September 2018
Historic Base Ball Game
Experience our National Pastime as it existed just after the Civil War at the Historic Base Ball Game. Watch the Eagle Diamonds Base Ball Club cross bats with an opposing nine then take the field to swing a replica bat or play the field. Remember, no gloves allowed! All games take place in the Crossroads Village, on the historic base ball diamond at Old World Wisconsin. Museum is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Game time is 1:30 pm. Last…
Find out more »Home School Days at Old World Wisconsin
Are you a home schooler? When you arrive at Old World Wisconsin your day is yours at Home School Days. You can walk or enjoy the complimentary tram rides, explore the grounds, and travel in time with your students at your own pace. The learning is directed by you, and facilitated by the trained staff who will offer hands-on encounters across the site. Several areas are open for free exploration, allowing you, as the educator, to craft the experiences for…
Find out more »May 2019
Mother’s Day Celebration
Bring your mother to Old World Wisconsin in Eagle. There will be free Admission for Mothers on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Help plant and plan gardens and get inspired by architecture, spring forests, and the mothers who helped immigrant families make Wisconsin home. Mother's Day Celebration Cost Mothers: Free Adults (18-64): $19 Children (5-17, children under 5 are free): $10 Seniors (65&older): $16 Wisconsin Historical Society Members: Free Plus, they are serving brunch, too! Find more May Fun here.
Find out more »Heritage Breed Weekend at Old World Wisconsin
Hear the sound, smell the smells, and feel transported as you see horses pull historic plows through the rich Wisconsin soil during Heritage Breed Weekend at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle. Meet the teams and drivers and explore a world of Heritage Livestock as they kick off International Heritage Breeds Week! With the goal of protecting endangered livestock and poultry breeds from extinction, this is a perfect reason to spend the weekend on our historical farms. Cost: Adults (18-64): $19…
Find out more »Wiesn in a Box at Old World Wisconsin
Wiesn in a Box at Old World Wisconsin 2019 is the year of Friendship between Germany and the United States, and to celebrate this feeling of gemutlichkeit (warmth and welcoming) Old World Wisconsin is hosting Wiesn in a Box - a pop-up beer garden that’s traveling the county to celebrate shared history and experiences and culture! In the Bavarian dialect Wiesn means “fairgrounds” which is where Oktoberfests and other social events take place. Take a seat in our wiesn and…
Find out more »Memorial Day Weekend at Old World Wisconsin
All Active and Retired Military personnel receive free admission all weekend long. This weekend also kicks off the Old World Wisconsin 2019 Blue Star Program. Cost: All Active and Retired Military personnel receive free admission all weekend long. Adults (18-64): $19 Children (5-17, children under 5 are free): $10 Seniors (65&older): $16 Wisconsin Historical Society Members: Free *Old World Wisconsin is a financial supporting of Lake Country Family Fun
Find out more »June 2019
Historic Beer Brewing at Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin and the Museum of Beer and Brewing are partnering and bringing to life 19th-century brews at their Historic Beer Brewing event at Old World Wisconsin. See the brewers use equipment and techniques from the late 1800s and learn about heirloom hops and barley. By reconstructing immigrant brewing processes we are illuminating important aspects of our state's culture, industry and German heritage. Historically, breweries were located in nearly every small village in Wisconsin during the 19th century and…
Find out more »Wisconsin Wine and Cheese Fest at Old World Wisconsin
Wisconsin Wine and Cheese Fest at Old World Wisconsin *Featured event. Taste Wine and Cheese from Wisconsin's five wine regions. Included with each admission are 10 wine samples and a 5-ounce glass of your favorite wine! Cheese or ice cream will also be offered from each region. Guests will also have the opportunity to listen to live music, see cheese carvings, and help churn butter. Old World Wisconsin admission is not required to attend this event. This event is co-hosted…
Find out more »Father’s Day Celebration at Old World Wisconsin
