toys, statues, video games, and more! Admission is just $3 for adults, kids 12 and under are free, and every admission gets a free comic book! Sunday, September 1st from 10:30-4 at the American Serb Hall, 5101 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219

Summer Nights Movies in Veterans Park-
1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee's Lakefront
Sunday, September 1 Ghostbusters (PG) At the kite store
*Food and beverages available for purchase from the Gift of Wings Kite Store
Enjoy a FREE family-friendly movie in the parks!
Movies begin at dusk.
Rider Rhythms-
The Marcus Center's Live @ Peck Pavilion summer series closes tonight with a special free concert featuring two local bands. The Miller Rhythm & Brews Revue and Crossfire Country will play from 4 to 10 p.m. in the open-air Peck Pavilion. Bikers in town for the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration are welcome to come join in for the fun!

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Friday August 23rd-


Mexican Fiesta-

Mexican Fiesta will be bring the the sound, culture, and taste of Mexico to Milwaukee’s lakefront. There will be over 400 exhibitors and vendors, a community and health care pavilion, Latino inspired art, children's area and stage and a soccer tournament!
Friday, August 23rd
12:00 noon -12:00 midnight
Free Admission from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. for general public.
Stamp for re-entry available after 6:00 pm

Muskego Fest-

Muskego Fest is the largest free admission festival is Southeastern Wisconsin!

Friday – August 23, 2013
5:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
5:00 PM – Friday night FISH FRY (Hawg City Grill – Food Court)
5:00 – 7:00 PM – The Orphans (Food Court)
6:30 – 8:30 PM – Radio Disney Road Show & Anita’s Dancers (Anita’s Dance Center Family Stage)
7:00 – 11:00 PM – Cold Sweat & the Brew City Horns (Miller Lite Stage)
7:30 – 11:30 PM – Mt. Olive (MGD Stage)

Waukesha Freeman Friday Night Live-
This event will have you dancing in the streets through downtown Waukesha. (This is a Lake Country Family Fun favorite). The event starts at 6:30 pm and runs through 9:00 pm each Friday night.

Summer Concerts at the Beach-Oconomowoc-
From 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm with the Hartland Community Band performing.
Rhodee Memorial Bandshell on Lac La Belle
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Saturday, August 24th


Oconomowoc Farmers Market-
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon- Municipal City Parking Lot by the old train depot. 175 E. Wisconsin Avenue

Waukesha Farmers Market-
The Waukesha Farmers’ Market is an open-air, producer-only public market that operates every Saturday, May 4th through October 26th, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine. The Waukesha Farmers’ Market is held in Historic Downtown Waukesha and takes place along the south side of the Fox River in Riverfront Plaza.

Delafield Farmers Market-
Fish Hatchery Parking lot, runs from 8:00am-1:00pm

Wings Over Waukesha-
Wings Over Waukesha Air Show returns to Waukesha County Airport August 24 & 25, 2013, featuring a variety of nationally-renowned aerobatics acts, wing walkers, sky divers and a host of contemporary and vintage aircraft from both civilian and military aviation. In addition to the daily air show at 1:00 p.m., this family-friendly event offers the opportunity to get a ride in an airplane or helicopter. Kids and adults will also have the opportunity to learn about flying, aircraft and the important role of military aviation, while meeting local pilots and getting a close-up view of their aircraft, many of which have been painstakingly restored to their original mid-1900′s condition. Food, beverages and aviation-related merchandise are available for purchase throughout the show grounds.

