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Manitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading. Due to limited availability, registration is required. Each family may register for one 15-minute one-on-one session with a therapy dog. Please call 920-686-3030 […]

Manitowoc Public Library Idea Box Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can use the 3D Printer at your leisure. Space is limited and registration […]

Members: $2/child Non-members: $3/child Experience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes, play, and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather - majority of the program takes place outdoors. Registration required by the […]

Members: $2/child Non-members: $3/child Experience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes, play, and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather - majority of the program takes place outdoors. Registration required by the […]

Manitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room A Thursday, March 14, 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Ticket to Paradise (2022, PG-13, 1hr 44min).  FREE admission. All Ages

L.B. Clarke Middle School presents a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. Tickets are $8; children seven and younger are free.

Older kids, teens and adults will learn from Randy Griffin of the Sheboygan Astronomical Society when he explains the upcoming eclipse and astronomy in general. He will have a show-and-tell of a telescope as well.

Explore the Henry Wetland in spring. Register by the Friday before the hike, email Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

Manitowoc Public Library Idea Box Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Library Staff will show you how to use our Glowforge and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can […]

L.B. Clarke Middle School presents a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. Tickets are $8; children seven and younger are free.

Friday, March 15th, 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:30pm 120 minutes 913 S. 8th Street, Downtown Manitowoc $49, $44, and $38 (plus fees and tax) Ladies of Country is a star-studded tribute to Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride! This special production features all your favorite country hits live on stage from some […]

Country Visions will be hosting their exciting Purina Chick Days “Peep Show” at Farm Wisconsin on Saturday, March 16 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. With FREE admission, guests will witness a Red Carpet Runway Show, have the opportunity to purchase chicks, ducks, and turkeys, and have a chance to win an egg-cellent door price. […]

L.B. Clarke Middle School presents a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. Tickets are $8; children seven and younger are free.

Manitowoc Public Library Idea Box Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Library Staff will show you how to use our Glowforge and upon completion of the training you'll […]

We are putting our goodie bags together for the first 100 attendees. We will have a several door prizes to give away between 4:30pm-5:15pm. We will have a delicious spread of food from Grow It Forward - Harmony Café & Juicery. Doors open at 4pm and the ribbon cutting will be at 4:45pm. Hope you […]

Stop in to build a Chick breaking out of Shell. Have some refreshments. Sign up to win a Easter Basket Prize. Cost is $5.00.

The Mishicot Business Association is sponsoring a Bunny Hunt this year to replace our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Participation is free for children age 12 and under. Children and their parents are welcome to search for Easter Bunnies that will be hidden at four locations in Mishicot. There will be clues posted at 10am on […]

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites you to celebrate USS COBIA’s 81st “Birthday Party” on Saturday March 23rd, 2024 from 10am-4pm. Join in the festivities and enjoy living history tours of the submarine, carnival games, a rubber duck derby, and screenings of “Lost and Found: The Search for USS Lagarto”. Finally end the party with singing […]

Join Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels and the Easter Bunny for story time at LaDeDa Books, Saturday, March 23, 10:30-11:30. Children and adults alike are invited to wear their holiday finest, bunny ears, and fluffy tails. Margaret Wise Brown’s The Golden Egg Book will begin the story time, followed by How to Catch the Easter Bunny. […]

Pack'er Inn will be hosting the Manitowoc Youth Hockey Benefit from 3p to 7p. What to Expect-- Dana's Killer Karaoke Raffle Baskets Food available with a 7 dollar donation. Family Fun! Be sure to stop & help support a local hockey association!

Walk along the first part of Willow Trail and look for different animal egg signs to learn about the animal that lays them. This a fun way to enjoy some fresh air and walk with your family at your own pace! This is self-guided; no registration necessary.

Manitowoc Riverfront this summer! Enjoy Food Trucks, Vendors, Family Activities and Live Music at the Farmers Market Lot in Downtown Manitowoc from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM. 2024 Bands & Dates: Wednesday, June 19th Gone 2 Paradise- The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Wednesday, July 17th Smoke Road Wednesday, August 14th Road Trip Band Night Market […]

Stroll along a trail with one of our staff. Families welcome! Trail TBD. Register by the Friday before the hike, email Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

Manitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 6:30pm - 7:15pm Join us for a night of eclipse-related fun. Dr. William Dirienzo, Associate Professor of Natural and Applied Sciences at the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, will explain the different types of eclipses. Attendees will be able to take part in eclipse-related games and crafts. […]

Bring the whole family to participate in several bat-themed activities such as a bat STEM challenge, bat craft, echolocation station and more! Activities will be available during the listed hours. No registration required.