Find the latest ideas for workshops, local specials, and local events happening in Waukesha and Pewaukee! [Updated October 29. 2024]
WEDNESDAY (30)
Special Events
- Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (all week through Oct. 31)
- Basse’s Pumpkin Fest (always check website to see if they are open as they close when it is muddy/wet)
- Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium: o Halloween Celestial Origins from 11am-12pm
- Waukesha Ghost Walk from 7-9pm. Purchase tickets and find out more here.
- Many places with trivia and more (find them here)
DIY
- Chef Pam’s Kitchen Cooking Class: Semolina Pasta Making Class from 5:30-8:30pm
Special Offers
- Vinyl Vault Records: Spooky Sale – 10% off all new records and 20% off everything else
- Sienna Moon’s 3rd anniversary week celebration with specials all week.
- Battle House Lasertag student discount day, military /first responders, open play all day & other specials
- SkyZone Waukesha Family Fun Day $64.99 offer for four
- K1 Speed: Race & play $50 special
THURSDAY (31)
Special Events
- Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center (all week through Oct. 31)
- Basse’s Pumpkin Fest (always check website to see if they are open as they close when it is muddy/wet)
- Waukesha Ghost Walk from 7-9pm. Purchase tickets and find out more here
- Many places with trivia and more (find them here)
- Special Halloween fun- Comedy & Costume Party at Maddy’s Bar & Music Lounge from 7-9:30pm
- Trick or Trivia at Raised Grain Brewing Co. from 7-9pm
Special Offers
- Sienna Moon’s 3rd anniversary week celebration with specials all week.
- Vinyl Vault Records: Spooky Sale – 10% off all new records and 20% off everything else
- Battle House Lasertag Halloween special, dress up in costume and enjoy a FREE upgrade from 3:45-8:45pm
- K1 Speedway Halloween special – enjoy 2 races for $31
FRIDAY (1)
Special Events
- Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium: Mesmerica with showtimes at 5, 6:15 and & 7:30pm
- Waukesha Civic Theatre: The Haunting of Hill House at 7:30pm
- Waukesha Ghost Walk from 7-9pm. Purchase tickets and find out more here
DIY
- Chef Pam’s Kitchen Cooking Class: BBQ 101 & 102 Class from 5:30-8:30pm
- The Potter’s Shop: try a one-time pottery wheel sampler class from 6:30-8pm
- A Stroke of Genius
Public Painting Party “Birch Trees” from 6:30-9:30pm or One-on-One open paint from 6-10pm
Special Offers
- Sienna Moon’s 3rd anniversary week celebration with specials all week.
- Battle House Lasertag: Friday Face off special offer for $10 off your 1,2,3 or 4 hour battle, late night batttle and more offers
- SkyZone Waukesha Home School Hop from 11am-1pm for $14.99
SATURDAY (2)
Special Events
- Chef Pam’s Kitchen Winter Farmers Market 9am-12:30pm (first & 3rd of month)
- Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium: Science Fest- Theme Energy in Nature themed shows from 11am-1pm
- Waukesha Civic Theatre: The Haunting of Hill House at 7:30pm
DIY
- Chef Pam’s Kitchen Cooking Class: Gnocchi Making Class from 6-9pm
- A Stroke of Genius Public Painting Party “Walk in the Rain” from 6-9pm or One-on-One open paint from 6-9pm
- The Potter’s Shop: One-time pottery wheel sampler class from 2-3:30 pm
Special Offers
- Sienna Moon’s 3rd anniversary week celebration with specials all week.
- Battle House Lasertag: military /first responders, late night deal & other specials
SUNDAY (3)
Special Events
- Brew City Beer Advertising Show from 10am-2pm
- Waukesha Civic Theatre: The Haunting of Hill House at 2pm
Special Offers
- Sienna Moon’s 3rd anniversary week celebration with specials all week.
- Battle House Lasertag: military /first responders, late night deal & other specials
- SkyZone Waukesha Family Fun Day $64.99 offer for four
- Free darts/pool at local bars (info here)
