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They say everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you can be Irish for an entire week.

Irish Week kicked off March 4 with the Shamrock Club’s annual Birthday Party at the Irish Cultural Heritage Center. Irish Week spotlights  Irish culture and pride, and includes Irish dancers, music, and a Mass in Honor of St. Patrick. The week of festivities concludes on March 13 with the time-honored Shamrock Club of Wisconsin’s 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Milwaukee, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Wisconsin.

While The Shamrock Club is celebrating its 44th anniversary of producing the parade, the tradition dates back to 1843, before Wisconsin had even achieved statehood. The parade takes place at noon, and features more than 150 units, including Irish dance groups, pipe and drum corps, local celebrities and dignitaries.

The parade will proceed east from the Shops of Grand Avenue on 3rd and Wisconsin, north on Plankinton, west on Kilbourn, north on Old World 3rd Street, east on Juneau, and south on Water Street.

Following the parade is the Shamrock Club’s Post Parade Party from 1 to 6 pm at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center at 2133 West Wisconsin Avenue, headlined by Different Drums of Ireland.

If You Go
Save on your hotel with our discount travel coupon for the Baymont Inn & Suites of Glendale, Wisconsin,  or use this lodging discount for the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Germantown, Wisconsin.
Parking is $2 during the event at the Shops at Grand Avenue.
Parade spectators are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate. Volunteers collect the donations in shopping carts during the parade.

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games have dazzled us with many inspiring moments. Here are just a few:

• Bode Miller races to his potential, winning Olympic gold in the Men’s Super-Combined after withering under high expectations four years ago.
• Shaun White defies gravity in the Men’s Snowboarding Halfpipe with flips and spins that send him orbiting above his competition.
• Lindsey Vonn skis through pain, blazing down the mountain to take the gold medal in Women’s Downhill.
• In Men’s Hockey, a young Team USA defeats favorite Team Canada on home ice, skating into the quarterfinals 30 years after the original Miracle on Ice.
• Apolo Ohno slices his way to the front of the pack in Men’s Short Track, on his way to the most career medals ever won by an American at the Winter Games.

Inspired by the dedication, strength, and ability of the Winter Olympic athletes? Here in Northeastern Wisconsin, you can try winter Olympic sports for yourself, and even compete for a medal. Want to try curling? You can! Or maybe you want to hit the ice in an adult hockey league. Experience cross-country skiing or ski jumping events for yourself at a local ski club.

Now that the Winter Olympics are drawing to a close, take inspiration – from the games, from the passion of the competitors, from the possibilities of the human body. You don’t have to be an Olympian to be considered an athlete.

Skiing/Snowboarding

Compare your speed against skiers and boarders across the country in every age group. In NASTAR, racers compete against the clock, with the potential of earning medals and qualifying for national events. NASTAR Racing is held Saturdays and Sundays at BlackJack Resort, Bessemer, Michigan, and Thursday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays at Pine Mountain Resort, Iron Mountain, Michigan. At Norway Mountain, Norway, Michigan, five different racing teams train and compete in events with Team Norway Racing.

Cross-country Skiing

The American Birkebeiner will be held this weekend in Hayward, Wisconsin, as it is every year. In “The Birkie,” America’s largest cross-country ski race, professional competitors on the Worldloppet circuit ski amongst the masses in 11 waves on a 50K course. While registration for this year is closed, you can still take part with the estimated 15,000 to 20,000 spectators.
http://www.birkie.com/

Ski Jumping and Cross Country Skiing
The Iola Winter Sports Complex offers 20K of cross-country trails open to the public for a daily fee. Or join the Iola Winter Sports Club, where you and your family can participate in cross-country ski events and learn about the sport of ski jumping on ski jumps ranging from 5 to 60 meters. Stay in nearby Stevens Point with our discount certificate to the Fairfield Inn, or use this travel coupon for the Stevens Point La Quinta Inn.

Hockey
Adult hockey leagues  play year round at the Appleton Family Ice Center. In the Green Bay area, the Cornerstone Community Center of De Pere offers adult hockey leagues for Novice and Elite players 18 years old and up. The Oshkosh Community YMCA Ice Skating Rink offers adult hockey leagues and clinics for players of all abilities.

Speed Skating
At Cornerstone Community Center, Team Cornerstone Speed Skating offers classes for all ages.

Ice Skating
In Oshkosh, Figure Skating and Ice Skating lessons are available at the Oshkosh Community YMCA Ice Skating Rink. In De Pere, the Cornerstone Community Center offers Open Skating, Figure Skating Lessons, and Skating Fitness classes.

