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You’re invited! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shawano County invites you to the 6th Annual Belmark Presents Fun! for Kids’ Sake, a FREE, family-friendly event supporting local youth through mentorship.Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community impact. This event offers activities for all ages while supporting our mission to […]
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Mom’s Golf Free all day! PLUS Mom-osas, Ice Cream for Breakfast concoctions, photo opps, yard games. From 3 to 93, this is a rare activity that generations can do together. Make some Memories!!!!! Mother’s Day • Generations of Memories at The Ruins Mini Golf and Ice Cream. Celebrate Mom the fun way on May 10! […]
Police Cars, Fire Trucks, Food Trucks and MORE- In a NEW Location this year!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Summer Music in the Park! Live MusicConcessions50/50 Raffle! Bring your own chairs or blankets
Don’t miss the 25th Annual North Central Wisconsin Master Gardener Plant Sale. You’ll find a wide variety of perennials, natives, vegetables, annuals, herbs, and much more at great prices! Proceeds from the sale help fund scholarships, grants, and community gardening initiatives. Scout Troop 439 will serve refreshments, including hot Caribou coffee and fresh-baked treats such […]
Matt Welter has been studying fungus across Wisconsin for 30 years. He will lead a 2 hour nature hike from the Navarino Nature Center and back. May is an interesting month to look for mushrooms. Join Naturalist, Matt Welter as he shows what fungus are appearing in May. From dryad’s saddles to witches cauldrons, enjoy […]
Kids’ Fishing Day at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on May 16th, 9a-12noon! Please join us for the 4th annual Kids Fishing Day being held at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on May 16th. This event features several education stations and live fishing for kids 15 and under. Everyone is welcome to stop out and talk about […]
Shawano Pathways invites cyclists of all skill levels to experience the charm and natural beauty of the Town of Wescott during its annual scenic bike ride on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Water and Snacks will be provided. Restrooms and a parking area are available. Participants can choose from three different route options: All routes follow […]
Get your springtime nature questions answered by the pros, explore helpful resources, and stay for lunch! This event is free to attend. FREE native plant to the first 50 visitors! Vendors and Organizations:- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Outagamie County Master Gardeners- Xerces Society- Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust- WI Department of Natural Resources- Wisconsin’s Green […]
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMToddler Class: Pond Sensory Play | Ages 1–4Little explorers will enjoy water-based sensory bins, scooping activities, and discovering pond-themed textures and animals in a calm, engaging environment. Free! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMKids Class: Pond Life Exploration | Ages 5–11Kids will learn about pond habitats and the animals that […]
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 time to wander around the zoo and see ALL the amazing animals. If you run early – check out Doc’s Amazing Breakfast at Doc’s Timeline […]
🌟⛳ GLOW GOLF IS BACK at The Ruins Adventure Mini Golf & Ice Cream ⛳🌟 Finally — perfect weather for Glow Golf in Oconto! Experience 18 holes of mini golf under the stars with: ✨ Color-changing lights 🎶 Music & great vibes 🪑 Relaxing seating areas 🌊 Water hazards played with ONLY a glow ball […]
Welcome to the Pasture Season Kick Off Party! We’ve got ELECTRIC SHEEP playing from 5pm-7pm. Pasture Turn-Out is 4:30pm. You don’t want to miss it! Come join us at Bouressa Family Farm for a fun-filled event to celebrate the start of the pasture season. Get ready for a day of fun with the farm babies, […]
Come join us for our Storytime program designed to get all kids excited about the outdoors. Storytime includes stories, crafts, outside fun, and more. This Storytime topic is about Frogs! […]
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 […]
Introduction to Dragonflies, Hosted by the Friends of Sandhill Join the Friends of Sandhill from 9:30am to 2:00pm for a day of learning about dragonflies, where and how they live, followed by a field trip looking for the rare ringed boghaunter. The workshop starts at 9:30 a.m. and will last until 2:00 p.m. Please bring […]
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 time to wander around the zoo and see ALL the amazing animals. If you run early – check out Doc’s Amazing Breakfast at Doc’s Timeline […]
Join us for our Junior Investigators Homeschool Program designed for ages 6 to 12 happening on the 4th Wedneday of the month. The topic of our May Junior Investigators Homeschool program is on Pond/Wetlands. Come and learn about our pond and wetlands through a variety of activities and outside fun. Come and have fun as […]
Join us for our May Meeting. We are excited to welcome back Jill Ziehr, our Education chair, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and photographer, for a presentation on Small Space Native […]
A great opportunity for kids aged 4-12 to learn to fish! RSVP by May 15th! Free Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Water to participants Kids under 16 don’t need a fishing license.
Belle Plaine Sportsman’s Club Annual Family Trout Fishing Event will be held at N11695 Heidke Road and Hwy C. 3 miles east of Embarrass. Refreshments available and kids eat free! Bring your own poles and bait, no fly rods please. Call Jay with any questions, 715-250-4858. Rain date is Sunday, May 31st.
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 time to wander around the zoo and see ALL the amazing animals. If you run early – check out Doc’s Amazing Breakfast at Doc’s Timeline […]
See Mosquito Hill after dark! Hike the trails under a full moon (trails will be marked with reflectors for easy navigation). View the moon and night sky with NEWSTAR (Douglas Dome and telescope will be open to the public). There will be two Barlow Portable Planetarium shows in the Great Room with a different show […]
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