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2025-07-29 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-07-31 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin
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 ideal)

We know a lot of people love to support their local businesses, but may not know all the services that are provided. We’re working on closing that gap by offering a business directory. If you’re interested in becoming part of our business directory, you can find out more here We are also rolling out a Farm Fresh Directory.

We have many affiliate partners where purchases you make with them, will also help our small business. (The following links are affiliate links and we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.)

Plant Therapy

Amazon

Think Board – use Code MarieVandenberg to save 20% off site-wide

Lehman’s

Try The World –

Really Good Stuff

Chess. com – my teenager recently discovered a love of chess.

Hockey Monkey

Steve Spangler Science – Save up to 60% off with our Clearance Sale

Naturally Nestled

mSpy – what are your kids doing on their phone/tablet that you can’t see?

Mud/Wtr – Save 20% sitewide with this link (first order only) (My Dr suggested trying this when I suffer consequences from drinking too much coffee. I use both the Mud/Wtr latte and Rest to help at bedtime when I can’t shut my brain off)

Zenni Optical – save $30 when you use my discount link. I’ve been ordering glasses from Zenni for over 15 years. To order from Zenni, you will need the PD number (pupillary distance). For adults, the number shouldn’t change. It will change for kids. Zenni accepts 1 and 2 number PDs.

Ting Mobile – get a $25 credit on your first bill when you use this link. Plans start as low as $10/month and you can bring your own phone (or in my case, I just used an old phone.) For more details, see my post regarding the Cellcom outage and my solutions to always stay connected.

Gabb Wireless – Code: 9203979786 (discount on your first order) Kids’ Phones and Watches with additional parental controls. Are you thinking about getting your child a device? Check these two resources. Parent Guide Officer Gomez

Purchases made through the above links allow us to earn commissions when you use our links which we will put towards our business expenses, keep our lights on, and keep our content FREE for YOU- our readers and LOW for our local advertisers, and sponsors.

We are hosting one fundraiser. This is an on-going fundraiser.

Mabel’s Labels – (Select Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families as the organization) – NO MORE Lost Mittens (coats, shoes, hats, water bottles, jackets, etc) Follow our Facebook Page– there are often sales and discounts.

The funds earned through the fundraisers will be split. Our portion will be used towards website/calendar upgrades, community events, giveaways, and business expenses.

We will choose a new beneficiary for each distribution check. We’ll take suggestions for our first check. (We still have $50 to go before we’ll get our first check)

If you’d like to donate directly to our fundraisers instead of purchasing from our partners. We can accept cash, Square, or Venmo.

One of the fundraisers is set up as an open-ended so we’ll be able to help several organizations for as long as there is interest in the products.

These are a few of my favorite products. This is my “toolkit” for the Flu Season. It also has some hints about getting started with essential oils.

If you are looking for the fundraising socks that we had available, we do still have them, but you’ll need to make an appointment.

These are a few other ways to support us. Prices range from Free to $30.

Links: Charger Cord Charger with Flashlight without Flashlight Slim Charger Keychain Flashlight Desk Accessory Clock

ICYMI– My dog locked himself in my car. PD’s tools didn’t work for my car. I bought this amazing tool the next day. At under $6, you really can’t beat it. Definitely cheaper than a locksmith or a broken window.

Here are a few more favorites that I’ve found. How many of you are the keepers of the “road trip drinks” and chargers? You’ll like the water bottle below.

Links: Green XL Stanley, White Travel Mug, “Green” Air Purifier, Electronic Air Purifier, Charger Water Bottle, Wireless Camera (I highly suggest getting the extra battery.), Pan Cam, V4:

July Library Events
2025-07-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Birnamwood Library, 337 Main St, Birnamwood, Wisconsin, United States
Some local libraries publish month-long or week-long events. We wanted to it super-easy to find those as well. So, this event listing will have several area libraries! Check back throughout the month as things may get added.

AA Meeting
2025-07-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-31 09:30 - 10:30 | Hope Community Church, Tristan Drive 302, Shawano, Wisconsin, 54166, United States

📚 Storytime - Clintonville
2025-07-29 10:00 - 10:45 | Clintonville Public Library, Hemlock Street 75, Clintonville, WI, 54929, United States
Join us for our fun weekly storytime! Themes for the summer are related to the summer reading theme ‘Color Our World’ – it’s bound to be a colorful summer! This storytime is geared towards kiddos ages 0-5, but everyone is always welcome, no registration is required. Throughout the summer if the weather is nice, we will be doing some storytimes outside. Please come prepared to listen, sing, dance, and craft!