Curling
At the Appleton Curling Club, leagues are available for all ages. New members are assigned a mentor to help get the training they need. A New Curlers Clinic is usually held at the beginning of December, and they offer a Learn to Curl League, with no experience required. The Green Bay Curling Club is offering Open Houses March 1-5 from 6pm to 9 pm, with instructors available. Leagues are available for every level.

The Quality Inn, Green Bay WIsconsin

Vacation in Green Bay at the Quality Inn & Suites

It’s time to pack your bags and take a break.  Plan a vacation in your own backyard; escape to Green Bay Wisconsin.

Take in Green Bay’s annual Artis Gras held the weekend of February 6th at the Shopko Mall. View works from hundreds of artists and craftsman throughout the Midwest.  You’ll also enjoy live classical music, jazz and dance.  Next stop, Packer’s Hall of Fame where you’ll take in more than 80 years of football history.  Enjoy interactive displays paying tribute to 130 players.  Afterwards relax at the Quality Inn & Suites. You’re looking good with your discount gift certificate saving your family half off at the Quality Inn & Suites on a two-night stay.  It’s a travel deal that can’t be beat. Your stay includes $20 in funny money good at the arcade and a complementary hot deluxe breakfast. Your family will love the indoor pool and fitness center. In the evening have dinner out 50% off Green Bay restaurant gift certificates.

For the next evening be sure to take in Frosty Family Fun Night at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.  The kids will love the campfire, treats and night animals.  You’re sure to come home feeling refreshed, ready to tackle another week, after your weekend retreat in Green Bay.

Still looking for Christmas gift ideas for that hard-to-buy-for person? Here are some of our favorite discount gift certificates from RTownShopper.com for everyone on your list, all for less than $50.

Golfer gift idea:

Crystal Springs Golf Course, Seymour Wisconsin

Discount golf gift certificate for 18 holes for 4 people, 75% off at only $30.

Skier gift idea:

2 discount lift tickets to Whitecap Mountain, Upson, Wisconsin, 50% off for $45.

2 discount lift tickets to BlackJack Mountain, Bessemer, Michigan, 50% off for $40.

Restaurant lover gift idea:

680 North at Tuscumbia Country Club, Green Lake, Wisconsin, recognized as one of the “Best Restaurants in America” by Bon Appetit Magazine.

$25 discount restaurant gift certificate, 50% off for $12.50

Active family gift idea:

StoneRidge Tubing Park, Nordic Mountain, Wautoma, Wisconsin.

4 discount tubing passes to StoneRidge Tubing Park, 50% off for $38.

Pine Mountain Resort

This popular ski resort is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan which is approximately an hour and a half north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Pine Mountain has terrain for all abilities and has three lifts. The resort provides food, beverages lodging, and of coarse, great skiing. Pine Mountain is also known throughout the world as having one of the best ski jumping hills.

RTownShopper.com is offering this great gift certificate:

Two(2) lift passes  a $78.00 value, RTown Price $39.00

Passes are valid only during lift season and only one pass per person.

Blackjack Mountain

Located in the upper peninsula of Michigan, Bessemer is about a four-hour drive from Green Bay and is the home of Black Jack Mountain ski resort.

The mountain has 19 ski trails. New improvements to the lodge and the slopes; a new terrain park, and an increased focus on customer service will all add to your NEW Blackjack experience.

RTownShopper.com is offering these two different certificates:

Two(2) lift passes, an $80.00 value, RTown Price: $40.00
Four(4) lift passes, a $160 value, RTown Price: $80

Visit skiblackjack.com for information on trail conditions, directions, and other mountain information. Black out dates apply- holiday week of 12/26/09 – 1/3/10. Expires 4/1/10

Nordic Mountain

Nordic Mountain, located in beautiful Wautoma, Wisconsin, offers a great place for the whole family to enjoy. At Nordic Mountain, they believe that skiing should be a sport that everyone can enjoy and afford. The resort is centrally located, about an hour and forty minutes south-west from Green Bay, and less than an hour west from Oshkosh.

RTownShopper.com two gift certificates for 50% off:

Two(2) lift passes, a $70.00 value, RTown Price: $35.00
Four(4) lift passes, a $140.00 value, RTown Price: $70.00

Valid 11/15/09- 4/1/10. Black out dates apply: Holiday week of 12/26/09- 1/3/10.

