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The Drifters—Rock & Roll Hall of Famers
2024-09-28 19:30 - 2024-09-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
The Drifters…one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups is once again touring the U.S. under the auspices of their original management team. From their inception in the early 1950s and up until recently, The Drifters have a symbiotic relationship with Rock & Roll legend George Treadwell, who’s discovered and managed such famous artists as Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn and Nina Simone. The Treadwell Family was there when the original Drifters formed and was responsible for guiding their career through twenty years of uninterrupted hits that have made them the second most successful recording artist of all time, according to Billboard Magazine.

Autumn Acoustics Music Festival
2024-10-05 00:00 - 18:00 | Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, Wisconsin, 53080
Sway to the sounds of indie, folk, blues, bluegrass, and singer-songwriter tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With seven bands on two-stages-one in the heart of the maple forest and the other framed by the reflections of a tranquil pond – you’ll be transported by music at this celebration of the fall. This all-ages music festival includes food trucks, interactive activities for kids, cookies, hot apple cider and a beer and wine bar. Enjoy the incredible views along the trails of our natural sanctuary.

Blacksmith Day/Hammer-In
2024-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Richfield Nature/Historical Park, 1896 State Hwy 164, Richfield, Wisconsin, 53076
See demonstrations of the blacksmith’s arts and daily activities of pioneer life. Buy unique craft items and enjoy the children’s activities and food. Admission is free.

Ballets With A Twist®—Cocktail Hour: The Show
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
You’ve never seen ballet like this! From coast to coast, Ballets with a Twist® is turning heads and setting trends with its signature production, Cocktail Hour: The Show. Watch as Mint Julep, Manhattan, mocktail Shirley Temple, and more spring off the menu and onto the stage in a series of dazzling vignettes. Suitable for audiences of all ages, the fun and fast-paced show transports theatergoers around the world with original choreography, music, and costume design.Created by artistic director and choreographer Marilyn Klaus, Cocktail Hour: The Show melds the glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age with a sleek, state-of-the-art sensibility. Elegance, electricity, and all-American energy combine in a series of delightful dancing drinks. It’s high-style entertainment for the whole family!Program highlights include “Champagne”—A glittering ballroom bubbles to life in this silver-screen dream. “Manhattan”—After a big-city evening, a socialite steps out with her dearest companion. As they stroll past each lamppost on Park Avenue, a jazz trumpet echoes the mood of the changing skyline. “Mint Julep”—Sophisticated fillies leap toward a photo finish on a breeze of bluegrass and southern hospitality in this Kentucky Derby story.Ballets with a Twist® soloists will hold workshops at the Schauer School of the Arts during the week of the October 5th performance. You may even see students appear with the professionals onstage during the show. In addition, company members will join Happy Dance Hour on October 3rd as Salsa instructors.

How Wisconsin's Most Successful Car Company was Built by an Orphan
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Wisconsin Automotive Museum, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
Join Jim Dworschack, founder of the Nash Car Club of America, for an engaging presentation tracing the humble origins of Charles Nash and the car manufacturer that would bear his name.After the presentation, head to Brewed Omen (120 N Main St, Suite L40, Hartford, WI 53027) for an informal “afterglow” where program attendees will enjoy a 20% discount. Special tickets to be used as proof of attendance will be distributed at the end of the presentation.This program is a part of the Wisconsin Automotive Museum’s 2024/2025 speaker series.

The Traveling Wilburys Revue—Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
The super-group that never performed live the music they created out of that brief moment at the invitation of George Harrison to ‘get together and write some songs.’ Hits like “Handle With Care,” “End Of The Line,” “Last Night…” The Traveling Wilburys Revue brings the music of the Wilburys and the hits from each of these individual artists to every show. “Here Comes The Sun,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Like A Rolling Stone,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” and more that everyone knows and loves.

Harvest the Arts Festival
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00
Watch STEAMROLLER ART being made using reliefs designed by HUHS art students and professional artists. See a variety of area artists demonstrating their talent. Original art will be available for purchase. Follow the pumpkin races down the Rubicon. Visit the kids creative art center. Enjoy food, music and art! Proceeds benefit Volunteers for a Beautiful Hartford and Art in Hart.

25th Annual Fall Fair to Remember
2024-10-18 04:00 - 2024-10-19 15:00 | Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, 53095
Come on out to the Fall Fair to Remember Art & Craft Show with 200 local crafters. Door prizes. Food and beverages, calligraphy, photography, painting, ceramics and more!

Jackson Fall Festival of Fun
2024-10-18 05:30 - 21:00 | Jackson Area Community Center, N165 W20330 Hickory Lane, Jackson, 53037
One night, three festivals. Glo Run/Walk, Ghoul Gala and Beer Gardenat the Jackson Community Center. The 5K Run/Walk, the more you run the more you glo! You can wear your costume in the run then head to the Ghoul Gala to play games, and dance! Beer Garden includes food and live music with a black light dance party. Wear white to glo!

