Find Things to do in Lake Country and Waukesha County with Kids this weekend!
July 24-26, 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!
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Food Truck Friday
FRIDAY
Held at the Waukesha County Airport. Held RAIN or SHINE!
Dousman Derby Days
ALL WEEKEND
Held at the Cory Park in downtown Dousman.
Friday Night Live
FRIDAY
Held in downtown Waukesha.
Starry Nights
FRIDAY
Held at the Wilson Center in Brookfield, outside. Free to attend! Tap the image for details.
Milwaukee Air and Water Show
ALL WEEKEND
Held at the Lakefront in Milwaukee along Lake Michigan.
Bristol Renaissance Faire
ALL WEEKEND
Held at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha. Enter to win tickets at LakeCountryFamilyFun.com/deals
*Head to a Farmers Market
ALL WEEKEND
Tap our guide for locations and times.
NOTE: The Oconomowoc Farmers Market will be held on FRIDAY night at the Village Green this weekend due to the Lake Country Triathlon on Saturday morning.
Check out a Summer Festival
ALL WEEKEND
Not only does this weekend hold Dousman Derby Days, but also St. Olaf's Ice Cream Social!
Find a Beer Garden
ALL WEEKEND
Tap the image for a local beer garden popping up!
Get Some Ice Cream!
ALL WEEKEND
Try one of these 20 ice cream shops now all open for the 2026 season!
Splash in Splash Pad to Beat the Heat
ALL WEEKEND
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Find a Pool!
ALL WEEKEND
Tap the image to find a community pool to swim in.
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! 8th State Hot Yoga + Fitness just launched their Summer Sweat Triple Threat Challenge this week! Be sure to join and win free swag 🙂
Try a Date Night!
ALL WEEKEND
Tap the image for our updated summer date night guide!
Lake Country Dance in Hartland
Join Lake Country Dance for Tangled Twirls, a magical one-time dance experience taught by Rapunzel and designed for ages 2–6. This cheerful class is filled with twirling, skipping, and playful movement set to fun, familiar music that little dancers will love. Dancers will enjoy beginner dance steps, creative movement, and engaging games that build confidence while encouraging imagination and self-expression. It’s a bright and joyful way to dance, move, and make sweet summer memories. Dress-up is encouraged! Think purples, florals, sparkles, tutus, and anything Rapunzel-inspired. Tell the staff at Lake Country Dance that Lake Lake Country Family Fun sent you! |
THURSDAY:
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
FRIDAY:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
SATURDAY:
Sunny, with a high near 85.
SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
*from weather.gov for 53066 on 7/20/2026
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Lake Country Playhouse & Academy in downtown Hartland!
OPENING THIS WEEKEND | Disney’s Descendants The Musical
Rotten to the core fun for the whole family! $20 | PG | 100 min + intermission
July 23–26 | Tickets: https://app.arts-
Plus! UPCOMING YOUTH AUDITIONS | Dare to Dream Jr.
Two decades of Disney songs come to life as young trainees discover their dreams.
Auditions: Aug 3–4, 5–8pm | Performances: Oct 22–Nov 1
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.
Free Summer Fun Guide
Find ideas for a FREE summer!
🛍️ Family Favorites We Use (Affiliate Links)
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- 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…
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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.