June 5th, 2025

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Week of June 5th, 2025

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Here are 5 (or more) local things to support this weekend:

1: Waukesha City Pools Open June 7

It’s finally warm enough to want to cool off. City pools open Friday, June 7, and snagging a seasonal pass is the most budget-friendly way to support our local parks while keeping your summer plans simple. Our pools at Horeb and Buchner are family classics and every pass sold keeps these city gems funded.

👉 Learn more and purchase your pass: HERE

1a: BuchnerFest

To celebrate the pools opening, BuchnerFest will feature activities from the Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, Waukesha County Dairy Promotions.

P.S. We heard there’s free ice cream!

🕓 June 7th, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | 📍Buchner Park, Waukesha

2. Summer & Sabor Market

Farmers market meets cultural celebration. Summer & Sabor is a curated outdoor market hosted by MercadoMKE at Minooka with food vendors, artists, and musicians representing Waukesha’s diverse local talent. From handmade tamales to homegrown herbs, this is the real flavor of the city.

🗓️ June 7th, 12:00pm - 4:00 pm | 📍Minooka Park

3. 🐾 Friends of HAWS Rummage-O-Rescue

The annual Rummage-O-Rescue is a helps fund adoptions, veterinary care, and local rescue programming through HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society). You’ll find deals on everything from home goods to pet gear - all while helping animals find forever homes. Plus, you might meet some cute animals there too. Bub’s Brews will be there selling coffee and baked goods.

💡 Bring your own bag. And a friend.
🗓️ June 6th at 10am to June 7th at 3 pm. | 📍701 Northview Road, Waukesha

4. ☕ Spotlight: Waukesha Café House

If you’ve driven past without going in, change that this week. Owner Mojib and family have created a beautiful little Azeri haven in Waukesha where you can blend both authentic (Turkish coffee, baklava) and familiar flavors. Their pastry collection is delicious and vibrant with color, and their breakfast/lunch sandwiches are exactly what you’d hope for at a nice café.

Stop in and enjoy a latte (built upside-down), or get super-charged with a traditional Turkish coffee. Word on the street is that the upstairs will soon have a bar serving alcohol one night a week.

📍410 Wisconsin Ave

5. 🚴 Trail of the Week: Cushing Park Road Trail

A stretch of the Route of the Badger, this paved 3 mile trail connects Cushing Memorial Park in Delafield with scenic views, shaded paths, and a strong chance of spotting local wildlife. Easy to access, stroller-friendly, and a great option for weekend bike rides or morning walks.

🌳 Park at Cushing Memorial and start there!

6. 🍻 Now Open: Voodoo Brewing in Delafield

New to the area and independently owned, Voodoo Brewing’s Delafield taproom is officially open. They’re serving up 18 taps of small-batch craft brews in a welcoming space with food and community tables. They have a scratch kitchen and full craft cocktail menu as well.

The Good Vibes West Coast IPA and any of their pizzas are the perfect pairing.

📍705 N Genesee Street, Delafield

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