Schedule Of Events

January 17, 2025

5:00 - 9:00 pm : JanBoree Birthday Bash - Lowell Park

Enjoy rad fun like a cake walk, hockey shoot out, snowshoe/walk, birthday trivia, live birthday jackpot game, ruby cup grab game, DJ and more! Activities from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Ice skating, sledding, and a bonfire too!

5:00 - 7:30 pm : Legit Ice and Snow Sculpting Demo - Lowell Park

Come watch the internationally acclaimed pros as they create an amazing winter scene that combines thousands upon thousands of pounds of ice and snow into an amazing sculpture.  Cool beans!

5:00 - 9:00 pm : Jammin' JanBoree Beer Garden - Lowell Park

"Party on, dudes!" Stop by for family-friendly fun including a DJ and games. Tent will be heated and Raised Grain Brewing Co. Products will be sold. Must be 21+ to purchase or consume beer. No carry-in of alcohol allowed.

8:00 PM : Jan-BOOM-Eree Fireworks - Lowell Park

Fireworks in a winter sky-"fer sure!" We're celebrating the Waukesha JanBoree going back to the 80's when it all started.  Watch for the "rubies" in the sky as we celebrate 40 years.

January 18, 2025

9:00 am - Noon : 21st Annual Geocaching Event - Rotary Building

Geocaching, a global game of treasure hunting using longitude and latitude coordinates, is fun for all ages. With your smart phone or GPS and internet access, you are ready to explore and search for a "geocache." Presentation will focus on basics to get started in the eco and family friendly sport. Learn how to explore parks in a new way!

9:30 - 11:00 am : Make and Play Workshop - White Rock Campus

Join the School District of Waukesha and Community 4K partners for JanBoree's 40th birthday celebration! Enjoy making ruby spinners, decorate mascot-themed crafts, color a fuzzy poster, and design your own paper wreath! Parking is behind the building.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm : Airport Fly-In - Waukesha County Airport, Crites Field

Wear your favorite aviation related gear and learn about airplanes, flying, becoming a pilot, getting into the aviation industry and more.  Multiple aeronautical organizations will be participating.  Hands on activities will be provided, and all aviation enthusiasts are welcome!

11:00 am - 2:00 pm : Winter Wildlife Exploration - Retzer Nature Center

Set out on the trails at Retzer Nature Center in search of winter wildlife. This self-guided hike includes a map with key highlights on the trail and a scavenger hunt! Explore the nature trails on your own by hiking on foot or with free use of snowshoes, if snow cover is adequate. First come, first served.

1:00 - 4:00 pm : Waukesha North 50th Anniversary Celebration - Waukesha North High School

North Open House and Tours 1:00-3:00pm featuring class murals, panoramic photos and classroom changes.  50th anniversary Celebration Assembly 3:00-4:00pm featuring multigenerational band and cheer performances, images and speakers from the decades.

4:00 - 9:00 pm : Jammin' JanBoree Beer Garden - Lowell Park

"Party on, dudes!" Stop by for family-friendly fun including a DJ and games. Tent will be heated and Raised Grain Brewing Co. Products will be sold. Must be 21+ to purchase or consume beer. No carry-in of alcohol allowed.

6:00 - 6:30 pm , 7:00 - 7:30 pm, 8:00 - 8:30 pm : Decade Duel: A Trivia Showdown - Lowell Park

Trivia Queen Kristin is in the house to guide you through decades of trivia questions. Free play for teams of four; bring your friends or make some at the Beer Garden in Lowell Park. Great prizes for each round.

January 20, 2025

Zumba Glow Party

Black lights, glow sticks, and neon clothes. what more could you ask for? Join the Zumba glow party as we burn up those calories with an hour of fitness you are sure to remember!

January 21, 2025

Winter Tyke Hike

We can tell a lot about animals by signs they leave behind. Children, 2-5 years old, with an adult, can search for signs. Snowshoes available or bring your own (quantities limited). Trail hike replaces snowshoeing if snow cover is not adequate. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 25 children.

