Waukesha & Pewaukee
Spring Events

As winter thaw begins, Waukesha events spring into action with a swap meet, cooking school, gun show and toy show to attend. Downtown Waukesha springs to life with several feature art exhibits at local galleries, live performances at the civic theatre and live music concerts at Carroll University.

APRIL 1st - 7th
APR 1 - MAY 11
"Ex Post Facto" Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

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APRIL 8th - 14th
APR 9 - 11
NCTTA Table Tennis National Championships
Over 200 athletes from 30+ colleges and universities will be competing for titles in singles, doubles, and team competitions. The public is welcome and watch some of the country's best table tennis players.
Center Court Sports Complex
Waukesha
262-542-0330
www.nctta.org/championships

APR 10 - 11
Crazy Quilters Annual Quilt Show
Over 250 items on display, special exhibits, quilt raffle, silent auction and bed turning
Parkview Middle School
Mukwonago
262-392-9804
www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com

APR 10 - JUN 12
Nature of Dogs Exhibit
Waukesha County Museum
262-521-2859
www.waukeshacountymuseum.org

APR 11
Motorcycle Swap Meet
Waukesha County Expo Center
Waukesha
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

APR 11
Milwaukee Miniature Toy Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

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APRIL 15th - 21st
APR 16- 18
Juliet by the Carroll Players
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7303
www.carrollu.edu

APR 17
Carroll Wind Symphony Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

APR 18
Carroll Women's Ensemble Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7182
www.carrollu.edu

APR 18 - 24
Earth Week Extravaganza
All educational activities as a part of Earthweek are FREE and open to the public. Most activities area held at Retzer Nature Center.
Retzer Nature Center
Waukesha
262-896-8007
www.waukeshacountyparks.com

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APRIL 22nd - 30th
APR 23
Music in The Drawing Room
Ten Chimneys
Genesse Depot
262-968-4110
www.tenchimneys.org

APR 23 - 25
Rocco Memorial Gun Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

APR 24
Kiwanis RiverRun
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-691-2700
www.pewaukeekiwanis.org

APR 24
Carroll Concert Choir
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7244
www.carrollu.edu

APR 24 - 25
USSSA Youth Baseball Tournament
Multiple Fields
Waukesha
708-675-1500
www.usssa.com

APR 25
Carroll Vocal Collective Concert
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-524-7244
www.carrollu.edu

APR 30
“The Kitchen Witches”
When two cooking show hostesses, Dolly and her nemesis Isobel, get cast in the same cable cooking show, trouble starts a'brewing. It's a fool proof recipe for chaos and comedy as the two arch rivals each do their best to upstage each other. As the show progresses, a secret is revealed that turns their lives upside down.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

APR 30 - MAY 2
May Madness Soccer Tournament
Multiple Fields
Waukesha
262-544-4569

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Jump start the summer season with several things to do in Waukesha as celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Frame Park, Raku Night at the local potter's shop and an Art Crawl in downtown Waukesha. Choose from several Waukesha family events filled with live music and children's entertainment as the Badgerland Water Ski Show, Freeman Friday Night Live, Civil War Days and Rituals of Spring. Enjoy Pewaukee Lake by sitting along the shores to take in the themed water ski show with live emcee, a popular Pewaukee family event.

MAY 1st - 7th
MAY 1
"Take to the Lakes" Art Show & Reception
River's End Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-896-8875
www.riversendgallery.com

MAY 1
Mother of All Art Crawls
Stroll through 22 galleries and shops to enjoy fine art, great food and live music
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.redhotartspot.com

MAY 1
River Walk for Breast Cancer
Frame Park
Waukesha
262-544-2745
www.waukeshariverwalk.org

MAY 1 - 2
Civil War Encampment
Both Confederate and Union re-enactor soldiers camp overnight on the grounds and ready themselves for battle. Walk through their campsite and see “Abraham Lincoln”! Also tour the Dousman Stagecoach Inn, blacksmith shop and other structures. Old-time games are available for children to participate in.
Dousman Stage Coach Inn
Brookfield
262-782-4057
www.elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org

