Last night was the first Night on the Farm and we made sure we had our tickets. This time there…read morewas a new food truck, Mr. P's Grilled Cheese and La Duc's Ice Cream inside the store, both of which we had to try. the options of grilled cheese are interesting and the two we tried were super delish! They were Mac Daddy Sandwich and Soo-Eee! We 5 friends shared and tried them along with the tomato soup that comes with it. I am ready to try the other flavors at the next event. La Duc's offered the Ice Cream Sandwich which is two large chocolate chip cookies with a delicious custard center. It was solidly frozen and we let it sit for a few minutes to soften up a bit. We then broke it up with spoons and ate it in yummy chunks which is just how it should be eaten, IMHO. The evening was packed with families with infants, children, parents, friends, and all ages. This is what a summer evening should be. Kids have a large sand play area and lots of grassy areas to run wild. And the fresh products for sale inside the store are always top quality and worth purchasing. My only glitch is how loud the music is, which negates the ease of conversations. We bring a table and card games and yelling to each other is needed to converse. We sit away from the band but it is still a bit loud. Last night the music was varied in genre and fun.

A very quaint farm store with food, juice, and coffee/tea offering during the morning and early…read moreafternoon hours. Both indoor and outdoor seating and a very peaceful setting. Bonus - they also have a local pilates studio next door

I have been here numerous times and found some great gifts for family and friends. A little bit of…read moreeverything from artists all over. Wow, the owner has such great taste in picking out what to display and sell. I always enjoy going in to see what is new! Definately a place to check out when you are strolling through downtown Oconomowoc.

We stopped here on our way on our vacation. It was a little out of the way but nice to explore…read moresomething else besides madison children museum and Betty Brin children museum in Milwaukee. We were pleasantly surprised how large inside and how clean and well maintained. Admission is $16 which is for kid with 2 adults. It is a little expensive but it's better than our play cafe little village which charges $12-14. My son loved the pirate ship with slide. My daughter loved the market stand. Upstairs has vending machine with reasonable price treats and drinks.

Very fun neat place to take the kiddos!! It was a lot bigger inside than I was expecting. There…read morewere so many different little areas set up to explore! My daughter ran from area to area for about an hour just checking everything out to see what was all there. The art craft area is very cool - set up perfectly for the kiddos to hop in and paint quickly, or do the other crafts/coloring/art. My daughter loved the stage - she loves to perform! We will absolutely be back lots. It's a perfect place to go in long WI winters.

I am obsessed with Ten Chimneys!!…read more The backstory is fascinating. This wonderful, glamorous Broadway couple found their way to the sweet little mid-west town of Genesee Depot is intriguing on it's own. Their summer home is lovely. I can feel the parties and good times that surely took place in years gone by. Everything has been lovingly preserved by those in charge and offer a wonderful glimpse into this adored couple's lives. The grounds are the perfect backdrop to the home. The entire estate gives off a quiet and relaxing vibe. It makes me understand why, on their time off, they would long to come home to Ten Chimneys. There were 2 tour times offered. Everyone takes a small bus from the starting point. A talented docent brings you on a detailed journey back in time and into the private world of Alfred Lunt and his wife Lynn Fontanne. Of course, there is a gift shop to visit after your tour. Be sure to check out the customer restrooms. The ladies room is glamorous with ladies finery and there is a huge King's throne in the mens room! Don't miss the walking tails if you want to take in a bit more nature!

As a classic film and theater nerd, Ten Chimneys holds a special place in my heart. The former home…read moreof Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, the home and grounds are impeccable and just they was as they Lunts left them. Thanks to some love from investors, their stories are preserved and memorialized through the maintenance of Ten Chimneys and the many individuals from all over the world who come to this tiny Wisconsin town to remember them and Hollywood's days gone by. Cross the same threshold that the likes of Vivien Leigh, Helen Hayes, Lawrence Olivier, Katharine Hepburn, Noel Coward, Alexander Woolcott, and so many others crossed, as you become part of the storied list of visitors. Tours must be arranged in advance.

Moonlit Movies in Oconomowoc has been a well attended local event since inception, being held in…read moretwo downtown locations... One downtown on Main St., the other at Folwer Park on Fowler lake. Both drawing several thousand friendly and happy people! It bring the whole town out and the whole together. The Main Street site being my favorite as one can set up camp for the movie, and grab a great meal at any one of the great local eateries ranging from food trucks to 5 star Indian, and everything in between. The community pulls out all the stops with almost every church within 5 miles having a big presence (with a few sadly and notably absent) of engaging activities for family and kids. There are three movies movies during the season, and one being aimed at a kid free audience too.

Awesome... Movies shown in the park, and snacks and drinks are available. Classic movies shown in…read morenature. Plenty of room, so bring your own chair. Check schedule for movie times.

