🗺️🧭 Maps, Mysteries and History
Join us as Joel Kroenke shares rare maps dating back centuries — right here in Oconto! See early villages, prehistoric travel routes, Wisconsin’s frontier lines, and more — all brought […]
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Join us as Joel Kroenke shares rare maps dating back centuries — right here in Oconto! See early villages, prehistoric travel routes, Wisconsin’s frontier lines, and more — all brought […]
Let’s get crafty for the holidays!We’ll provide all the supplies to create a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration.Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. and plan to spend approximately an hour to complete your project.Free adult craft. No registration required.
Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Ship Day festivities! Santa will arrive on a Susie-Q fish tug with a load of Christmas trees at 10:00am. After docking, he will greet families in the Museum. Submarine tours will be available all day long. Tiny Art will be available for purchase in the Riverside Gallery. Admission […]
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 […]
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
Come out to enjoy a simpler Christmas celebration. There is no fee to attend. Donations are happily accepted. Tour historic buildings decorated for the holidays, enjoy festive cookies and hot chocolate and join the fun in our Santa scavenger hunt. Fun for all ages! Come celebrate a cozy, old-fashioned, Christmas.
Join us as we light the Community Tree decorated with ornaments by Marion Elementary School Students. Marion High School Choir will be singing carols to help set. Santa will be riding through Marion with the Fire Department – ending at the Tree Lighting. Follow Marion Police Dept for route and estimated times Be sure to […]
Join us for a fun concert featuring Of Chorus and the Antigo Area Community Band!! There will be treats and raffle prizes as well!
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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 […]
Visit with Santa and his elves for his last visit before the BIG Day! Elves will help Santa distribute candy and toys
Visit with Santa and his elves for his last visit before the BIG Day! Elves will help Santa distribute candy and toys
Visit with Santa and his elves for his last visit before the BIG Day! Elves will help Santa distribute candy and toys
Join us for a fun afternoon at the McKenzie Palace Theater and watch a movie for FREE when you bring a non-perishable food or personal care item donation for the Antigo Area Community Food Pantry.Movies are Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas & 2nd “Mystery” movie to be Announced. Movie showings will begin promptly […]
Thank you to all who came to support us over the years! It has been especially nice to see everyone coming to see us these last few weeks.As a thanks to the community, we will be offering FREE MOVIES on our last day open:Wednesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve!This will be for for all showtimes […]
Beat the Cabin Fever with an Old-Time Barn Dance! Lace up those dancing shoes or just come and listen! Music and Instruction provided by Pat Wiley and John Wilson Traditional American Barn Dance (square dancing style)No experience needed – All dances called and taught on the spot by expert caller John Wilson Live fiddle and […]
A time for caregivers and infants to enjoy rhymes, songs and a few stories together. Followed by social playtime for the little ones.
Come see the Permanent Exhibits for FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. Reservations Admission is free, but we strongly recommend advance reservations.* Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed. NOTE: Please stay tuned as future dates are added. Reservations for Kohl’s Thank You Thursday can be made 7 days prior to the dates […]
Join us for our production of The Addams Family – School Edition.We are excited to bring this eclectic family to Shawano Community High School’s stage. Rediscover the humor of the Addams family as Wednesday struggles with falling in love, and her family struggles with the idea she may be ready for a new chapter.This tale […]

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