Mexican Fiesta-

Mexican Fiesta will be bring the the sound, culture, and taste of Mexico to Milwaukee’s lakefront. There will be over 400 exhibitors and vendors, a community and health care pavilion, Latino inspired art, children's area and stage and a soccer tournament! 12:00 noon -12:00 midnight. Free admission from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for senior citizens 65 years old & older, people with disabilities, military active duty personnel and veterans with current identification.
Sunday August 25th


Wings Over Waukesha-
Wings Over Waukesha Air Show returns to Waukesha County Airport August 24 & 25, 2013, featuring a variety of nationally-renowned aerobatics acts, wing walkers, sky divers and a host of contemporary and vintage aircraft from both civilian and military aviation. In addition to the daily air show at 1:00 p.m., this family-friendly event offers the opportunity to get a ride in an airplane or helicopter. Kids and adults will also have the opportunity to learn about flying, aircraft and the important role of military aviation, while meeting local pilots and getting a close-up view of their aircraft, many of which have been painstakingly restored to their original mid-1900′s condition. Food, beverages and aviation-related merchandise are available for purchase throughout the show grounds.

Mexican Fiesta-

Mexican Fiesta will be bring the the sound, culture, and taste of Mexico to Milwaukee’s lakefront. There will be over 400 exhibitors and vendors, a community and health care pavilion, Latino inspired art, children's area and stage and a soccer tournament!
Sunday, August 25th
12:00 noon -12:00 midnight
Free admission from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for senior citizens 65 years old & older, people with disabilities, military active duty personnel and veterans with current identification.

Muskego Fest-
Muskego Fest is the largest free admission festival is Southeastern Wisconsin!
Sunday – August 25, 2013
11:00 AM – Parade honoring Muskego Moose Lodge 105 (See below for new route for 2013)
1:00 – 4:00 PM – Tom Anthony Group – Las Vegas Review (MGD Stage)
1:30 – 2:30 PM – Anita’s Dance Company (Anita’s Dance Center Family Stage)
4:00 – 6:00 PM – Jerry and Nora with the Memphis Review (Food Court)
6:00 PM – Festival Closes
The Parade route will change for 2013 due to Janesville Road construction.
Route will start on Janesville Road at Muskego County Park Entrance,
proceed east to Racine Avenue, then south to the Festival Grounds
(Veteran’s Memorial Park) at Racine Avenue and Pioneer Drive.

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Weekend Long Events-

Irish Fest-

Milwaukee Irish Fest is the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture. The four-day festival showcases more than 100 entertainment acts on 16-stages at Henry W. Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront. The annual festival occurs every third weekend in August. The 2013 festival takes place August 15 to 18.

Friday, August 16 – 4:00 PM to Midnight, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Only) – $5.00 Adults -5:30 p.m. to midnight – Regular priced admission

On Sunday, August 18, anyone donating a non-perishable food item by 11 a.m. (at the South Gate), will receive free admission to the festival. Patrons are welcome to attend the Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will receive free admission immediately following. Those donating food who choose not to attend the Mass will receive a hand stamp valid for free entry at any time that day during regular festival hours (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) All non-perishable food items will be donated to Hunger Task Force.

Ticket Prices

General Admission – $17.00
Senior (60 and Older) – $12.00
Thursday (Over 12) – $5.00
Children (12 and Under) – Free

Zoo a la Carte-

Zoo a la Carte is a Feast with the Beasts! Join the Milwaukee County Zoo for music, fun and food! This is a favorite for our family!

The hours for Zoo a la Carte are:

9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Thursday, August 15 through Saturday, August 17
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday, August 18

Kids can express their creativity with Kohl’s Color Wheels, a mobile art experience featuring activities including self-portraits and creature creations, at the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm.

Thursday, August 15, at 8 p.m. – JGB featuring Melvin Seals

Friday, August 16, at 8 p.m. – Ed Kowalczyk, founding member and former lead singer of Live

Saturday, August 17, at 8 p.m. – The Family Stone

Food Options:

Aladdin’s
Alioto’s
Applebee’s
Bella Caffe
Burke’s Lakeside
Café el Sol
Café Hollander – Tosa Village
Charcoal Grill & Rotisserie
Hue Vietnamese Restaurant
Jake’s Deli
Joey’s Seafood & Grill
Kalua Hawaiian BBQ
Machine Shed Restaurant Robert’s Frozen Custard
Rock Bottom Brewery
Saz’s
Simma’s
The Soup Market
Suzy’s Cream Cheesecakes
Thunder Bay
Trinity Three Irish Pubs
Ultimate Confections
Wasabi Sushi Lounge
Water Street Brewery
Whole Foods Market
Wong’s Wok