The holiday season can get hectic. There are Christmas parties, Christmas pageants, last minute gifts, Christmas cards, office gift exchanges, tree decorating…the list goes on and on.

Don’t let your Christmas to-do list overshadow time with your family. We are fortunate to have so many great family activities in the Fox Cities. In that spirit, we’ve listed a few holiday activities for you to enjoy in Oshkosh, Appleton, and Green Bay. So bundle up the kids, take a day or an evening, and appreciate this special time together.

What’s your favorite Holiday family activity in the Fox Cities? Let us know in the comments!

Enchanted Victorian Christmas in Appleton, Wisconsin

What: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, decorated for the holidays, live music on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Where: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 625 W. Prospect Ave, Appleton

When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays with live entertainment.

Cost: Adults $6, Children (5-17) $3, Under 5 Free

Contact: 920-730-8204

Holiday Helpers Workshops at the Hearthstone Historic House Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin

What: Children and parents create a Victorian craft gift for someone special at the Hearthstone Historic House Museum.

Where: Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 625 W. Prospect Ave, Appleton

When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dec. 5: Decoupage Boxes

Dec. 12: Wind Chime

Dec. 19: Mosaic Picture Frame

Cost: $8 non-members, $7 members

Contact: (920) 730-8204

Oshkosh Celebration of Lights

What: lights and displays

Where: Menominee Park, Merritt Ave and Hazel St. , Oshkosh

When: Every night from Nov. 25 – Jan. 1

Cost: $8 per car or $6 with non-perishable food donation

Contact: Oshkosh Convention & Visitors’ Bureau (920) 303-9200 (ask for Jodie)

13th Annual WPS Garden of Lights in Green Bay, Wisconsin

What: Mile-long walking tour or horse-drawn wagon ride through Green Bay Botanical Garden holiday displays.

Where: Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 27th-December 27th (Closed Christmas Day)

Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Wagon rides: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

Sundays · 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Wagon rides: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)   

Cost: Horse drawn wagon rides: $10 adults, $6 children 5-12
 Walking tour (1 mile): $7 adults, $4 children 5-12
 Children 4 and under: FREE

Contact: (920) 490-9457, or toll free: (877) 355-4224

A Heritage Hill Christmas in Green Bay, Wisconsin

What: Horse drawn wagon rides, visit with St. Nick, baking sugar cookies, Christmas stories in the school house, historic dances, tour of Caroline Tank’s cottage decorated for Christmas, and make your own S’More.

Where: Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave, Green Bay

When: Saturday Dec. 5, 12, and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $8 adults, $7 ages 62 and over, $6 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and under. $1 off with donation of canned food item.

Contact: (920) 448-5150

Christmas marches into Appleton during the 39th Annual Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade November 24.  Held every year on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the parade is the largest nighttime Christmas parade in Wisconsin.

Regular parade-goers know to mark their spot along College Avenue early, then head out to their favorite downtown Appleton restaurants for dinner. The parade begins at State Street, follows along College Ave. and ends at Drew Street. Nearly 50,000 people, bundled in winter coats and snuggled under blankets, watch, listen, and enjoy the spectacle of nearly 75 parade units, including floats, fire trucks, and flames. Along with those attending, over 100,000 watch the event live on WFRV-TV 5, Green Bay and WJMN-TV 3 from Escanaba, Michigan.

The street echoes with music and merriment as seventeen marching bands and costumed performers stream by under a canopy of gold tinsel angels and the November night sky. Children await a glimpse of the guest of honor, all the way from the North Pole.

Following the parade, Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna and Parade Marshall Jay Schumerth will lead the Annual City of Appleton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in City Park. The ceremony will feature a chorus of Christmas carols by the Appleton Boychoir and a community sing-along, beginning at approximately 7:45 pm.

The theme of this year’s parade is “A Child’s Christmas,” but children and grownups alike will delight when Santa Claus closes the parade by wishing everyone a hearty “Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!”

There are those who dread winter’s upcoming snowfall, and there are those who live for it.

Soon winter will be here in Wisconsin, and skiers and snowboarders can head for the slopes. Whether you ski or ride, area ski hills have something for everyone. Beginners can work on their form on the green runs, while expert skiers take on the challenges of the bumps and jumps. After a day on the trails, enjoy the après ski life with live bands and a frosty beer, or warm up with hot chocolate while you curl up to a toasty fire.