This was our first venture into Soul Fire, and I took my 7yo granddaughter who is a wanna-be…read moreartist. We chose the Glass Fusing for a new experience and it was a hit! We made an appointment ahead of time and as soon as we walked in the door we were greeted by a lovely woman who spent good time explaining to us just how to safely work with glass, and not get cut or hurt in any way. The instructions are very in depth but necessary. When is was time to start the creative process, my granddaughter knew just what she wanted to create and loved selecting all the parts to make it just as she wanted. Start to finish was about 190 minutes, but it could be faster or slower, depending on how your creative juices flow. In the end she was thrilled with her project and we sprayed it to keep it in position for the transfer to the kilns. In 7-10 days I will return and pick up the final project. Our final cost for a 6" square art piece came to $40. We can't wait! The cost is not super cheap, but you know exactly what you are paying before you start. The supplies are endless and we plan to return for other activities as soon as possible. We saw entire families enjoying themselves, and this is a great activity to do with all ages, young children to adults. The options for art projects are: Paint Your Own Pottery, Glass Fusing, Acrylic Paint Projects and Board Art. The Clay Hand Building is now offered only in a class session. Stop in and take look. Then make an appointment for some really nice fun.

Made ourselves a date night for some Christmas memories. I wanted to do some glass work. We…read morewere greeted at the door by Morgan. She was so helpful through the whole process. We decided on Christmas tree ornaments. Morgan got all our working tools and was very thorough in explaining how to cut the glass and told us if we needed any further help she would be happy to help. We then were able to create at our own will and speed. It was a Friday night at the end of the day and we were told to take our time and not feel rushed. You can order drinks to enjoy. The atmosphere was so comfortable and warm. You could paint or do pottery. So many things. I think we just started our new tradition to make a new ornament yearly. We had booked some open creating time. But you can register for any of the classes they offer as well. We will definitely be back. Everyone was helpful and kind. Can't say enough good things about the whole process from start to finish. Took about 7 days to have the project fired and ready for us to pick up. Our ornaments are beautiful on our tree.

We love coming to the farm every October with our friends. The pumpkins are excellent - in great…read morecondition, organized by size, and have all of the variations in color you need. I appreciate the colorful corn (though we can maybe start referring to it as flint corn these days...), and and the warty pumpkins. The biggest draw for us, though, is the new calf they usually have in the barn, and the hayride up to feed the cows. It's definitely a core memory for the kiddos.

Came here for a Christmas tree even though I'm Buddhist. As a Buddhist I appreciate how well cared…read morefor the farm animals are, the cows see hale and hearty. Actually I'm not quite sure what "hale" means, but the dairy cattle look very healthy and happy. The Christmas tree selection was outstanding, the service prompt and friendly. This giant of a fellow, must have been 7 feet tall, expertly tied the chosen tree to the top of our vehicle after a fresh cut. Very popular place, a couple days after Thanksgiving they had already sold out of trees over 10 feet tall.

Fun time! We picked a whole peck with was $38. One peck admits 5 people to the fields for picking…read more We also had an apple cider donut and it was delicious. I purchased apple cider to go and that was also really good. Being a Saturday morning with nice weather, it was very busy, but we were easily able to find a place to park. The orchards are a bit of a walk from the main entrance, though. Overall fun experience!

This is truly a great place to go whether you pick your own or buy their apples. All organic…read moreapples and cider. Typically ciders and cider donuts not a fan of, but the cider donuts are so fresh, light and tasty. Cider is not that sugary stuff you get at the store and fresh as well. The store has some very unique items. Lots of places to sit to enjoy your cider or have a nice picnic lunch. Incredible flowers. This would be a great place to have a wedding or a special event. 3 minutes away is an amazing sculture "garden" that is free to enjoy.

I'm giving Oconomowoc Days a 3 star review…read more I'm glad the fine people of Oconomowoc woke up and realized they needed to bring the carnival back. Growing up, this was THE EVENT OF THE SUMMER! Why they ever stopped doing the carnival is beyond me. This year is the first year back, and even they admitted it needed some work. They had a TIlt-A-Whirl, along with some kiddie rides / attractions, and a fun house. OK, so that aspect would be about 1-2 stars. The rides were kind of lame. But on the plus side, you got an extra long Tilt-A-Whirl ride. My husband and I did the 5K on Saturday morning, and it left a little to be desired, until the guy in charge explained to us he only had about a month to put everything together. However, all proceeds went to the food pantry and to reinvigorate Champion Field. Hooray on that end! I like the family friendly 'ticket' program - instead of giving the carnies cash, you give them tickets for the game (Purchased at the tent) and they give you fake "Oconomowoc Days Dollars" that can be redeemed. Hokey, but it did work. They also used the tickets in the beer tent, so no pressure to tip the volunteer bar maids. They did offer live music and entertainment, which seemed to draw a lot of people. They also had a drawing to win a Harley. In my opinion, there were a few kinks that need to be worked out, but this was a good start. I hope they bring it back next year, but use the feedback they received to improve on it. Viva Oconomowoc Days!