Tour of the Prairie 2025 – April
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Gotfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Join us for a tour through the arboretum, prairie, and around the ponds. Discover something new each month! Each Tour will begin at the Shelter (east parking lot adjacent to Fond du Lac County Campus) and take approximately 1 hour. Tours will be every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Springtime Splendor Art & Craft Expo
2025-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 520 Fond du Lac Avenue, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935
Grab your family and friends and come to our Springtime Splendor Art & Craft Expo where everything is handcrafted on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the FDL County Fairgrounds Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Zion Lutheran New Holstein Pancake Supper
2025-04-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Zion Lutheran Church, 1702 Van Buren St., New Holstein, WI, 53061, United States
All You Can Eat Potato and Buttermilk Pancake Supper
On Sunday, April 27th, 2025 from 3-6pm
Also Serving: Brats, Hamburgers, Applesauce, Dessert, Milk & Coffee
Cost: $15.00 for Adults, $8.00 for Children 6-12 years, Free for Children 5 & Under
Where: Zion Lutheran Church
1702 Van Buren St.
New Holstein, WI 53061
The proceeds to benefit the Zion LYF

Brat Fry at Remax Heritage
2025-04-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Remax Heritage, 116 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Remax Heritage will be hosting a brat fry Wednesday April 30th from 11am-5pm at its office 116 N. Main Street in Fond du Lac.
All proceeds from the brat fry benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

Wear Blue: Run to remember free community run/walk
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935
The Fond du lac wear blue: run to remember community features monthly (first Saturday) runs at 9:00 AM at the Lighthouse in Lakeside Park, Fond du lac.
The cornerstone to achieving wear blue’s mission is the Saturday Run, a no-cost run or walk hosted by wear blue volunteers. Each gathering begins with a Circle of Remembrance, honoring the service and sacrifice of the American military, and is followed by a self-paced run or walk through the park.
Our route highlights our mission, our commitment to one another, and our dedication to honoring the fallen. We become the living memorial. It is a place of connection, support, and healthy living for athletes of all abilities.

Odd Food Truck Fest & Craft Fair
2025-05-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Columbus Firemans Park
The Tri-County Lodge #40 of Columbus, Wisconsin is hosting their 2nd annual Odd Food Truck Fest and Craft Show on Saturday May 10, 2025 from 10a-6p in Fireman’s Park, Columbus, Wisconsin. Over 20 food trucks of various varieties with beer, wine, soda and water to raise money to benefit the area residents. Come join the fun, sample the food and shop the crafts till you can’t no more.
P.S. it’s also the citywide garage sale weekend.

Hard Hats & Heels Fundraising Event, Habitat for Humanity of FDL County
2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:30 | Radison Hotel and Conference Center, 625 Rolling Meadows Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, United States
Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County is pleased to announce our 14th annual Hard Hats & Heels fundraiser being held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. The festivities will include a memorable program, recognition of sponsors and volunteers, a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, cork pull, and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $75 per person, $600 table of 8. Call the office to register by May 2nd at 920.921.6623. More info at: https://www.habitatfdl.org/events/

The Arc Brat Fry
2025-05-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Arc of Fond du Lac, 500 N. Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Let us do the cooking! Join the Arc Fond du Lac for a traditional cook-out.

Equine Open House
2025-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Equine House, N5682 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI, 54937, United States
Meet our horses and experience the unique
power of equine-assisted therapy—a lifeline for
teens who may struggle with traditional
counseling.
Also learn practical ways to support your teen’s
mental health and recognize when their
struggles go beyond “normal” behavior.
Come and gain practical tools, renewed hope,
and a stronger connection to your teen’s path
toward healing.

Art on the Island
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935
Free admission!
Experience Fine Arts in Fond du Lac including paintings, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, garden art, photography, fine wood art, weaving, quilting and much more near the shores of Lake Winnebago on Oven Island in beautiful Lakeside Park.
Watch and interact with artists while they work, view art from our scholarship winners and bid on donated art at the Silent Auction where proceeds help fund the Fond du Lac Artists’ Association High School Art Scholarship program. We will also be offering a 50/50 raffle as well as raffle baskets!
Enjoy food and music while you shop for fine art from numerous Wisconsin artists.

Peony Sunday
2025-06-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Sisson’s Peony Garden, 207 N. Main Street, Rosendale, WI, 54974
Rosendale Historical Society announces Peony Sunday June 8, 2025! Admission is free! A plate lunch in the garden is available for purchase until gone from 11 – 2. The Grange Museum and Harness Shop will be open from 10 – 3. Gardens are open for self guided viewing every day while flowers are blooming. Donations appreciated. Visit www.rosendalehistoricalsociety.org.