Create a memorable ski vacation with our discount lift tickets to BlackJack ski resort in Bessemer, Michigan. You’ll find new improvements to an old favorite along with unbelievable amounts of lake effect snow. New owners have made BlackJack Ski Resort even better with improvements to the lodge, a new terrain park, and a renewed focus on customer service.

Head out to a local Wisconsin favorite with discount lift tickets to Nordic Mountain near Wild Rose. Local ski bums know Nordic Mountain is a great place to learn, and they now have a new beginner area and lift. The adventurous can shred it up in three terrain parks, or try Nordy’s Narrows, a new black diamond run that winds through the woods.

Here in the Midwest, we may not have the altitude, but we do have the attitude.  Whether your family is skiing or snowboarding, staying close to home means affordable fun for everyone.

Think Snow!

We’re excited to announce this new and exclusive offer. RTownShopper has a limited quantity of gift certificates for the Pine Mountain Resort on sale now!

Now selling lodging, ski passes and gift certificates to their 5-star golf course!
Pine Mountain Resort is the gate way to the U.P. and only 100 miles north of Green Bay.

Room Gift Certificates:
Pine Mountain has two condo units, the Mountain Haus and the Cedar Haus, that are ski-in/ski-out units.  All of the two bedroom units come with a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and a fireplace.  Each unit has a deck that provides great views of the hill.

Ski Passes:
Pine Mountain Resort has terrain for all abilities open for skiing with three chair lifts and two surface lifts.  New to this season is their Paddle Tow for the Bone Yard Terrain Park, the new ski run “Here to There”, and now a rope tow installed on the Bunny Hill.

Golf Gift Certificates:
TimberStone at Pine Mountain; has once again joined a very exclusive group by receiving Golf Digest Magazine’s highest honor of a 5 star rating. Now, the course is 1 of the only 24 courses, out of 6,000 to receive this rating.

Pine Mountain Resort is a four season, full service resort conveniently located in Iron Mountain Michigan, the gateway to the Upper Peninsula.  Pine Mountain has welcomed skiers from around the world since 1939 when Fred Pabst began this winter recreation area dedicated to friends and families.  Today, Pine Mountain continues this rich tradition of providing a warm, friendly place to relax and enjoy all the northwoods has to offer.  Coupled with the award winning TimberStone Golf Course, Pine Mountain truly is your year-round destination.

Buy your certificates today, and give this as a special gift this Christmas.

Halloween events are in full swing in the Fox Cities and Green Bay area. We’ve put together an area listing of haunted houses, trick or treat outings, pumpkin carving, costume contests, and games for all ages.

Did we miss a Halloween activity? Let us know in the comments so we can add it to our list.
What’s your favorite Halloween event?

Neenah

Youth Go Haunted House
What: Haunted House to benefit Youth Go
Where: Neenah’s Old City Garage, 333 W. Cecil St., Neenah.
When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct.16-17, 23-24, 29-31.
Cost: $10 at door, $5 ages 10 and under (parental discretion recommended).
Contact: (920) 722-1435

Children’s Day at the Haunted House
What: Lighted, child friendly tours of the Youth Go haunted house, carnival games and crafts and trick-or-treating. Kids (and chaperone) come in costume! All proceeds benefit Youth Go.
Where: Neenah’s Old City Garage, 333 W. Cecil St., Neenah.
When: Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 31.
Cost: $3 per person and one can of non-perishable food.
Receive one free ticket for an evening show (limit one ticket per family) with donation of a new or gently used coat for Coats for Kids.
Contact: (920)722-1435

Burial Chamber
What: Two haunted houses, haunted woods, and burial simulator
Where: Burial Chamber, 500 N. Lake St., Neenah.
When: 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 15, 18, 22, 25, 28-29.
Cost: $14 and up.
Contact: (920) 727-4669

Haunted Hay Rides
What: Scary but fun ride to the woods, walk through the woods, and hayride back. Bonfire and refreshments available.
Where: Cavanaugh’s Carriages, 3910 Fairview Road, Neenah
When: Rides start at dark Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 28-31.
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: (920) 836-2013

Menasha

Great Pumpkin Hunt
What: Kids search for pumpkin coins hidden in the park, and then exchange them for candy and prizes. Bring flashlight, costume recommended. Meet at the Clovis Park shelter. See below for meeting times per age group. No pre-registration necessary.
When: Oct. 26
Ages 4 and under  6 p.m.
Ages 5-7  6:15 p.m.
Ages 8 and up  6:30 p.m.
Where: Clovis Park, 974 Ninth St., Menasha.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Menasha Parks and Recreation Department, (920) 967-3640.

