36th Waukesha JanBoree To Kick Off City’s 125th Anniversary

WAUKESHA, WI —The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department announced the 36th annual Waukesha JanBoree. The event takes place Fri., Jan. 15 through Sun, Jan. 24, according to a news release.

The ten-day festival, occurring throughout Waukesha, offers more than 70 activities, for adults and children alike. Most events are free.

This year’s JanBoree theme is “Once Upon a Time” and boasts many new activities including socially- distanced, virtual, and self-directed opportunities for fun. The City of Waukesha’s 125th Anniversary year-long celebration will also kick-off during JanBoree.

“JanBoree will be loaded with fun opportunities again this year but it will definitely look a little different” said City of Waukesha, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Special Events Coordinator, Joanna Adamicki in a release. “One of the biggest changes is having to register for many of the activities rather than just dropping in so we can keep attendance at reasonable levels and provide socially-distant spacing.”

The Waukesha JanBoree kicks off Fri., Jan. 15 with activities in both Frame and Lowell Parks.

• A registration required Glow Walk, sponsored by the Park Foundation of Waukesha, Inc., takes place in Frame Park, 1150 Baxter St. At Lowell Park, 2201 Michigan Ave.
• JanBoree-goers will find a Fireworks Extravaganza with more aerial fireworks viewable from the car.
• Free toboggan rentals requiring registration, open ice skating and sledding.
• Drive through Hot Chocolate Pick Up Kit sponsored by Educators Credit Union.
• JanBoree opening weekend continues with activities such as the Pancake Breakfast Drive Thru.
• Penguin Egg Hunt, Ancient Snow Snake Games, Ice Bocce, nature hike, and more, all requiring registration.

To kick off the City of Waukesha’s 125th Anniversary Celebration there will be a drive-up Beer Unveiling and Release at Raised Grain Brewing Co., 725 Dolphin Dr.

Throughout the run of the JanBoree, virtual and self-guided activities include aviation challenges with the Waukesha County Airport on Facebook, a City-Wide Snowman Build Contest with prizes, and a scavenger hunt sponsored by Educators Credit Union on the Goosechase app also with prizes.

For more information on activities visit http://www.waukesha-wi.gov.