Community Calendar

Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Caroline Frantz for a bat-tastic presentation at The Tap Yard or Retzer Nature Center! Learn why bats are vital to our ecosystem and how to spot them, then take an optional short hike with acoustic gear to hear bats in action. Enjoy an evening of science and exploration.

Meet at the Bats and Brews sign at the Beer Garden.

JUNE 27, 2026 • Minooka Park (1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI)

JULY 11, 2026 • Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI)

JULY 31, 2026 • Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)

Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Caroline Frantz for a bat-tastic presentation at The Tap Yard or Retzer Nature Center! Learn why bats are vital to our ecosystem and how to spot them, then take an optional short hike with acoustic gear to hear bats in action. Enjoy an evening of science and exploration.

Meet at the Bats and Brews sign at the Beer Garden.

JUNE 27, 2026 • Minooka Park (1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI)

JULY 11, 2026 • Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI)

JULY 31, 2026 • Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)

Join us for TRIVIA every Tuesday from 6:30–8:30pm — a fast-paced, fun night of great questions, great drinks, and friendly competition.

Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Caroline Frantz for a bat-tastic presentation at The Tap Yard or Retzer Nature Center! Learn why bats are vital to our ecosystem and how to spot them, then take an optional short hike with acoustic gear to hear bats in action. Enjoy an evening of science and exploration.

Meet at the Bats and Brews sign at the Beer Garden.

JUNE 27, 2026 • Minooka Park (1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI)

JULY 11, 2026 • Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI)

JULY 31, 2026 • Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)

The Columbia County Fair is a typical county fair with both youth and adult exhibits in a broad range of projects--animal, photography, food, arts and crafts, crops, gardening, flowers, etc. Commercial vendors are on site offering a variety of goods and information. TriState Amusements will be there with carnival rides, games and fair food. Grandstand events are held on Wednesday to Saturday nights at 7 pm --Wed. night-Tuff Truck; Thur. night-tractor/truck pull; Fri. night-rodeo and Sat. night-demolition derby. Beer garden is open daily with live music on Wednesday to Saturday nights. The animal and livestock shows are held through the week. Free admission and parking to the fair. Grandstand & carnival are priced.

Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Caroline Frantz for a bat-tastic presentation at The Tap Yard or Retzer Nature Center! Learn why bats are vital to our ecosystem and how to spot them, then take an optional short hike with acoustic gear to hear bats in action. Enjoy an evening of science and exploration.

Meet at the Bats and Brews sign at the Beer Garden.

JUNE 27, 2026 • Minooka Park (1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI)

JULY 11, 2026 • Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI)

JULY 31, 2026 • Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)

The Columbia County Fair is a typical county fair with both youth and adult exhibits in a broad range of projects--animal, photography, food, arts and crafts, crops, gardening, flowers, etc. Commercial vendors are on site offering a variety of goods and information. TriState Amusements will be there with carnival rides, games and fair food. Grandstand events are held on Wednesday to Saturday nights at 7 pm --Wed. night-Tuff Truck; Thur. night-tractor/truck pull; Fri. night-rodeo and Sat. night-demolition derby. Beer garden is open daily with live music on Wednesday to Saturday nights. The animal and livestock shows are held through the week. Free admission and parking to the fair. Grandstand & carnival are priced.

It’s getting hot in Milwaukee, which only means one thing: It’s time to get to the beach! Joy Engine, a local public art nonprofit, announces the return of the popular new ArtBlaze series. The all-ages programming includes concerts by artists, vendors, arts activities, performances, waterside s’mores, and the return of the beloved Silent Disco with live DJs. Full entertainment line-up to be announced soon. All ArtBlaze gatherings will occur on Thursdays: July 30th, August 6th and August 20th from 4 pm–9:30 pm at McKinley and South Shore Beaches.
We are bringing back everything you loved but with new twists for 2026!
✨ Immersive Art by FuzzPop Workshop
🎨 Interactive All-Ages Art Activities
🎧 Silent Disco
🎤 Amazing Live Performances
🪵 Fireside S’mores

Save the Dates:
🗓️ Thursday, July 30 |📍McKinley Beach
🗓️ Thursday, August 6 |📍South Shore Beach
🗓️ Thursday, August 20 |📍McKinley Beach

Whether you ride or just love the vibe, Thursday Bike Nights at the H-D Museum celebrate music, motorcycles, and Milwaukee culture from May through September. Enjoy live bands, custom bikes, food and drinks, raffles, retail deals, and a new experience every week.

Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Caroline Frantz for a bat-tastic presentation at The Tap Yard or Retzer Nature Center! Learn why bats are vital to our ecosystem and how to spot them, then take an optional short hike with acoustic gear to hear bats in action. Enjoy an evening of science and exploration.

Meet at the Bats and Brews sign at the Beer Garden.

JUNE 27, 2026 • Minooka Park (1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI)

JULY 11, 2026 • Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI)

JULY 31, 2026 • Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)