Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families

Meet & Greet with Ambassador Birds
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Wild Birds Unlimited, 2285 South Oneida St, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54304, United States
Join us in-store for a meet & greet with some of Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary’s favorite ambassador birds! Meet Benny the Blue Jay, Gary the Grackle, Amelia the Kestrel and their friends!This is part of our Baby Shower supplies drive for the R-PAWS Wildlife Rehab program; please see our pinned post about the most needed items to help these amazing volunteers continue to care for thousands of orphaned baby wildlife each summer!Supplies collection goes through the end of the month.

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🌱 Seed Saving 101+ with Angie
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Waupaca Public Library, South Main Street 107, Waupaca, Wisconsin, 54981, United States
Seed saving 101+ will take you beyond the basics as you learn how to separate seeds from various flower and vegetables. You will have the opportunity to take home seeds and other garden resource surprises. This class will take you to the next level and save you money in future garden endeavors.Register in the link Limit 26 People

Learn Pickleball
2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Manawa Area Veterans Freedom Park, 176 Beach Road, Manawa, WI, 54949, United States
Are you interested in learning how to play pickleball? Join us as we share our favorite tips and tricks, covering everything from the rules of the game to serving techniques and court etiquette. Participants should meet at the pickleball courts at the Manawa Area Veterans Freedom Park, located at 176 Beach Rd, Manawa. Bring your pickleball paddle if you have one otherwise we will have a few available to borrow. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

🦬 Sandhill Wildlife Area Open House - Bison
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 County Rd X, Babcock, WI, 54466, United States
Friends of Sandhill Open House – Bison! No pre-registration required.Join the Friends of Sandhill to learn about Bison! There will be kids activities, wagon tours, informational sessions on bison.

Please contact Vicki Palen at vpalen@tds.net or (715) 652-3131 if you have questions.

For More Information regarding the Park

About the Bison at the Park

🚣 🏞️ All Things Water, All At One Place, All At One Time
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Langlade County Fairground
Join the community as we learn about the importance of water in our lives. From healthy lakes and rivers, wildlife habitat, agriculture, and fishing, you will find information about all things water, all at one time, all at one place!

Come and support the local 4H who will be providing food.

Experts and Vendors

Watersheds

Wetlands

Rivers and Streams

Spring Ponds

Fishing

Wildlife

Forestry

Boating

Government

Aquatic Invasive Species

Lakes

Kids Activities

Langlade County Waterways Association

Langlade County Conservation

DNR Wonderful Waters of Wisconsin

🎣 4th Annual Kids' Fishing Day
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, East Shore Drive 1660, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
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 fish with staff from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Wisconsin DNR, and Trout Unlimited. Hope to see you there!No registration Needed. All Equipment provided

🚲 Shawano Pathways Wescott Bike Ride
2026-05-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Mielke Park, 5649 Airport Rd, Shawano, Wisconsin, 54166, United States
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:

6 miles

8 miles

20 miles

All routes follow picturesque country roads throughout the Town of Wescott. Riders who complete the longest 20-mile route will be treated to a complimentary ice cream cone at Shawano County Park.

RSVP Appreciated

Pond Exploration Day at Discovery
2026-05-16 10:30 - 13:00 | Discovery Education Station, 248 S Central Ave, Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMToddler Class: Pond Sensory Play | Ages 1–4Little explorers will enjoy water-based sensory bins, scooping activities, and discovering pond-themed textures and animals in a calm, engaging environment. Free!

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMKids Class: Pond Life Exploration | Ages 5–11Kids will learn about pond habitats and the animals that live there, followed by a hands-on craft inspired by frogs, turtles, and other pond life. Free!A fun and educational day full of nature, discovery, and creativity!

🌻 Sunflower Kids Planting Event
2026-05-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Shawano County Library, 128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166, USA, South Sawyer Street 128, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
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 19th to Join us for a Stop & Go Event! Drop in, explore hands‑on stations, and discover something new at every stop. Stay as long as you like and move at your own pace.
This event is meant for kids and families of all ages! You’ll start growing your sunflower now and have a chance to showcase it at the Shawano County Fair later this year!
See you there!

