Waukesha & Pewaukee
Winter Events

Waukesha JanBoree, a city wide celebration, hosts an ice sculpting contest, snow sporting activities, children's games, live music and more to become a favorite Waukesha family event. Other Waukesha events include a toy show, swap meet, radio fest and flea market.

JANUARY 1st - 7th
JAN 1 - 2
Country Christmas Light Show
Country Springs Hotel
Waukesha
800-247-6640
www.thecountrychristmas.com

JAN 1 - FEB 16
“Tres Chic” Art Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

JAN 3
Motorcycle Swap Meet
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

JAN 3
Remote Control Toy Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

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JANUARY 8th - 14th
JAN 9
HAM Radio Fest
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

JAN 9
Waukesha County Citizen's Cross Country Ski Race
Nashotah Park
262-548-7790
www.waukeshacountyparks.com

JAN 9
Candlelight Ski/Hike
Lapham Peak State Park
Delafield
262-646-3025
www.laphampeakfriends.org

JANUARY 15th - 21st
JAN 15 - 16
Rocco Memorial Gun Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

JAN 18 - 30
Dolls of the World Exhibit
Waukesha County Museum
262-521-2859
www.waukeshacountymuseum.org

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JANUARY 22nd - 31st
JAN 22
Fireworks Extravaganza
Watch the 15 minute high fireworks display the way you've never seen one before, in winter
Lowell Park
Waukesha
262-522-9356
www.janboree.org

JAN 22 - 24
Waukesha JanBoree
Celebrate winter with activities for all ages throughout the city of Waukesha
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-522-9356
www.janboree.org

JAN 22 - 24
Winter Wonderland
Ride the lighted 350 ft tobbogan runs, sled the hill or ice skate on the pond
Lowell Park
Waukesha
262-522-9356
www.janboree.org

JAN 22 - 30
Dolls of the World Exhibit
Waukesha County Museum
262-521-2859
www.waukeshacountymuseum.org

JAN 23
JanBoree Ice Sculpting Competition
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.janboree.org

JAN 23
Radio Disney Street Jam
Dance and play games while listening to the music of Radio Disney
Schuetze Center
Waukesha
262-522-9356
www.janboree.org

JAN 23 - 24
BODI’S Giant Flea Market
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

JAN 24
Retzer Nature Center Activities
Hike or snowshoe the trails and participate in children activities, bird-feeding program and animal tracking progam
Retzer Nature Center
Waukesha
262-522-9356
www.janboree.org

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Downtown Waukesha bustles to life with art exhibits at a popular local gallery and live performances at the revered civic theatre. Things to do in Waukesha include an antiques show, a home & garden show and a kickboxing tournament at the Expo Center.

FEBRUARY 1st - 5th
FEB 1 - FEB 16
“Tres Chic” Art Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

FEB 5
Crimes of The Heart
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells of three sisters; Lenny, Meg and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

FEB 5
Milwaukee Rumble
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

FEB 5
Wisconsin Antique Dealer’s Association Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
414-510-4441
www.wisconsinantiquedealers.com

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FEBRUARY 6th - 12th
FEB 6
Milwaukee Rumble
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

FEB 6
Wild Winter Night
Join in the wild winter adventures of guided night hikes, sky watching with telescopes, planetarium shows and children's activities
Retzer Nature Center
Waukesha
262-896-8007
www.waukeshacountyparks.com

FEB 6 - 7
Crimes of The Heart
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells of three sisters; Lenny, Meg and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

FEB 6 - 7
Molten Wisconsin Boys Volleyball Festival
The second largest USA Volleyball Junior Olympic National Championship Boys Qualifier tournament in the US advances teams, ages 14-18, to the USAV Junior Olympic National Championship. The public is welcome to attend the event and see some of the best boys volleyball in the country.
Center Court Sports Complex
Waukesha
262-939-2534
www.usavolleyball.org/events/2368

FEB 6 - 7
Wisconsin Antique Dealer’s Association Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
414-510-4441
www.wisconsinantiquedealers.com

FEB 12
Crimes of The Heart
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells of three sisters; Lenny, Meg and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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FEBRUARY 13th - 19th
FEB 13 - 14
Crimes of The Heart
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells of three sisters; Lenny, Meg and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

FEB 13
Candlelight Ski/Hike
Lapham Peak State Park
Delafield
262-646-3025
www.laphampeakfriends.org