Adults: $14.25
Juniors (ages 3 to 12): $11.25
Children (ages 2 and under): FREE
Seniors (ages 60 and older): $13.25
Parking: $12

All musical entertainment is free with regular admission. Zoological Society membership is valid for a la Carte. Food tickets, Zoo rides and special attractions can be purchased for an additional charge.

Milwaukee Domes Art Festival-

Works exhibited and for sale are sculpture, paintings in a variety of media, ceramics, photography, fiber arts, and jewelry. Names of the 50 selected artists, their media, and images of the works submitted to the jury are available on the event website at milwaukeedomesartfestival.com. Festival Hours are Friday, Aug. 16: Noon - 7 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 17: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Works exhibited and for sale are sculpture, paintings in a variety of media, ceramics, photography, fiber arts, and jewelry. Names of the 50 selected artists, their media, and images of the works submitted to the jury are available on the event website at milwaukeedomesartfestival.com.

Friday, August 16th-

Movie in the Park (Muskego)-

Friday, August 16, Muskego will be hosting Movies in the Park event at Veterans Memorial Park, located next to Muskego City Hall. They will be showing Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. The movie will start at dusk which should be around 8:15PM.

They did spray for mosquitos, but still suggest you bring along bug spray. Please also bring along a chair or blanket to sit on as you enjoy the show. Concession will be sold starting about 30 minutes before the show starts.

Please bring along one non-perishable food item per person to be donated to the Muskego Food Pantry.

Saturday, August 17th-

Bradford Beach Jam-
The tenth annual Bradford Beach Jam features non-stop reggae music, beach volleyball, beach dodgeball and baggo, beach rugby, soccer in the sand and wiffleball. Exhibitors will be selling Caribbean artwork and jewelry. Free admission. Music begins at 1:00 pm.
Bradford Beach-2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53211 http://www.bradfordbeachjam.com

East Town Market-
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stop by on Saturday mornings throughout the summer months for fresh produce, locally-made crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment and great activities. Over 100 Wisconsin vendors join and sell local goods every Saturday.
Cathedral Square Park-520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202


7th Annual Chalk Art Festival (Bayshore Town Square)-

Saturday, August 17th 10:00AM-7:00PM & Sunday August 18th 11:00AM-5:00PM

Streets of Bayshore

Saturday, August 17th 10am-7pm (Watch and vote until 6pm)

Sunday, August 18th 11am-5pm (View completed works of art and winners)



Sunday, August 18th-

7th Annual Chalk Art Festival (Bayshore Town Square)-

Saturday, August 17th 10:00AM-7:00PM & Sunday August 18th 11:00AM-5:00PM

Streets of Bayshore

Saturday, August 17th 10am-7pm (Watch and vote until 6pm)

Sunday, August 18th 11am-5pm (View completed works of art and winners)

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Friday- August, 9th

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.

Join Discover Wisconsin for an all-day celebration of the great Badger State! Stop by Central Park for activities, prizes and food from Discover Wisconsin and its partners.. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.

Information: (800) 884-3247 or www.wistatefair.com



Saturday- August 10th

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.

Join Discover Wisconsin for an all-day celebration of the great Badger State! Stop by Central Park for activities, prizes and food from Discover Wisconsin and its partners.. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.

Information: (800) 884-3247 or www.wistatefair.com

Pop up Museum-

Created by Bay View High School and Bradley Tech High School students, will be open to the public on Saturday, August 10. The Pop up Museum will be located within South Shore Park in Bay View, The Observatory inspires visitors and students to see Milwaukee in a bright new way that emphasizes the neighborhood as a significant urban center and economic powerhouse.
The Milwaukee Observatory will be open to the public on Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday, August 11 from 11:00 am to 3:00pm.



