Hello Waukesha! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Temple dedication, balloon dinosaur adventure, and free home safety upgrades + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A landmark dedication: After four years of renovations, New Berlin’s Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple was dedicated and opens to the public today. Founders say it is the nation’s only temple devoted to Lakshmi -- see the temple dedication.
Safe upgrades for aging homes: Revitalize Milwaukee offers free home safety upgrades in Waukesha and Milwaukee for low-income seniors 62+, like bathtub cutouts and ADA-height toilets, for households earning under 80% of median income -- learn how to apply.
Easier mental health support: Behavioral Health Clinic opened a new Brookfield location, expanding access for Waukesha-area families with in-person and telehealth appointments, immediate availability, and no referral required locally -- explore Brookfield access.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Level up your weekend: Battle House Laser Tag - Waukesha swaps kiddie tag for mission-based, tactical play with realistic gear, multi-story cover, and 60+ minutes of game time. Rally the squad for capture-the-flag, heists, or bomb runs, then brag about your K/D ratio all week around Waukesha.
Weekend nature fix: Need a quick nature win this week? Fox River Park delivers with shady trails, a solid playground for the kids, plus spots for fishing, volleyball, and a canoe launch if you're feeling ambitious... local enough to make it easy, big enough to feel like a mini escape.
Instant mood upgrade: Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse has fresh, fun florals, lush plants, and a greenhouse stroll that doubles as a mini reset. Order online or let their team deliver the cheer, or swing by to get inspired for a centerpiece, patio pot, or just-because bouquet.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎈 The Big Balloonosaur Adventure @ Pewaukee Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – Smarty Pants serves up roaring balloon dinosaurs, magic, and laughs that actually land for adults. Call it kids entertainment if you want, but the eye-popping balloon wizardry will have the whole family grinning, and home before dinner.
🎆 Eats, Beats, & Booms @ Fox River Christian Church | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:30 PM – Grab your lawn chair for a Fox River favorite, a free outdoor concert with Brennley Brown, local food trucks, and a fireworks finale. It’s the holy trinity of summer, music, dinner, and booms, plus plenty of neighbors you’ll politely wave to, and actually like.
✨ Magic of Rondini @ Brookfield Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:30 AM – Got grandkids who think your quarter behind the ear trick is old news? The library is hosting Magic of Rondini for ages 3 to 12, packed with mystery, laughs, and the kind of wonder that buys you quiet. Space is limited, expect a cozy crowd.
🎂 America’s 250th Birthday Celebration @ Creative Pals | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Warm up for America’s 250th with a low-stress, red, white, and a little glue kind of celebration. Pop in for raffles, free giveaways, and those famous cookies, then leave with fresh project ideas, glitter on your sleeves, and absolutely no burnt hot dogs.
⛪ Holy Apostles Family Festival @ Holy Apostles Catholic Parish (New Berlin) | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – Whether you’re here for the fish fry, blackout bingo, or a rummage find that’ll impress your mother-in-law, Holy Apostles’ family fest delivers. Our House, Almighty Vinyl, and The Kingfish Band set the soundtrack, with rides, a bake sale, and a $5,000 cash sweepstakes.
⛪ Corpus Christi Parish Festival @ St. Mary Catholic Church | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re here for the food, the raffle, or the people-watching, the Corpus Christi Parish Festival is summer in our town distilled. Expect church-basement-level hospitality moved outdoors, good music, better desserts, and that low-key joy that lingers like powdered sugar.
🎣 4th Annual Learn To Fish @ Sidie Hollow County Park (Vernon) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 AM – Viola Sportsman's Club is schooling a generation at Sidie Hollow Lake with a learn-to-fish day for ages 7 to 12. They bring rods, bait, and a picnic, you bring a kid, a seat, and patience while knots, regs, and basics stick in a small group.
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07 — The Waukesha report Weather forecastToday — High: 73°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 78%
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 75°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 25%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThe Collins blends classic charm with polished, everyday luxury. This fresh design features a soothing tub, a kitchen sink with backyard views, and a deck that extends the living space outdoors. A second door from the deck leads right back to the cozy bedroom suite, adding a smart touch to its graceful, easygoing layout.
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