Winter Wonderland just got even bigger!WOW & the Wittenberg Chamber are bringing holiday magic all December long—with some brand-new events this year you won’t want to miss.Save the Dates — check out the full schedule and join us for the fun!
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Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks! |
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Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a fun program of stories, activities, songs and dancing followed by a craft. We can’t wait to see you there! NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft! Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary |
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A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a simple craft. Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
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Holiday Christmas ParadeThe parade steps off at 6:30pm. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas in the Northwoods’, celebrating the beauty and spirit of the season.Enjoy an evening filled with sparkling floats, festive music, sweet treats, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. It’s a heartwarming celebration for families, friends, and our entire community to come together […] |
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Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 to life in the meeting room of the Beyer Home & Carriage Museum. Light Refreshments provided Free and Open to the Public
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Need a place to wrap gifts away from prying eyes? Come to the Lena Public Library and take stress out of holiday wrapping!We’ll play Christmas movies and provide some wrapping […] Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!Food and drink are welcome.Clean-up is […]
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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 […]
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Santa Claus is coming to town!Grab your family and join us for free pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Santa will be at our store in Antigo on December 5th from 3pm to 6pm. Bring a smile, and your smartphone or camera for some memorable holiday photos!
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☕ Join us for a fun-filled evening with the Grinch himself! Enjoy cocoa, sweet treats, and a picture with everyone’s favorite green grouch.🎁 Bring a new, unwrapped gift for our Toys for Tots drive to help us GIVE BACK to our community!Let’s make this season special for our local kids in need while celebrating with […]
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Celebrate the Holidays with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group!Before the Shawano Holiday Parade, bring the family to our Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Shawano Office for family-friendly holiday fun! Join us to see Santa, take photos, enjoy a sweet treat, and a fun goodie bag before the holiday parade.Bring your family and friends to celebrate […] |
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1 Festive Day…3 Unique Events!PICTURES WITH SANTA ON A HARLEY – 10am-2pmJoin us in the showroom at Doc’s for pictures with Santa on a Harley. Well-behaved & leashed 4-legged friends are welcome too! A portion of the picture sales will be donated to the Shawano Humane Society. You are welcome to take your own pictures […]
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SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!!Join us for Christmas at the Fire Station!!🕘 9am – 12pm 🥞 Porkie & Pancake Breakfast (free will donation) Santa Visit – 10am-12pm (don’t forget letters (with return address) and cameras!)Bring along your letters to Santa! Be sure to include your address, to get a letter in return!!🎅🏼 Santa will arrive […] We are thrilled to be bringing back Saturdays with Santa at the Naberhood (the area right by Franklin Park – you can see the lighted trees and Santa in the same morning!). Every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, Santa and some of his elves will be at the Santa House for meet and […]
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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 […]
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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 Legion Auxiliary.For one day only, original letters written by the Barber Brothers while stationed on the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor, just months before they […] |
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Santa Claus is coming to town!Grab your family and join us for free pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Bring a smile, and your smartphone or camera for some memorable holiday photos!
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HoHoHo!Do you hear the sleigh bells! It’s that time again! Santa will be coming to Pike Lake! Right here at your very own Lisa’s at Lakeside. We are excited to announce our annual breakfast with Santa! Sunday December 7th at 9am-noon! Lots of great activities for the whole family!-FREE WILL breakfast-pictures with Santa-cookie decorating-crafts for […]
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It’s almost that time again!Reindeer Games returns on December 7th from 11am–1pmCome visit Rudolph’s friends and get your photo taken in the sleigh!Plus—Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here spreading Christmas cheer!
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Santa and Mrs Claus will once again be stopping at Two Guernsey Girls Creamery. Our baby calf (Vivian) will make her appearance for photos and our store will be stocked with Milk, Cheese, Ice Cream, and a whole lot of holiday goodies. Don’t miss The Hot Chocolate Bar! Have you seen the latest ice cream […]
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Santa Claus is coming to town!Grab your family and join us for free pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Bring a smile, and your smartphone or camera for some memorable holiday photos!
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Santa Claus is coming to town!Grab your family and join us for free pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm! Bring a smile, and your smartphone or camera for some memorable holiday photos! |
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Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks! |
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Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a fun program of stories, activities, songs and dancing followed by a craft. We can’t wait to see you there!
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We’re excited to bring back a favorite! Come join us for a fun, hands-on workshop with Jeni Mursau from Woven Blessings. Jeni will show us how to create beautiful wrapped stars together!This workshop is open for adults and has space for just 12 participants, so make sure to grab your spot! You can stop by […] NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft! Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary |
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A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a simple craft. Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
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Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Join us for FREE Bingo and win great prizes! Refreshments will be served All ages are welcome. Children under 8 need an adult with them.
