Waukesha & Pewaukee
Spring Events

As winter thaw begins, Waukesha events spring into action with a swap meet, cooking school, gun show and toy show to attend. Downtown Waukesha springs to life with several feature art exhibits at local galleries, live performances at the civic theatre and live music concerts at Carroll University.

APRIL 1st - 7th
APR 1
Carroll University Wind Symphony Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

APR 1 - MAY 15
"Nurture Mother Nature- All Things Beautiful" Art Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

APR 7
"Delightful Landscapes" Art Exhibit
River's End Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-896-8875
www.riversendgallery.com

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APRIL 8th - 14th
APR 14 - 15
Crazy Quilters Annual Quilt Show
Over 250 items on display, special exhibits, quilt raffle, silent auction and bed turning
Parkview Middle School
Mukwonago
262-392-9804
www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com

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APRIL 15th - 21st
APR 15
Crazy Quilters Annual Quilt Show
Over 250 items on display, special exhibits, quilt raffle, silent auction and bed turning
Parkview Middle School
Mukwonago
262-392-9804
www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com

APR 15
Milwaukee Miniature Toy Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-646-4114
www.milwaukeeminiaturemotors.com

APR 15
Motorcycle Swap Meet
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

APR 19 - 21
Intersections: Water Festival
Festival of new works with performances, art, music, speakers, games and refreshments to celebrate the Year of Water. Free and open to the public.
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7302
www.carrollu.edu

APR 20
Carroll Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Collective Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

APR 20 - 22
Bob and Rocco Gun Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

APR 21
Waukesha Area Symphonic Band: South of the Border
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-370-6129
www.wasband.org

APR 21 - 22
Wisconsin Spin-In 2012
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

APR tba
Earth Week Extravaganza
All educational activities as a part of Earthweek are FREE and open to the public. Most activities area held at Retzer Nature Center.
Retzer Nature Center
Waukesha
262-896-8007
www.waukeshacountyparks.com

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APRIL 22nd - 30th
APR 22
Bob and Rocco Gun Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

APR 22
Women's Ensemble Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

APR 28
Kiwanis RiverRun
Pewaukee at Hammel Machine to Frame Park in Waukesha
Pewaukee
262-691-2700
www.pewaukeekiwanis.org

APR 28
Wind Symphony and Concert Choir
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

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Jump start the summer season with several things to do in Waukesha as celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Frame Park, Raku Night at the local potter's shop and an Art Crawl in downtown Waukesha. Choose from several Waukesha family events filled with live music and children's entertainment as the Badgerland Water Ski Show, Freeman Friday Night Live, Civil War Days and Rituals of Spring. Enjoy Pewaukee Lake by sitting along the shores to take in the themed water ski show with live emcee, a popular Pewaukee family event.

MAY 1st - 7th
MAY 2
UW-Waukesha Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Lunt Fontanne, UW-Waukesha
Waukesha
262-521-5325
www.waukesha.uwc.edu

MAY 4
UW-Waukesha Symphonic Band Concert
Lunt Fontanne, UW-Waukesha
Waukesha
262-521-5447
www.waukesha.uwc.edu

MAY 4 - 6, 11 - 13 & 18 - 20
“Miss Saigon”
Winner of eleven Tony awards, Miss Saigon is a tragic story of love and innocence lost, based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly. The production is fueled by beautiful songs, including "The Movie In My Mind," "Sun And Moon," "I Still Believe," and "I’d Give My Life For You." As of December 2010, it is the tenth-longest running musical in Broadway history. (For mature audiences.)
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

MAY 5
Civil War Days
Both Confederate and Union re-enactor soldiers camp overnight on the grounds and ready themselves for battle. Walk through their campsite and see “Abraham Lincoln”! Also tour the Dousman Stagecoach Inn, blacksmith shop and other structures. Old-time games are available for children to participate in.
Dousman Stage Coach Inn
Brookfield
262-782-4057
www.elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org

MAY 5
Early Morning Bird Walk
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-2922
www.friendsoww.org

MAY 5
"Delightful Landscapes" Art Exhibit
River's End Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-896-8875
www.riversendgallery.com

MAY 5
Farmers' Market - Community Day
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 5
Mother of All Art Crawls
Stroll through 22 galleries and shops to enjoy fine art, great food and live music.
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.redhotartspot.com

MAY 5
River Walk for Breast Cancer
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-544-2745
www.waukeshariverwalk.org

