Town of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Check out these various events throughout the year. More are added yearly so check back often.
Fight the winter "blahs" by getting out and spikin' a ball! Simply show up at Pleasant Hill Elementary School (175 S. Barker Rd. - across from the watertower) on the nights you want to participate. The games are pick-up in nature and balls must be supplied by the participants. Call 262-796-3781 for more information. Get your neighbors and friends to join in to assure the formation of a few teams for the evening.
WHERE: Pleasant Hill Elementary School
WHEN: Thursdays; 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm from January 8 - March 5, 2009 (availability dependent on school closings; closed February 26)
FEE: FREE!
Skate away those long winter blues! Just come out to Waukesha Skateland at 1931 E. Main St. in Waukesha and strap on some skates. Who needs an excuse to get out of the house during winter....but here is one anyway! Roller skates will be provided or you can bring your own (including rollerblades). We'll skate the night away listening to music and gathering with all your town friends. Make sure you're there!
WHERE: Waukesha Skateland
WHEN: Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FEE: FREE! (proof of residency required)
Sign up for all your spring and summer activities, sports and classes on this important day. Registration begins this day and it is imperative to come in to assure class formation, team placement and to get together with your neighborhood friends. Bring a copy of your child's birth certificate for verification and full payment (check or cash only).
WHERE: Town Hall; 645 N. Janacek Road
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2009; from 8:00 am - 9:30 am
All children 8 years old and under are invited to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. Children will be grouped by ages. We will again have an Easter Egg "Crawl" for the tiny egg-hunters. Refreshments will be served.
WHERE: Marx Park; 700 S. Barker Rd.
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2009; 10:00 am Sharp! (Rain or Shine!)
FEE: Free
It’s back! The most famous of all fishing tournaments (at least in the town) will return to Brook Park for everyone to enjoy. The derby is open to children ages 4-12 years old. Everyone should bring all of their own fishing equipment and pre-registration is mandatory; call 796-3781 or email parkrec@townofbrookfield.com.
Adult volunteers are needed. Brook Park is located in Brook Park Estates; west off of Barker Road, two blocks north of Bluemound Rd.
WHERE: Brook Park
WHEN: TBD
FEE: Free
The first get together for the all baseball and softball teams will be Wednesday, May 27, 2009. At this event, all parents, coaches, and players are asked to be present for photos and a possible practice and meeting with your team. Parents will be asked to sign up for volunteer times and practice help. Everyone is required to lend a hand; if it is the snack for the week, practice drills, hauling the equipment, whatever. Make these programs easy! If everyone lends some time, the job is simple! Attendance is required.
Photo packages will be available before the event and that day. Payment for packages is required at time of photo. Photos will be sent to your home after they are developed.
The Annual 4th of July Celebration is a Town tradition. We guarantee that every member of your family will have outrageously fun activities to participate in again this year. The day will kick off with the parade at 9:00 a.m. This is followed by activities such as: *Ice Cream; *Buckets O' Fun; *the unlimited games for all ages; *cotton candy; *the Pie Eating Contest; *and the most delicious brats, hot dogs and hamburgers money can buy. All of this food will be sold for OUTRAGEOUSLY LOW PRICES.
Look for the May edition of the Town Tidings for more details and the specifics. It’s the best family value around!
Do you like making things happen? Join the 4th of July Celebrations Committee. Volunteer time is minimal and extremely rewarding. New blood means new ideas and better ways to do things. Get involved and make the event even more special.
Who needs a pool!! Beat the heat and come to Marx Park for a day of wet, wild fun!! Bring your squirt guns (the bigger, the better), water balloons, and your swimsuits and get ready to get wet. We will have hoses and sprinklers to keep the water flowing and plenty of places to fill up water balloons and squirt guns. Refreshments will be provided for everyone to keep the insides as wet and cool as the outsides. Bring the whole family down for the day. We’ll run around in the sun and have some fun!
WHEN: August 6; 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
WHERE: Marx Park playfields
FEE: Free
The Brookfield Lion’s Club will be hosting their annual fundraising event this year at Marx Park. We will have rides/activities for the kids, a special needs children program, food, beverages, live music and a car show.
This will be the Lion’s Club 40th year hosting Brookfield Days although it will be the first year at Marx Park and with the Town of Brookfield. All of the proceeds...100%...go to local individuals, local initiatives and Lions initiatives world- wide.
For more information people can contact Lions President Mike Waddell at 262-691-1184 or visit our web site at www.brookfieldlions.org or e-mail the club at brookfieldlions@brookfieldlions.org
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: Marx Park
A unique event that can't be missed. You've always wanted to see how the fire engines work, where the snowplows get attached, what the inside of a police car feels like. Well here is your opportunity!
WHEN: TBD; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE: Marx Park playfields
FEE: Free
The contest will be held on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Marx Park, rain or shine. The contest is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 - 12. A valid birth certificate must either be brought in or on file with the department for each participant. 1st - 3rd awards will be given separate for both boys and girls for each age. Participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the competition begins to check-in and warm-up. Pre-registrations required by Thursday, October 30. Call 796-3781 to register.
WHERE: Marx Park
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 10:00 am
FEE: FREE
Beautiful-bright lights, Christmas carols, hot chocolate, cookies and whole lot of fun describes this great holiday celebration! So don't miss this year's celebration of lights which will be held at the Town Hall lower level parking lot on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm. We will have a great time celebrating the holiday, by singing Christmas carols, enjoying Santa and Mrs. Claus' company, and having warm and sweet refreshments.
WHERE: Town Hall
WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, 2008; 6:30 pm
The pond at Wray Park (entrance at the corner of Mary Lynn and Jaclyn Drives) will be cleared to allow use by skaters of all ages. Skaters are encouraged to bring extra shovels to help clean off the surface as well as make extra room for everyone to use.
Every effort will be made to keep these areas clear and usable for figure skating. Hockey skaters are welcome but will be restricted from using pucks around the figure skating area. Call the Park & Rec (796-3781) for conditions of the ice at the pond.
No warming house will be available so bring appropriate clothes and equipment.
Lights are provided from 4:00 pm to 9: 00 pm.
The Town of Brookfield Park and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association (WPRA) will again be offering reduced tickets for the public to several Wisconsin attractions.
Prices to be updated.
Wisconsin Attraction Tickets
The Townof Brookfield Park and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association will again be offering reduced tickets for the public to several Wisconsin attractions.
| ATTRACTION | FEE | SAVINGS |
| GREAT AMERICA | Adult - $ | $ |
|
$ | $ |
| NOAH’S
ARK (All day unlimited use pass) |
$ | $ |
| MILWAUKEE ZOO | Adult - $ | $ |
| Child - $ | $ |
Tickets can be purchased at the Town Hall, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. They will be available in May.
For more information call262-796-3781.