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🎉Better Together Customer Appreciation Event in Shawano 📍Authorized Retailer UScellular & T-Mobile. 🥪FREE $$$ Jimmy John’s Gift Card for lunch on US🍿FREE Garrett Gourmet Popcorn 🎁Instant prize game with co-branded T-Mobile + UScellular Giveaways. 🧺Accessory Basket Drawing featuring JBL Bluetooth Speaker, Belkin Headphones, & more – valued at $280.🎧FREE JBL Headphones Offer w/ $100 JBL […]
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Join us for an opportunity for land owners and farms that rent their land to discuss the latest in farmland renting. There is no cost to attend and no sign-up needed.Scott Reuss from UW-Madison Extension will be presenting on Friday, December 12th at 12:30 PM in the library meeting room. Discussion topics will include the […] Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!Food and drink are welcome.Clean-up is just like at home. If you make a mess, clean it up. Ask for cleaning supplies when needed.If the meeting room is needed for another […]
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All youth age 12 and under will receive a Christmas present, get to see Santa and enjoy a FREE breakfast made by the Elks Lodge Members. Registration is open for the 𝟏𝟔𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂! 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑄𝑅 𝑐𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑟 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘 to pick your time slot — we can’t […] We are thrilled to be bringing back Saturdays with Santa at the Naberhood (the area right by Franklin Park – you can see the lighted trees and Santa in the same morning!). Every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, Santa and some of his elves will be at the Santa House for meet and […] 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 […]
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Miracle on Bridge Street is a fun-filled day in Manawa, organized by local businesses and the Manawa Area Chamber of Commerce.Visit the Sturm Memorial Library to create a keepsake Lego reindeer.Early elementary-age children will need help from their grown-ups for this project, as the pieces are pretty small.
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Santa will be at Tipsy’s 101 on December 13 from 1:00-4:00 PMHot Coco (add your favorite beverage to it)Hot CoffeeCookies
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🎅 Watch Santa Make a Spectacular Arrival… in a JET! ✈️Straight from the North Pole!✨ Santa Arrives by Jet at 2:30 PMWhat to Expect:• 📸 Photos with Santa• ☕ Refreshments• ✈️ Learn About Aviation• 🎁 Goody Bags for the First 200 Children Under 10Proudly Sponsored By:AULTRA Tanks • Northern Flight Alliance • American Marine & […] |
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Bring your camera for Pictures with Santa! Free Treats and Surprises for Kids!
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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 […]
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1pm. Pearson-Pickerel Lions Club is having its annual Christmas party for kids! Suggested age 1-12yr. There will be crafts, music, treats and SANTA bringing gifts for the kids on a Fire Truck! A don’t miss event for our community! Please join us! Join us every Sunday from 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 […]
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Ornament tree, generous treat bags, door prizes and refreshments with Santa from 2 to 5 Saturday and Sunday! Plus browse a beautiful selection of fun items in both the shop […]
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Santa will be at the fire station from 2:30PM-5:30PM, so stop by with your children to visit! There is no cost for this event, and no appointment is required. Hope […] |
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Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks! |
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Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a fun program of stories, activities, songs and dancing followed by a craft. We can’t wait to see you there! NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft! Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
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Did you know Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary has 8 Straw-Colored Fruit Bats (Eidolon helvum)?Meet one of our bats upclose and learn about these special animals!This is an informal program, come to the Observation Building anytime between 4p and 4:45pm and talk with staff and celebrate bats!
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Santa 🎅 is making his annual stop at the Embarrass Fire Department! The firefighters of the Embarrass Fire Department have also packed treat bags for the first 100 kids to […] |
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Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
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Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!Food and drink are welcome.Clean-up is just like at home. If you make a mess, clean it up. Ask for cleaning supplies when needed.If the meeting room is needed for another […]
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Sage the Tail Waggin’ Tutor loves listening to children read. Do you think you could pick out a story she’d like?This program provides children with the opportunity to practice their reading skills in a supportive environment. By reading aloud to a dog, children can eliminate the fear of judgment and feel more at ease. The […]
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Join the library for a cute Santa craft All craft materials and light refreshments will be provided by the library. RSVP by calling or stopping in the library
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Gather the family, slip into your favorite pajamas, and enjoy a cozy nighttime adventure at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center filled with soft holiday lights, festive activities, delicious food, and more! As the stars come out, the holiday glow at Farm Wisconsin begins! Guests are invited to slip into their coziest pajamas and enjoy an evening […]
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Christmas Free Family Movie Night! 🎬🍿 Snacks & Whole Pizzas ($10) available for purchase⏰ Movie starts promptly at 6:00 PMBring a comfy chair or blanket to relax on.✨ Free fun […]
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Enjoy this Free Family movie night featuring Tom Hanks’ Classic Polar Express.Doors open@5pmMovie starts @6pmHot Cocoa, Kids crafts, Cookie decorating! (while supplies last)All ages welcome!
