Reflecting on Ho-Chunk Craft
2024-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Candlelight Hike at Pike Lake
2025-02-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit, 3544 Kettle Moraine Rd, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027, United States
Join the Friends of Pike Lake for their 36th annual Candlelight Hike and fundraiser. The hike has more than 350 luminaries placed along approximately two miles of trail. A parking voucher is required for entry into the event. Vouchers are available on the Friends of Pike Lake website. To help with congestion, please purchase your vehicle admission pass in advance. Please choose from one of two timeslots: 4-6 p.m. or 6 – 8 p.m.

Broadway's Next Hit Musical—Improv, Stand-up Comedy & Live Music Made UP ON THE SPOT!
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
Come be a part of the audience to participate by writing down made-up song titles, and the master improvisers gather these suggestions and present them as “nominated songs” for this coveted award. They create spontaneous scenes and songs filled with great dancing, catchy melodies, and tons of laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns that song into a full-blown improvised musical—complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. There is a pre-show party upstairs of the Schauer Arts Center with champagne and light appetizers, 6:30-7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 per person.

B2wins—Music Reimagined
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
Back by popular demand, The Violin Twins are coming back to the Schauer Arts Center! See the show fans nationwide calling it “interactive, uplifting, and pure joy.” Sharing their harrowing story of escaping the slums of Brazil through classical music on violins their father hand-made, the twin brothers lead audiences on an exciting concert experience that promises to be “the must-see show of the season.” Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and take your soul on a feel-good vacation with B2wins—Music: Reimagined

Monte Carlo Night
2025-02-22 19:00 - 22:30 | Jackson Community Center, N165W20330 Hickory Lane, Jackson, Wisconsin, 53037, United States
Come on out to Jackson for an evening of casino fun to benefit the Jackson Parks and Recreation Department. Funny money for community fun! Table games, appetizers, live music by The New Revue, beverages, silent auction and more!

Spamilton: An American Parody
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway, and performed by a stellar cast of eight, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires and pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano! After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, and comedy revolution in Hartford! Created, written, and directed by Gerard Alessandrini.

Live Music at Coffeeville Company
2025-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Coffeeville Company, N168W20101 Main Street, Jackson, Wisconsin, 53037
Enjoy a beverage, homemade bakery or signature bites while listening to live music by Gabriella Zamansky.

Vintage Shop Hop at Birch Hill Farm Floral and Antiques
2025-03-07 10:00 - 2025-03-08 17:00 | Birch Hill Farm Floral and Antiques, W208 N16793 S Center Street, Jackson, Wisconsin, 53037, United States
Visit Birch Hill Farm Floral and Antiques for our Spring Open House Weekend March 7 and 8! Located in the 1916 Hoge and Gumm building, once the Jackson General Mercantile, downtown in the heart of Jackson, Wisconsin. Take a step back in time while you shop our country antique store. We focus on everything Farmhouse and one-of-a-kind vintage finds! Birch Hill Farm is your country store for original farm signs, advertising and vintage toys!

The StepCrew-Celtic Dance Music and Song
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
The StepCrew is a dynamic dance production combining three percussive dance styles-Irish, Tap and Ottawa Valley-in a fully realized theatrical setting. This amazing company is led by Cara Butler and Pilatzke brothers Jon and Nathan. Soloist Cara Butler is best known as the Chieftains’ top Irish dancer for the last three decades, while Jon and Nathan Pilatzke are undoubtedly Canada’s leading and most exciting Ottawa Valley Step dancers. Accompanied by some of the most virtuosic musicians from the Celtic, traditional, and rock genres, The StepCrew achieves the ultimate balance of respecting traditional forms of dance and creating exciting modern fusions never seen or heard before. The show will have the audience literally on its feet!

Disney, Ford, and the Fair: How the World Met the Mustang
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Wisconsin Automotive Museum, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
As a part of the museum’s 2024/2025 speaker series, Discover how the Ford Motor Company and Walt Disney created one of the most popular pavilions at the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair, introducing the world to an icon – the Mustang. After the presentation, head to Brewed Omen for an informal “afterglow” where program attendees will enjoy a 20% discount of attendance will be distributed at the end of the presentation.

Professor Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra - Every Act You Can Imagine.....and Some You Can't!
2025-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Schauer Arts Center, 147 N Rural St, Hartford, Wisconsin, 53027
Professor Pinkerton’s Irrelevant Orchestra is an immersive journey of story and song through a wide array of early American roots genres. Their original compositions carry the haunting echoes of early blues, pre-war hot jazz energy, and the golden-era gospel’s infectious joy. Every note resonates with emotion and meaning punctuated by Professor Pinkerton’s occasionally questionable idiosyncratic wit.