Oshkosh

Three Floors of Horror
What: Haunted house for ages 10 and older.
When: Oct. 23-25, 29-31.
Thursday: 7-11 p.m.
Friday 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Saturday 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sunday 7-10 p.m.
Where: 915 S. Main St., Oshkosh.
Cost: $10 per floor /$20 for all three floors
Ghoul Pass (immunity from monsters) $5
Contact: Threefloorsofhorror@gmail.com

EAA’s Haunted Hanger
What: Spooky guides lead visitors on a flashlight tour of the Haunted Hanger.
Where: EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh
When: Oct. 23-24, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person, EAA members are free
Recommended for elementary and middle school-age children and families.
Contact: (920) 426-6880

EAA’s Slightly Haunted Hanger
What: Trick or Treat, games, Halloween activities. Dress in costume! Recommended for younger children.
Where: EAA AirVenture Museum, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh
When: Oct. 24 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
Adults (18+) $ 8.75
Senior (62+) $ 7.75
Students (6-17) $ 6.75
Children (5 and under) FREE
Family Rate $22.00
EAA Members FREE
Contact: (920) 426-6880

Zooloween Boo
What: Arts & Crafts, storytelling, costume contest, trick or treat stations, games, drawings and prizes.
When: October 24 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Menominee Park, Merritt Ave and Hazel St
Cost: $4 adult, $2 child
Contact: (920) 236-5089

Downtown Oshkosh Trick or Treat
What: Children’s activities, pumpkin painting, costume contest, carnival games, participating stores hand out candy
When: Oct. 29 4-7 p.m.
Where: Opera House Square, 300 Block of N. Main
Cost: Free
Contact (920) 303-2265 ext. 11

Theater of Lost Souls
What: Two haunted attractions, haunted hay ride, funeral simulator
When: 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-25, 29-31. Box office opens 6:15 p.m. 1st hay ride is 6:30 p.m. 1st group enters the haunt 7:00 p.m. Last group enters at 11:30 p.m. EXCEPT Oct. 25 when last group enters at 10 p.m.
Where: Winnebago Fairgrounds/Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Y, Oshkosh
Cost: $13 and up.
Contact: (920) 731-8555

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Woods
What: Haunted woods, haunted cemetery, tunnel and black maze. “No-touch” event. Bonfire available. Benefits the Oshkosh North Music Dept.
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30.
Where: Sleepy Hollow Farm, 1679 W. Waukau Ave., Oshkosh
Cost: $8 per person
Contact: (920) 231-0122

Green Bay

Terror on the Fox
What: Four haunted attractions. All shows “PG13” except Kids Day – lights on, rated “G.”
When: 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Oct 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28.
6:30 – 11:30 p.m. Oct 16-17, 23-24, 28-31.
Kids Day Noon – 4p.m. Oct. 25.
Where: National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay.
Cost: $14 and up.
Contact: (920) 430-1844

The Morgue
What: Haunted House, Live music by UNDERNEETH from 10 p.m.-? Oct. 17, 24 and 31. Opening is The Black Reverie
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31. Ticket sales start 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. kids ages 10 and under are welcome to come in with one can good or $1
Where: next to Immaculate Conception Parish, N5589 County E, De Pere.
Cost: $10 admission, free parking, cash only
Contact: (920) 788-6569

Spooktacular Fun at Lambeau Field
What: Entertainment attractions including Oneida Nation Dancers and Singers, musicians, magicians, stilt walkers; face painting and Halloween-themed arts and crafts
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24.
Where: Lambeau Field Atrium, Accessed through the Miller Lite Gate on the north end of Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay.
Cost: Free.
Contact: (920)569-7500

Green Bay Packers Haunted Concourse
What: Scenes of high-tech shocks and horrors. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult, children under age 8 will not be admitted
When: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 23; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Oct. 24. Lines may be cut off before end times to avoid unnecessary waits.
Where: Lambeau Field, Oneida Nation Gate, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay.
Cost: Free.
Contact: (920) 569-7500.