🍩🤿 Donuts and Dives with Ed the Diver!
2026-05-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Waupaca Public Library, South Main Street 107, Waupaca, Wisconsin, 54981, United States
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 up Wisconsin’s waterways, the underwater recovery business, and the way they spread joy far and wide.

Dragonflies Workshop
2026-05-23 08:30 - 13:30 | Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 County Rd X, Babcock, WI, 54466, United States
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, followed by a field trip looking for the rare ringed boghaunter.
The workshop starts at 9:30 a.m. and will last until 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own lunch and water, along with field-appropriate clothing.
This workshop is Free. To register, please email registration@widragonflysociety.org.
Backup/rain date will be Sunday, May 24.

🎣 3rd Annual Learn to Fish
2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Pulaski Community Park, East Glenbrook Drive 585, Pulaski, Wisconsin, 54162, United States
A great opportunity for kids aged 4-12 to learn to fish! RSVP by May 15th! Free Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Water to participants

Kids under 16 don’t need a fishing license.

🎣 Family Trout Fishing
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Belle Plaine Sportsman Club, N11695 Heidke Rd and Highway C, Clintonville, Wisconsin, 54929, United States
Belle Plaine Sportsman’s Club Annual Family Trout Fishing Event will be held at N11695 Heidke Road and Hwy C. 3 miles east of Embarrass. Refreshments available and kids eat free!
Bring your own poles and bait, no fly rods please. Call Jay with any questions, 715-250-4858.
Rain date is Sunday, May 31st.

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🌕🥾 Full Moon Hike
2026-05-30 20:30 - 23:30 | N3880 Rogers Rd, 6701 Co Rd Ww, New London, WI, United States
See Mosquito Hill after dark! Hike the trails under a full moon (trails will be marked with reflectors for easy navigation). View the moon and night sky with NEWSTAR (Douglas Dome and telescope will be open to the public). There will be two Barlow Portable Planetarium shows in the Great Room with a different show each night. Planetarium shows (8:30pm and 9:45pm): May 30 – “Distant Worlds — Alien Life” June 27 – “From Earth to the Universe” July 25 – “The Dark Matter Mystery – Exploring a Cosmic Secret” August 29 – “Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?”

Family-friendly, suitable for all ages. This event will occur regardless of weather.

🌻🐝 Wild Ones Meeting - Pollinator Garden
2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Resource Center, 837 Clermont St, Antigo, Wisconsin, United States
Let’s get ready for summer in the Pollinator Garden!Join Eric Borchert with the DNR as he discusses native plants and the animals that love them!

🎣 Kids Fish- A-Lon
2026-06-06 06:00 - 12:00 | Taylor Field and Park, 451 Water St, Iola, Wisconsin, 54945, United States
A fun day of fishing, learning and community. Kids Fish-a-Lon on Iola Lake

Fish with Experts

DNR Education

Food & Beverages

Sookie’s Organization

Coffee Truck

Wild Grounds LLC – Shiocton

Kids Fishing

Kids up to 17

Free Fishing Poles (150 donated by Walleyes for Kids)

Bait Provided

Fishing Help and Instruction Available

Elliot or Paige- Fish biologist, will be explaining what Iola Lake has to offer and fish with the kids DNR- John Kaiser, To teach the laws and regulations to the kids and adults and fish with the kids

Interim Healthcare, Haley Gray, to sell 50/50 tickets arms length $20 $10 for 25 tickets or $1 a ticket Sookie’s Organization, Ogdensburg for food/beverages Wild Grounds LLC- Coffee Truck coming from Shiocton from 6am-10am Face Painting by Ali from 8am-10am Walleyes for Kids- donated 150 fishing poles , while supplies last 3- 1st Place Winners, Trophy Walleye Warriors tackle box with a lot of items and Caroline Motorsports prize 3-2nd Place Winners receive a medal, a $50 gift card donated and for Scheels 3-3rd Place Winners receive a medal, and $25 gift card donated by Stratton Builders Stratton Builders also donated the medals JRs Sportshop donated the bait of worms, while supplies last Anyone may fish on or offshore, but kids up to 17 years old will have the chance at the prizes ***Raising funds for the Iola Lake District *** The tax ID number is 008-1029688163-02

🎣 Kids Free Fishing Day - Marion
2026-06-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Wallace Park, Wallace Park Road, Marion, Wisconsin, 54950, United States
Kids Free Fishing Day at Wallace Park

Prizes, fishing games and more! Fun for all ages.

