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Back for another year! Thrilling, UNLIMITED tube rides down Ariens Hill in Titletown will be completely FREE for all guests, community members, kids and kids-at-heart for Free Tubing Day on Sunday, February 1 compliments of AriensCo.𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 + 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬🛷 Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to participate.🛷 Only one rider per tube—sitting on […]
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Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program allows visitors to get up close with the animals and talk with the animal care staff. Bring your camera! Buy some corn to feed the […] |
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3 events,Come see the Permanent Exhibits for FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. Reservations Admission is free, but we strongly recommend advance reservations.* Walk-up tickets […]
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Get practical tips for staying safe and prepared in cold weather from a Naturalist, then slip on snowshoes for a fun, easygoing hike through the Conservancy Zone as you search […]
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FREE Winter Family Fun! There are about 50 tubes available to use, so if you have one, please bring it. There is an air compressor on site. Because there is […]
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Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program allows visitors to get up close with the animals and talk with the animal care staff. Bring your camera! Buy some corn to feed the […] |
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Join DUDES and T.A.C.O.S for Taekwon Do with Chief Master Rick Whitehead. This is a completely FREE event with FREE food! Dudes can RSVP by February 8th to Ryan Good at rgood@wearefoundations.org. RSVPs are appreciated for ordering food but never required. What is DUDES and T.A.C.O.S?
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Our Junior Naturalist program is here to turn middle schoolers into wilderness experts. Learn to navigate the wild, build awesome shelters, identify plants and wildlife, and so much more! Once they have mastered these skills, students will have the unique chance to become teachers themselves, sharing their knowledge and experiences with their peers. This hands-on […] We’re starting 2026 a little differently at MMIB. For Quarter 1, we’re intentionally centering teen moms — holding space, offering community, and leading with compassion. This space is also open to moms who’ve been there before, want to support from a place of understanding, or know a teen mom who could benefit from this space. […]
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5 events,We have a great lineup of vendors featuring local maple syrup, Christine’s salsa, Bill’s honey, and more. You’ll also find a wonderful selection of handmade jewelry, woodcraft items, and beading supplies. From 10:00 AM until they sell out, Menominee High School students will have a booth set up to raise funds for their upcoming trip […]
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Join us for a FREE program to help understand your credit score. We’ll have guest speaker Kory Krauss Lunch will be provided. RSVP required.
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Enjoy a peaceful candlelight hike or snowshoe through Mosquito Hill Nature Center. Join us when you can and hike at your own pace. Afterwards, warm up by the campfire with some popcorn and a hot cup of cocoa. This event will happen with or without snow. Purchase Tickets Here – there is a selection for […]
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Snowshoe or ski the one mile loop from the nature center across the boardwalk and back by the light of the stars, moon, torch light, and lights. (Weather dependent – Call in advance). Event cancellation would occur if extreme temperatures or unsafe travel conditions are forecasted.If trail conditions do not allow for skiing or snowshoeing, […] |
5 events,Registration begins at 8:00amFood Bundles are available from 8a-10:30am Cost $25/share of food – cash/exact change required No income or residency requirements Please make sure trunks are clear so food can be loaded directly into your trunk. Follow FB page for food items available. Arrive early for your spot in line when registration opens.
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Make your Valentine a piglet this year!! 🐷💝Who needs chocolate and flowers when you can meet a whole litter of piglets? This year, our beloved annual Piglet Day gets a little sweeter as we celebrate on Valentine’s Day, from 9 am to 1 pm.Thanks to our partner, Peter Family Show Pigs, guests can meet, pet, […]
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💞 Spend a little time together with the ones you love at Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum for a community access day sponsored by Gadgets and Goodies. 💞Design a heart for […]
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6pm: Valentine’s Gathering – All are welcome – No Partner Needed. This evening is about community, healing and togetherness. 7pm – NA Meeting Games and fellowship to follow Light refreshments Gentle activities and conversation
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4 events,Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program […] |
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Two ways to attend: In-Person and Virtually via Zoom! The program will cover: For More Information and to Register for Zoom Link This program should be of interest to those […]
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Celebrate and learn about different cultures during our free event. Good for all ages and learning stages! |
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Museums are for everyone! Join us for a sensory-friendly evening designed for anyone looking for a more relaxed museum experience, no matter their age or ability level, as well as their caregivers and families. At this FREE event, you’ll have access to the Museum as well as an opportunity to take a sensory-friendly submarine tour […] |
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BPSC Kids Learn to Ice Fish Event, Saturday February 21, 10-2pm. Registration starts at 9am. Kids gifts, food and refreshments.Bring poles and tip ups if you have them, we will have bait and mentors to assist.Come join the fun and learn how to ice fish!
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Join us for our 2026 Mattoon Sportsman’s Club Youth Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Bait, food and beverage provided at lake throughout day. Prizes awarded at Mattoon Community Hall at 3pm along with food and beverages provided. Kids 15 and younger will be in the running for biggest fish prizes. All kids […]
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Learn more about this unique living history program at Heritage Hill, and meet the instructors! If you can’t make it on Feb 21, but are interested, please contact Rose our […]
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Did you miss the 1000 Little Wonders this month? Join us for a drop-in edition, where you and your child can read a themed book together and do a craft at your own pace. An outdoor scavenger hunt will also be available to bring your learning outside. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. To register, […]
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Get ready to chill out at Frost Fest, a free, family-friendly event for Veterans at the War Memorial Center. DJ, games, resources & more! Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Taskforce is hosting the 4th Annual Frost Fest, a family-friendly Veteran-focused event. This event during the colder time of year will allow Families and their Veterans […]
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The Milkweed Workshop will be led by Randy Peterson and his daughter, Cori. They will talk about the importance of milkweed to Monarch butterflies. Participants will prepare a winter-sown jug […] |
5 events,Shawano Pathways will be hosting five winter hikes in 2026. Hikes are free (donations appreciated) and all are encouraged to participate. **Note** – Product links below are affiliate links. Note: […]
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Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 2p-3p at the Observation Building for our Awesome Ambassador program!Learn about the Wildlife Sanctuary’s awesome ambassadors! This fun program allows visitors to get up close with the animals and talk with the animal care staff. Bring your camera! Buy some corn to feed the […] |
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FREE COMMUNITY MEALMattoon Church of the NazareneFebruary 26 5:00 pm to 6:30 pmCome join us as we serve up breakfast for dinner,With eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy.Everyone is welcome,come and bring your friends and neighbors. We look forward to serving you! |
2 events,We have a great lineup of vendors featuring local maple syrup, Christine’s salsa, Bill’s honey, and more. You’ll also find a wonderful selection of handmade jewelry, woodcraft items, and beading supplies. From 10:00 AM until they sell out, Menominee High School students will have a booth set up to raise funds for their upcoming trip […] |
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Join us for our fourth annual Give Kids A Smile event hosted by members of the Shawano County Dental Society. This event is a FIRST COME and FIRST SERVED event for children ages 6 – 14. NO INSURANCE REQUIRED! FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS AND TREATMENT! At this event, children are screened for dental needs and treatment […]
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Join us At the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Neenah for an evening of fairy tale characters, music, dancing, and more—all in support of Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), […] |
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