Story Time
2025-07-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Shawano County Library, 128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166, USA, South Sawyer Street 128, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
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!

📚 Bonduel/Story Time
2025-07-29 10:30 - 11:00 | Bonduel Library, North Washington Street 125, Bonduel, WI, 54107, United States
NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft!

Cellcom - CelYouBrations - Customer Appreciation Days
2025-07-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Cellcom – Pulaski, 122 S St Augustine St, Pulaski, Wisconsin, United States
Event Music, Food, Giveaways, Deals

Giveaways and fun surprises vary by location. The first 25 people at each event receive a special gift.

FAQ

🚓🚔🐕‍🦺 5th Annual Meet the Fleet
2025-07-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Iola Car Show Grounds, Chrome Place 350, Iola, Wisconsin, 54945, United States
Join us on Tuesday, July 29th at the Iola Car Show Grounds for an unforgettable family-friendly experience.🚗 Explore Your Favorite Vehicles!Climb inside squad cars, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, SWAT vehicles, race cars, monster trucks, dump trucks, tractors, and more!🎯 Exciting Activities for All Ages!•Fire extinguisher simulator•K9 demonstrations•ThedaStar helicopter landing at 5 PM (weather permitting)•Kids’ activities•Dunk tank fun!•Food and more!!Why Attend?“This event continues to bring our community together in such a meaningful way,” says Sheriff Timothy Wilz. “It’s incredible to see connections form between families, first responders, and community partners.”Over the years, Waupaca County law enforcement, fire departments, EMS teams, and other local organizations have proudly participated in this event.💥 Best of all, it’s FREE! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet the heroes who serve our community.📢 Help us spread the word—bring your family and friends!We can’t wait to see you there! 🚒💨

AA Meeting
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Clintonville United Methodist Church, 13th Street 24, Clintonville, Wisconsin, 54929, United States

WI DNR Field Trips
2025-07-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Wisconsin
Open Field Trips

Find field trips that still have space available, locations, interests, location, accessibility, difficulty, etc.

Walk Wednesdays
2025-07-30 07:00 - 08:00 | USAirMotorsports, County Road BE W5901, Shawano, Wisconsin, 54166, United States
WALK WEDNESDAYS at USAIRStarting April 16 | 7–8 AM | Every Wednesday | Free AdmissionLace up your sneakers and take a stroll on the track! Walk Wednesdays are your chance to experience USAIR Motorsports Raceway like never before—no engines, just open pavement and peaceful morning vibes. Whether you’re getting your steps in, walking with friends, or exploring something new, you’re welcome here.🚶‍♂️ Open to all ages🐾 Leashed dogs welcome🌅 Start your day at the track!No registration needed—just show up and walk!

🥪 Free Summer Meals - Breakfast and Lunch
2025-07-30 07:30 - 12:30, 2025-07-31 07:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-01 07:30 - 12:30 | Clintonville High School, Green Tree Road 64, Clintonville, WI, 54929, United States
Kids 18 years old and younger are able to eat for free during the summer. These are just a few of the locations. More will get added throughout the summer.

Be sure to check our calendar. We have a category specifically to help!

Clintonville

**Note – Registration Sign-Up (Clintonville) will Pause from 7/22-8/4 (food pickup will still be available, but no new families will be able to sign up during that time).**

Sample Menu:

Weyauwega

You can find the FULL Event calendar and MORE at https://RuralNEWfamilies.com

If you have a Site you’d like added to the calendar, please send it to us via FB messenger @RuralNEWFamilies or e-mail.

Story Time
2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Shawano County Library, 128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166, USA, South Sawyer Street 128, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a simple craft.

Community Grab and Go Meal
2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church – New London, 709 W Beckert Rd, New London, Wisconsin, 54961, United States

🌊🚤 Ski Sharks FREE Waterski Show
2025-07-30 17:30 - 21:00 | Smalley Park, Riverside Drive 211, Shawano, Wisconsin, 54166, United States
Come watch a FREE waterski show presented by the Shawano Ski Sharks.The pre-show begins at 5:30 PM, followed by the main show at 6:00 PM.Concessions will be available.

