Go out!
Hey all you night owls! Come on downtown and have a hoot! Whether you’re in the mood for something crafty, social, or chillaxing, we’ve got just the thing!
Make Art!
Downtown Waukesha is all about art – live music, giant murals, even tattoos! Check out the artists along Main St. during Friday Night Live, find a gallery to love, or catch a show at the Waukesha Civic Theatre.
Buy Stuff!
Downtown Waukesha has so many places to shop, it’s hard to know where to start. You can buy a grandfather clock and a gelato on the same block! To help you out, we hand-picked a couple of the neighborhood’s most notable spots.
Take a Tour!
Even Downtown Waukesha locals enjoy our self-guided historical walking tours. Choose from two Historic Downtown Waukesha walking tours, the Public Art walking tour, and challenge yourself to visit all of the Guitar Town murals!
Historic Downtown Waukesha Walking Tours
City of Waukesha Public Art Walking Tour
Family Fun!
The sky’s the limit when it comes to family friendly entertainment! From movie nights under the stars to shopping and downtown bebopping, Downtown Waukesha has got fun for the whole fam!
Get fit!
Get fit, take a stroll, and soak up the sunshine at one of our many parks and gardens! Downtown Waukesha welcomes outdoor enthusiasts with friendly walking paths, playgrounds, river recreation, pools, and more.
shop local!
Welcome to Downtown Waukesha’s vibrant, open-air farmers market. Annually from the first week in May to the last week in October, this rain or shine event makes historic Downtown Waukesha your destination for fresh, locally grown produce. And did we mention there’s live music?
join the fun!
Take your lunch break to the riverwalk! Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Riverside Rhythms is your ticket to good vibes, good music, and good food from local vendors. Keep an eye out for our Vendor of the Day and kick off your summer season with great taste!
A few upcoming events...
Duo Duende, Live Music- Crush Wine Bar
Live Music | Crush Wine Bar
Waukesha Guitartown Live Stage- Martha Merrell’s
Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live | WaukeshaDBA Friday Night Live is downtown Waukesha’s premier outdoor music event, held every summer...