Free events in Waukesha, WI

For children from birth through age 12, this program offers a mix of stories, songs, movement rhymes, and fingerplays. Attendees should bring a blanket for seating. Activities take place outdoors when the weather cooperates, with an indoor option if needed.

Starry Nights at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center offers a relaxed, free outdoor concert experience at the Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater, ideal for enjoying live music with family and friends under the open sky. Look for food trucks and a full outdoor bar, a Kids Zone stocked with toys and games, and the option to rent picnic tables. Attendees may bring their own beverages or choose from the food and drinks available on site. The venue provides lawn seating only. Chairs and blankets are welcome, but pop-up tents and advance space saving are not permitted. Performances are free and open to all, and a voluntary donation of $10 per person supports this long-standing community tradition. In case of severe weather, the event may be moved indoors or canceled.

Explore fresh baked goods at the Waukesha Farmer's Market. To set something aside or make a special request, phone the store at 262-821-0118.

Bring the kids for the Falls Kids Festival, presented by Ascension Wisconsin Hospital. This free, family-friendly day at Village Park features lots of kid activities, games, and performances, including bounce houses, stage shows at the Milwaukee Tool Amphitheater, fire truck tours, the Survive Alive House, Soccer Shots, face painting, a caricature artist, and a Root Beer Garden with food trucks. There are also games and prizes, plus a free tote bag for the first 300 kids. The main stage headline at 3:45 PM is Disney Channel’s Imagination Movers.

Join Outreach Community Health Centers for the 2026 Community Health & Resource Fair, a family-friendly day with free health screenings, hands-on educational exhibits, and helpful resources for your well-being. There will be fun for everyone, including free food, back-to-school supplies, games, free fresh produce, music, and raffle giveaways.

Saturday Family Nights at Hop Harvest & Vine offer a budget friendly evening with 25% off all dine in food and beverages, with no coupon needed. After dinner, head to the pavilion for a complimentary, family friendly movie that appeals to kids and adults, while the dining room TVs feature local sports or other family programming. The outdoor pavilion overlooks the conservancy for a relaxed setting. The discount applies to dine in purchases only and is not available for carryout or to go orders.

A pop-up line dance party brings lively steps to Brewfinity Brewing Co., a venue with views of Pewaukee Lake. Wisconsin Boot Kickers lead a range of dances from beginner to advanced, so newcomers and experienced dancers can all take part. Expect upbeat music, plenty of line dancing, and a friendly atmosphere, with food, brews, and drinks in the mix. There is no cover charge, so admission is free.

Come enjoy a free family workshop where you can create art together. There are three different activities to choose from, including painting, fabric art, and jewelry-making.

Presented by Aspire Dance Center, the Corners Summer Movie Series is back with free, family-friendly movies shown outdoors in Market Square. This installment features Tangled on a 20-foot screen. Each screening includes special activities for kids, such as visits from favorite princesses, balloon art, face painting and more. Wood'r Ice and What's Pop will be on site with cool treats available for purchase.

America’s Pub Quiz hosts a weekly team trivia night at The Hop, held in the outdoor pavilion at Hop Harvest & Vine beside Good Harvest Market. The atmosphere is relaxed and open air, with food and drinks available from Hop Harvest & Vine, including rotating monthly café specials along with pub favorites and seasonal beverages. It is free to play and suitable for all ages, and top teams take home prizes each week. Expect a wide range of question topics and a welcoming vibe that has made this a midweek staple.

Settle into a lawn chair for Music on the Lawn, a free and family-friendly concert at The Ingleside Hotel Village Park, located behind the Ingleside Pavilion. Enjoy live music from the Myles Wangerin Band along with beer from Eagle Park Brewing, sponsored by Beer Capitol Distributing. Food options include Big John's Burgers and Dogs, All Belgium Waffles, Big E's Epic Eats, and Taco2Go. Casual lawn games and activities create an easygoing setting for all ages, and The Oasis Project Wisconsin will sell s'more kits with proceeds supporting its mission. Each date in this series highlights a different band to keep the music fresh. If weather becomes an issue, the event shifts indoors at The Ingleside Hotel so the experience continues.

Experience a free water ski show at Lakefront Park in Pewaukee, featuring a junior showcase followed by the main performance. Admission is free and the event is suitable for all ages, making it a family friendly outing. For weather and show updates, check social media.