🎳 Kids Bowl Free
2025-07-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Wisconsin
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer!

Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) gets to bowl 2 games free every single day! (Check individual bowling alleys for shoe rental details) all summer long at NO Cost to Parents! (But plan for the concessions…. my kids LOVE bowling alley food, just sayin’)

Parents, do you want to bowl with your kids? Then you’ll want to check out the Family Pass! This allows parents, older siblings and babysitters to bowl alongside the registered kids. This is a one-time payment that allows up to 4 adults to bowl 2 games free all summer long, with your Kids Bowl Free registered children. (You can add the family pass on at any time during the season.)

How it works:

Locate a Kids Bowl Free participating location near you (this is the only one covered all summer)

Register – Create your Kids Bowl Free account and register your kids. Decide if the Family Pass is right for your family.

Have Fun – Make Memories – Go Screen-Free — Make New Friends– Bowl 2 games free every day, all summer long!

Things to Note:

Each bowling alley determines the times the program is active. Program begins April 30th! You can find the details here when you choose a location near you. Dates and Times will vary! (I’ve seen some start as early as April 30th and as late as June 1st and end between August 30-Sept 2) I’ve seen only 1 with hours available 7 days a week.

Check each location for age requirements. I’ve seen them range from 2-18 with some ending as early as 15.

I found at least 8 participating centers within 60 minutes of Clintonville.

The Registration is not transferrable between the different bowling centers.

American Legion Post 63 2025 Brat Fry
2025-07-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 | BP – Clintonville, 325 S Main St, Clintonville, Wisconsin, 54929, United States

Cellcom - CelYouBrations - Customer Appreciation Days
2025-07-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Cellcom – Appleton, North Richmond Street 3950, Appleton, Wisconsin, 54913, United States

Storytime - Tigerton
2025-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Tigerton Branch Library, Birch Street 221, Tigerton, Wisconsin, 54486, United States
Join us for a morning filled with books, snacks, toys and friends!

Free Family Fridays at Heritage Park!
2025-08-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Park – Plover, 2700 Madison Ave, Plover, Wisconsin, 54467, United States
Join us for Family Fridays, a free hands-on summer series filled with engaging themes, interactive activities, and educational fun for the whole family! Each week highlights a different aspect of history, offering a unique opportunity to explore, learn, and play together at the Portage County Historical Society.June 20 – CommunicationDiscover how people stayed in touch before smartphones! Try your hand at Morse code, postcard writing, and more.June 27 – AgricultureStep into the shoes of early farmers—explore tools, planting techniques, and local plants.July 11 – MusicMake some noise! Learn about historical instruments, try your rhythm skills, and enjoy toe-tapping tunes.July 18 – CircusExperience the magic of the big top with circus history and activities.July 25 – EducationTake a seat in a historic classroom! Write with calligraphy pens, solve old-fashioned math problems, and learn like kids once did.August 1 – Historical Home LifeFrom laundry day to cooking over a fire, explore daily life in a 19th-century home.August 8 – Commerce & TradePlay shopkeeper for a day and learn how goods were bought, sold, and bartered long ago.August 15 – Historic TradeskillsSee the tools of the trade! Learn about blacksmithing and other hands-on skills from the past.August 22 – TravelAll aboard! Explore the ways people traveled before cars and planes—wagons, trains, and more.Come explore the past with us—one Friday at a time!

🍻🍺 Point Brewery History Tour
2025-08-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Point Brewery
Learn about the history of one of the nation’s oldest breweries as you tour the brewery itself! This is not your regular Point Brewery tour. This tour brings you deep into the brewery where you will see spaces not included on the regular tour. Includes complimentary Point Beer and Soda samples and a free history gift. This is a 21+ tour.​Please note:o Closed-toe shoes, such as sneakers, are required for the tour. No flip flops, sandals, Crocs, or other open-toe shoes will be allowed.o Please note, Point Brewery is an operating brewery. If you have any hearing sensitivities, they do not recommend going on tour. The tour goes near operating machinery that may expose guests to loud noises.o The tour explores several areas of the brewery. Many of these areas are only reachable via stairs. If you have any difficulty with stairs or long walking distances, we do not recommend going on tour.
