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Waukesha
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Waukesha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Oconomowoc Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold a Wreaths Across America ceremony at 11 a.m. on Dec. 13 at St. John Chrysostom Cemetery (1111 N. Genesee St.) in Delafield; community members can join the tribute. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Phantom Lake YMCA Camp in Mukwonago will host its annual Santa Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, where donated toys will be collected for local children. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery (a nonprofit group) is hosting a fundraiser at Culver's, 840 W. Sunset Drive, Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. A portion of purchases will support construction of a new Military Section at the cemetery. The Waukesha Freeman
- ➤ For the 2026 season, Lake Country DockHounds plan to raise $250,000 through the Hounds Care Initiative – Pay it Fur-ward to support local nonprofits, awarding up to $10 for every game ticket sold at WBC Park. Local schools, charities, and organizations are invited to register and take part. The Waukesha Freeman
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bee Well Café owner Calaya Nelson said she faced legal threats from the Mukwonago Chamber when she used 'Midnight Magic' for her family event during Saturday’s holiday event and is launching a new small business collective (Chamber officials reaffirmed support for their executive director). The Waukesha Freeman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lynn Gaffey, a longtime art advocate who helped shape downtown, died on Nov. 27 at 74. Her family and art partners said she sparked the first Art Crawl and built lasting creative opportunities + a legacy that continues to guide the community. The Waukesha Freeman
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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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Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama Flea Market
9 AM – 5 PM — Waukesha County Expo Center — Entry fee varies — Explore a treasure trove of unique finds and local crafts at this bustling market.
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New Years Eve at Noon
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Betty Brinn Children's Museum — $10 – $20 — Celebrate the New Year early with a family-friendly dance party and fun activities including a noon beach ball drop.
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