07/17/2026
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take a look at the many events below. Have a Great Weekend!
Waukesha County Fair, Wisconsin's oldest fair, running all weekend long at the Waukesha County Expo Center. It features carnival rides, live livestock exhibits, fair food, and massive live music headliners like 38 Special on Saturday night.
Beyond the fair, there is a packed lineup of local events, outdoor recreation, and live entertainment to check out.
Major Weekend Events:
Waukesha Friday Night Live: Kick off your weekend downtown on Friday night with 8 stages of live music, outdoor dining, and late-night shopping throughout the central business district.
Waukesha Farmers Market: Hit the open-air market on Saturday morning (8:00 AM โ 12:00 PM) for fresh, locally grown produce, local vendors, and live music.HAWS Ice Cream Social & Cookout: Spend Saturday afternoon (starting at 11:00 AM) at the Good Harvest Market Pavilion for sundaes, grilled food, and a chance to meet adoptable animals.
Bats & Brews Fundraiser: Head over to the Pewaukee Sports Complex on Saturday evening (4:00 PM) for youth baseball games, raffles, food trucks, and craft b**r from Raised Grain Brewing.
Giving Sunday at The Tap Yard: On Sunday (12:00 PM โ 3:00 PM), grab a drink at The Tap Yard b**r garden in Minooka Park; 20% of sales benefit local mountain bike trail projects.
Outdoor & Lake Recreation:
Pewaukee Lakefront Park: Soak up the sun at the Pewaukee Lake Beach, perfect for swimming, walking the shoreline, or grabbing a bite with a lake view.
Minooka Dirt Church Social Ride: Join a multi-skill level mountain bike social ride on Sunday morning (10:00 AM) at the Minooka Park Mountain Bike Trail Head.
Retzer Nature Center: Walk the miles of peaceful nature trails or step inside to see a weekend show at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium.
Evening Live Music & NightlifeBella Cain: Catch this high-energy country group performing live at the Waukesha County Expo Center Leinie Lodge Stage on Saturday night.
The Pierre Lee Band: Enjoy a classic evening of soulful jazz and blues at Let It Be bar in Waukesha on Saturday at 7:00 PM.
Sunday Funday at The Sports Dock: Wind down the weekend right on the water in Pewaukee on Sunday afternoon (starting at 2:00 PM) with drinks, hot food, and live music.