MAY 1 - 2 & 7
“The Kitchen Witches”
When two cooking show hostesses, Dolly and her nemesis Isobel, get cast in the same cable cooking show, trouble starts a'brewing. It's a fool proof recipe for chaos and comedy as the two arch rivals each do their best to upstage each other. As the show progresses, a secret is revealed that turns their lives upside down.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

MAY 1 - JUN 12
Nature of Dogs Exhibit
Waukesha County Museum
262-521-2859
www.waukeshacountymuseum.org

MAY 2
Shining Stars
Two all-time favorite orchestral works-- Mozart's Overtune to The Marriage of Fiagaro and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony-- round out a truly festive season finale.
Waukesha Symphony Orchestra
Carroll University
Waukesha
262-547-1858
www.waukeshasymphony.org

MAY 4
Ten Chimneys 2010 Tour Season Begins
Ten Chimneys
Genesee Depot
262-968-4110
www.tenchimneys.org

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MAY 8th - 14th
MAY 8
Farmers' Market - Community Day
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 8 - 9
Eagles Club State Softball Tournament
Saratoga Sports Complex
Waukesha
262-548-0778

MAY 8 - 9 & 14
“The Kitchen Witches”
When two cooking show hostesses, Dolly and her nemesis Isobel, get cast in the same cable cooking show, trouble starts a'brewing. It's a fool proof recipe for chaos and comedy as the two arch rivals each do their best to upstage each other. As the show progresses, a secret is revealed that turns their lives upside down.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

MAY 12 - JUN 30
"Land Marks" Exhibit
Almont Gallery
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-542-1522
www.almontgallery.org

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MAY 15th - 21st
MAY 15 - 16
“The Kitchen Witches”
When two cooking show hostesses, Dolly and her nemesis Isobel, get cast in the same cable cooking show, trouble starts a'brewing. It's a fool proof recipe for chaos and comedy as the two arch rivals each do their best to upstage each other. As the show progresses, a secret is revealed that turns their lives upside down.
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-547-0708
www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

MAY 15
Farmers' Market
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 15
Rituals of Spring
Come out and see sheep get their annual clipping along with other old-fashioned springtime activities
Old World Wisconsin
Eagle
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org

MAY 16
Verdi's Requiem
Waukesha Choral Union, in collaboration with Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Choristers & Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Hynson, present Verdi's Requiem.
Waukesha Choral Union
Oconomowoc Arts Center
Oconomowoc
414-297-9310
www.choralunion.org

MAY 20 - 21
Run O’ Mill Pony Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

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MAY 22nd - 31st
MAY 22 - 23
Run O’ Mill Pony Show
Waukesha County Expo Center
262-896-8490
www.waukeshacountyexpo.com

MAY 22
Farmers' Market
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 22 - 23
USSA Youth Baseball Tournament
Multiple Fields
Waukesha
708-675-1500
www.usssa.com

MAY 29
Farmers' Market
Eat fresh, buy local on the banks of the Fox River. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and crafts are available for purchase.
Riverfront Plaza
Historic Downtown Waukesha
262-549-6154
www.downtownwaukesha.com

MAY 29
Veterans Memorail Ceremony and Festival
An inspirational Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Bell Tower Memorial in Pewaukee offers attractions for the whole family. The Memorial Day ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the bell tower site, Capitol Drive and Hwy. 164 in Pewaukee. The program, emceed by radio personality Jonathan Green, includes a military flyover, a display of military vehicles and characters from historic battles, portrayed by Friends of Reclaiming Our Heritage. Attendees are encouraged to attend the Veterans Festival in Village Park.
Veteran's Memorail Bell Tower Site
262-691-9400
www.veteransbelltower.com

MAY 31
Water Ski Show
Enjoy great family entertainment with a free water ski show filled with tricks and acts
Lakefront Park
Pewaukee
262-246-9775
www.pewaukee.waterski.org

MAY 31
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Free water ski show filled with chorus lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on the water
Frame Park
Waukesha
414-640-6361
www.badgerland.org

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