Waukesha Family Life

Your go-to guide for local fun, food, and family happenings. Stay in the know with weekly highlights, weekend ideas, and community stories.

🦁 Okauchee Lions Days + Food Trucks & Paw-ty Fun

May 29, 2026

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4 min read

🦁 Okauchee Lions Days + Food Trucks & Paw-ty Fun

Celebrate five years of tail wags and good times while exploring some of the best events happening this weekend. From Okauchee Lions Days to pickleball lessons and outdoor markets, there's something for everyone.

Eddie Hahlbeck

Memorial Day Weekend Fun + Corn Roasts, Parades & Inflatables

May 21, 2026

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3 min read

Memorial Day Weekend Fun + Corn Roasts, Parades & Inflatables

Memorial Day Weekend is packed with parades, ceremonies, family fun, and community events happening all across the area. From East Troy’s Corn & Brat Roast to inflatables at the DockHounds stadium and Falls Memorial Fest in Menomonee Falls, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off the long weekend.

Eddie Hahlbeck

Turkey & The Toad Opens + Mama D’s Backyard Camper & Bingo Nights

May 18, 2026

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3 min read

Turkey & The Toad Opens + Mama D’s Backyard Camper & Bingo Nights

A brand new bakery just opened in Pewaukee, Mama D’s is launching a backyard coffee camper this weekend, and family bingo nights are popping up all across Waukesha County. We also found candle workshops, wine tastings, live music, and fun local events happening all week long.

Eddie Hahlbeck

⚾ DockHounds Opening Day + DelaSpring & Dinos After Dark

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

⚾ DockHounds Opening Day + DelaSpring & Dinos After Dark

The DockHounds are back, spring festivals are popping up across the county, and another full weekend of farmers markets is here. From DelaSpring and vendor fairs to dinos after dark and family fun in Muskego, there’s something happening in every corner of Waukesha County this weekend.

Eddie Hahlbeck

🍦Oscar’s Is Back + Farmers Market Opening & Craft Workshops

May 11, 2026

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3 min read

🍦Oscar’s Is Back + Farmers Market Opening & Craft Workshops

Frozen custard fans finally get their moment this week as Oscar’s makes its long-awaited return to Waukesha. Plus, the Mukwonago Farmers Market opens alongside cocktail herb gardens, hat burning workshops, rummage sales, and more spring fun.

Eddie Hahlbeck

💐 Mother’s Day Brunch Guide + Wine Walks & Dinosaurs

May 7, 2026

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3 min read

💐 Mother’s Day Brunch Guide + Wine Walks & Dinosaurs

Celebrate Mom with the best local brunch spots, sip your way through weekend wine events, and explore Jurassic Journey. It’s a full weekend lineup you won’t want to miss!

Eddie Hahlbeck