Happening NOW
There's no need to travel far from home to fill your weekend plans. WaukeshaNOW.com in conjunction with the Waukesha & Pewaukee Visitors Bureau present these weekly community events and highlighted attractions for you and your family to enjoy.
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What's Happening: Nov 29 to Dec 6
12/01/10- 06/06/11
Memories of World War II
Almost two hundred reporters and photographers fanned out around the globe to cover WWII for The Associated Press. The best of these images make up for important exhibition.. Waukesha County Museum; ; 262-521-2859; www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
12/02/10
The Season of Light
General Public Program for a beautiful holiday season program investifating the most fascinating winter solstice celebrations from all over the world. $4/adult, $3/children. Planetarium at Retzer Nature Center; 7pm; www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/planet
12/02/10
Public Skywatch "Zoom in on Orion"
Planetarium at Retzer Nature Center; 8pm-10pm; ; www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/planet
12/03/10- 12/19/10
Candy Cane Tales And Holiday Carols
WCT's Holiday Tradition featuring all you favorite holiday characters, music, and stories. Waukesha Civic Theatre; Varies; 262-547-0708; www.waukeshacivictheatre.org
12/04/10
Waukesha Art Crawl
Enjoy great art, live music and fabulous food all over Historic Downtown Waukesha. 4pm- 10pm; 262-893-9227; www.redhotartspot.com
12/04/10
The Season of Light
General Public Program for a beautiful holiday season program investifating the most fascinating winter solstice celebrations from all over the world. $4/adult, $3/children. Planetarium at Retzer Nature Center; 1pm; www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/planet
12/04/10
"Winter Wonders"
This program takes the audience around the world to explore the traditions and celebrations of the first day of winter "winter solstice".. Planetarium at Retzer Nature Center; 11am; ; www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/planet
12/04/10
Santa's Breakfast Workshop
Santa's Breakfast workshop includes breakfast w/ Santa catered by Rochester Deli, Christmas caroling, cookie decorating, Christmas story time, and a Christmas craft making of a placemat for Santa's Christmas Cookies on Christmas eve. RSVP, $15 pp. Cuddles/Martha Merrell's Books; 8am- 10am; 262-547-1060; www.downtownwaukesha.com
12/04/10
Pictures with Santa
Bring your own camera or a photographer will be available to capture your child's special moments with our Jolly Santa. Cuddles/Martha Merrell's Books; 1pm-4pm; 262-547-1060; www.downtownwaukesha.com
12/04/10
Brownie Girl Scout "Her Story" Open House
Discover Juliette Gordon Low’s story and what it was like to be a Girl Scout long ago, talk to women about important issues and more! $3/Scout.. Waukesha County Museum; 1 pm - 4 pm; 262.521.2859; www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
12/04/10
Silver Bells in Historic Downtown Waukesha
Every Saturday afternoon enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers in the streets and candy cane tales and holiday carrols. Shop historic downtown Waukesha and enjoy the galleries, antiques, bouties and things to eat & drink.. Historic Downtown Waukesha; 1pm-4pm; 262-547-1060; www.downtownwaukesha.com
12/04/10
Color Your Holidays Art Show and Reception
More than 60 artists will show their finest holiday gifts to help spice up your home and solve your gift giving challenges. Held in conjunction with the Waukesha Art Crawl. River's End Gallery, Historic Downtown Waukesha; 04pm-10pm; 262-896-8875; www.riversendgallery.com
12/04/10
Christmas at the Inn
Step into the historic stagecoach inn and sample home-baked cookies, punch and Mrs. Brown's soups. Listen to the music, enjoy a special exhibit in the ballroom, and see the delight of children creating their very own crafts.. Dousman Stagecoach Inn, Brookfield; 10am - 4 pm; 262-782-4057; www.elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org
12/04/10
Blizzard Brawl
Waukesha County Expo Center; 262-896-8490; www.waukeshacountyexpo.com
12/04/10
Special Olympics State Fall Sports Tournament
Volleyball & bowling. Center Court Sports Complex, AMF Waukesha, AMF Bowlero; 608-222-1324
12/05/10
Holiday Festival
Holiday celebration includes village tree lighting, live reindeer, trolley rides, Live Nativity performance, Santa & Mrs. Claus, free Museum tours & concessions.Crafts & Storytelling at the library. Clark House Museum 206 E. Wisconsin Ave; 2:30PM-4:30PM; 262-691-8851; www.pewaukeechamber.org
12/05/10- 12/06/10
Christmas at Carroll concert
Choral and orchestral concert performed by Carroll students to celebrate the season. Shattuck Music Center; 7:30 p.m.; 262-524-7182; www.carrollu.edu
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