Find Things to do in Lake Country and Waukesha County with Kids this weekend!
May 1-3, 2026
Welcome to the Weekend Guide from Lake Country Family Fun – find our top picks for things to do this weekend, a link to the full events calendar, the weather for your outdoor weekend fun, and our local sponsors that keep the lights on here so we can keep bringing you the best local family fun and you can keep making fun memories with your family!
Be sure to tag us in your fun on social @lakecountryfamilyfun on IG.
This post contains affiliate links from Amazon. Lake Country Family Fun is an Amazon associate and earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our small business!
Want all the weekend fun sent directly to your inbox? Join our Enewsletter so you never miss out on the fun!
TAP HERE FOR THE FULL CALENDAR.
*Lake Country Family Fun Partner event. By attending and supporting Lake Country Family Fun partners, you support two local community businesses at once! Be sure to tell your friends, neighbors and the event organizers when there, that you saw their event on Lake Country Family Fun! We appreciate you!

*Head to a Farmers Market
SATURDAY
May 1 is the kick-off to many summer markets! Held at various locations throughout Waukesha County, but you can find us at opening day of the Oconomowoc Farmers Market held in the Bank Five Nine parking lot.

Hide and Seek After Hours
FRIDAY
Held at the Hartland Public Library, kids ages 8 to 12 can play different types of hide and seek! FREE, but registration is required.

East Troy’s First Fridays
FRIDAY
Held at East Troy Village Square Park. Take a ride south of Waukesha County and explore a new community!

Bark River Bash
SATURDAY
Held in downtown Hartland by the bridge in the image and Nixon Park. FREE event!

Get Some Ice Cream!
ALL WEEKEND
Try one of these 20 ice cream shops now open for the 2026 season!

Free Craft & Open House at Stonecutter Arts
SATURDAY
Held at Stonecutter Arts in downtown Oconomowoc. It’s in the blue storefront, in between Homebody and Violet Table.

*Lake Country Dance Grand Opening Event
SATURDAY
Held at the NEW Lake Country Dance location in Hartland!

*HAWSfest
SATURDAY
Held at the Waukesha County Expo Center

Storytime at Hausmann Nature Center: Mossy by Jan Brett
SATURDAY
Held at the Hausmann Nature Center at Lapham Peak in Delafield (State Park Pass required)

*Beauty Inside and Out Workshop
SUNDAY
Held at Thrive Together: 450 N Wales Rd Wales, WI 53183; Advanced Registration Required. *Both my daughters have attended this workshop. Highly recommend!

*Maravilla Montessori School Open House 2026
SUNDAY
Held at Maravilla Montessori School in Waukesha.

Find a Rummage Sale
ALL WEEKEND
Tap the image for the full guide. Find the Village Wide Rummage Sale in Sussex and so many more THIS WEEKEND!

Visit a New to You Park!
ALL WEEKEND
Tap the image to find your new favorite!

Try a New Gym of Fitness Class
ALL WEEKEND
Tap the image to find your new favorite!
We have intro deals from Oconomowoc Burn Boot Camp and 8th State Hot Yoga + Fitness and CMB Fitness in Pewaukee through the link!

Try a Date Night!
ALL WEEKEND
Tap the image for 8 winter date night ideas in and around Lake Country.
Once Upon a Child in Brookfield
Kids grow so fast! Save money on clothes and the environment this April!
Our own Stephanie has sold and bought clothes at Once Upon a Child for years!
THURSDAY:
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
FRIDAY:
Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light north wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
SATURDAY:
Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
*from weather.gov for 53066 on 4/28/2026
Amazon Affiliate Link: Our favorite paper planner. I’m on my 5th year and gifted one to all my team members!!
Milford Hills
Friday night fish fry = officially checked off!
We were invited out to Milford Hills, our Premier Fish Fry Guide Sponsor, and it was such a cozy, delicious night out. Think warm lodge vibes, great service, and a table full of comfort food done right.
The pheasant fingers were a must-try (trust us on this one), the lake perch was a hit, and yes… we absolutely saved room for dessert: worth it.
Bonus moment: spotting their “Best Fish Fry” win from our Lake Country Family Fun community right on the table tent menu. You love them and we do, too!
If you’re planning your next Friday fish fry, this one deserves a spot on your list.
Seasonal Guides to Skim:

Find the Best Fish Fry in the Area!
Tap for details and to see who won the best fish on 2026!

Find the Most Tried and True Baby Gear
Tap the image for the full list compiled by our friends at Moreland OB-GYN.

Date Night Guide
Find ideas for a unique date night!
Check out Lake Country Comedy this weekend at Revere's in Delafield!
🛍️ Family Favorites We Use (Affiliate Links)
This section contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Amazon Affiliate Links:
- A popular pick for toddler rain boots that our team uses for the rainy weather.
- A popular pick for luggage that our team uses for getaways.
- A popular pick for a handheld vacuum for cleaning up kid messes on the go.
- Our favorite scooter. We have two and the kids have been using them for years! We take them on trips, too!
- In 2025, my youngest got this scooter and now that is her favorite to ride around on at home.
- A popular pick for a door organizer for the mudroom/coat closet that Stephanie uses in her home. Every family member gets a labeled pocket for their outdoor gear, sunglasses, etc…
- A popular pick for a tumbler for coffee on the go.
LCFF FACEBOOK POSTS OF THE WEEK
CHECK OUT OUR GUIDES AND LATEST NEWS!
We’ve been busy over at Lake Country Family Fun working on these 7 latest projects/guides:

Waukesha County Fitness Guide
Want to join a gym? Boutique studio? Find one here! FREE Camps this Thursday - Saturday at Burn Boot Camp Oconomowoc!

Lake Country Photography Guide
Need a local photographer? These are tried and true!

Grocery Delivery and Pick Up Options
NEWLY Updated Make every day easy with grocery pickup and delivery. Great options in our area.

Lake Country Coffee Shop Guide
Warm up this spring! Find a locally owned coffee shop throughout the Lake Country area.

Playgroups and Mom Groups Guide
Are you looking for moms groups or other moms to meet up with and playgroups to join with children the same age as your children? We have compiled a list of moms groups in the area.

Waukesha County Preschool Guide
Find 30+ Local Preschools Find which local preschool is the best fit for your family!

Birthday Party Guide
Find 50+ Local Birthday Venues + Local Businesses Celebrate your little one or yourself with one of these fun ideas!
See what people are saying about us…







Thanks for sharing! I have off this Friday and wanted to do something fun with my kids. I think we’ll check out the Food Trucks and then the drive-in concrete at night with my husband. I’ve seen a lot of friends going to drive-in concerts and I’ve wanted to go to one too, so this works out perfectly. Thanks again!
You’re welcome! We really enjoyed the Food Truck at the airport to watch the planes. Do plan extra time in case there is a line for food. Enjoy the concert as well!
I have heard about the Brookfields Farmers Market but never made it out. I think my kids would love it! I remember my first bartering lessons were at the swap meet!
Farmers markets are amazing for kids! It’s a great way to see and buy homemade, fresh local produce and products.
Thank you so much for the sledding hill guide and map! I’m afraid the kids have been getting incredibly restless lately now that the holidays are over and along with the pandemic. Could use some good sledding time to get it out of their system!
You are very welcome. We loved putting it together.