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Pella Daze 2026 is fast approaching. It will be here before we know it. Parade 11am Theme is Celebrating 250 yrs of America. Please call Dan to register for the parade @ 715-853-8846. Music line up: Zanders Music Makers 11:30-2:30pm Mike Daley & Bill Hurley 3-6pm The Decade- An 80’s Rock Expeience 6-10pm We will […]
Annual Spring Sale Featuring:
Join us to help plant flowers that will bring beautiful blooms to Bridge Street this summer! Bring your garden gloves, positive attitude and community spirit! Water and a special treat […]
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) […]
An event for babies! Come, play, learn and grow together! Activities include:
Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks!
Nature’s Wonders Monday, May 18 1:30pm – 2:30pm Doors open at 1pm FREE – Registration required – Space is limited. SPARK! is a creative engagement program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Discover the wonder of Wisconsin’s outdoors with different sensory activities and art-making. Learn more and register here: […]
Homeschool families, learn about how chocolate is made, its history and make a chocolaty treat!
Join leaders from Shawano County 4-H, the Shawano Area Early Childhood Partnership, Shawano County Library, and our United Way for a fun, free activity! Stop by the Library on May 19th to Join us for a Stop & Go Event! Drop in, explore hands‑on stations, and discover something new at every stop. Stay as long […]
🚨🍦 Cone with a Cop is Back! 🍦🚨 Join us at Cruise-In for a fun and friendly community event with the Marion Police Department! Come hang out, grab some delicious soft-serve, and get to know the amazing officers who serve our community. This is a great opportunity for kids (and adults!) to ask questions, check […]
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) […]
Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
We appreciate all of our local first responders and plan to show our thanks to these heroes with a Drive Thru Cookout! We will be grilling up hamburgers, serving up side dishes and drink, and sharing our gratitude. Enjoy your meal with us, or grab a boxed lunch to go! Public welcome to purchase a […]
Knit and Hook1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 2 PM.Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle point, or whatever you’re working on at the time. Come and work on your crafts and get to know others.
Tacos on the Tarmac! Fly In/ Drive In for some great Mexican food at the Airport! 4-7PM Wednesday May 20, See you there! The weather is looking great, and we’ve got a fun night planned at the Shawano Airport! The Shawano Flying Club will be there to talk with anyone interested in getting started in […]
We’re proud to have local legends who’ve participated in Red Bull Flugtag, a high-energy event where teams design and launch human-powered flying machines off a pier into the water, often with more enthusiasm than aerodynamic success. Come hear about their experience with The Flying Chicken. Local Flugtag Legends: Cheezepilot, Dirtbag pilot and @aircraft_mechanick
Join us for Bites and Books! We combine Stories, Safety and Fun in the Kitchen! We’ll be making pancakes and waffles! Bring Your Friends!Pre-Register Today! Call 715-754-5368
I’ve heard numerous names for this – I’ve heard Cloverleaf Lakes, Cloverleaf Solar.The Pella Meeting was recorded, I don’t know if this is the same project organizer. I know another […]
Zachary Bishop will present, “Waupaca’s Lost Indigenous Mounds,” focusing on our area’s indigenous history and once numerous effigy mounds around the Chain O’Lakes.
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) gets to bowl 2 games free every single day! (Check individual bowling alleys for shoe rental details) all summer long at NO Cost to Parents! […]
Snack and Learn: Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh donuts, hot coffee, all about Ed the Diver and his mermaid Christie. They’ll share about their mission to clean up Wisconsin’s waterways, the underwater recovery business, and the way they spread joy far and wide.
Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!Fridays January through May 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMNo registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!Food and drink are welcome.Clean-up is just like at home. If you make a mess, clean it up. Ask for cleaning supplies when […]
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 […]
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