Here’s a list of some fun things you can do in Jefferson County this spring. There’s something for everyone!
1) Improve Your Gardening Skills
There are many free or cheap opportunities around Jefferson County to improve your gardening skills. Whether you’re interested in preserving rainwater, planting flowers for pollinators, or composting, there are many opportunities to learn!
Here are a few classes going on in the area:
- From Scraps to Soil: Composting Basics – Johnson Creek on Thursday, April 3
- Plan Your Pollinator Garden – Fort Atkinson on Saturday, April 12
- Wonders in the Garden – Johnson Creek on Saturday, April 12
- Rain Barrel Workshop – Watertown on Saturday, April 19
2) Learn Tips for Buying and Selling a Home in Lake Mills
Join Realtor, Allie Beirl, and Mortgage Lender, Laura Viney, for a casual and informative evening designed to help you navigate the home-buying process with confidence!
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking to upgrade, or exploring investment properties, this event will give you the inside scoop on mortgages, market trends, and what it takes to buy real estate in today’s market.
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Location: 550 W. Tyranena Park Road, Lake Mills, WI (Farmers & Merchants State Bank)
3) Easter at Jones Market in Fort Atkinson
Head to Jones Market for some Easter fun between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. There will be egg hunts every hour, live baby animals, and Pork Chop the Easter Bunny mascot.
Save 20% off hams in the store and enjoy a sip from the Beauty and the Bean coffee trailer.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: 601 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI (Jones Market)
4) Spring Craft Fair in Fort Atkinson
Join us for a craft fair full of local vendors with an amazing variety of homemade things! The fair will run from 10am-4pm at the Country Inn & Suites in Fort Atkinson, WI. Admission is FREE and there will be food/cocktails available for purchase at the bar!
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location: 1650 Doris Dr., Fort Atkinson, WI (Country Inn & Suites)
5) Spring Fashion Show in Lake Mills
Spring is the perfect time to upgrade your wardrobe. Join The Good Stuff Reslae for a vibrant fashion show featuring spring fashions and accessories from the local thrift store.
Event ticket includes:
- Glass of wine
- Charcuterie Cup
- Coupon for the Resale Shop
- Shopping
- Prizes
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Location: 217 N Main St, Lake Mills (Lewis Station Winery)
6) City-Wide Rummage Sales
Spring is a popular time to hit up city-wide rummage sales too! Whether you’re a collector, love finding good deals, or have kids growing like weeds, lots of treasures can be found at garage sales.
Dates:
- April 25-26 – Johnson Creek
- May 1-4 – Jefferson
- May 2-3 – Lake Mills
- June 5-8 – Fort Atkinson
7) Spring Babies on the Farm by Fort Atkinson
Busy Barns Adventure Farm lets you pet, snuggle, and pose with their baby animals in the spring.
In addition to baby farm animals, Busy Barns has obstacle courses, a trike racing track, hayrides, and more.
Located on Highway 12 near Fort Atkinson, this is a favorite place for memorable field trips and adventure days.
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays May 3 – June 1, 2025
Location: W7675 US-12, Fort Atkinson, WI
8) Dirt Days in Helenville
Dirt Days is the Spring Kickoff Event for Jelli’s Market in Helenville. There’s something for everyone!
- Plant a sunflower seed in the greenhouse
- Visit the farm animals
- Check out the farm store
- Purchase your garden plants
- Play yard games
- Try the Farm Tough Mudder Obstacle Course
Dates: Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4, 2025
Location: N5648 S Farmington Rd, Helenville, WI
9) Downtown Jefferson Wine Walk
Yee-haw! Get your cowgirl boots and hats and get ready to tour Jefferson and taste some wine! There will be 14 participating businesses this year.
Be sure to stop into Shine Realty for something extra fun!
Date: Friday, May 16
Location: Downtown Jefferson
10) Furry Friends 5k & Kids Obstacle Course in Jefferson
Join the race to help homeless pets at the Human Society of Jefferson County’s 11th Annual Furry Friends 5k Run/Walk. There’s also a KidK Obstacle Run/Walk.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: 503 N Jackson Ave. Jefferson, WI (Jefferson County Fair Park)
11) Farmer’s Markets
Stroll the Farmer’s Markets for fresh and local goods. Many community farmer’s markets start in May!
There’s a great list of Farmer’s Markets, Farm Stands, and Garden Stores at Enjoy Jefferson County.
Dates & Location: Vary by community.
If you have kids or grandkids, be sure to check out our Shine Kids Page for more events going on!
This page will be updated as we find more fun spring events to add.