Make It Yours at JC Penny-Brookfield-

Join JC Penney and Radio Disney AM 640 Milwaukee, part of the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, at Brookfield Square on August 10 as they kick off back-to-school with a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. Exciting activities include a JCP "Make It Yours" customization station where kids can design and personalize their newly purchased backpacks and sneakers, an interactive gaming station, jcpenney gift card giveaways and more! The Radio Disney AM 640 Road Crew will provide interactive entertainment, fun prizes and the hottest music from today's biggest artists.

The special event is a part of jcpenney’s nationwide “Make it Yours” program where shoppers across the United States will receive a complimentary customization kit with purchase of a new backpack or pair of sneakers to encourage kids to personalize their new school gear. Time: Noon-2pm (In the children's department)



Sunday-August 11th

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.

Join Discover Wisconsin for an all-day celebration of the great Badger State! Stop by Central Park for activities, prizes and food from Discover Wisconsin and its partners.. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.

Information: (800) 884-3247 or www.wistatefair.com

Pop up Museum-

Created by Bay View High School and Bradley Tech High School students, will be open to the public on Saturday, August 10. The Pop up Museum will be located within South Shore Park in Bay View, The Observatory inspires visitors and students to see Milwaukee in a bright new way that emphasizes the neighborhood as a significant urban center and economic powerhouse.
The Milwaukee Observatory will be open to the public on Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday, August 11 from 11:00 am to 3:00pm.

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Friday-August 2, 2013

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.

Join Discover Wisconsin for an all-day celebration of the great Badger State! Stop by Central Park for activities, prizes and food from Discover Wisconsin and its partners.. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.

Information: (800) 884-3247 or www.wistatefair.com



Saturday-August 3, 2013

Milwaukee Air Show-

This is the 9^th annual Milwaukee Air & Water Show! It will be a delight for the young, and the young at heart. There will be a Harrier Jet, an A-4 Skyhawk tactical military demonstrations and more ait and water show acts. Make sure you grab your camera and binoculars before heading out. This is a FREE event, but there is reserved seating tickets available. So get there early and pick a space and enjoy the show! Gates open at 9:00am and the show is from 10:00am until 4:00pm. There is a special Kid’s Zone area located along Lincoln Memorial Drive that will have bounce houses, kids games and inflatable rides. The show is held along Milwaukee’s Lakefront.

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 11.

Sentry Foods Day. Sentry, along with the Wisconsin Beef Council, will be in Central Park offering a wide variety of FREE product and beef samples. Also, join them for children’s activities and contests throughout the day.. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.

Information: (800) 884-3247 or www.wistatefair.com



Sunday- August 4, 2013

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 11.

UW-Milwaukee Day. Come learn what’s new at UW-Milwaukee. Experience what it’s like to be a freshwater scientist, a meteorologist and a reporter. Check out the Baja Car built by our engineering students. .. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.



Milwaukee Air Show-

This is the 9^th annual Milwaukee Air & Water Show! It will be a delight for the young, and the young at heart. There will be a Harrier Jet, an A-4 Skyhawk tactical military demonstrations and more ait and water show acts. Make sure you grab your camera and binoculars before heading out. This is a FREE event, but there is reserved seating tickets available. So get there early and pick a space and enjoy the show! Gates open at 9:00am and the show is from 10:00am until 4:00pm. There is a special Kid’s Zone area located along Lincoln Memorial Drive that will have bounce houses, kids games and inflatable rides. The show is held along Milwaukee’s Lakefront.

Monday-August 5, 2013

Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee County residents who show a valid photo Id proving residency can get in free in Mondays at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Additional charges will apply for the Dome Theater, Planetarium and Special Exhibitions.

Milwaukee Domes-

Free admission to all Milwaukee County Residents with proof of residency on Mondays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00pm.

