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Come to the Indoor Winter Farmers Market. Mushrooms, Fresh Greens via Aquaponics, Blueberries, honey, coffee, fresh bakery, pastries, meat, eggs, cheese, vegetables, Brunch and MORE! Things to Know Before you […]
Join us for our Post-Holiday Indoor Farmers Market!Shop local from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, sip on a cocktail or mocktail, and enjoy brunch with a beautiful view of frozen Columbia Lake.Browse baked goods, handmade crafts, and more—then settle in and enjoy your Saturday with us!
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 […]
The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park Winter Hours of Operation. The NEW Zoo will be open daily (including on all holidays!) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will also be open daily starting at 9:00 a.m. The Adventure Park’s Ropes Course, Ziplines, Climbing Wall, and Kids Kourse will be closed […]
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 […]
Learn more about this unique living history program at Heritage Hill, and meet the instructors! If you can’t make it on Feb 21, but are interested, please contact Rose our Director of Engagement at rose@heritagehillgb.org. Open to ages 10-22, a wonderful way to learn music skills, working as a group, and about our region’s history! […]
Join us in the Learning Center for card-making craft
Trains Running Lionel Trains & More Trains & Accessories For Sale
The American Marine & Motorsports 14th Annual In-House Boat Show is happening February 19–22, and it’s packed with excitement for everyone! Come see the latest boats and powersports, score incredible […]
Did you miss the 1000 Little Wonders this month? Join us for a drop-in edition, where you and your child can read a themed book together and do a craft […]
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 […]
Come for this FREE event with wagon rides, a chili cookoff (you get to be the taste testers!), and more winter fun!
Get ready to chill out at Frost Fest, a free, family-friendly event for Veterans at the War Memorial Center. DJ, games, resources & more! Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Taskforce […]
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 […]
There are skates from little kid sizes to Adults. There are also skate helpers for the beginner skaters to practice.
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