THE WEEKEND GUIDE FOR LAKE COUNTRY
AND THE GREATER WAUKESHA COUNTY AREA HAS ARRIVED
FILLED WITH THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND WITH KIDS!!
PLEASE THANK OUR WEEKEND GUIDE SPONSOR:
Move over Santa, Krampus is coming to town! This mischievous holiday creature from Central European folklore is just one of the many traditions that will be explored this December at Old World Wisconsin’s “An Old World Christmas.”
Guests will immerse themselves in engaging and interactive experiences inspired by holiday customs brought to the state by the diverse cultures that helped shape the traditions many Wisconsin families continue to practice today.
The current month we are in is “Novembruary” 😂🥶
I’m trying to see the positive in this chilly weather, but if any of you know me IRL, I am a fan of summer all year long and don’t like being cold. Never mind the fact that I’ve lived in WI all my life 😉 You can find me under 5 layers of clothes and blankets, curled up by the fire if I’m not out and about. Plus, bonus, I discovered this morning that I have a heated steering wheel. Sometimes, it’s the little things that spark joy😍
How are you coping with the cold? We could always use new tips!
Be sure to tag us in your chilly or warm fun this weekend if you are partaking, and we’ll be sure to share in our Facebook or IG stories!
Speaking of sparking joy, hello holiday lights and festive feelings! Please don’t get upset about the amount of Christmas and holiday fun we’ve been sharing over here at LCFF. I mean, there’s snow on the ground, and it’s Novembruary, remember?! 🤣 We did not forget about Thanksgiving, but there are so many holiday parades and Christmas tree lightings that take place now -when it’s {supposed to be} warm out. To not miss out on the fun, please pin, bookmark, save our HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE. You’ll find parades, tree lightings, all things Santa, Christmas tree farms, a shop small guide, where to find the best Christmas lights and holiday shows and MORE!
One more thing – ’tis the season for giving back if you’re able. You can find our Holiday Volunteer Guide here with 11 places/ideas/events to give back with your kids. Join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram.
Lastly, Lake Country Family Fun did our research, like we do, and found all the fun things for you and your family to do this weekend, too.
For a full listing of events for the day, check out our CALENDAR. To find out more details on the specific weekend day, click the toggle below for each date.
Find All the Friday Fun HERE
Highlighted Weekend Fun:
- CYCLEBAR LAKE COUNTRY – COMMUNITY RIDE WEEK
- Oconomowoc
- TURKEY HUNT AT THE DELAFIELD LIBRARY
- Warm up at the Library!
- YULETIDE FAIRE, PRAIRIE HILL WALDORF SCHOOL
- Pewaukee
- GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL BROOKFIELD: OPEN SWIM
- Always 90 degrees!
Find All the Saturday Fun HERE
Highlighted Weekend Fun:
- CYCLEBAR LAKE COUNTRY – COMMUNITY RIDE WEEK
- Oconomwooc
- YULETIDE FAIRE, PRAIRIE HILL WALDORF SCHOOL
- Pewaukee
- VETERANS DAY PARADE AND DAY OF HONOR, MILWAUKEE
- The Parade was last week. The Day of Honor is this weekend.
- OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD COMMUNITY PACKING PARTY
- Mequon
- Great way to give back!
- SMILEY BARN PLAYMOBIL PLAY ROOM GRAND OPENING
- Delafield
- Giveaways
- GERMANTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE FESTIVAL & TREE LIGHTING
- Full day of family fun!
- FREE INFANT SWIM CLINIC WAUKESHA
- Swimtastic Swim School
Find All the Sunday Fun HERE
Highlighted Weekend Fun:
- CYCLEBAR LAKE COUNTRY – COMMUNITY RIDE WEEK
- Oconomowoc
- SANTA SESSION WITH BREAKFAST
- Featured event
- Waukesha
- Marmalade Photography
- HARVEST HOLIDAY AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
- Featured Event
- Hartland
- Enjoy food, family fun and games & activities for kids.
- OPEN HOUSE AT CELA PEWAUKEE
- Meet the teachers + facility
- GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL BROOKFIELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY SWIM
- Celebrate Movies Series
Lake Country Family Fun's Promotions and Announcements
- Looking for November fun?
- WINTER FARMER MARKETS are here!
- FALL AND HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS– sponsored by Brown Street Emporium
- LOCAL COFFEE SHOP GUIDE – sponsored by Mama D’s Coffee
- GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET is coming up Thanksgiving Weekend.
- Chosen’s 2nd Annual Open Hearts Open Homes Gala is Saturday, November 9!
- HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE for Waukesha County – sponsored by the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee presenting Country Christmas
- Looking for our latest giveaways?
- The Yuletide Faire Ticket giveaway ended Wednesday.
