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For residents of Langlade County, WI needing help with Christmas gifts for your children. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2026. PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!! IMPORTANT: You can access the online form at this link: https://forms.gle/oEtvmQXHagEvjMht7 PLEASE READ THE FORM IT HAS IMPORTANT INFORMATION – YOU WILL FILL OUT ONE FORM PER CHILD. This program […]
Let’s gather to reconnect, meet new friends and neighbors, and enjoy a classic Northwoods fall celebration! 🍁🌲🍃🍂 🌶️ Chili Cook-off 🍁 Horse-drawn Wagon Hay Rides 🐦⬛ Scarecrow-building Contest 🍎 Free Hot Apple Cider 🍺 Soda & Beer available for purchase CHILI COOK-OFF: • 11 AM – 12 PM – Bring your homemade Chili in a slow cooker & be assigned a number for voting • 1 – 2:30 PM – Tasting & Voting • 4 PM – Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place HORSE-DRAWN WAGON HAY RIDES by Brandt’s Sleigh & Wagon Rides: • 1 – 3 PM • […]
Ever want to see the magic of a haunted attraction without the monsters? This is a family-friendly walkthrough hosted by The Realm of Darkness Haunted House. Lights will be on and any are welcome, rain or shine with indoor waiting! Experience some of the sets behind Wisconsin’s most interactive Haunted House. Come to enjoy some tasty food and some rockin’ kettle corn from Carnival Time popcorn! All ages are welcome! Our Lights-On Family Day is designed specifically to be friendly for kids of all ages (even the little ones). No monsters, no scares, and full lighting throughout the tour! Please note […]
Everyone is invited to celebrate art and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month at the Glass Box Studio in Wausau! Inspired by the textile designs of Zapotec weaver, Wence Martinez, currently on display at the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, this free, drop-in community weaving activity highlights the connections between Mexico and Wisconsin through traditional artmaking. Presented in collaboration by HOLA (Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans), Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters and supported by funds from Wisconsin Humanities. Participants will learn about Mexican weaving traditions and contribute to a communal piece and leave […]
Come spend a fall afternoon with us! Enjoy family activities, mini photos, an interactive children’s show, food, and more. This free event is drop-in style, so come when you can and explore at your own pace. Pick up a Fall Bingo card and visit our wonderful local businesses to meet the vendors and collect their freebies. Turn in your completed card for a chance to win one of our prize drawings! Drawings will take place throughout the afternoon, and winners will be contacted if they aren’t there when their name is drawn. Vendors & Activities: – We Rose Marketing — fall […]
A local favorite and a classic Mosquito Hill event- Enjoy the crisp fall air and spend an evening at the nature center! Bring the family for wagon rides, yard games, food trucks, fall crafts, and more. This event is free to attend. Activities with a Time:5:00 pm – Creepy, Crawly, Critters with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue6:00 pm – “Batty for Change” Storytime with Author Kristin Halverson6:30 pm – Game/Animal Calling Competition Activities all Night:- Food trucks- Stone Arch Brewpub Beer Trailer- Jack-o-lantern lit hike- Face Painting- Pumpkin Bowling- Fresh apple cider- Bat-themed craft- Wagon rides- Stargazing with NEWSTAR- Campfire & S’mores
Fun and engaging activities for babies up to 18 months. Activities Include: Come Play, Learn and Grow Together
Veterans/Current Military: Do you need a helping hand this Christmas?The Patriot Guard Riders of Wisconsin want to help!They will do the shopping, wrap and deliver the gifts to qualifying families. […]
For residents of Langlade County, WI needing help with Christmas gifts for your children. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2026. PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!! IMPORTANT: You can access the […]
Calling all GHOSTS and GOBLINS…Trunk or Treat is back! Join us for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the Aurora BayCare Health Center parking lot in Kaukauna! This is a FREE event. There will be over 50 trunks for kiddos to stop at collect candy & treats, play games and do cool activities. Friendly costumes are encouraged for all and the event is great for kids of all ages. Each trunk will be hosted by a local business or Aurora BayCare department. The event will also feature “Touch a Truck” as EMS, Fire and Police will […]
This event allows students of all ages to learn about airplanes, build them and even gives opportunities to fly in small aircraft. We explore all things STEM and students are able to weld, 3D print and much more. This is open to students as young as elementary school. This is a walk-in event that happens every Tuesday night! There are wheelchair-accessible, public restrooms on site. This is a “dry” event. Click for More Information
Attention Pet Owners! Bring your furry friend to Pets + Pumpkins presented by DeLeers Construction to capture a festive fall photo you’ll love to share on your seasonal cards or your pet’s Instagram! We will supply the purr-fect backdrop and staff to take photos with your device. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Registration is required. To keep all pets and people safe, sessions will be booked in 10-minute increments. The Wisconsin Humane Society will offer pet enrichment activities while you wait for your photo slot. This program is for dogs and cats only, please. Make your reservation: October 14: https://packers.formstack.com/forms/pets_pumpkins_october_14 […]
If you want to see the Christmas Guide for reference – it’s here. (and the form in this article will also work for Halloween houses too)
