The week after Valentine’s Day starts off some exciting events. One of our Favorites is Paczki Day. My family is part Polish, yet we had never heard of Paczki before we moved here. It’s become a fun and very tasty tradition. We are familiar with 5 local places to get Paczki. Which one is your favorite? Do you have a favorite flavor? Do you pre-order or just hope for the best day of?

🍩PACZKI DAY 2026

What’s Happening This Week:

With between 7 and 30 events happening each day, it’s not fair for me to try to guess what your family is looking for. The links will bring up events that fit each category. If there’s something in particular you’re looking for, there is a search option that works pretty well. Otherwise, let me know if there’s a category you’re looking for. I can add it.

• Plays/Performances/Concerts
• Outdoor Recreation
• Indoor Recreation
• Senior Connections
• 🇺🇸 Veterans and their families
• Community Meetings
• Community Resources
• Community Events and Parades
• Classes
• 📚🏛️ Library, Museum and Nature Center Events
• Shopping Events
• Teen Only Events
• FREE events
• DIY Crafts
• Health and Safety
• 🐣 Easter
• 🍀 St Paddy’s Day
• ❄️ Free Winter Family Fun
• RSVP Only Events
• Mondays and Tuesdays are Kids Eat Free at a few local restaurants.

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Click here for the FULL event calendar (no filters)

Did you know we have articles going back about 3 years?

We have our Homemade Chai Tea Recipe, Our Go-To for Flu Symptoms, PlayDate “Business” Cards, The Story Behind our Restaurant Guide, Lavender Rose Hearts, Storm Prep for Families, Pre-Teen Period Kit – We have a Bonus Homemade Electrolyte Drink recipe inside one of our other weekly newsletters, Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families Earns the Dillon Mueller Safe Business Award, Birthday Club Sign Up

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In case you missed it:

• We did a YouTube Tutorial last week. Let us know if there’s another feature you’d like us to walk through or if you’d like us to use a different device.
• Spring Play Poll
• Fuel Budget Poll
• Article Change Poll
• Household Essentials List
• Winter Travel List