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🎅✨ Family Portraits with Santa at The Adventure Zone! 📸Join us on December 20th from 9 AM–12 PM for a morning full of holiday cheer! Get your professional family portraits taken — with or without Santa — and let the kids visit with Santa and receive a special present! 🎁Don’t miss this magical photo opportunity […]
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Snack while you do your last-minute gift shopping during our FREE Holiday Candy & Snacks Sampling Even
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We are thrilled to be bringing back Saturdays with Santa at the Naberhood (the area right by Franklin Park – you can see the lighted trees and Santa in the same morning!). Every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, Santa and some of his elves will be at the Santa House for meet and […]
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December 20, 2025, the Racine Zoo will be having a FREE day! FREE ADMISSION to each guest from 10 AM -4 PM, last admission at 3:30 PM. The Zoo will […]
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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 […] |
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Bring your camera for Pictures with Santa! Free Treats and Surprises for Kids!
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Santa will be at Antigo Taco John’s listening to Christmas wishes and photo ops! Kids 12 and under will receive a FREE Kids Meal Card from Santa Looking for a fun stop this weekend? The Depot is open and welcoming visitors of all ages! Explore the Depot and our outbuildings, enjoy the model train display downstairs, and experience a piece of Waupaca’s past. Bring the family and stop in! See the buildings in all their Holiday Decorated Glory! Open Saturday and Sunday, […] Visit with Santa and his elves for his last visit before the BIG Day! Elves will help Santa distribute candy and toys
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Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks!
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Spend an evening with us, listening to stories of the winter solstice from around the world. Bring any craft projects you’ve been working on, or pick up one here. We’ll craft, chat, and drink some cocoa as we celebrate the shortest day of the year!This program is family-friendly and open to all ages. We’ll have […] |
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NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft!
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Santa and Mrs Claus will be doing their Pre-Christmas Community Tour again this year!Santa and Mrs Claus will be riding through town on a 1957 FWD Aerial Fire Truck! We have the route map below along with the written directions. Santa and crew will be leaving the FWD Museum around 4:30pm. I heard today (12/19/25) […]
We know that wrapping presents can go from festive fun to a full-blown chore in no time—especially when you’re juggling curious kids, furry “helpers,” or wrapping in secret with zero hiding spots. Maybe you work odd shifts and can’t sneak away, or you need different wrapping paper so the kids don’t recognize their own gifts. […] |
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Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
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Free Christmas Meal (while meals last) Drive-up Only! Free meal for those in need or alone – limit 4 meals per vehicle. Meals include: Ham Dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, etc
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Everyone is welcome to a free community 🎄 Christmas Day dinner at the White Lake Community Center. No charge and no reservation required. Enjoy turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, rolls, coffee, milk, and desserts. Feel free to bring Christmas cookies or a dessert to share if you would like. A beautiful reminder of […]
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From all of us at Betty’s we wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!We will be open for our normal hours on Christmas Day the 25th (11am to 2am)There will be ham, finger foods and cookies for those who want to stop in and spend time with us. FREE!If you want to bring a dish to […]
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We will have Christmas Dinner for anyone who needs it! Dine-In, Curbside pickup or delivery options available. RSVPs needed by Dec 23rd to ensure enough for all! We look forward […] |
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Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!Food and drink are welcome.Clean-up is just like at home. If you make a mess, clean it up. Ask for cleaning supplies when needed.If the meeting room is needed for another […] |
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Join us for Nick’s Famous Waffles, coffee, Hot chocolate, Toppings and sausages Donations will be accepted for Antigo Bike and Ski Club to continue maintaining and enhancing the Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area Bring your friends and family!! All ages welcome!! Hike or hopefully snowshoe or ski down to the cabin The breakfast is sponsored by […] 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Join Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary for our free program EYES ON OWLS at the Observation Building! Get close up with our ambassador owls and ask about owls in your neighborhood, our R-PAWS program, or other wildlife concerns and questions!Please contact our Animal Care department at 920.391.3685 with questions.Hope to see you there!#BayBeachWildlifeSanctuary #EyesOnOwls |
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NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft! |
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Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
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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 […]
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GRAND UNION IS CELEBRATING OUR 80TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY WITH US ON NYE!!!Our C&E family invites all of your families of the public to join us for food, fun, drinks, and dancing! Refreshments will be provided from 8PM-10PM (or gone). Free beer, NYE party favors, door prizes, raffles, and NO COVER CHARGE! FREE ADMISSION!NYE Dinner specials […] |
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Stop by the Shawano Library on Fridays in January for a free cup of soup. We start serving at 11:30 am and serve until the soup is gone. |
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