Things to do in the Lake Country Area This Weekend: 8/16-8/18
There are so many choices for fun things to do in the lake country area this weekend, I decided to put them altogether in a post for easy access and reference. You can click on the link or visit the event calendar for further details.
Friday 8/16:
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo A La Carte
Milwaukee County Zoo,
10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee, 53226The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo A La Carte The Milwaukee County Zoo invites all to “Feast with the Beasts” at this year’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte, August 15 through August 18. Top national and local bands will perform throughout Zoo grounds and more than 25 restaurants will offer scrumptious food!
Milwaukee Dome’s Art Festival
Milwaukee Domes,
524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI United StatesMilwaukee Dome’s Art Festival. The 4th annual Milwaukee Domes Art Festival will occur August 16-18 at the Milwaukee Domes and in Mitchell Park. This event features over 70 juried artists, air painting competition, a silent art auction, music and entertainment, children’s activities, food, beverage and more! The Milwaukee Domes Art Festival offers people the opportunity to explore the Domes and the beautiful Mitchell Park while enjoying a wonderful cultural experience and enjoying art.
Milwaukee Irish Fest
Henry Maier Festival Park,
200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, 53202 United StatesKnown as a family-friendly festival, it’s been said that Irish Fest truly is a taste of Ireland. In addition to promoting and preserving the Irish heritage, the organization also regards itself as a community contributor through several outreach efforts. The festival has developed an award-winning recycling program encouraging festival guests and vendors to maintain the beauty of the Milwaukee’s lakefront. These efforts have truly earned the festival the right to be named “The Green Festival.”
Freeman Friday Night Live-Waukesha
Freeman Friday Night Live,
Downtown Waukesha, Waukesha, United StatesWaukesha Freeman Friday Night Live Waukesha Freeman Friday Night Live began about a decade ago when citizens and downtown business owners gathered to discuss the fact that the city of Waukesha was abandoned and looked like a ghost town by 7 pm on Friday nights.
C3 Band Rocks the Bandshell
City Beach ,
Oconomowoc , WI 53066 United StatesC3 Band Rocks the Bandshell Kid and Youth activities Rhodee Memorial Bandshell from 7:00p-10:00p on August 16th.
A Glowing Evening at Village Park
Village Park Pewaukee,
325 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, WI 53072 United StatesA Glowing Evening at Village Park! Get GLOWING! Friday’s special event is A Glowing Evening at Village Park. From 7-8:30pm the park will be lit with hundreds of luminaries! We will have free glow gear and activities for kids and families and a flashlight scavenger hunt to end the night (bring your own flashlight). All ages welcome! FREE!
Movie Under the Stars-Gift of Wings
Veteran’s Park,
1300 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202 United StatesMovie Under the Stars-Gift of Wings Showing Hotel Translyvania at dusk
Saturday 8/17:
Oconomowoc Farmer’s Market
Downtown Oconomowoc,
Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc , WI 53066 United StatesOconomowoc Farmer’s Market Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday Mornings May 18, 2013 thru October 26, 2013 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon South Municipal Parking Lot- behind 175 E WIsconsin Avenue New for 2013 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month through October Artisan Row – local creative artists and their wares more info click here.
Maxwell Street Days-Mukwonago
Field Park-Mukowonago,
Highway 83 and NN, Mukwonago, 53149 United StatesFREE ADMISSION June 8-9, July 20-21, August 17-18, September 14 & 15 FIELD PARK – Highways 83 & NN – MUKWONAGO, WI 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily (Buyers allowed on grounds after 7:00 a.m.) Parking Available in field across “Hwy NN” for easy access to the park. OVER 650 SELLERS Offering a Variety of Goods FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS PETS, BICYCLES & SKATEBOARDS PROHIBITED MAXWELL STREET DAYS INFO: 262-363-1501
Delafield Farmer’s Market
Delafield Farmer’s Market,
Delafield,Producer-only upscale market featuring locally grown vegetables and fruits, herbs, eggs, honey, soap, fresh and dried flowers, perennials, annual bedding and vegetable starter plants, alpaca yarns and variety of handcrafts by local artisans. Farmer’s Market runs May to October, every Saturday, 8am – 1pm Location: Dopkins/Main St. Municipal Parking lot, next to the Fish Hatchery on Main St, one block west of Genesee St (Hwy C), in downtown Delafield, Wisconsin. Saturday Mornings May – October, 8am-1pm.
9th Annual Academy Flea Market and Craft Fair-Sussex
Peace Lutheran Church and Academy,
Maple Ave, Sussex, WI 53089 United States9th Annual Academy Flea Market and Craft Fair-Sussex Sat, August 17th 8a-3p
Dirty Girl Mud Run
Waukesha County Expo Center,
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188 United StatesThe Dirty Girl Mud Run Location: Waukesha Expo Grounds Start 8:00 AM End 6:00 PM 2 day event August 18 & 19, 2012 Sat 8am-6pm Sun 8am-5pm Register early on line at www.godirtygirl.com Spectators welcome Concessions are available Free Parking Dirty Girl Mud Run is a 5k womens only run for women of all ages and athletic abilities.
Used Book Sale-Delafield
Delafield Chamber of Commerce,
421 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018 United StatesUsed Book Sale-Delafield 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 3, 17, Sept. 7 (through Oct. 19) Delafield Chamber of Commerce, 421 Main St., Delafield. } Hosted by the Friends of Delafield Public Library. Proceeds benefit youth and adult programs at the library.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo A La Carte
Milwaukee County Zoo,
10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee, 53226The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo A La Carte The Milwaukee County Zoo invites all to “Feast with the Beasts” at this year’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte, August 15 through August 18. Top national and local bands will perform throughout Zoo grounds and more than 25 restaurants will offer scrumptious food!
Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts
Fowler Park,
152 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc , WI 53066 United StatesOconomowoc Festival of The Arts August 17, 2013 and Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Fowler Park. It runs from 10AM until 5PM. rain or shine. The Oconomowoc Festival of The Arts is Held at Fowler Park in Beautiful Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 2013 Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Poster Artist: Win Jones The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts is proud to have nationally recognized watercolorist Win Jones as our 2013 Poster artist.
Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair
Glacial Drumlin Bike Trail Wales,
S Wales Rd, Wales, 53183 United StatesDonna Lexa Memorial Art Fair. Outdoor art fair along the Glacial Drumlin Bicycle Trail in the quaint Village of Wales. 3,500 attendees expected. Sat August 17 10am
Mayfair’s Back to School Fest
Mayfair Mall,
2500 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 United StatesMayfair’s Back to School Fest. Join us on Saturday, August 17, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Mayfair’s Back-to-School Kids Fest, a free family-friendly event featuring children’s arts and crafts, live entertainment with Radio Disney including games and prizes, and fun activities presented by Mayfair retailers. The event will be held in Mayfair’s Center Court and is open to children ages 2-12 and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are free.
Milwaukee Irish Fest
Henry Maier Festival Park,
200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, 53202 United StatesKnown as a family-friendly festival, it’s been said that Irish Fest truly is a taste of Ireland. In addition to promoting and preserving the Irish heritage, the organization also regards itself as a community contributor through several outreach efforts. The festival has developed an award-winning recycling program encouraging festival guests and vendors to maintain the beauty of the Milwaukee’s lakefront. These efforts have truly earned the festival the right to be named “The Green Festival.”
Public Ice Skating-Howard G. Mullett Ice Center
Howard G. Mullett Ice Center,
700 W North Shore Dr, Hartland, WI 53029 United StatesPublic Ice Skating-Howard G. Mullett Ice Center 1:30-3 p.m. Aug. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31-Sept. 1, Howard G. Mullett Ice Center, 700 W. North Shore Drive, Hartland. Price: $5 adults, $4 junior, senior, $2 skate rental.
American Legion Band Concert
Band Shell-City Beach,
Oconomowoc, 53066 United StatesAmerican Legion Band Concert at the Rhodee Memorial Band Shell in Oconomowoc at City Beach on Saturday, August 17th at 7:30pm.
Light Up the Lake Boat Parade and Fireworks
Lac La Belle,
Oconomowoc , WI 53066 United StatesLight Up the Lake Boat Parade-Lac La Belle Light Up the Lake Boat Parade & Fireworks – August 17, 2013 – Lac La Belle at dusk. Fireworks to follow.
Sunday 8/18:
Maxwell Street Days-Mukwonago
Field Park-Mukowonago,
Highway 83 and NN, Mukwonago, 53149 United StatesFREE ADMISSION June 8-9, July 20-21, August 17-18, September 14 & 15 FIELD PARK – Highways 83 & NN – MUKWONAGO, WI 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily (Buyers allowed on grounds after 7:00 a.m.) Parking Available in field across “Hwy NN” for easy access to the park. OVER 650 SELLERS Offering a Variety of Goods FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS PETS, BICYCLES & SKATEBOARDS PROHIBITED MAXWELL STREET DAYS INFO: 262-363-1501
Hartland Farmer’s Market
Hartland Farmer’s Market,
231 Goodwin Ave, Hartland, WI 53029 United StatesHartland Farmer’s Market Date: July 28, 2013 Time: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM Event Description Hartland Farmer’s Market Flannagan Dorn Post 294 231 Goodwin Avenue Sundays 9am – 1pm June 9 – October 27 (weather permitting)
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo A La Carte
Milwaukee County Zoo,
10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee, 53226The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Zoo A La Carte The Milwaukee County Zoo invites all to “Feast with the Beasts” at this year’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a la Carte, August 15 through August 18. Top national and local bands will perform throughout Zoo grounds and more than 25 restaurants will offer scrumptious food!
Oconomowoc Festival of The Arts
Fowler Park,
152 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc , WI 53066 United StatesOconomowoc Festival of The Arts August 17, 2013 and Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Fowler Park. It runs from 10AM until 5PM. rain or shine. The Oconomowoc Festival of The Arts is Held at Fowler Park in Beautiful Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 2013 Oconnomowoc Festival of the Arts Poster Artist: Win Jones The Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts is proud to have nationally recognized watercolorist Win Jones as our 2013 Poster artist.
Milwaukee Irish Fest
Henry Maier Festival Park,
200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, 53202 United StatesKnown as a family-friendly festival, it’s been said that Irish Fest truly is a taste of Ireland. In addition to promoting and preserving the Irish heritage, the organization also regards itself as a community contributor through several outreach efforts. The festival has developed an award-winning recycling program encouraging festival guests and vendors to maintain the beauty of the Milwaukee’s lakefront. These efforts have truly earned the festival the right to be named “The Green Festival.”
Public Ice Skating-Howard G. Mullett Ice Center
Howard G. Mullett Ice Center,
700 W North Shore Dr, Hartland, WI 53029 United StatesPublic Ice Skating-Howard G. Mullett Ice Center 1:30-3 p.m. Aug. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31-Sept. 1, Howard G. Mullett Ice Center, 700 W. North Shore Drive, Hartland. Price: $5 adults, $4 junior, senior, $2 skate rental.
I hope you enjoyed our post on things to do in the lake country area this weekend! For more details on each event visit our Events page here.
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