Celebrate dad this Father's Day with Free Admission for Fathers on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Help with chores and get inspired by architecture, budding gardens, and the fathers who helped immigrant families make Wisconsin home. Father's Day Celebration Admission Cost: Free Admission for Fathers on Sunday, June 16 2019. Adults (18-64): $19 Children (5-17, children under 5 are free): $10 Seniors (65&older): $16 Wisconsin Historical Society Members: Free About: “At Old World Wisconsin your day will be engaging, enriching,…
Find out more »July 2019
Independence Day Celebration at Old World Wisconsin
Come to the Independence Day Celebration at Old World Wisconsin. Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day in 19th century Wisconsin! Make ice cream, play games, and enter the famous pie eating contest! At the end of the day, stay for the Parade of History with horse-drawn wagons, old fashioned music, and the chance to join in! Independence Day Celebration Tickets Adults (13 - 64): $20 Seniors (65+): $18 Children (5-12): $10 Children (4 and under): Free Wisconsin Historical Society Members:…
Find out more »A Grand Adventure at Old World Wisconsin
Spend the day traveling back in time with your grandchild during A Grand Adventure at Old World Wisconsin! Share stories while you help with farm chores, tend the fragrant, floral, and food-producing heirloom gardens, and try historic trades in our workshops! Note: Each youth camper must be accompanied by a registered adult camper. Grades 3-5. Advance registration required. Cost: $55 per camper Find more FREE SUMMER FUN and our Bucket List: 77 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER! Find ALL THINGS SUMMER.
Find out more »October 2019
Book Signing at Old World Wisconsin
Kathleen Ernst will be doing a book signing at Old World Wisconsin for her latest book, Fiddling with Fate, in the Museum Store/Gift Shop from noon to 5:00 pm on October 5, 2019. This event is FREE. Admission to the museum is separate but not required for this event. Related Posts: LAKE COUNTRY FALL FEST GUIDE Find ALL THINGS FALL IN LAKE COUNTRY WAUKESHA COUNTY AND METRO MILWAUKEE TRICK OR TREATING GUIDE 5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT OLD WORLD…
Find out more »June 2020
Little House Adventures
World of Little House Day Camp June 19 (grades 1-3) Aug. 14 (grades 4-8) 9 AM – 2 PM Step into the life of Wisconsin’s own Laura Ingalls for a day. Explore life in a one-room cabin, travel to the general store, meet real Morgan Horses, and practice your penmanship or skills with a needle and thread. Cost: $70 (members), $77 (non-members) REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 2020
Behind the Scenes: Barnyard at Old World Wisconsin
Come to Old World Wisconsin! Go Behind the Scenes at the Barn Yard! Working with their Historic Farmer, you and your family will experience memories of the farm, including driving oxen, interacting with farm animals and collecting eggs. Advance registration and payment is required for this event. To register call 262-594-6311. Cost for per group of 2 – 6 people: $250 Behind the Scenes: Barnyard at Old World Wisconsin Dates July 1, 5 12, 15, 26, 29 Aug 9, 19,…
Find out more »May 2021
Old World Wisconsin Family Drive Through
Grab your friends and family, pile in your car, and head to Old World Wisconsin for a drive-thru tour of the site this spring! Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Old World Wisconsin in the spring, all without leaving the comfort of your own vehicle. The scenic tour (approximately 45 minutes in length) allows you to experience the site in a brand new way, including routes not accessible during the regular season. You'll travel along a set route,…
Find out more »October 2021
Halloween Legends and Lore
Old World Wisconsin's popular Halloween event, Halloween Legends and Lore, returns in person in 2021. Troves of supernatural tales brought to Wisconsin over the generations come to life at this always spooky, sometimes scary, Halloween event. Eerie tales lurk in the dark, as legends and lore come to life in the woods of Wisconsin. Troves of supernatural tales brought to the state over the generations come to life as you explore the Crossroads Village after dark at this always spooky, sometimes…
Find out more »December 2021
Home for the Holidays at Old World Wisconsin
Stroll through the site's Crossroads Village, decked in holiday greenery and full of homes and shops bustling with holiday preparations. Explore how a rich mosaic of ethnic traditions continues to be part of our contemporary celebrations and learn the stories behind them. See preparations for different holiday festivities in the late 19th century. Gather in the warmth of the church for a reading of "Christmas on the Banks of Plum Creek", listen to traditional holiday brass carols, join in a…
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