FEB 15
Wisconsin Wind Orchestra
This concert will highlight two of the most important masterworks in the repertoire for winds: "Sonatina" from the "Happy Workshop" by Richard Strauss and the "Gran Partita" by Woflgang Amadeus Mozart.
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7244
www.carrollu.edu

FEB 17- MAR 31
“The Sprirt Incarnate” Art Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

FEB 19
Dancing at Lughnasa
Otteson Theatre, Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7303
www.carrollu.edu

FEB 19
Crimes of The Heart
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells of three sisters; Lenny, Meg and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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FEBRUARY 20th - 28th
FEB 20 - 21
Crimes of The Heart
This Pulitzer Prize winning play tells of three sisters; Lenny, Meg and Babe. The oldest sister is unmarried at thirty; the middle sister is back after a failed singing career; and the youngest sister is out on bail after shooting her husband. Their story is so true, touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the final word is spoken.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

FEB 20
"Glass Up Your Walls" Art Show
River's End Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-896-8875
www.riversendgallery.com

FEB 20 - 21
Dancing at Lughnasa
Otteson Theatre, Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7303
www.carrollu.edu

FEB 26 - 28
Home Lawn & Garden Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

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The Get Lucky Art Crawl, a popular Waukesha festival, celebrates Historic Downtown Waukesha's art community with feature artists on display, live music in several eateries and extended shop hours. Also don't miss the gifts & collectibles show and any of the live music or performance shows.

MARCH 1st - 5th
MAR 1 - 31
“The Sprirt Incarnate” Art Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

MAR 5
Youth Wind Orchestra
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

MAR 5
Rocco Memorial Gun Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

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MARCH 6th - 12th
MAR 6
Get Lucky Art Crawl
Stroll through galleries and boutiques to shop, also enjoy great food and live music
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.redhotartspot.com

MAR 6 - 7
Rocco Memorial Gun Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

MAR 6 - 7
State Pee Wee C Youth Hockey Tournament
Howard G. Mullett Ice Center
Hartland
262-538-0830

MAR 7
View Wisconsin Art Show and Exhibit
River's End Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-896-8875
www.riversendgallery.com

MAR 12
"Bye Bye Birdie"
One of the most captivating musicals of all time, this Tony and Outer Critics Circle Award winner tells the story of Conrad Birdie, a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. Conrad's agent Albert, Albert's secretary, Rose, concoct one final publicity stunt before the induction; he will bid a typical American teenage girl with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor, and the arrival of Birdie in her quiet little town causes a major commotion.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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MARCH 13th - 19th
MAR 13 - 14 & 19
"Bye Bye Birdie"
One of the most captivating musicals of all time, this Tony and Outer Critics Circle Award winner tells the story of Conrad Birdie, a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. Conrad's agent Albert, Albert's secretary, Rose, concoct one final publicity stunt before the induction; he will bid a typical American teenage girl with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor, and the arrival of Birdie in her quiet little town causes a major commotion.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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MARCH 20th - 31st
MAR 20 - 21 & 25 - 28
"Bye Bye Birdie"
One of the most captivating musicals of all time, this Tony and Outer Critics Circle Award winner tells the story of Conrad Birdie, a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. Conrad's agent Albert, Albert's secretary, Rose, concoct one final publicity stunt before the induction; he will bid a typical American teenage girl with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor, and the arrival of Birdie in her quiet little town causes a major commotion.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

MAR 20
Carroll Concert Choir Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

MAR 21
Lenten Meditations
The WSO is joined by Jubilate Chorale and soprano Mario Jette for a Lenten observance of the Haydn Bicentennial in the Gothic splendor of the Victory Chapel at St. John's. Music includes Haydn's "Farewell" Symphony and "Heiligmesse."
Waukesha Symphony Orchestra
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
Delafield
262-547-1858
www.waukeshasymphony.org

MAR 21
Carroll Women's Ensemble and Vocal Collective Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

MAR 22
"Pygmalion" Play Reading
In collaboration with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Artistic Intership Company, a play reading of George Bernard Shaw's masterpiece, Pygmalion
Ten Chinmeys
Genessee Depot
262-968-4110
www.tenchimneys.org

MAR 27
Trailbreaker Marathon
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-524-3737

MAR 28
Haydn's "Creation"
Waukesha Choral Union
Carroll University
Waukesha
414-297-9310
www.choralunion.org

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