🎣 Kids Fishing Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Antigo City Park East, Aurora Street 220, Antigo, Wisconsin, 54409, United States
Come down to Antigo City Park for the annual Kids Fishing Day presented by Antigo Trout Unlimited! This event is rain or shine and free food and drinks will be available starting at 10:30. There will also be free door prizes, a special drawing for 2 boys bicycles and 2 girls bicycles donated by Charles “Chuck” Noskowiak and Willie Clark, along with a casting contest and an opportunity for the kids to catch some trout to bring home with them (please remember to bring your cooler)! * No fishing poles or bait needed. We would like to give a big shoutout to our sponsors and donors for making this event happen. Your help and generosity always make this such a special event for the youth and families in our community 👏👏👏

Summer Fun at Menominee Park ZOO
2026-06-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Menominee Park Zoo, 520 Pratt Trail, Oshkosh, WI, United States
Event Notes – Check that sign at the Zoo Entrance Each day for the Location. Groups Larger than 15 – Please register for the craft sessions in advance by emailing ozs.zooeducation@gmail.com

Admission to the Zoo is also free due to generous donations

Monday 10:30am – Owl CraftMonday 1pm – Eagle Keeper Chat

Tuesday 10:30am – Flower CraftTuesday 1pm – Wolf Keeper Chat

Wednesday: National Black Bear Day10am – Wildlife Wednesday with NEW Zoo11am – Beary Cute Bear Craft11am – Bear Keeper Chat1pm – Bear Keeper Chat

Thursday 10:30am – Bear Cub CraftThursday 1pm – Hedgehog Keeper Chat

Friday 10:30am – Storytime in the ZooFriday 1pm – Farm Animal Keeper Chat

Saturday 10:30am – Donkey CraftSaturday 3pm – Feed the Goats

Sunday 10:30am – Vulture CraftSunday 3pm – Animal Doodles

🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library!🐍🦕
2026-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Fremont American Legion, 322 Waupaca St, Fremont, Wisconsin, United States
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library (AMERICAN LEGION)! 🐍🦕 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family This educational and exciting event is part of the Summer Reading Program: Prehistoric Pets—perfect for curious minds and animal lovers alike!

🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library!🐍🦕
2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Weyauwega Public Library, 301 S Mill St, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, United States
🦖🐢 Prehistoric Pets at the Library! 🐍🦕 🎟️ FREE | All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family This educational and exciting event is part of the Summer Reading Program: Prehistoric Pets—perfect for curious minds and animal lovers alike!

🚲 GROUP BIKE RIDE - Sturgeon Park to County Road E
2026-06-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Sturgeon Park – Shawano, 801 S Water St, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States
We are celebrating 30 years and 50 miles of Trails this year! Come join us for the first of several guided bike trips we have scheduled this summer. This ride is approximately 11 miles long and will feature Sturgeon Park, our Trail Center, the Ash Road fix-it station, and the manual-assist crossing lights we installed.

Backyard Herbs: 10 Great Medicinal Herbs you can find Locally
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Refuah Holistic Health, 178 N Main, Rosholt, Wisconsin, 54473, United States
Come Learn from your local Herbalist, Katie Stenglein about 10 great herbs that you can forage for locally. We will talk about what their medicinal properties are, what they are used for, how to identify them and how to prepare them for use. Reply “Going” to be entered into a $25 Gift Card Drawing to Refuah Coffee and Remedies. (must be present to win)