Musical Mondays at Lake Park-

2975 N Lake Park Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53211 Concerts are rain or shine. Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30-8 p.m. These concerts are FREE and open to the public. All concerts take place at the new Lake Park Summer Stage in Lake Park Picnic Area #3, just south of the playground and tennis courts. The Chicago Rovers with Edgar Gabriel are an lively Gaelic duo who will keep your feet tapping!

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 11.

The Jelly Belly on Tour bus will be rolling into the Central Mall full of Jelly Belly samples and prizes! Visit with the Ambassadors of the Bean, spin the What’s New? Wheel featuring Jelly Belly Kids Mix, Chocolate Dips, Tabasco jelly beans and, for the adventurous eaters…the wild and wacky Beanboozled beans.. .. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.





Tuesday- August 6, 2013

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 11.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s Miracle on Canal Street program is celebrating 20 years of giving the gift of a promising future to thousands of children in our community. .. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.



Chill On The Hill-

August 6 is Kids & Family Night. Nora Collins (Country) / Eagle Trace (Rock), opening act: The Maji will all be taking the stage. Chill on the Hill is an outdoor, summer local music concert series that takes place on Tuesday nights at Humboldt Park. The music begins at 6:00pm!



Skyline Music Series-

RAS Movement will be taking the stage at Kadish Park, a community green space, located in Riverwest with stunning views of the Milwaukee Skyline. It’s a family friendly outdoor concert series running from 5:30pm until *8:30pm.

Jackson Park (picnic area 2)

King Comets Rockin’ Jump Swing Band takes the stage at 6:30pm until 8:30 pm.

Kosciuszko Park

Cache a Caribbean & Latin Mix and National Night Out Celebration will all be happening at Kosciuszko Park from 4:00-8:30 pm.



Wednesday-August 7^th, 2013

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 11.

From 9 am until 4 pm UW–Madison invites you to Central Park for hands on activities, demonstrations, games and more. Experience science as discovery at more than a dozen “Exploration Stations”, or sit back and enjoy musical performances. Test your athletic skills at UW Badger games and activities, and check out Badger trophies like the coveted Paul Bunyan ax... See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.

Summer Sounds-

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and head to Hubbard Park,located at 3566 N. Morris Blvd. Food and beverages will be for sale or feel free too bring your own picnic. The music begins at 6:00pm and runs until 9:00pm.!

River Rhythms-

Located in Pere Marquette Park on Old World Thrid Street between Kilbourn Ave and State Street. It runs from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m Real like guitar heroes Greg Koch and John Sieger deliver finely crafted rock and blues



Thursday-August 8, 2013

Wisconsin State Fair-

Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 11.

Prairie Farms Dairy invites you and your family to join them in Central Park for fun kid activities with prizes and delicious dairy samples including Cottage Cheese, Ice Cream and Chocolate Milk. Celebrate 75 years with Prairie Farms. .. See hundreds of animals with a walk through the barns or settle down at any of the free stages scattered throughout the grounds..

Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors ages 60 and up; $6 children ages 6-11; free to children 5 and under.



Jazz In The Park-

Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 6 through September 5, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm! August 8 - Snarky Puppy will be performing.

Thanks, Melissa, for putting this together for us!  Be sure to follow her on Facebook to get even more great event and activity ideas!

Family Fun: Hartland Kids Day is Tomorrow, July 31!

Here's a fun family event!  My good friend, Melissa, of Lake Country Family Fun is going to be having Hartland Kids Day on July 31 from 9am - 3pm.  I am so excited to check this out with my family!

What a fun way to spend the day with your family!  Hartland Kids Day will be held at Nixon Park in Hartland, WI. There will be fun FREE activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will be Bounce Houses, Farmers, Food Vendors, Artists, and MORE!

Click here for more information!

If you're on facebook, be sure to like these pages to stay up to date and for reminders about this fun event: Lake Country Family Fun and Hartland Kids Day.

Weekend Family Fun Guide from Lake Country Family Fun!

