The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department partners with several organizations to bring many Special Events to the community. 

Concerts 

• American Legion - The Oconomowoc American Legion Band, established in 1924, is the community band of the City of Oconomowoc and has been designated the official Legion Band of the State of Wisconsin.. The band performs weekly outdoor concerts, June 12, 2013 to August 7, 2013, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., during the summer in the Rhodee Memorial Band Shell located on the shore of Lac La Belle at City Beach. 
• Friday Night Concert Series - The Friday Night Concert Series provides music by a variety of bands to suit every taste. Concerts are performed in the Rhodee Memorial Band Shell located on the shore of Lac La Belle at City Beach. The concerts this summer will take place on the following Friday nights; June 28 with 76 Juliet Semi-Twang, July 26 with Semi-Twang, and August 23, 2013 with Flight.
• Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association - Our goal is to help promote the entrepreneurial spirit engrained in the rich history of Oconomowoc and reclaim the area as the Heart of Lake Country through communication, entertainment & events.
• Kids Day - Being a kid is fun. But being a kid on Kids Day is even better! The lifeguards of City Beach plan a special theme day each year filled with games and fun activities for children ages three and above. Games such as obstacle courses, tug-o-war, sunken canoe races and many others are on tap for this day of fun. The day concludes with the annual sand castle building contest where prizes are awarded. This annual event takes place at City Beach the second Tuesday in August. 

Moonlit Movies - Moonlit Movies are held in Fowler Park during the months of June, July, and August. The free movie and starts at dusk and follows food and family activities starting at 6:30 and the Badgerland Water Ski show at 7:00 p.m.  

Badgerland Waterski Show - The dates for waterski show performances are: June 13 and July 11, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:15 pm and August 1, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:15 pm. All performances are held at Fowler Lake.

Yellow Brick Run - Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Yellow Brick 5K Run/Walk the first Saturday in June. For those ages 10 and under, a half mile kids run will follow the adult run. To register for this event, follow the link to Chamber of Commerce webpage. Registrations can also be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce or the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.