Top Things to Do in Wisconsin Year Round: Craft Beers & Festivals

Whether you’re taking a quick weekend getaway from Milwaukee, celebrating a special occasion, or in town for a business retreat, there’s always something new and fun to experience at our boutique hotel in Cedarburg, WI. Below are the top things to do in Wisconsin, season-by-season. For a complete list of ongoing local events, please visit cedarburg.org.

Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg - June 28-29

Summer To-Do's in Cedarburg, WI

  • Bike or Walk the Ozaukee Interurban Trail
  • Get the Freshest Fruits & Veggies at Our Farmer’s Market
  • Take in one of our many Summer Festivals
  • Summer Sounds July through September
  • Dine al fresco at some of our favorite Cedarburg restaurants
  • Wine Tastings at Cedarburg’s Cedar Creek Winery and Chiseled Grape
  • Sample local craft beers at Rebellion Brewery and The Fermentorium
  • Experience the “Spirit of Cedarburg” at Handen Distillery
Fall colors in Cedarburg, WI

Fall Fun in Cedarburg, WI

  • Visit an Apple Orchard or Pumpkin Farm
  • See the fall foliage in Wisconsin along a rustic Wisconsin road drive. Some of our favorites – Covered Bridge Road, Pleasant Valley Road, Green Bay Road, Lake Shore Road and Lake Drive (both of these roads run a long scenic Lake Michigan)
  • Hike the Ozaukee Interurban Trail or the Ice Age Trail
  • Start your holiday shopping early in our historic downtown Cedarburg district
  • See a show at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
  • Attend a local Harvest Festival
  • Wine Tastings at Cedarburg’s Cedar Creek Winery and Chiseled Grape
  • Sample local craft beers at Rebellion Brewery and The Fermentorium
  • Experience the “Spirit of Cedarburg” at Handen Distillery
  • Hop on the Amtrak’s Hiawatha Service and head to neighboring towns for a fun day trip (You can even bring your bike!)
  • Enjoy a scenic bike ride on the Ozaukee Interurban Trail
  • Explore Cedarburg’s walkable downtown full of boutiques, art galleries, historic buildings, and restaurants
Winter bridge over the creek

Winter Wonder in Cedarburg, WI

  • Attend Cedarburg Wisconsin Winter Festival
  • Ice skating or cross-country skiing on frozen Cedar Creek (right downtown)
  • Enjoy fabulous shopping year round
  • Holiday Celebrations and Festive Fridays
  • Visit the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
  • Explore your art skills at Glaze Pottery: Pottery, Glass Fusing, Raw Clay, and Lilly Ollo (Silver Clay)
  • Wine Tastings at Cedarburg’s Cedar Creek Winery, Sunshine Winery, and Chiseled Grape
  • Sample local craft beers at Rebellion Brewery and The Fermentorium
  • Experience the “Spirit of Cedarburg” at Handen Distillery
  • Take in a movie in Historic Downtown Cedarburg at the Rivoli Theatre
  • Knock down some pins at the Cedars III Bowling Center

View more of the top things to do in winter in Cedarburg.

Springtime in Cedarburg, WI

Spring Activities in Cedarburg

  • Catch a concert at the Cedarburg Cultural Center in Wisconsin
  • Spot birds while hiking or biking the Interurban Trail
  • Get a spa treatment at a local spa: we recommend Bella Lei
  • Wine Tastings at Cedarburg’s Cedar Creek Winery and Chiseled Grape
  • Sample local craft beers at Rebellion Brewery and The Fermentorium
  • Experience the “Spirit of Cedarburg” at Handen Distillery
  • Visit the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
  • Take in a movie in Historic Downtown Cedarburg at the Rivoli Theatre
  • Knock down some pins at the Cedars III Bowling Center