Connect at Community & Business Events
See what’s happening in your town and stay connected to the excitement all around you! From community gatherings to local business events, there’s always something worth showing up for. Don’t miss out on the opportunities to connect, support local, and be part of what makes our community thrive.
WBA Meeting
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Summer Concert Series
🎵 Live Music in the Park 🎵
Nothing better than music, fresh air, and community!
Join us for a relaxing time at Fireman’s Park—bring a lawn chair, your friends, and enjoy the vibes.
Featuring Rusty Hearts
Teen Cookie Decorating
Teens learn tips and tricks, practice piping, and decorate your cookies to take home. All cookies, icing, and tools are provided- FREE! Registration is required. This event is sponsored by the Waterloo Piggly Wiggly!
Sign up here: https://live-karljunginger.pantheonsite.io/.../teen...
"Concert for COLE" Celebration of Life Fundraiser
Supporting The Strohbusch Family! Pig roast, bake sale, raffles, music and more!!
Music Lineup:
11am-1:00pm Wild Cardz Duo
1-3:00pm Bryan Alan Piper
3-5:00pm Dixie Duncan
7-10:00pm Nicole Nystrom
Tumbleweed Band
Summer Concert Series
🎵 Live Music in the Park 🎵
Nothing better than music, fresh air, and community!
Join us for a relaxing time at Fireman’s Park—bring a lawn chair, your friends, and enjoy the vibes.
Featuring Myles Wangerin
Independence Day Celeberation
🎆 Celebrate the 4th of July with Us! 🎆
Head to Fireman’s Park for an unforgettable day packed with:
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Great Food
🎯 Bingo Fun
🎉 Activities for all ages
There’s something for everyone—come out and enjoy an amazing community celebration!
Summer Concert Series
🎵 Live Music in the Park 🎵
Nothing better than music, fresh air, and community!
Join us for a relaxing time at Fireman’s Park—bring a lawn chair, your friends, and enjoy the vibes.
Featuring Frank Martin Busch
WBA Meeting
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Fill The Squad
Join us for Fill the Squad, a community-driven school supply donation event dedicated to helping local students start the school year prepared and confident. We’re partnering with local first responders to “fill the squad” vehicle with essential school supplies for children and families in need.
We are collecting items such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers, folders, and other classroom essentials. Every donation—big or small—makes a meaningful impact and helps ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed.
Bring your donations, meet members of your local police/fire department, and be part of a powerful effort to support our community’s youth. Together, we can make a difference—one backpack at a time.
Summer Concert Series
🎵 Live Music in the Park 🎵
Nothing better than music, fresh air, and community!
Join us for a relaxing time at Fireman’s Park—bring a lawn chair, your friends, and enjoy the vibes.
Featuring Universal Sound
Wiener and Kraut
The 66th Annual Wiener & Kraut Day!
Join us for a weekend of fun and festivities in Waterloo! The celebration kicks off Friday at Firemen's Park and continues Saturday throughout downtown and Firemen's Park. Explore a wide variety of vendors, check out the car show at the American Legion, and enjoy live performances from your favorite local bands in Firemen's Park. Bring your friends and family for food, music, shopping, and community fun at one of Waterloo’s longest-running and most beloved traditions!
WBA Meeting
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Spooktacular
6th Annual Waterloo Business Association Community Spooktacular
Get ready for a spooky good time! Join us for the 6th Annual Community Spooktacular, featuring Merchant Trick-or-Treat, a Tractor Parade, Tractor Rides, fun activities, and much more. Bring the whole family for a day of Halloween fun, community spirit, and unforgettable memories!
ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party
Step into the Night Court and celebrate the highly anticipated release of the next ACOTAR book with us… because Velaris is calling
Join Chapter and Charm for an unforgettable midnight release party inspired by the magic, mystery, and romance of the City of Starlight. Whether you’re a longtime member of the Night Court or just discovering Prythian, this is your invitation to dress up, sip something magical, and celebrate with fellow fans.
Your $50 ticket includes:
A Velaris/Night Court themed goodie bag filled with curated bookish treasures
One complimentary beverage from our specialty drink menu
Access to an immersive, Night Court-inspired atmosphere
Entry into our ACOTAR trivia experience (with prizes )
Exclusive event-only surprises throughout the night
Event Timeline:
Doors open: 10:30pm
Trivia + festivities begin: 11pm
Midnight release moment – be among the first to get your hands on the new book
Come dressed in your best Night Court attire (optional but highly encouraged) and prepare for a night of magic and community.
Spots are limited and will sell out — secure your ticket now to claim your place in Velaris.
Small Business Saturday
Support the heart of our community by shopping local this Small Business Saturday! When you choose to spend your dollars at locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers, you’re helping families, creating jobs, and strengthening our local economy. Explore unique gifts, personalized service, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see anywhere else. Join us in celebrating our small businesses and make a big impact right here at home!