Urban Farm Girl Magical Christmas in the Barn
2024-10-18 09:00 - 2024-10-20 14:00
7th Annual Magical Christmas in the Barn is three days of pure Christmas decor shopping. This is a free event, and no tickets needed. Over 5,000 square feet. This is not a vendor event but rather an adventure of shopping.

Reflecting on Ho-Chunk Craft
2024-10-26 11:00 - 12:00
Museum of Wisconsin Art welcomes the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Dr. Patricia Norby for an in-depth conversation on Ho-Chunk craft. Dr Norby examines the significance of Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry, and the significance of Wisconsin-based Ho-Chunk basketmaking.

Falloween Festival
2024-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | First United Methodist Church, 738 W. Monroe Street, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
First United Methodist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat with a chili dinner, live music from Outside the Blues, hot cocoa, children’s games and crafts, tractor rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more!

Trunk or Treat
2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Divine Savior Lutheran Church, LCMS, 3200 Hwy K, Hartford, WI
Come for the free treat bag and lots of wrapped candy from our many trunks! Continue your Halloween journey to the City of Hartford Trick-or-Treat immediately following your visit to the Divine Savior parking lot. Everyone is welcome at this family-friendly event!

Holiday Open House
2024-10-31 10:00 - 2024-11-03 17:00 | Savoring Thyme, 248 N. Main St., West Bend, Wisconsin
Savoring Thyme has turned into a Winter Wonderland! Come experience their Holiday Open House with seasonal merchandise and gifts for everyone.

BLOOM 2024
2024-11-01 09:30 - 2024-11-03 16:00 | Museum of Wisconsin Art, 205 Veterans Ave., West Bend, Wisconsin, 53095
Museum of Wisconsin Art presents the 12th annual BLOOM 2024, a celebration of art and floral design. This year’s theme – Bountiful Harvest – is inspired by the groundbreaking exhibition, Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry, and draws on the beauty and functionality of basketmaking. Twenty Wisconsin-based floral designers create stunning arrangements throughout the galleries. You will be captivated by spectacular floral displays, hands-on workshops, and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences. For this and more visit MOWA’s website.

Wine & Wonder
2024-11-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Tower Heritage Center, 320 South 5th Avenue, West Bend, Wisconsin, 53095, United States
Cozy up, sip it down. Tour our historic sites, select ticket times for purchase.

Popcorn Flights

Old Fashioned Sodas

Wine + Fall Cocktails

Kids get in free!

Fall Luminary Walk
2024-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Richfield Nature/Historical Park, 1896 State Hwy 164, Richfield, Wisconsin, 53076
Choose a long or short loop for an enchanting stroll through the Nature Park at the beautiful Richfield Historical Park. Warm drinks and snacks available. Admission is free.

38th Annual Hartford Christmas Parade
2024-11-09 15:00 - 17:00
Bring in the holiday season with the 38th Annual Christmas Parade in Hartford! Experience over 100 parade entries including marching bands, floats, reindeer, and the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies! Prior to the parade, bring your littles to see Santa & Mrs. Claus in the caboose of the steam train at Wisconsin Street and Main, beginning at 11am.

Germantown Christmas Festival
2024-11-16 01:30 - 17:00
Annual Christmas Parade for the Village of Germantown which ends at Firemen’s Park where the festivities continue with music, hot chocolate, cookies, chili, the Candy Land Adventure and concluding with the tree lighting. Parade Starts at 1:30PM. All activities are free except some as noted. Please check website for more details.

5k Candy Cane Run/Walk & Jingle Bell Dash, Christmas Parade and Festival in the Park
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00
Family-friendly, chip timed, 5k welcoming tots in strollers free and dogs on leashes. The Jingle Bell Dash is a free event for kids 10 years and younger. Held the same day as the Christmas Parade and Christmas Festival in the Park, this kid dash and family friendly 5k run/walk starts the Christmas Festival in Germantown.

Craft & Vendor Expo
2024-11-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Kewaskum Middle School, 1676 Reigle Drive, Kewaskum, Wisconsin, 53040, United States
The Kewaskum Area Chamber of Commerce annual Craft & Vendor Expo featuring 150+ crafters. Admission is free.

Inspiration Acres Christmas Trees & Gift Market
2024-11-29 09:00 - 2024-12-01 16:00 | Inspiration Acres, 319 E. Washington Street, Slinger, Wisconsin, 53086
Turn your Hallmark holiday dreams into reality with a visit to Inspiration Acres – featuring locally grown Christmas Trees, handmade wreaths, evergreen arrangements and over 35 vendors in our gift market, located in the heart of Slinger. The market features make your own classes, kid’s craft corner, coloring contest, traditions wall, hot cocoa and popcorn stand, Christmas movie area, photo opportunities and more. Inspiration Acres provides a place where people can create memories, feel inspired to celebrate the joy of the season and help others in need. Friday & Saturday 9a.m. – 7p.m., Sunday 9a.m.-4p.m.