🕷️🕸️ Creepy Crawly Creature Feature! 🐍🪲 Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season? Join J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for Creepy Crawly Creatures, an exciting live animal program featuring some of nature’s most fascinating—and misunderstood—animals! Meet incredible creatures such as: 🕷️ Spiders 🐍 Snakes 🪲 Insects 🦂 Other amazing creepy crawlies! Learn why these animals are so important to our ecosystems, discover the truth behind common myths, and find out what makes each species uniquely adapted to survive. Our educators will share fascinating facts, demonstrate responsible animal care, and answer all of your questions. If you love Halloween, spooky […]
Veterans/Current Military: Do you need a helping hand this Christmas?The Patriot Guard Riders of Wisconsin want to help!They will do the shopping, wrap and deliver the gifts to qualifying families. […]
For residents of Langlade County, WI needing help with Christmas gifts for your children. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2026. PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!! IMPORTANT: You can access the […]
Join us for Create & Glow, a special Halloween celebration and the official opening of the new Arts Hub Backyard! We’re celebrating its opening by filling the space with Halloween fun, hands-on art experiences, and activities for the entire community. Made possible through a partnership with Community First Credit Union, Create & Glow will welcome community members to experience the new backyard, explore the Arts Hub, and celebrate all that creativity can bring to our community. What’s Happening: And no celebration is complete without treats! Enjoy cookies, lemonade, and popcorn while you create and celebrate with friends and neighbors. This event […]
🎃🚗 Trunk or Treat! 🎃🚗 Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family fun, sweet treats, and community spirit! 👻✨ Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat event! 👻 Trick-or-treat from the back of decorated trucks and cars, explore local businesses, enjoy festive games, and don’t forget to wear your favorite costume! There will be plenty of candy and surprises for everyone! 🍬 Bring your family & friends! Let’s make some hauntingly good memories together! 🕷️🎉
Grab your costumes, round up the family and get ready for a frightfully fun night. Get ready for a night packed with Halloween fun: Businesses and individuals are welcome to participate and help make this an unforgettable night for our community!
Registration 6pm-9pmCome on out to the Outagamie County Conservation Club for their Annual Haunted Hayride! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CALL/TEXT TANYA 920.810.4322 Discounts Available: -$1 off (all ages) with donation of canned food item -$3 off for ages 12 & younger with donation of a new or gently used WINTER JACKET **hoodies, fleece sweatshirt, lightweight jacket NOT eligible for discount** **ONE DISCOUNT PER PERSON** All donations go to the Salvation Army Black Creek Bread of Life Center
Photo courtesy: That Wisconsin Couple Select Saturdays | 9:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 11 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 3 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:30 PM 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 Gather your family and travel back in time to experience a relaxing, peaceful stagecoach journey through the rolling landscape of the Kettle Moraine. Board our replica Concord stagecoach as you meet horses, take photos with them and learn more about the picturesque world of the horse-powered past during your 30-minute ride. Our handsome stagecoach can comfortably accommodate six passengers per tour, though it may be possible to include more if […]
Join us for the 12th Annual Doc’s Harley-Davidson & Doc’s Timeline Saloon & BBQ Halloween Extravaganza Free Halloween fun for kids * Start at station #1 located in front of the Hog Barn when you arrive. * Trick-or-treat stations outside * Halloween Games inside & outside the Hog Barn * Pumpkin Patch (free pumpkin for each kid while supplies last) * Hay Ride (weather permitting) * Pulled pork sandwiches & hot dogs available inside the Hog Barn
Trick-or-treating, costume contests, games, food trucks, and more in Menominee Park Zoo! Join us at Menominee Park Zoo. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, including: Food trucks will be Busted Spud, Brewing Futures Mobile CAFE – OASD, Vang Xiong, and Beverly Ann’s. Cards will be accepted, but cash is encouraged to help speed up the process. You can also register online in advance for faster entry! Get tickets in advance: https://tinyurl.com/yzvjnzac
Perdition Pines Haunted Event presents the eighth annual “Kids Day” Trick or Treating event! ADMISSION: -Ages 14 and under are 100% FREE. (NO TICKET REQUIRED!) -Ages 15 and older $5.00 or a donation to Antigo Community Food Pantry, William’s House of Hope, and Langlade County Humane Society. (See website for donation item details) PARKING: 100% FREE PARKING. From our parking area, you will have a short walk to get to the main event and our attraction. (Parking Lot overfill: please park along the sides of the street on County Road D for extra space. DO NOT PARK IN UNMARKED YARD AREAS […]
You’re invited to the Pumpkin Hike at Hartman Creek State Park for a family-friendly evening of hiking on park trails lit by candlelight. Local schools will decorate over 500 luminaries to light up the 1.2 mile hike around Hartman Lake. Family-fun photos against a backdrop of fall decorations at the Amphitheater where Smokey Bear will greet you. Hot apple cider and donut holes will be served at the Beach Shelter (while supplies last). The event is free and open to the public, but you will need to purchase a daily pass or have an annual State Park sticker which you can […]
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