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You’re invited! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shawano County invites you to the 6th Annual Belmark Presents Fun! for Kids’ Sake, a FREE, family-friendly event supporting local youth through mentorship.Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community impact. This event offers activities for all ages while supporting our mission to […]
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
Child Care Resource & Referral invites you to join us for twice-monthly playgroups at the Chilton Public Library! Families can enjoy free open play, play-based learning activities, and time to connect with other parents and caregivers.Suggested ages are 0-5, but older siblings are also welcome!RSVP Appreciated, but not required.
Don’t miss the 25th Annual North Central Wisconsin Master Gardener Plant Sale. You’ll find a wide variety of perennials, natives, vegetables, annuals, herbs, and much more at great prices! Proceeds from the sale help fund scholarships, grants, and community gardening initiatives. Scout Troop 439 will serve refreshments, including hot Caribou coffee and fresh-baked treats such […]
Matt Welter has been studying fungus across Wisconsin for 30 years. He will lead a 2 hour nature hike from the Navarino Nature Center and back. May is an interesting month to look for mushrooms. Join Naturalist, Matt Welter as he shows what fungus are appearing in May. From dryad’s saddles to witches cauldrons, enjoy […]
Kids’ Fishing Day at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on May 16th, 9a-12noon! Please join us for the 4th annual Kids Fishing Day being held at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on May 16th. This event features several education stations and live fishing for kids 15 and under. Everyone is welcome to stop out and talk about […]
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, 2026. Water and Snacks will be provided. Restrooms and a parking area are available. Participants can choose from three different route options: All routes follow […]
Join us for Pups, Pancakes and Police! The Waupaca County K9 Unit will be doing a live demonstration. Menu: Prices: Adults (10+) $10 (includes 3 pancakes, 1 sausage, 1 drink)Kids (2-9) $5 (Includes: 2 pancakes, 1 sausage, 1 drink)Children Under 2: FREE No Pets Allowed
Pella Daze 2026 is fast approaching. It will be here before we know it. Parade 11am Theme is Celebrating 250 yrs of America. Please call Dan to register for the parade @ 715-853-8846. Music line up: Zanders Music Makers 11:30-2:30pm Mike Daley & Bill Hurley 3-6pm The Decade- An 80’s Rock Expeience 6-10pm We will […]
Join us to help plant flowers that will bring beautiful blooms to Bridge Street this summer! Bring your garden gloves, positive attitude and community spirit! Water and a special treat […]
Nature’s Wonders Monday, May 18 1:30pm – 2:30pm Doors open at 1pm FREE – Registration required – Space is limited. SPARK! is a creative engagement program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Discover the wonder of Wisconsin’s outdoors with different sensory activities and art-making. Learn more and register here: […]
Homeschool families, learn about how chocolate is made, its history and make a chocolaty treat!
Join leaders from Shawano County 4-H, the Shawano Area Early Childhood Partnership, Shawano County Library, and our United Way for a fun, free activity! Stop by the Library on May […]
🚨🍦 Cone with a Cop is Back! 🍦🚨 Join us at Cruise-In for a fun and friendly community event with the Marion Police Department! Come hang out, grab some delicious […]
We appreciate all of our local first responders and plan to show our thanks to these heroes with a Drive Thru Cookout! We will be grilling up hamburgers, serving up […]
Tacos on the Tarmac! Fly In/ Drive In for some great Mexican food at the Airport! 4-7PM Wednesday May 20, See you there! The weather is looking great, and we’ve […]
Join us for Bites and Books! We combine Stories, Safety and Fun in the Kitchen! We’ll be making pancakes and waffles! Bring Your Friends!Pre-Register Today! Call 715-754-5368
Snack and Learn: Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh donuts, hot coffee, all about Ed the Diver and his mermaid Christie. They’ll share about their mission to clean […]
Summer families are looking for something different — and they will take the scenic route for fun, food, shopping, and memory-making. So let’s make it easier to Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Rural. We’re beefing up our guides, directories, and local lists to help make RuralNEWfamilies.com a true one-stop website for families exploring Rural Northeast […]
Introduction to Dragonflies, Hosted by the Friends of Sandhill Join the Friends of Sandhill from 9:30am to 2:00pm for a day of learning about dragonflies, where and how they live, […]
Live Broadcast on FROG Country 92.3
Parade step-off at 9:20am Parade Route: 5th St to Woodlawn Cemetery (This is a solemn march of reverence.) Memorial Day Program Woodlawn Cemetery 10am. Program will be broadcast live on […]
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