❄️ Iola Winter Carnival
Chet Krause Legacy Park 149 S Chet Krause Dr, Iola, Wisconsin, United States +5 moreEvents Happening ALL 3 Days! Friday: Saturday: More Info – Iola Winter Carnival Lutefisk Supper Tickets Iola Winter Sports Club Sunday
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Events Happening ALL 3 Days! Friday: Saturday: More Info – Iola Winter Carnival Lutefisk Supper Tickets Iola Winter Sports Club Sunday
Come on out and visit Doc’s Zoo! Alligators get fed every Saturday at 11am (sharp). You’ll want to get there early enough to park and find your spot. Leave enough […]
Events Happening ALL 3 Days! Friday: Saturday: More Info – Iola Winter Carnival Lutefisk Supper Tickets Iola Winter Sports Club Sunday
Come join the community for sledding, snacks and FUN! This is a Bring Your Own Sled event! Need help finding one? We found these recently. FREE Snacks and Refreshments! Bonfire on Site!
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 a limited amount of tubes, please SHARE the tubes Free Hot Dogs (limit one per person per day) Free Hot Cocoa (limit 2 per person […]
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 […]
Escape the winter blues and join us for an enchanting adventure under the stars! We invite you to shake off the cabin fever and embrace the magic of the season with our Luminary Hike.Highlights of the Luminary Hike:Scenic Trail: Traverse a carefully curated trail adorned with beautiful luminaries, creating a mesmerizing path through nature’s winter […]
We’ll be open Friday, February 13th! Kids are off school come on out to the ski hill. We don’t open on Friday’s often, this is a special treat for a […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Cozy Sleigh Ride (weather permitting) (in the event the weather is too warm, the sleigh will become a wagon)
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 […]
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, […]
Family friendly! Recommended age for snowshoeing is 6 & up. Snowshoeing is a favorite winter activity for many living here in Wisconsin. Suit up in your warmest gear and learn the ins and outs of snowshoeing! We’ll talk how to put your snowshoes on, how to walk, the best conditions to use them, and the […]
Come on out and visit Doc’s Zoo! Alligators get fed every Saturday at 11am (sharp). You’ll want to get there early enough to park and find your spot. Leave enough […]
Free Event at South Park from 3-6pm, including:Chili Cook-Off – 4-6pm
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!
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 […]
Family friendly! Recommended age for snowshoeing is 6 & up. Snowshoeing is a favorite winter activity for many living here in Wisconsin. Suit up in your warmest gear and learn the ins and outs of snowshoeing! We’ll talk how to put your snowshoes on, how to walk, the best conditions to use them, and the […]
Come on out and visit Doc’s Zoo! Alligators get fed every Saturday at 11am (sharp). You’ll want to get there early enough to park and find your spot. Leave enough […]
Activities Planned: This is the Marion Friends of the Parks first official Fundraiser Be sure to dress for the weather and bring your own chairs for an afternoon of Winter Family FUN! Registration Deadline February 15th for the Tournaments
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 of milkweed to take home. Please call Abi at 9203913671 if you need help registering Register Online Here

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