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Summer families are looking for something different — and they will take the scenic route for fun, food, shopping, and memory-making. So let’s make it easier to Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Rural. We’re beefing up our guides, directories, and local lists to help make RuralNEWfamilies.com a true one-stop website for families exploring Rural Northeast […]
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library (AMERICAN LEGION)! 🐍🦕 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to […]
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library! 🐍🦕 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 […]
Join for the 2026 Season of Music in the Park Each week features a different artist, sponsors and non-profit providing dinner or snack options. See the flyers below for the optionsFood and Desserts served at 5pm. Concerts start at 6pm June 1 – Lovin Country – countryJune 4 – Northernaires – big bandJune 9 – […]
Come Learn from your local Herbalist, Katie Stenglein about 10 great herbs that you can forage for locally. We will talk about what their medicinal properties are, what they are used for, how to identify them and how to prepare them for use. Reply “Going” to be entered into a $25 Gift Card Drawing to […]
Join the Naturalists at 1000 Islands for an exciting adventure in the Konkapot Creek catching crayfish and other aquatic critters. Wear shoes to walk in water. Bring a net and bucket if you have one. Supplies will be available to share for those who need them. Registration not required. FREE This is a catch-n-release activity.
Kick off summer with an evening of fun, food, and play at our Taste of Summer event. Join us for a family-friendly celebration filled with hands-on activities and plenty of ways to enjoy the season. 🎉 Event Highlights: • Complimentary museum admission • Free food and refreshments (while supplies last) • Bubble party and oversized […]
Explore one of Kaukauna’s wonderful dog‑friendly trails! Join our Naturalist for a guided hike along the Konkapot Creek Trail. Feel free to bring your dog—just remember that dogs must remain on-leash throughout the hike. Please be prepared for uneven terrain. This program is recommended for ages 13 and up. We’ll meet at the Konkapot Creek […]
Child Care Resource & Referral invites you to join us for twice-monthly playgroups at the Chilton Public Library! Families can enjoy free open play, play-based learning activities, and time to connect with other parents and caregivers.Suggested ages are 0-5, but older siblings are also welcome!RSVP Appreciated, but not required.
Open Indoor Play!Play games, connect with other families.Little Seeds Family Resource Center Network
Come to the library to meet and learn about some magnificent Friesian Horses
Join for the 2026 Season of Music in the Park Each week features a different artist, sponsors and non-profit providing dinner or snack options. See the flyers below for the optionsFood and Desserts served at 5pm. Concerts start at 6pm June 1 – Lovin Country – countryJune 4 – Northernaires – big bandJune 9 – […]
Join the Wild Ones Wolf River Chapter, Thursday the 11th from 5:30-8, as we do an early season “Prairie Walk” at one of our members’ locations. (Lucinda Lee) Followed by our monthly meeting. – Prairie Location (N4068 County Rd T, Shawano, WI 54166) – The prairie walk will focus on comparing 3 different plantings at […]
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