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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 […]
Shawano Pathways will be hosting five winter hikes in 2026. Hikes are free (donations appreciated) and all are encouraged to participate. **Note** – Product links below are affiliate links. Note: […]
Join us and the Kaukauna Public Library at 1000 Islands as we celebrate the moon and the return of daylight savings time. Take a magical, self-guided night hike along our illuminated boardwalk trail. Kids will enjoy reading Moon Child by Nadia Krilanovich along our storybook walk loop. End the night by relaxing with your loved […]
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 […]
Our annual Egg Hunt in the Park is just around the corner!!There are nearly 6,000 eggs and a variety of gift baskets that are given away at this event. You definitely don’t want to miss it!Kids will be split up in three different age groups at the event. Please arrive a few minutes early to […]
Our annual Egg Hunt in the Park is just around the corner!!There are nearly 6,000 eggs and a variety of gift baskets that are given away at this event. You definitely don’t want to miss it!Kids will be split up in three different age groups at the event. Please arrive a few minutes early to […]
Join us for a bucket‑list paddle on one of Wisconsin’s most unique winter waters. Lake Columbia is a 378‑acre warm‑water lake created as a cooling pond for Alliant Energy’s 1,100‑megawatt […]
Spring Walk and cleanup of the Mountain-Bay State Trail and Shawano Park-to-Park Loops Bring gloves and wear bright clothing Walk an in-town Park-to-Park Loop or the Mountain-Bay State Trail and […]
Join us for our 3rd Mother’s Day Flowerbox Workshop!Let our team help your kids create their own flowerbox gift for Mom (or Grandma or Aunt). (The flowerboxes will be completely assembled for the ride home)
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Please join us for a spring bird walk at the Wildlife Sanctuary as we look for migrating warblers and other exciting seasonal birds! Free and open to the public. All skill levels welcome.
Shawano Optimist Bike Rodeo 2026
Friends of Sandhill Open House – Bison! 10:00am to 3:00pm. No pre-registration required. Join the Friends of Sandhill to learn about Bison! There will be kids activities, wagon tours, informational sessions on bison. Please contact Vicki Palen at vpalen@tds.net or (715) 652-3131 if you have questions.
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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
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, […]
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.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Summer Music in the Park! Live MusicConcessions50/50 Raffle! Bring your own chairs or blankets
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