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The Portage County Historical Society invites you to step back in time and experience the enchantment of the holiday season as Heritage Park transforms into Santa’s Christmas Village, presented by Simplicity Credit Union. This festive, free, family-friendly event offers an afternoon of timeless holiday cheer amid the charm of our historic buildings.Enjoy free professional photos […]
1pm. Pearson-Pickerel Lions Club is having its annual Christmas party for kids! Suggested age 1-12yr. There will be crafts, music, treats and SANTA bringing gifts for the kids on a Fire Truck! A don’t miss event for our community! Please join us!
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!
Santa will be at the fire station from 2:30PM-5:30PM, so stop by with your children to visit! There is no cost for this event, and no appointment is required. Hope to see you there!
Did you know Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary has 8 Straw-Colored Fruit Bats (Eidolon helvum)?Meet one of our bats upclose and learn about these special animals!This is an informal program, come to the Observation Building anytime between 4p and 4:45pm and talk with staff and celebrate bats!
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 […]
Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast
Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Decorate a dozen cookies and get in the holiday spirit! All ages welcome—just come for fun and creativity.Get in the holiday spirit with our Cookie Decorating Class! This just-for-fun event […]
Visit with Santa and his elves for his last visit before the BIG Day! Elves will help Santa distribute candy and toys
Christmas Free Family Movie Night! 🎬🍿 Snacks & Whole Pizzas ($10) available for purchase⏰ Movie starts promptly at 6:00 PMBring a comfy chair or blanket to relax on.✨ Free fun for the whole family—don’t miss it!
Enjoy this Free Family movie night featuring Tom Hanks’ Classic Polar Express.Doors open@5pmMovie starts @6pmHot Cocoa, Kids crafts, Cookie decorating! (while supplies last)All ages welcome!
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 […]
Looking for a fun stop this weekend? The Depot is open and welcoming visitors of all ages! Explore the Depot and our outbuildings, enjoy the model train display downstairs, and experience a piece of Waupaca’s past. Bring the family and stop in! See the buildings in all their Holiday Decorated Glory! Open Saturday and Sunday, […]
Visit with Santa and his elves for his last visit before the BIG Day! Elves will help Santa distribute candy and toys
Did you miss Marion’s Tree-Mendous Christmas on 12/6? There is ONE more opportunity to see 30 beautifully decorated Christmas Trees all indoors and in one spot! You can vote for your favorites! $1 per vote and the proceeds get split between the winning tree and the Historical Society. (This is completely optional, but very fun […]
Looking for a fun stop this weekend? The Depot is open and welcoming visitors of all ages! Explore the Depot and our outbuildings, enjoy the model train display downstairs, and experience a piece of Waupaca’s past. Bring the family and stop in! See the buildings in all their Holiday Decorated Glory! Open Saturday and Sunday, […]
Join Rise Wellness for a fun Christmas Event!
Visit with Santa and his elves for his last visit before the BIG Day! Elves will help Santa distribute candy and toys
Spend an evening with us, listening to stories of the winter solstice from around the world. Bring any craft projects you’ve been working on, or pick up one here. We’ll […]
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