Don't know which way to turn to find your fun for the weekend with these highlights? My friend, Melissa, over at Lake Country Family Fun has you covered! This weekend is packed with some of her favorite events for the summer. For a full listing check out her calendar page.



Friday July 26th-

German Fest- Hours are 4:00pm-midnight Friday

German Fest is Southeastern Wisconsin's premier German Festival, and is stakes claim to being “Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party.” There are plenty of wonderful entertainment acts, a Daschund Derby, bike safety, Soccer Tournament, Kohls Designit Lab! German Fest is held at the Summerfest Grounds in downtown Milwaukee.
Discount Deals: Friday - Disabled + Escort - Free admission, Friday July 26, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fireworks begin at 10:30pm

Taste Of Lake Country- Friday July 26 from 5:00pm-10:30pm a

Located at Pewaukee’s Lakefront Park. This is a celebration of the local food, music and art in the Lake Country area. By bringing all together you are finding the best all in one location. Restaurants will be selling their signature food items, and there will be a main stage with local bands jamming throughout the event. There will also be local artists displaying their work!

Dousman Derby Days- Friday July 26th from 6:00pm-11:00pm

Join the festivities by watching the Boogie Men take the stage! Beer and food tents will be open and the carnival rides will be in full swing.

Freeman Friday Nights-

This will will have you dancing in the streets through downtown Waukesha. (This is a Lake Country Family Fun favorite). The event starts at 6:30 pm and runs through 9:00 pm each Friday night.

Starry Nights-

Pack a picnic blanket and some food and enjoy the music under the stars at the Wilson Center. on’t want to “pack ahead”? Delicious food and beverages are available for purchase from fine local cafes and caterers.

Summer Concert at the Beach-

Runs from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Rhodee Memorial Bandshell on Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc, WI 53066. Featuring Semi-Twang.



Saturday- July 27th



German Fest- Hours are Noon-Midnight Saturday

German Fest is Southeastern Wisconsin's premier German Festival, and is stakes claim to being “Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party.” There are plenty of wonderful entertainment acts, a Daschund Derby, bike safety, Soccer Tournament, Kohls Designit Lab! German Fest is held at the Summerfest Grounds in downtown Milwaukee.
$15 at the gate; $8 seniors age 60 and older, children under 12 admitted free with an adult.
Fireworks begin at 10:30pm

Dousman Derby Days- Saturday July 27th from 8:00am-12:00am

Join the festivities by watching the Nichole Kotte Band take the stage! Beer and food tents will be open and the carnival rides will be in full swing.

Taste Of Lake Country- Saturday July 27 from 4:00pm-10:30pm

Located at Pewaukee’s Lakefront Park. This is a celebration of the local food, music and art in the Lake Country area. By bringing all together you are finding the best all in one location. Restaurants will be selling their signature food items, and there will be a main stage with local bands jamming throughout the event. There will also be local artists displaying their work!



Sunday-July 28th

German Fest- Hours are Noon-10:00pm Sunday

German Fest is Southeastern Wisconsin's premier German Festival, and is stakes claim to being “Milwaukee’s Original Haus Party.” There are plenty of wonderful entertainment acts, a Daschund Derby, bike safety, Soccer Tournament, Kohls Designit Lab! German Fest is held at the Summerfest Grounds in downtown Milwaukee.
$15 at the gate; $8 seniors age 60 and older, children under 12 admitted free with an adult.
Discount Admission:
Sunday – Help The Hunger Task Force – Free admission if you join the Force! Bring a non-perishable food item to support The Hunger Task Force & get free admission, Sunday July 28, 1pm – 3pm, North Gate only.
Sunday July 28th – Free admission for all from 11:30 am – Noon for all at the South Gate only.

Dousman Derby Days-

Bring your best frog and compete in the frog jumping contest!

The parade is Sunday at 11am, and in our opinion it is one of the best in the area! It is a can’t miss parade for the Lake Country Family Fun family.

Thanks, Melissa!