Pancake Breakfast
Join us in celebrating 60 years of EMS service in Waterloo at the Waterloo Fire & EMS Pancake Breakfast! 🥞🚒
Come enjoy a delicious breakfast while honoring the incredible service and dedication of our local EMS team. It’s a great way to support your community and celebrate this important milestone!
Grand Opening Event- Renowned Radiance Medspa
Something beautiful is coming to Waterloo… and you’re invited.
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Renowned Radiance Medspa & Suites!
Come experience a modern, edgy space dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty. We’ll have exclusive grand opening specials, refreshments, giveaways, and more!
Whether you’re new to aesthetics or a seasoned glow-getter, we can’t wait to meet you and help you feel your most confident.
Learn to Make Sourdough
🍞 Have you been wanting to learn the Art of Sourdough? 🍞
In class, we will talk about the supplies, ingredients, and techniques needed to make sourdough bread, as well as other baked goods you can make with your starter or discard. You will learn hands on how to mix up dough, and how to feed and maintain a starter.
Students will go home with dough to bake their first loaf of bread, and some of my sourdough starter to continue baking.
Sign up here: https://app.simply-bread.co/rrsourdough/
Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day from the Waterloo Business Association—celebrating all the incredible moms who make our community stronger every day! 💐
Vendor Market
Join us for our weekly Vendor Market, featuring a vibrant mix of farm-fresh goods and handcrafted artisan products! Held every Sunday from May 10 through October 18, this market is your go-to spot for locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, unique crafts, specialty items, and more. Come support local farmers, makers, and small businesses while enjoying a fun and welcoming community atmosphere all season long.
Pork Chop Dinner
Join us for the LAST Saturday Dinner of the Season at American Legion Post 233!
🍽️ Pork Chop Dinner
📅 Saturday, May 9th
Come out and enjoy a great meal, great company, and help support your local Legion. Let’s finish the season strong—bring your friends and family!
We hope to see you there!
Plant sale + Mother’s Day weekend bouquets
Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale at Red Bilita Flowers! Plant sale + Mother’s Day weekend bouquets
Cinco De Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Waterloo with an evening of culture, community, and celebration! Enjoy live music, authentic food vendors, local shopping, family-friendly activities, and vibrant entertainment as we come together to honor Mexican heritage and support our local businesses. Bring your friends, bring your family, and join us for a festive day in the heart of our community! 🎉🌮🎶
Luminous Rose Solar Return Celebration
Luminous Rose is turning three, and I’m opening the studio doors for a warm, celebratory Solar Return Open House.
Throughout the day, you’ll be able to:
Enjoy a tarot reading from a gifted local reader
Browse a small maker’s market featuring beautiful offerings from local creators
Explore the studio, connect with community, and soak in the energy of what we’ve built together
This is a come‑as‑you‑are, drop‑in‑anytime celebration. Whether you’ve been with Luminous Rose since the beginning or you’re just discovering us, you’re welcome in this space.
Here’s to another year of magic, meaning, and community
Maunesha River Clean Up
The next Maunesha River Alliance cleanup is set for May 2nd at 9:00 AM!
They’re looking for volunteers to help clean up the river and make a difference in our community. The cleanup will begin at Whispers Roadhouse, where canoes will be launched, and volunteers will work their way down to the 4 corners in Waterloo (S. Monroe).
If you’re interested in joining or have any questions, please email info@mauneshariveralliance.org
Let’s work together to keep our rivers clean!
Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck at Piggly Wiggly
Catch the truck at Piggly Wiggly for lobster rolls, tacos, bisque, tots, and more served fresh all day.
Easy stop, great food, and ready when you are.
Order ahead on our app and skip the line! Download the app in the App Store or Google Play
The app begins accepting orders a couple hours before each truck event.
See Full Milwaukee Truck Schedule and Menu:
https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/locations/milwaukee-wi
Indie Bookstore Day
Join Chapter an Charm Collective on April 25th for a full day of books and exciting firsts at Chapter & Charm.
Here’s what we have planned:
• First 50 customers who make a book purchase will receive a custom goodie bag
• Spend $100+ and your drink is on us (free Dirty Soda!)
• The kitchen will be OPEN from 12–4pm — our very first weekend serving food
• A special Dirty Soda, available for one day only (flavor reveal coming soon )
Whether you’re stopping in to browse, grab a drink, or spend the afternoon with a new read, this is the perfect day to support your local indie bookstore.
Bring a friend, grab a stack, and stay awhile
Puzzle Contest- Library
Register here : https://live-karljunginger.pantheonsite.io/.../jigsaw...
Work on a puzzle, race against the clock, and enjoy some friendly competition. Prizes and bragging rights included! Register your team captain to compete against other groups. Teams should consist of no more than 4 people. Each team receives a 500-piece puzzle and has 2 hours to complete it. First to finish wins! Registration required.
