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.

Sussex Lions Daze + Lake Country Art Festival & Summer Shopping

Jul 9, 2026

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Sussex Lions Daze + Lake Country Art Festival & Summer Shopping

From carnival rides, live music, and fireworks to incredible local artists and handcrafted treasures, this weekend is packed with summer fun. We've rounded up the best family-friendly events happening around Waukesha County and Lake Country.

Eddie Hahlbeck

America's 250th Birthday + 4th of July Parades, Fireworks & Festivals

Jul 2, 2026

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3 min read

America's 250th Birthday + 4th of July Parades, Fireworks & Festivals

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with hometown parades, spectacular fireworks, live music, and family-friendly fun happening all across Waukesha County. We've rounded up the best celebrations, plus the exciting reopening of The Hale House in Hales Corners.

Eddie Hahlbeck

🏖️ Beach Party + Church Festivals & Strawberry Fest

Jun 25, 2026

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4 min read

🏖️ Beach Party + Church Festivals & Strawberry Fest

Celebrate the final weekend of June with great food, live entertainment, and family-friendly events throughout Waukesha. Whether you're headed to the lake, a church festival, or Strawberry Fest, there's something for everyone.

Eddie Hahlbeck

Waukesha Church Festival + Hartland Bicycle Race & Summer Concerts

Jun 22, 2026

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Waukesha Church Festival + Hartland Bicycle Race & Summer Concerts

From high-speed bicycle racing in Downtown Hartland to food, music, and fireworks at the Waukesha Church Festival, this week's events are packed with summer fun. Plus, you'll find outdoor concerts, classic cars, and family-friendly activities happening across Waukesha County.

Eddie Hahlbeck

Greek Fest + Lisbon Community Festival & Father's Day Fun

Jun 18, 2026

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4 min read

Greek Fest + Lisbon Community Festival & Father's Day Fun

Celebrate Father's Day weekend with Greek Fest, Lisbon's Community Festival, local parades, live music, and unique events across Waukesha County. We've rounded up the best ways to spend time with Dad and make the most of the weekend.

Eddie Hahlbeck

🎨 Make & Take Hop + Music on the Hill & Family Movie Night

Jun 15, 2026

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🎨 Make & Take Hop + Music on the Hill & Family Movie Night

School's out, summer is here, and this week is packed with family-friendly fun across Waukesha County. From outdoor concerts and movie nights to Bike Night, the Make & Take Hop, and the kickoff of Mukwonago Lions Summerfeste, there's something happening almost every night of the week.

Eddie Hahlbeck