Holy Trinity Food Concession
2025-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Buttermilk Park, 708 S. Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will hold a food concession on Wednesday, June 11 at Buttermilk Park. This is in conjunction with The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band Concert.
Menu items include: brats, gyros, Chili John’s chili digs, popcorn, and Greek and non Greek pastries. Food will be available from 6-9pm.
Come on out. Enjoy the concert and have a gyro, brat, or a piece of baklava.

Fathers & Fireflies
2025-06-14 08:30 - 10:00 | Gotfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Join us for a Father’s Day walk through the prairie looking for fireflies. Meet at the Gottfried Shelter (east parking lot near the Fond du Lac County Campus). The group will head out around 8:30 pm. Firefly activity usually starts around 9:00 pm. Bring a flashlight if you wish.
Lead by Douglas Stadler, Friends of the Gottfried board member

Tour of the Prairie – June
2025-06-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Gotfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Join us for a tour through the arboretum, prairie, and around the ponds. Discover something new each month! Each Tour will begin at the Gottfried Shelter (east parking lot adjacent to Fond du Lac County Campus) and take approximately 1 hour. Tours will be every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Fond du Lac Evening Optimist Father's Day Car & Truck Show
2025-06-15 08:00 - 14:30 | Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 520 Fond du Lac Avenue, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935
Bring the family & of course, dad, to check out cool cars, get some yummy food & refreshments, and just have fun! Got a cool car or truck? Show it off!
Show time: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
-Vehicle registration is from 7:30 to 12pm.
-$10 per car
-Dash plaques for 1st 150 cars
-Participant judging
-Awards/trophies @ 2pm
-Trophies for first 3 places
All proceeds benefit local kids!
Free for spectators; $10 per car for exhibiting
For more information, email fdloptimist@gmail.com

Coney Island Day
2025-06-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthdox Church, 198 North Macy Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will hold its annual Coney Island Hot Dog Day on Sunday, June 15, 12 on until 1:30pm on Sunday, June 15.
The Coney Island Hot Dog was enjoyed by many long time residents who a were Patrons of Phillips Cafe owned and operated by Steve and Vorginia Phillips from 1946- 1982. Julie Phillips the youngest of their 3 daughters will re-createjer dad’s recipe in honor of her father.
Also featured will be root beer floats and other desserts and sides.
The public is invited. Carry outs are available. A free will offering will be taken. Questions about Coney Island Day may be directed to Julie by calling her by calling her at 920-922-1568 or by calling her at 920-922-1568 or by emailing her at ja60phillips@gmail.com.
A free will offering will be taken.
Bring your father entire family or friends. We loook forward to seeing you

National Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin Meeting
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Public LIbrary, 32 Sheboygan St., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Inviting all those who are blind and low vision in the area. Come discuss the formation of a local chapter of the National Federation of the Blind – the largest membership and advocacy organization of blind people in the country. Come live the life you want surrounded by people who already believe in your full potential.

Prairie Fest 2025
2025-08-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Gotfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
A FREE family-oriented environmental education event with activities for all ages!
Learn about native plants, trees, and shrubs; dragonflies; cranes; pollinators; small wild animals; history of area; climate change and other nature and sustainable topics.
Activities include:
-Prairie and birding hikes
-Yoga in the prairie
-16 Environmental education booths
-3 Nature-inspired artist booths including butterfly and dragonfly themed gifts/decor, hand-carved birds and mystical gnome houses, and other hand-painted nature-inspired drawings/crafts
-Bakery and beverages to purchase
-Pop-up talks about dragonflies and native trees & shrubs
-Kids arts and crafts including prairie hats, paper tambourines, Backyard Bug Activity book (supplies limited)
-Face painting
-Live acoustic music
Prairie hat parade at noon. Show off your prairie hat creativity!

Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County Application Session
2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Church of Peace, 158 Military Rd., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County is holding a home owner application session on Saturday, August 2 from 10 am to 11:30 am at the Church of Peace (158 S. Military Road, FDL). Applications will be handed out for those qualified and interested in partnering with HFH to build a home in 2026. More information at www.habitatfdl.org or call: 920.921.6623

2025 Annual "Back 2 School Carnival"
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Celebration Assembly, 825 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Annual 2025 “Back 2 School Carnival” (For the whole family)
FREE ADMISSION!!
You are welcome to join us for…
-A FREE Hot Dog Meal With Beverage
-MANY Carnival Games
-Jump in a BIG Bounce House
-Tour in a Fond du Lac City Fire Truck
-And MUCH More!
-PLUS TONS of school supplies given away as prizes! (While supplies last)
-Join us for this FREE, fun day. SEE YOU THERE!!
-NOTE: Children must be present to receive schools supplies
LOCATION: Celebration Assembly
825 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac
(Just south of the Fairgrounds; Next to Avenue 795, Formerly KC Hall)
FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT US AT:
PHONE: 920-922-3990
WEBSITE: www.celebrationassembly.org
EMAIL: info@celebrationassembly.org

Parkinson’s Support Group
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Fond du Lac Senior Center, 151 1st st, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Joel Mason DPT, a physical therapist from SSM Health, will be speaking about the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson’s.

