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.

Sun, Oct 18

Scarecrow Lane

Free spooky-fun scarecrow walk at Retzer Nature Center—perfect for Halloween season exploration.

7:00 AM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

Free2–14 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Oct 18

Bird Club Meetings

Free bird-watching club meetings at Retzer Nature Center for families who love spotting local species.

6:45 PM Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Oct 19

Teen Comic Book Club

Teens dive into manga, comics & graphic novels with fellow fans at the library.

4:00 PM Teen Zone, Waukesha

13–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Music Mondays

Sing, dance, and play with songs & rhymes at the library.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

0–4 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Kindness Counts: sewing

Learn to sew from scratch or polish your skills in this all-levels craft class.

1:00 PM Program Room B, Waukesha

5–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Value Tuesdays at Marcus Theatres

Discounted movie tickets ($6–$8) at Marcus Theatres every Tuesday.

10:00 AM Participating Marcus Theaters, Waukesha

$6–$80–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Literacy Services of Wisconsin Study Group

Literacy Services of Wisconsin Study Group at Conference Room 4

9:00 AM Conference Room 4, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Teen After School Activities

Games, crafts, and after-school hangout time for teens—with snacks on the fourth Tuesday.

2:30 PM Teen Zone, Waukesha

12–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Wiggles & Giggles Storytime

Stories, singing, and dancing designed to engage toddlers and boost early literacy.

10:00 AM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

0–10 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

PajamaRama

Cozy bedtime stories with puppets at the library to encourage early literacy and relaxation.

6:30 PM Children's Program Room, Waukesha

2–8 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

HAWS Tots & Tails

Tots & Tails at HAWS—toddlers meet shelter animals and enjoy storytime together.

10:00 AM HAWS of Waukesha, Waukesha

$10+2–5 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Planetarium Programs – Waukesha

Explore the cosmos with immersive planetarium shows at Horwitz DeRemer in Waukesha.

11:00 AM Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium, Waukesha

$5+5–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Brown Bag Conversation: The Senior Players React

Brown Bag Conversation: The Senior Players React at Offsite

12:00 PM Offsite, Waukesha

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 21

Unboring Kids Art Day

Low-mess art activities—no paint or stains—perfect for kids who want creative fun without cleanup.

12:30 PM Program Room B, Waukesha

5–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Tabletop Gaming Night (Ages 18+)

Tabletop Gaming Night (Ages 18+) at Studio 321

6:00 PM Studio 321, Waukesha

13–18 yrs