Cost Cutters Sweet Street
What: Trick-or-treating, pumpkin bowling, haunted village, inflatable games
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 30.
Where: ShopKo Hall, 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay.
Cost: Kids 2-12 $6, Adults $4, Advance tickets (available at Copps Food Centers) Kids $5, Adults $3.
Contact: http://www.ticketstaronline.com/

Zoo Boo
What: Trick or treating, inflatables, and Halloween decorations. Haunted wagon ride through “Freaky Forest” available the first two weekends, and children’s games available Oct. 30-31. DJ each evening and dance with NEW Zoo costumed mascots. Children encouraged to wear costume.
Where: 4378 Reforestation Road, Green Bay
When: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31. Zoo closes at 2:00 each day to prepare, gates close at 7:30 p.m..
Cost: $10 at the gate, $8 in advance. Children 1 and under are free.
Contact: (920) 434-7841

Halloween Event at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
What: Pumpkin lit walk through darkened nature center. Animal characters educate in a fun, light-hearted way. Kids are welcome to come in costume. Suitable for all ages.
When: Every 20 minutes starting at 6 p.m. on Oct 17. Pre-registration required.
Where: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay
Cost: $3 adult, $2 child 12 and under. Call 920 391-3671 for ticket info or stop in Nature Center 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F
Contact: (920) 391-3671

Halloween at Heritage Hill
What: Trick or Treat throughout 13 historic buildings, Haunted Hospital (suitable for older children), costume contest, scary stories, Halloween crafts, hay bale maze
When: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
Where: Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 South Webster Ave, Green Bay.
Cost: $5 (children 4 and under free).
Contact: (920) 448-5150 or 800-721-5150

Shawano Manor 3-D Haunted House
What: Haunted House
When:  7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Oct. 15-17, Oct. 22-24, Oct. 27-31, Children’s Matinee 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Oct. 17
Where: Beja Shrine Center, 1950 Bond Street, Green Bay.
Cost: $13 regular admission, $23 RIP Admission includes hot chocolate, live entertainment and event t-shirt. Children’s Matinee is $2 or, free with a coat to donate for “Coats for Kids.”
Contact: (920) 309-0981

The Shrine of Horror
What: Haunted House
When: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 29-31. Kids Day 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24.
Where: 507 N. Broadway, Green Bay
Cost: $10
Contact: (920) 450-0016

Appleton

Boo Bash
What: Non-spooky Halloween event. Trick-or-treating in the Building for Kids, carnival games throughout City Center Plaza. Wear costume, Must be accompanied by an adult.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29-30.
Where: City Center Plaza and The Building for Kids, 100 W. College Ave., Appleton.
Cost: Free.
Contact: The Building for Kids, (920) 734-3226.

Haunted House: A Night to Dismember XI
What: Haunted House presented by the North High School Theatre Department. Non-scary flashlight tours available during all hours. Carnival games, mini-inflatable haunted house, and bake sale.
When: 6-11 p.m. Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. and 6-11 p.m. Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 31
Where: Appleton North High School Auditorium, 5000 N. Ballard Road, Appleton.
Cost: $7 adults, $5 children under 12. Tickets available at the door.
Contact: Ron Parker, theatre director, (920) 832-4300 or parkerronaldc@aasd.k12.wi.us

Romp in the Autumn Swamp
What: Illuminated Trails with live nature characters, fall music, campfire, outdoor move, face painting, pumpkin decorating. 
When: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 24. Birds of Prey Show 4-6 p.m., Outdoor movie showtimes at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m..
Where: Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N. Lynndale Drive, Appleton
Cost: $9 adults, $7 kids, $30 family. Discounts for pre-registration and free glow sticks.
Contact: (920) 731-6041

Jack O’Lantern Jamboree Halloween Party
What: Costume Contest, festive obstacle course, Scooby snacks, ghoulish games, creepy crawly crafts. Ages 1 to 10.
When: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25
Where: The Little Gym of Appleton, W3192 County Rd KK, Suite K, Appleton
Cost: FREE
Contact: (920) 749-4990

Spook-tacular Family Halloween Party
What: Carnival games, inflatables, trick-or-treat alley, drawings, fire truck, police car, ambulance, petting zoo. Ages 12 and under, parent or guardian must accompany child.
When: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 30
Where: Players Choice of the Fox Cities, W3035 Edgewood Trail, Appleton
Cost: $7/ticket ages 2 & up, Adults are free. $5 tickets when you donate 2 or more of the following: non-perishable food items, old cell phones, used inkjet cartridges. Drop off at Players Choice of the Fox Cities by Oct. 30 to receive discount.
Contact: (920) 731-PLAY

Don’t be frightened. We also have restaurant deals throughout the area to complete your outing. At RTownShopper.com, you’ll find restaurant coupons for Neenah, Menasha, Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and more! Now that’s a treat!