GriefShare
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
A Christian based support group for those grieving a loss. It will help a person find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. You may join any time in the 12 weeks that the group meets. Registration is preferred at griefshare.org/findagroup

Eden's 9/11 Memorial Charity Ride
2025-09-13 10:30 - 20:30 | Eden Community Center, 104 Pine St., Eden, WI, 53019
Charity Ride involving Cars, Motorcycles, ATV/ UTV’s, and tractors. Registration begins at 1030am at the Eden Fire Department/ Community Center with food available provided by the Eden Junior Athletic Association. Grahl’s Grounds Coffee Trailer will be on site. A Memorial service is held at 1130 am. Parade down Main Street at Noon. Bingo Card Ride throughout the FDL County and Kettle Moraine stopping at area businesses for food and refreshments. Returning at 530 pm for Live Music By Dickie Walsh from 530pm- 830 pm. Bingo Card winner and Cash raffle drawing at 7pm.
Registration $15/ person or $25/Couple

Damascus Road Project- Human Trafficking Awareness 101 Class
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th Street, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Learn about Damascus Road, and how you can make a difference in the fight to eradicate trafficking. Information about local trafficking, red flag indicators, keys to prevention, how to educate others, technology safety tips, how you can help local survivors, and raise awareness in our community.
Register at www.damascusroadproject.org

Ledgerock Distillery
2025-10-04 08:00 - 16:30 | Ledgerock Distillary, N5287 Grandview Road, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
The Ledge Games (TLG), a local timber competition for charity, returns on Saturday, October 4, for its tenth year of competition. New in 2025, the event makes its debut at Ledgerock Distillery in Eden. Each year, the event welcomes hundreds of spectators and more than 100 amateur lumberjacks and jills, who compete for the titles of Man and Woman of the Ledge.
Competition will test both competitors’ strength and finesse with events including caber toss, hammer toss, recurve archery, keg toss, speed chop and axe throwing. The winner of each event will claim a TLG axe, and the winners of each division take home a new chainsaw and a year’s worth of bragging rights. Spectators will enjoy a day filled with flannel, fun, and family-friendly competition.
Learn more at https://ledgegames.com/

Dundee Mill Park Oktoberfest
2025-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Dundee Mill
Relaxing along the millrace, pond, and river. The Val Sigal Polka band will entertain from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm. Baked goods, basket raffles, and traditional German food and craft beverages will be available. Free parking is available at the Dundee Sportsmans club and and ride to Mill will be furnished. Tour the operating Mill and see how it ground grain in the past and generates electricity now. The funds generated will be used to continue the Mill’s mission to operate and maintain the historic Mill and Park

Sip Into Fall
2025-10-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Shepard of the Hills, W1562 Co Rd B, Eden, 53019
Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Parish, Eden presents Sip Into Fall. Food, music, wine and dance. Saturday, October 25th 6:30pm – 9:30pm in the school gymnasium. Live music by Liquid Courage. Food provided by Red Cabin. Wisconsin wines, beer, soda and apple cider. Advance tickets required. For more information visit bidpal.net/sipintofall or the church website at sothparish.org. Hope you can join us for this fall event.

Halloween at the Cathedral
2025-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | St. Pauls Cathedral, 51 W. Division St, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935
Jelani Eddington, a well-known concert organist will accompany Lon Chaney, Jr. in the 1925 silent film, “Phantom of the Opera” on the Cathedral’s 1966 Moller Pipe Organ.
Doors open at 6:00 and movie begins at 7:30.
Tickets available at hometowntickets.com

Fondy Idol
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Gotfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Join us for Fondy Idol 2025! There is no shortage of talent from our performers at The Arc Fond du Lac! On November 7 , that talent will shine brightly at this annual event where you will be inspired and wow’d by our clients as they preform. Featuring
songs from popular game shows!

Green Bay and De Pere Antiquarian Society will host its “Sixty-Eighth Annual Antique Show and Sale
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-22 | Rock Garden Conference Center, 1951 Bond Street, Green Bay, WI, 54303
Friday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show will be held at the Rock Garden Conference Center located at 1951 Bond Street in Green Bay. Admission to the event is $7.00 which covers both days of the show.
A variety of quality dealers from across the Midwest will be featured. Special activities include free identification of an antique or collectible, raffle, and holiday café and bakery. For additional information please see our website www.antiquariansocietygbdp.org. All proceeds from the event fund grants awarded to preserve and restore cultural artifacts pertinent to our community.
