Find Things to do in Lake Country and Waukesha County with Kids this weekend!
January 2-4, 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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*Country Christmas Drive Thru Light Display
FRIDAY + SATURDAY
Held at the Ingleside Hotel. Drive thru in your warm car and then explore Christmas Village. It's the last weekend until next season!
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*Santa's Pop Up Vintage Arcade
FRIDAY + SATURDAY
Held at the Ingleside Hotel in the Oakton Ballroom (farthest to the East of the Hotel)
Tickets must be purchased online. Tap the image to purchase. We went on Monday and had a blast! Check out our reel on our FB/IG page to get a sneak peek!
Milwaukee County Zoo Free Day
SATURDAY
Held at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Parking not included.
*See a Planetarium Show
SATURDAY
Held indoors at the Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium, which is located at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha.
Winter I SPY at the Brookfield Library
ALL WEEKEND
Held at the Brookfield Public Library.
The Domes Holiday Show
ALL WEEKEND
Held at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee. It's the LAST WEEKEND of their Holiday Show!
Kids Workshops at Home Depot
SATURDAY
Held at Home Depot locations throughout Waukesha County, including Delafield!
Waukesha Winter Farmers Market
SATURDAY
Held at Chef Pam's Kitchen in downtown Waukesha.
Brewfinity Brewing Pewaukee Winter Market
SUNDAY
Held at Brewfinity Brewing in downtown Pewaukee, along the lakefront.
See some Holiday Lights
FRIDAY / SATURDAY
Hop in the car, bring some hot cocoa, and drive around to these amazing displays. MANY END ON FRIDAY!!
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Watch your favorite Christmas movies
ALL WEEKEND
Stay home and get cozy!
Tap the list for our favorites.
Next Gens Academy
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THURSDAY AKA NEW YEAR’S DAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
*from weather.gov for 53066 on 12/29/2025
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Aspire Dance Center
So many of their January classes are filling up, but you can try a trial class! Tap the image for more details.
Tell the staff at Aspire Dance Center that Lake Country Family Fun sent you!
Seasonal Guides to Skim:
2025 Christmas Break Ideas (30 of them!)
Find unique local experiences for your family!
Our 2025 Wish List
Find fun gifts to give and experience all year long!
January Fun Guide
*Brought to us by University Lake School in Hartland. Mark your calendar for their Lower & Middle School Open House on Thursday, January 22 from 4-6 p.m.
Find 16 fun things to do during this coldest month!
2026 Ice Skating Rink Guide to Lake Country
*Brought to us by the Howard G. Mullett Ice Center in Hartland, where you can ice skate daily!
Find all the places to ice skate, inside and out this winter!
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!
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- Our favorite toddler rain boots for the rainy weather.
- Our favorite luggage for getaways.
- Our favorite handheld vacuum for cleaing 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!
- Our favorite door organizer for the mudroom/coat closet. Every family member gets a labeled pocket for their outdoor gear, sunglasses, etc…
- Our favorite tumbler for coffee on the go.
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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.