Inspiration Acres Christmas Trees & Gift Market
2024-12-06 09:00 - 2024-12-08 16:00 | Inspiration Acres, 319 E. Washington Street, Slinger, Wisconsin, 53086
Turn your Hallmark holiday dreams into reality with a visit to Inspiration Acres – featuring locally grown Christmas Trees, handmade wreaths, evergreen arrangements and over 35 vendors in our gift market, located in the heart of Slinger, Wisconsin. The market also features make your own classes, kid’s craft corner, coloring contest, traditions wall, hot cocoa and popcorn stand, Christmas movie area, photo opportunities and more. Inspiration Acres provides a place where people can create memories, feel inspired to celebrate the joy of the season and help others in need.

Kewaskum Christmas Parade
2024-12-08 17:00 - 18:30
Get ready for the Kewaskum Christmas Parade, a favorite tradition in the Kewaskum community! The theme this year is “Christmas at Grandma’s”. Enjoy colorful floats, local youth bands, and cheerful participants spreading holiday cheer and the grand finale with Santa Claus himself!

25th Annual Christmas Fair to Remember
2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, 53095
Over 200 exhibitors welcome you to view and purchase their handmade products. Original Handmade Artwork and Crafts in many categories: Art, Food/Bev, Painting, Calligraphy, Photography, Glass in many forms, Ceramics/Pottery, Metal-Wood-Concrete Garden Art, Seasonal, Woodworking, Jewelry, Needlework, Quilts, Floral, Upcycled & Repurposed items, Clothing for adults, children & dolls, and more. Children’s face painting and balloon sculpting. Door prizes. Parking is free and each building is wheelchair accessible.

Carve in the New Year
2025-01-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Timmer’s Resort, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend, Wisconsin, 53095
Fun for the whole family! Ring in the New Year with Timmer’s famous carving station, buffet, and seasonal drinks in the Parlor after you complete their Winter Scavenger Hunt. Clues for the kids on the hunt, prizes for the winning teams(s), and holiday gifts for the adults will add to the magic and fun!

Wedding Showcase
2025-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Timmer’s Resort, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend, Wisconsin, 53095, United States
Timmer’s Resort is hosting a Wedding Showcase for newly engaged couples. Enjoy a complimentary mimosa and treat as you meet a variety of wedding vendors all while seeing examples of private event setups at Timmer’s! Their beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners will be featured by their event coordinator. Vendor list will be available ahead of March 1 for all guests that sign up.

Winter Warm Up
2025-01-17 08:00 - 2025-01-19 17:00 | Downtown West Bend Association, 120 N Main Street, Suite 170, West Bend, Wisconsin, 53095
Come see more than 50 ice sculptures to be delivered in downtown West Bend on the morning of Friday, January 17. Event highlights include a live sculpture carving demonstration at 11 a.m. at Old Settlers Park on Saturday, January 18, the annual Lac Lawrann Conservancy Winter Luminary Walk, 2 miles from downtown, on Saturday from 5-7 p.m., and sled dogs from the nonprofit H2M2 available to take photos from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Settlers Park on Sunday, January 19. The Bend Theater will be hosting free showings of Ice Age at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, with showings of the sequel, Ice Age: The Meltdown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Downtown shops and restaurants are also getting in on the winter fun. The downtown Polar Express winter cocktail fundraiser extends through Winter Warm Up. Sixteen bars and restaurants are featuring a unique “Polar Express” drink, with $2 from each drink being contributed to West Bend’s Full Shelf Food Pantry. West Bend’s specialty shops are also teaming up for 3 gift basket giveaways. Every person visiting a participating shop will get their name and phone number entered to win. Winners will be chosen shortly after the event.

Live at Aspen Sky: Whiskey Throttle
2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Aspen Sky Winery, Distillery & Event Center, 860 Enterprise Dr, Slinger, Wisconsin, 53086
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Whiskey Throttle! Enjoy live performances of the songs you love, brought to life by this talented group. Seating options include VIP tables with 10 chairs per table-perfect for large groups ready to sing and dance together! General Admission tickets are also available and sold per seat, offering flexible options for individual attendees. Don’t miss out on a night filled with great music, good company, and fantastic vibes! Secure your spot now. Bar opens at 6p.m.

Chocolate Around the Bend
2025-02-07 10:00 - 2025-02-08 16:00
Come on out to downtown West Bend for a weekend of chocolate. Explore the participating shops & restaurants for a chocolate experience that you won’t forget. The shopping event is open to the public, but only VIP pass holders will receive a unique gourmet chocolate at each participating business and will get a box to hold collected chocolates. Visit the website for details to include VIP passes.
