Good morning, Waukesha.

The Hartland Chamber of Commerce will host a street dance in downtown Hartland on Aug.

23 at 3 p.m. The event will offer music and dancing (with live local bands) and aims to bring families together for fun.

Montana-based outdoor gear maker MeatEater, Inc. will open a new 3,700-square-foot store in early fall at 340 N.

Lord St. in Brookfield—its second retail location following the flagship in Bozeman, offering technical hunting apparel, fishing accessories and exclusive products along with in-store events for local hunters and anglers.

Madison-based Forage Kitchen will open its 10th restaurant at The Corridor in Brookfield by the end of the year.

The new fast-casual restaurant — located at 350 Discovery Drive — will serve grain bowls, salads and wraps from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Dean Piskula Jr., 36, from Concord was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court with seven misdemeanor counts for not telling Summit Elementary—Oconomowoc that he is a registered sex offender when he visited his child's school several times last spring; he must appear in court on July 24.

Lake Country Playhouse & Academy is marking its 65th anniversary with Curtain’s Up!—a benefit concert running July 17 to 19 at its Hartland venue where local performers will present Broadway-style numbers and guests can enjoy a preshow reception, silent auction, and live music.

Ticket prices start at $35 online or $40 at the door and all proceeds support year-round arts education and programming.

Waukesha County Community Foundation awarded more than $1 million in scholarships so far this year — totaling $1,091,394 compared to last year’s $899,165.45 — and assumed stewardship of 30 funds from UW at Waukesha after its campus closed; students are now encouraged to plan ahead by speaking with their school counselors or local education foundations.

Waukesha County Fair

12-10 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Admission Fee — Celebrate 183 years of fun with competitive exhibits, live entertainment, and delicious food.

Waukesha County Fair 2025

6:00 p.m. — Waukesha County Expo Center — Entrance fee varies — Celebrate Wisconsin's oldest fair with live entertainment, food, and farm fun.

Falls Lavender Fest

1-7 p.m. — Village of Menomonee Falls — Free entry — Immerse in the vibrant scents and flavors at our annual lavender festival complete with music and family fun.

Waukesha County Fair Musical Performance

Live music night — Evening — Waukesha County Fair Office — Ticket price TBD — Experience high-energy acoustic favorites from Phil Norby, Myles Wangerin, and JJ Eckl.

Touch-a-Truck

This free community event is sure to please the wheel-lovers in your family! Get up close and personal with emergency vehicles, school bus, a RACE CAR, farming equipment, and even some farm animals (and the KONA ice truck will be there too!)

State of the CRE Market in Wisconsin

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Smart Asset Realty — Free entry — Explore essential real estate strategies for financial freedom and grow your investment network.

Family Camp

1 PM - 1 PM — Schoenstatt Retreat Center — Registration required — Bring your family to reconnect with nature and faith at this enriching camp experience.

Frame Park Car Show

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM — Frame Park Formal Gardens — Free Admission — Celebrate classic cars with food, music, and community vibes.