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The Shawano Santa parade, brought to you by ✨𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭✨, is a long-time Shawano tradition. Bring the whole family and join the community in celebrating the holiday season with the 31st annual Shawano Santa parade.This year’s parade theme is: “𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬” 🎶🎅To enter your company or organization in the Santa parade, please register […]
Hey friends! Who’s ready for Buddy the Elf?Join us for Breakfast with Buddy! The morning will be full of laughter, fun, and treats for the family!Come join the shenanigans!!
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!!Join us for Christmas at the Fire Station!!🕘 9am – 12pm 🥞 Porkie & Pancake Breakfast (free will donation) Santa Visit – 10am-12pm (don’t forget letters (with return address) and cameras!)Bring along your letters to Santa! Be sure to include your address, to get a letter in return!!🎅🏼 Santa will arrive […]
We are thrilled to be bringing back Saturdays with Santa at the Naberhood (the area right by Franklin Park – you can see the lighted trees and Santa in the same morning!). Every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, Santa and some of his elves will be at the Santa House for meet and […]
Bring the family to the museum to play games and other activities. Make Holiday Cards for Veterans and create a 1940s Ornament. 1940s refreshments will be provided by the American Legion Auxiliary.For one day only, original letters written by the Barber Brothers while stationed on the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor, just months before they […]
Activities in the Expo Hall 11am- 4:30pm Activities/Craft/Vendor Fair 10am-3p Caroling in the Expo Hall 4:45pm Christmas Tree Lighting 5pm 🎆 Fireworks
This year we’re opening the whole park, not just Fort Howard! Every area will be alive with old-fashioned holiday spirit!Overview:- Experience the Park as you haven’t before, by candlelight!- Interact with costumed historic interpreters- Enjoy festive music- Warm yourself by a fire.- Visit and take a photo with our Old World Santa- Food and beverage […]
While some might argue that it’s too early to put the Christmas tree up or break out the winter hats and mittens, we here at the Sheriff’s Office say it’s never too early to learn snowmobile safety! The season is actually right around the corner – whether your holiday festivities have begun or not – […]
This year we’re opening the whole park, not just Fort Howard! Every area will be alive with old-fashioned holiday spirit!Overview:- Experience the Park as you haven’t before, by candlelight!- Interact with costumed historic interpreters- Enjoy festive music- Warm yourself by a fire.- Visit and take a photo with our Old World Santa- Food and beverage […]
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All youth age 12 and under will receive a Christmas present, get to see Santa and enjoy a FREE breakfast made by the Elks Lodge Members. Registration is open for the 𝟏𝟔𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂! 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑄𝑅 𝑐𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘 to pick your time slot — we can’t […]
We are thrilled to be bringing back Saturdays with Santa at the Naberhood (the area right by Franklin Park – you can see the lighted trees and Santa in the same morning!). Every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, Santa and some of his elves will be at the Santa House for meet and […]
This year we’re opening the whole park, not just Fort Howard! Every area will be alive with old-fashioned holiday spirit!Overview:- Experience the Park as you haven’t before, by candlelight!- Interact with costumed historic interpreters- Enjoy festive music- Warm yourself by a fire.- Visit and take a photo with our Old World Santa- Food and beverage […]
Private Santa experience for families that need more time or have more sensory needs. Hosted by Honey B Studio Restroom available with baby accommodations. Accessible by all means. RSVP ONLY
Join us every Sunday from 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!
While some might argue that it’s too early to put the Christmas tree up or break out the winter hats and mittens, we here at the Sheriff’s Office say it’s never too early to learn snowmobile safety! The season is actually right around the corner – whether your holiday festivities have begun or not – […]
Santa 🎅 is making his annual stop at the Embarrass Fire Department! The firefighters of the Embarrass Fire Department have also packed treat bags for the first 100 kids to attend!There will be a coloring contest again this year! (coloring sheets are available here and there will be plenty at the fire station too!) Finished […]
Come and learn all about Reindeer!We’ll be reading stories, making crafts and having fun! We will venture outside (weather permitting) so come dressed for the weather! RSVP is appreciated. Call the Nature or Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time.
Join us for a Grinch-filled storytime
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