Relay for Life Garage Sale
All proceeds benefit cancer research, advocacy and patient support!
Spring Clean- Firemen's Park
🌿 Spring Cleanup at Fireman’s Park 🌿
Join us as we freshen up one of our community’s favorite spaces!
📍 Fireman’s Park – Fireman’s Park
📅 April 18th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come lend a hand with spring cleanup efforts and help keep our park looking its best for the season ahead. Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole morning, every bit of help makes a difference!
🧤 Bring gloves, rakes, and a great attitude!
Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful 🌱
Contact Gabe Haberkorn for any questions: Phone: 920-478-3025 Email: parks@waterloowi.us
Relay for Life Garage Sale
All proceeds benefit cancer research, advocacy and patient support!
Relay for Life Garage Sale
All proceeds benefit cancer research, advocacy and patient support!
Bingo Night
Join us for an exciting Bingo Night hosted by the Waterloo Booster Club at Waterloo Fireman’s Park! Grab your tickets early for $30 before April 8th or $35 after. Doors open at 6:00 PM and games begin at 7:00 PM. Your ticket includes bingo entry, a card packet, and appetizers for the evening. This event is for ages 18 and older, so gather your friends and come out for a fun night of games, food, and community support!
Baked Chicken and Ham Dinner- American Legion
Join the Waterloo American Legion for a delicious Ham or Baked Chicken dinner on April 11th! 🍽️
Great food, great company, and a wonderful way to support your local Legion. We hope to see you there!
Election Day
🗳️ Election Day – April 7, 2026
Make your voice heard! Election Day is coming up.
📍 Voting Location:
Waterloo City Hall
136 N Monroe St., Waterloo
🕖 Election Day Hours:
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Early In-Person Voting:
March 24 – April 3, 2026
If you are able, plan ahead and take part in the voting process. Every vote helps shape our community.
Easter at St. John
Services at 6:30am and 9:00am
Free Meal Served in-between services.
Easter egg hunt for Kids ages 0-12 starts at 8:00am
Easter Egg Your Neighbor
Sunday, April 5th for the 3rd year of this amazing event, presented by Knots Erased and Sign Dreamers!
This year, 100% of the proceeds will benefit Groceries for Growth, a local organization that provides food and snacks to children to help sustain them through the weekend.
2026 Easter Egg Hunt
The 2026 Easter Egg Hunt in Waterloo Firemen's Park is upon us! Bring the kids out to meet the Easter Bunny and do some egg hunting!
10 am - Easter Bunny Meet and Greet
*Great time to get some photos with the Easter Bunny and family!
10:30 am - Easter Egg Hunt Announcements and then the hunt is on!
Hope you can come out and join!
And a huge thank you for our sponsor again this year with Waterloo Blooms and The Candy Shop!
Active Shooter Training Scenario
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Okay yes… it sounds intense… but we promise it’s also a really fun night
We laugh, we learn, and we help our amazing Fire & Police departments train for real-life situations
Looking for high schoolers & adults to jump in!
You’ll be fed
Volunteer hours get signed off
You’ll have a story to tell after
Waterloo Trail Twisters 9 Pin Tap Mixed Couples Bowling Tournament
Waterloo Trail Twisters Snowmobile Club 9 Pin tap bowling fun tournament. $20 a couple. Sign up sheets at Ted Pin Alley. Shifts at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm.
Meat Raffles, 50/50 Raffles, Baskets! Contact Beth Kreger 920-988-1513.
WBA Meeting
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Come out and enjoy great food, great company, and a great way to support your local Legion!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and make it a night of community and comfort food done right. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍽️💚
Monthly Euchre Tournament
Join us for an exciting afternoon of cards, community, and friendly competition at our Euchre Tournaments! It’s the perfect chance to enjoy great drinks, lively conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere. ♣️♦️
♤$5 entry fee
♧Sign up at 12:30pm
◇Starts at 1pm SHARP
♡No partner needed (but can partner 1st game if you do)
♧Stick the dealer
♤Bump Cup (bring quarters)
◇100%PAYOUT
♤♡◇♧EVERY 2nd SATURDAY October-April♧◇♡♤
American Legion Spaghetti Dinner
Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner at American Legion Post 233 on February 14th! Enjoy a delicious meal and great company at 9250 State Rd 89, Waterloo, WI 53594. Everyone is welcome—come out and support your local Legion!
If you want, I can also make an even punchier, social-media-friendly version under 30 words. Do you want me to do that?
Karaoke
Get ready to grab the mic and sing your heart out at karaoke night at Mama’s Saloon in downtown Waterloo! Join us Friday, February 13th from 8:00 PM–12:00 AM for a fun-filled evening of music, laughter, and great company. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just singing for fun, come enjoy a lively night out with friends and show off your favorite tunes!