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Waukesha
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Octane Coffee boss Adrian Deasy is asking people for money to help open a new drive-thru shop in Hales Corners on Highway 100 near Festival Foods — the campaign has raised $247,188 so far and follows a strong start at a Brookfield shop. He said the company will keep expanding in the Milwaukee area and plans to start franchising in late 2026. The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tony Maronni’s Pizzeria now shows Sussex’s first village-approved outdoor mural that features landmarks like rolling hills, Holy Hill, a quarry, a train, birds, a water tower and an American flag. Village officials approved the project quickly in August and granted $5,000 while Herc Rentals provided lift equipment—helping complete the work as a new local landmark. The Waukesha Freeman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waukesha school district is considering closing one high school to lower building capacity by 10 to 15 percent as enrollment drops. Superintendent Jim Sebert said all options remain on the table during discussions about Optimizing Our Future. The Waukesha Freeman
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Families will cut their own Christmas tree while helping restore prairie habitat at Calhoun Creek Prairie Preserve on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—live carols and North Pillar Brewing will add to the event, which offers a second day on Nov. 30 for those unable to attend. The Waukesha Freeman
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new spa (located downtown) offering massages, facials, and sugaring hair removal has opened in Waukesha and it aims to be an escape spot by providing more than just pampering (with plans for enhanced relaxation experiences). The Waukesha Freeman
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Holiday Folk Fair International 2025
2-9 p.m. — Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center — Parking fees may apply — Celebrate multicultural heritage with music, dance, and traditional foods over this three-day festival.
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Milwaukee Turkey Trot 5k/8k
8:45 a.m. — McKinley Park — Entry fee not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run and enjoy a donut at the finish line.
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Mistletoe Market Craft & Art Fair
10 AM – 4 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Free entry — Discover unique handcrafted art and crafts at this festive market with possible visits from Santa.
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Special Saturday: Hands On Holidays
10 AM – 12 PM — Oconomowoc Public Library — Free entry — Create holiday gifts at various crafting stations for all ages.
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Waukesha Christmas Parade
4-9:45 p.m. — Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with colorful floats, festive music, and a visit from Santa Claus.
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Country Christmas Spectacular
5-9 p.m. — The Ingleside Hotel — $30-$35 per carload — Experience a mesmerizing display of over a million holiday lights from the comfort of your car.
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