- The Shop Small Gift Card giveaway ends Friday morning.
- The Waukesha Silver Bells Carriage Ride giveaway ends November 29.
- The Country Christmas by the Ingleside Hotel ticket giveaway is coming up!
- The Ice Castles ticket giveaway is coming up!
- LAKE COUNTRY CURRENTS: 2019-2020 SEASON has begun! Check out our LINE UP of speakers.
- The next event is Tuesday, December 3!
- Tickets and memberships have been on sale and the December tickets are already flying out the door.
- As part of our mission statement, Lake Country Family Fun is super excited about this networking opportunity for online creatives in the Waukesha County area.
- Read more about the fun and all the details HERE.
- The EAST TROY RAILROAD MUSEUM is open for the season and you can find more winter train fun through the link!
- Did you see the HOLIDAY TRAIN announcement? We shared it here on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM. Mark your calendars for December 2 – 4!
- Looking to have family pictures taken this fall and don’t know where? Don’t worry! We have a guide for that! Local Photographer extraordinaire, JULIE COLLINS guest authored and updated our BEST LOCAL FAMILY PHOTO LOCATIONS GUIDE to find you to perfect spot! PS> She’s doing a model call right now!
- The EAST TROY RAILROAD MUSEUM is open for the season and you can find more fall train fun through the link!
- Planning to ride the East Troy SANTA TRAIN? We are now way less than 100 days from Christmas, and they are nearly sold out! Snag your ticket today!
- TRAINFEST® is coming up on November 9 and 10. Mark your calendars! Thank you to all who entered our giveaway and congratulations to our winners!
- Did you see the Holiday Train announcement? We shared it here on Facebook. Mark your calendars for December 2 – 4!
- Looking to have family pictures taken this fall and don’t know where? Don’t worry! We have a guide for that! Local Photographer extraordinaire, JULIE COLLINS guest authored and updated our BEST LOCAL FAMILY PHOTO LOCATIONS GUIDE to find you to perfect spot!
- Looking to have photos with Santa?
- MARMALADE PHOTOGRAPHY is hosting their first annual Santa Sessions at their gorgeous indoor Waukesha studio on November 17 {THIS WEEKEND} and including a light breakfast.
- Looking to save a dollar? We updated our KIDS EAT FREE GUIDE. Find out where the specials are for kids eating free (or cheap) each day of the week. *Sponsored by Chick-fil-A Pewaukee.
- New things are coming to Brookfield!
- Changes are coming to BelAir Cantina at the Corners of Brookfield!
- BelAir Cantina is getting bigger!
- Have you seen the new Sendik’s remodel? I attended the Sendik’s Gala and loved the new space. CHECK IT OUT!
- When was the last time that you were at Brookfield Square? I’ve been three times in the past two weeks!
- First of all, you must try these yummy macarons from Woops!, featured in our SHOP SMALL GUIDE under Yummy Eats. Don’t worry, they deliver and you can order to pick up as well!
- Have you checked out Movie Tavern? Tell us about it HERE!
- Changes are coming to BelAir Cantina at the Corners of Brookfield!
- How have your health goals been this year? Less than 3 months left of 2019 – less than 3 months left in THIS DECADE! Keep your goals through the holidays!
- Our newest guide: WAUKESHA FITNESS GUIDE
- Sponsored by Burn Boot Camp with locations in Sussex and Oconomowoc
- Features nearly 50 different options for working out in Waukesha County!
- Join Lake Country Family Fun for a Ladies Night Out on November 12 at Burn Boot Camp in Oconomowoc. It is a free event, but you must pre-register. Details HERE.
- TOP 5 TIPS FOR RAISING A HEALTHY FAMILY
- 5 EASY SWAPS FOR A HEALTHIER HOME
- TOP 10 SWITCHES FOR A ZERO WASTE HOUSEHOLD
- Our newest guide: WAUKESHA FITNESS GUIDE
- In need of a mom group? When it gets cold, people tend to hibernate in their homes, and hibernation can lead to isolation. Please reach out! Please build a group of moms you can call in a pinch. Please accept the invitation when you are invited by a fellow mom or two 💗
- Start here: our MOMS GROUPS AND PLAY GROUPS GUIDE to the Waukesha County area for mom groups is a list compiled of 30+ community, church, and library play groups. Look over the list HERE, and many thanks to Crosspoint Community Church for their Moms by Design Group that started on Tuesday, September 10 and runs through May 2020.
- Lake Country Family Fun has updated our INDOOR PLAY GUIDE to categorize the 30+ local play places into 7 categories to help you better find the best fun for your little one!
*Sponsored by Chiropractic Company – Oconomowoc. - Stephanie has a new series for us: the AMAZING KID SERIES.
- First up, Bernu, business owner of Roastmore
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