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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!
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a special live performance by Aber Suzuki Center at Heritage Park on Saturday, February 28 from 11:00am–1:00pm in our featured exhibit space.This inspiring concert is FREE with $5 paid admission to Rhythms of the River: The History of Music in Portage County, making it the perfect opportunity to experience live music while […]
There are skates from little kid sizes to Adults. There are also skate helpers for the beginner skaters to practice.
Join us At the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Neenah for an evening of fairy tale characters, music, dancing, and more—all in support of Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families and child care providers. Costumes are encouraged for children but not required. 👑 Meet & Greet with Fairy Tale […]
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The Public School Open Enrollment period is open!Fill out the form for alternative in-person public school options and also virtual and virtual hybrid partnership school options. Find the form and FAQ here: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment What is Open Enrollment? The inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school […]
Starting December 14th through April 19. 2026, join us every Sunday 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! Buy some corn to feed the […]
We’re starting 2026 a little differently at MMIB. For Quarter 1, we’re intentionally centering teen moms — holding space, offering community, and leading with compassion. This space is also open to moms who’ve been there before, want to support from a place of understanding, or know a teen mom who could benefit from this space. […]
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An event for babies! Come, play, learn and grow together! Activities include:
It’s time for our annual Read Across America pajama party!! This year we have Jim Lenz, the Magic and Science Guy performing! For more information about Jim’s show, please visit his website: magicandscienceguy.comAs always, following the show will be a free book giveaway and cake and ice cream.
We are working on creating a new and improved Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families Restaurant Guide! Let us help make the mealtime decisions easier. As a hockey family, knowing who is open after games and practices, that serves something for my entire family is a MUST-HAVE! (so any restaurants within a 90-minute drive of Shawano is […]
NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft!
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