Waukesha Unlocked
October 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Waukesha Unlocked will be held every other year! Save the date for October 10 and 11, 2026! The doors to businesses, organizations, churches and City buildings will be open for you to take tours, participate in special activities, learn and explore! It’s a special weekend for you to participate in over 80 different opportunities and see “behind the scenes” in Waukesha. With over 80 activities, attendees can go behind the scenes as places like the historic Andrew Frame House, Aries Industries, Husco International, Alloy Products, and many more. The weekend will also feature a variety of outdoor activities, including historical walking tours of Cutler Park and a public art tour.
Back by popular demand, the City will be hosting Waukesha Unlocked on Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 from 10am-4pm. During this event, residents and visitors will have the rare opportunity to tour businesses, organizations, churches, and City buildings—many of which are usually closed to the public.
All the sites are free (except for the food tour), and a few sites require pre-registration.
Head to the website (link below) to start planning your weekend itinerary. The City of Waukesha is excited to work with the community to showcase our businesses, properties and organizations through tours and activities.
Each site can tell their own story, inspired by architecture, community, history or operations as we share all that the City has to offer.
Returning again in 2026, explore the sacred sites of Waukesha with the Unlocking Waukesha’s Sacred Spaces program. Learn about the participating parishes and pick up a brochure and a map at any of the locations with the “Sacred Space” amenity.
Waukesha Unlocked: Planning Ideas
- Get your BINGO CARD!!Looking for a fun activity to round out your Waukesha Unlocked day? Fill in squares by visiting host sites around Waukesha; the more sites you visit, the more chances you have to get a bingo! Once you mark off 5 in a row, bring your card to Waukesha City Hall (201 Delafield Street) and pick up a prize!
Bingo cards are available at City Hall and at participating sites; otherwise, print off your card and get started right away!
- Event headquarters will be located at Waukesha City Hall (201 Delafield St). Pick up your Bingo Card here if you didn’t print at home.
- Build an itinerary: Use the listing of options to plan your day. You can start whenever and wherever you like.
- Free parking is available: Most sites have on-site parking or are near free parking.
- Program cancellations/changes: You can get event information and important updates through the information line at 262-522-9356.
- Have kids?: Select “Kid-Focused” for sites that have activities especially for kids 8 and under planned, or select “Family-Friendly” for places that are great for all members of the family.
- Use the Interactive Map: The map shows all the participating locations and allows you to see what host locations are nearby while you’re out and about: Waukesha Unlocked Interactive Map
- Sites open and close at the time listed. Please plan tour time accordingly.
Waukesha Unlocked: Family Fun
Families will find plenty to do as well, with kid-friendly activities such as a Touch-A-Truck event at City Hall, and open houses at the Fire and Police Departments.
- Touch a Truck- Head to the Waukesha City Garage where you can see and explore the City’s trucks, vehicles, and equipment.
- Waukesha Fire Department- kid’s fire safety house tour and other fun activities
- Waukesha Police Department- meet police officers, see police vehicles, meet a K-9 officer and more!
- Hayrides at Prairie Home Cemetery.
This is just a sampling of the fun you can have at Waukesha Unlocked! Make sure to check the website link below for all the specific details and times.
More details can be found on the Waukesha Unlocked Page.
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