January 22, 2025

Retro Superfit

Turn the calendar back to 1984 and wear your favorite 80's workout gear to experience this high energy exercise class! Celebrate JanBoree's 40th birthday with a workout to include portions of Hi/Low aerobics, boot camp, circuit, interval training, toning, strength and much more!

January 23, 2025

6:00 - 7:15 pm : Everyday Astronomer: Citizen Science - Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium & Retzer Nature Center

Come learn how you can study the stars and planets and participate in citizen science with no equipment. Our presenter has logged over 200 citizen science missions and will talk about how you can get involved as a family or amateur from any location.

5:30 - 6:30 pm  or 6:45 - 7:45 pm : Lil' Chill & Cool Blu Cookie Decorating - Schuetze Recreation Center, Meeting Room

Decorate cookies that look as good as they taste following step by step instructions. Participants under the age of 16 must attend with an adult.  Cost: $10 per person

January 24, 2025

5:30 - 7:00 pm : Flashback 40 Glow Walk - Frame Park

Bring leg warmers and prepare for an unforgettable journey back in time. Enjoy four 80's themed stations around the river; free hot chocolate, and each registrant receives a totally tubular glow stick flashlight or LED crown to make the 1.7-mile walk. Come in your best 80's fashion.

5:00 - 7:30 pm : Gems At The Gym

Join us for a family-fun evening of games, arts and crafts, obstacle course, and more! Collect hidden gems as you travel across the YMCA!

January 25, 2025

8:45 - 10:00 am : Frosty 5K Run / Walk - Schuetze Recreation Center, Gym

Bring the whole family to enjoy the Frosty 5K in Frame Park, managed by Silver Circle Sports Events. Early registration discount, $40 race day. Free t-shirt for early registrants & free hot chocolate. Kids race a 1K free with parent registration. Timed race, awards to top 3 men/women in five year age categories. The whole family can enjoy this 5K Run/Walk. The route begins and ends at Frame Park.

9:00 am - 2:00 pm : Ice Sculpting Competition - Downtown Waukesha

Watch invited carvers compete for prize money and bragging rights as they sculpt large blocks of ice into master pieces!

10:00 - 11:00 am : Brock Barnabas & Medieval Dragons - Waukesha Public Library

Realistic animatronic dragons come to life with inventor and time traveler Brock Barnabas. He'll need your help traveling back to Medieval times! All ages are welcome.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm : Ice Fishing Clinic - Minooka Park

Join the Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin for this hands-on ice fishing clinic! Equipment and bait will be provided. Online Registration Required.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm : Alaskan Malamute Weight Pull - Minooka Park, Picnic Area 3

Check out an official Alaskan Malamute Club of Wisconsin Dog Pull. Watch an open competition of dogs pulling up to 3,000 pounds on a wheeled cart!

11:00 - 11:45  pm  : CBS 58 Exteme Weather Experiment - Schuetze Recreation Center, Activity Room

CBS 58 Ready Weather Chief Meteorologist, Drew Burgoyne shows you the science behind our weather and the importance of severe weather safety. With interactive and educational experiments, young and old are sure to learn something while having a ton of fun!

5:00 - 8:00 pm : Decades on Ice Bar Hop - Downtown Waukesha

Meet new friends and enjoy winter themed drinks and decade trivia with your tour guide at: Bosco's Social Club: Club 400, House of Guinness, Let It Be, Maddy's Music Lounge,Enjoy the bar food spread at Club 400. Cost: $50 per person. Adults 21+

January 26, 2025

1:00 - 3:30 pm : A Winter Menagerie - St. Luke's Church

The Waukesha JanBoree Family Concert is sure to thrill audience members of all ages! Embark on a musical journey with enchanting melodies that bring lions, elephants and turtles to life accompanied by whimsical orchestration. Instrument petting zoo, 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Concert 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Children are FREE, Adults $10 at the door.

Date : January 17-26, 2025

Location : Various Venues In Waukesha, WI

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