MAY 5 - 6
Rituals of Spring: Sheep & Shearing
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 6
Une Grande Finale: From France to Spain
The brilliant and dashing young Spaniard Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinetist with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, helps The Philharmonic finish up the season in grand style, celebrating the ancient and beautiful musical links between France, America and Spain. Along with his matchless renditions of Debussy's Rhapsody and the jazzy Clarinet Concerto of Aaron Copland, we'll close the season with the so-called Spanish Symphony of the Basque genius Maurice Ravel: his Alaborda del Gracioso, Habanera from his Rhapsodie Espagnole, the tender Pavane for a Dead Infanta, and of course -- the Bolero!!! Join us for a truly grande finale.
Wisconsin Philharmonic
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-547-1858
www.wisconsinphilharmonic.org

MAY 6
Bustle Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 7
UW-Waukesha Concert Choir & Windy Hill Handbell Choir
UW-Waukesha
Waukesha
262-521-5325
www.waukesha.uwc.edu

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MAY 8th - 14th
MAY 11 - 13 & 18 - 20
“Miss Saigon”
Winner of eleven Tony awards, Miss Saigon is a tragic story of love and innocence lost, based on Puccini’s operaMadame Butterfly. The production is fueled by beautiful songs, including "The Movie In My Mind," "Sun And Moon," "I Still Believe," and "I’d Give My Life For You." As of December 2010, it is the tenth-longest running musical in Broadway history. (For mature audiences.)
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

MAY 12
Farmers' Market
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 12 - 13
Rituals of Spring: Women, Work & Reform
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 13
Mother's Day Brunch
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

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MAY 15th - 21st
MAY 16 - JUN 30
"It's All in the Details- Masters of Their Craft" Art Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

MAY 17 - 20
Just Between Friends Children's Resale
Waukesha County Expo
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

MAY 18
Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

MAY 18 - 20
“Miss Saigon”
Winner of eleven Tony awards, Miss Saigon is a tragic story of love and innocence lost, based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly. The production is fueled by beautiful songs, including "The Movie In My Mind," "Sun And Moon," "I Still Believe," and "I’d Give My Life For You." As of December 2010, it is the tenth-longest running musical in Broadway history. (For mature audiences.)
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

MAY 19
Farmers' Market
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 19 - 20
Rituals of Spring: Plowing & Planting
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 20
Waukesha Choral Union Presents "Awakening and Renewal"
This concert will present refreshing songs about spring, rejoicing, love, “Awakening and Renewal.” The earth will speak, the moon will gaze down from above, filling the audience with the wonder of living, encouraged and ready to embrace life.
St. William's Parish
Waukesha
414-297-9310
www.choralunion.org

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MAY 22nd - 31st
MAY 26
Farmers' Market
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 26
Rousing with the Roosters
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 26
Ten Chimneys Day
Ten Chimneys
Genesee Depot
262-968-4110
www.tenchimneys.org

MAY tba
Clark House Museum Season Opens
Exhibits at the Clark House Museum including the new Civil War Exhibit, Waukesha Beach Memorbilia, North American artifacts and Ice Harvesting display.
Clark House Museum
Pewaukee
262-691-0233
www.pewaukeehistory.org

MAY 26 - 27
Rituals of Spring: Memorials & Remembrances
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 28
Badgerland Water Ski - Memorial Day Ski Show
Free water ski show filled with chorus lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on the water
Frame Park
Waukesha
414-372-1754
www.badgerland.org

MAY 28
Pewaukee Lake Water Ski - Memorial Day Ski Show
Enjoy great family entertainment with a free water ski show filled with tricks and acts with the Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club!
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
262-350-8713
www.pewaukee.waterski.org

MAY 28
Veterans Memorial Ceremony and Festival
An inspirational Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Bell Tower Memorial in Pewaukee offers attractions for the whole family. The Memorial Day ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the bell tower site, Capitol Drive and Hwy. 164 in Pewaukee. The program, emceed by radio personality Jonathan Green, includes a military flyover, a display of military vehicles and characters from historic battles, portrayed by Friends of Reclaiming Our Heritage. Attendees are encouraged to attend the Veterans Festival in Village Park.
Veteran's Memorail Bell Tower Site
262-691-9400
www.veteransbelltower.com

MAY 30
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Free water ski show filled with chorus lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on the water
Frame Park
Waukesha
414-372-1754
www.badgerland.org

MAY 31
Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Show
Enjoy great family entertainment with a free water ski show filled with tricks and acts with the Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club!
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
262-350-8713
www.pewaukee.waterski.org


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