Family events in Watertown, WI

This community meal features a menu centered on vegetables and dessert. Meals are served for dine-in, with a carry-out format available as needed. The gathering takes place at Iglesia Agua De Vida Living Waters Church, formerly the Windwood Club. Ride-sharing is recommended for transportation, and the organizers welcome news about transportation ministries or groups so the information can be shared with others.

Test your puzzle solving speed in a fast paced competition for teens and adults. Participate solo or form a team of up to four in any combination of teens and adults. Each entry has 50 minutes to complete the puzzle, and placements are determined by who finishes the fastest. Awards will be given for first, second, and third place, along with bragging rights. Advance registration is required, and space is limited to ten entries. For this event, teens are defined as students in grades 6 through 12.

The Badgerland Waterski Team brings its championship winning show back to Okauchee Lake for select Thursday nights this summer. Enjoy the action from the deck at Smoke on the Water, from Foolery’s on Okauchee, or from a boat anchored in the middle of the lake. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Badgerland welcomes monetary donations during the show or intermission, given in person or via Venmo at @BadgerlandWaterski, which support fuel and equipment so the team can continue performing.

Explore a lively market filled with craft and merchant vendors, browse handmade goods and unique finds, and let kids enjoy activities in the dedicated Kids Area hosted by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Food trucks and a beer garden keep the refreshments coming all day, creating a relaxed setting between stops. Live music sets the tone with performances by Slim Rox and Dirty Boogie, followed by headliner Sons of Sconnies. A free trolley runs in continuous loops to and from the Village Green for convenient access throughout the event.

Voices for HOPE, the Jefferson County Suicide Prevention Team, hosts the second annual Color the Path for Hope, a 5K color fun run and walk focused on bringing hope and raising community awareness. The course is set at Brandt-Quirk Park. A vendor area will share information on local resources and businesses. Registration is $25 per person, with a group rate available, and children 4 and under participate for free. Those who register by the specified deadline receive a complimentary T-shirt, and availability is not guaranteed afterward. The event wraps up once all participants have finished the route.

Spend time at Madison’s Crafts & Fabric for a lively summer market featuring more than 40 vendor spots hosted by local makers and creatives. Stroll through unique booths with handmade goods, boutique finds, home decor, jewelry, baked treats, sewn items, gifts, and more. It is an easy way to savor the season, discover items you will not see at large chain stores, pick up birthday presents, get an early start on holiday shopping, or treat yourself. Every purchase supports small businesses and local artisans. Admission is free.

Presented by the Watertown Main Street Program, this free community concert brings live music and downtown fun to Watertown. Expect upbeat entertainment that gets people dancing and singing with friends, family, and neighbors. Food will be available at the program’s Main Street Treats booth, and a beverage tent sponsored by Holz Chevrolet and served by Yes! Watertown will be on hand. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, invite friends, and make an evening of it. Admission is free and the focus is on enjoying and supporting the local downtown community.

Families can share a meal, then stick around for the pull. The outdoor bar features burgers and bratwursts with plenty of cold drinks, while indoor service offers the full regular menu.

A public celebration marks the debut of Toto's Territory, the newest dog park in Oconomowoc. The event welcomes community members and their four-legged companions to commemorate the official opening. It also expresses gratitude to the donors, supporters, and the City of Oconomowoc whose contributions made the park possible. The celebration highlights a cheerful kickoff for this special space for local dogs.