Summerfest
Experience world-class music and relax on Milwaukee’s lakefront at the world’s largest music festival. 2019 headliners include Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Bon Iver, Zac Brown Band and Lionel Richie.
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Grand Geneva Independence Day Picnic and Fireworks
In the mood for fireworks? Combined with 1,300 stunning acres of Wisconsin countryside, Grand Geneva's fireworks show is the best in the state! While our Grand Picnic and fireworks show is typically the day before July 4th, we have a bevy of activities for guests and local communities the entire week of Independence Day. For
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Sparta Wisconsin Old Fashioned 4th of July
Old Fashioned 4th of July Music, games, food, fireworks and more!
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Independence Day
Independence Day
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Free for all military personnel and veterans Admission is Free for all military personnel and veterans.
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Sauk Prairie’s Fire on the River
Sauk Prairie's 4th of July Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks on the Wisconsin River!
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Ducktona 500
Enjoy live music and entertainment, an antique car and boat show, and a rubber duck race down the Sheboygan River.
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Full Series: $40/GBBG Member; $45/General Public OR One Session: $10/Person Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tree Janzen, Tree’s Yoga This is a slow class for all ability levels. We’ll integrate mindfulness, breath work, strength and movement to find a perfect balanced yoga class. Bring your own yoga mat.
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Weed & Feed
Weed & Feed
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm COST: Free Help us keep the Garden looking its best as we welcome thousands of visitors! Work side-by-side with Garden staff and then enjoy a delicious meal provided by the Garden.
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Make & Take Herbal Infusion
Make & Take Herbal Infusion
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm COST: $5/Person at the Door Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for an herbal immersion. See and smell the wide variety of herbs used in culinary dishes, medicinal preparations and overall wellness. Enjoy an herbal demonstration where you will create an herbal infused item to take home.
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Green Bay Restaurant Week July 11-18
Experience great food and prices that delight your palate and your wallet. This culinary event features discounted meals from Green Bay area restaurants. Food lovers simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like during Green Bay Restaurant Week
Balloon and Rib Fest
A sight to behold, hot air balloons fly over Wausau and rib vendors serve up barbecue below. Carnival rides, fireworks, a 5K run/walk and more promise fun for the whole family.
Bastille Days
C’est magnifique! Celebrate French culture and peruse an international market in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square beneath a 43-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower.
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Sanimax Concert Series
Sanimax Concert Series
June 20-August 15, relax on Thursday evenings in the Schneider Family Grand Garden with this annual music series that thrills music lovers across all genres and all generations. Stroll through the Garden, enjoy live music from local musicians, wine, beer and dining. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and their dancing
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U.S. National Kubb Championship
The largest kubb tournament outside of Europe, the U.S. National Kubb Championship welcomes visitors for a weekend of good spirited competition. Players of all ages are welcome, no experience needed.
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Youth Outdoor Fest
We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that getting young anglers outside for quality fishing experiences isn’t just important, it’s fun! We are excited to announce the 11th annual Youth Outdoor Fest, in partnership with the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and Friends of the Upper Mississippi. Join us
Art Fair on the Square
Enjoy a weekend around the Capitol Square at this 61st annual event. With nearly 500 artists exhibiting their work and food and music to create the ambience, Art Fair on the Square is a quintessential Madison experience.
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Discovery Station
Discovery Station
Saturdays, July 13–August 17 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Stop by the Nielsen Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities and crafts your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held indoors
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Summer Wine Fest
Summer Wine Fest
Summer Wine Fest (July 13) at Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery in Kewaunee is an incredibly unique Wisconsin wine tasting experience.
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Garden to Table Chef Series
Garden to Table Chef Series
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sundays, July 14–August 18 | Demos at 1 pm & 2 pm There are unlimited possibilities of ways to devour the delicious fruits and vegetables in the Garden! Join our chefs for a 30-minute cooking demo on Sundays and enjoy a taste of their treats. Sunday, July 14: FarmHer Donna
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Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ekaterina Bouyear, Healthy Living Consultant Ekaterina is certified to teach techniques in four different categories of meditation: Present Moment Awareness, Calm Focus, Energized Body & Mind, and Transcendence/Self-Discovery. Learn what these categories entail and how to practice these categories of meditation safely. This class will go over Present Moment Awareness,
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Day Camp: Butterfly Biologist – Session 3 (Ages 9-12)
Day Camp: Butterfly Biologist – Session 3 (Ages 9-12)
9:30 am – 3:30 pm COST: $35/GBBG Member; $45/Non-Member Become a butterfly biologist at Green Bay Botanical Garden as you collect and identify caterpillars and butterflies, discover which plants they love and learn how to attract them at home. We’ll also work on a special project for our summer exhibit, Butterflies & Blooms! $35/GBBG Member;
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Members Only Tour: Butterflies & Blooms
Members Only Tour: Butterflies & Blooms
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm COST: Free/GBBG Member Check out our summer exhibit, Butterflies & Blooms, and interact with hundreds of butterflies, watch pupae hatch and adult butterflies feed around you. Set within a colorful display of tropical plants and beautiful annuals, this experience is both captivating and educational. Reservations are required.
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Getaway Wednesdays: Ask the Expert
Getaway Wednesdays: Ask the Expert
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Free/GBBG Member; General Admission/General Public Wednesdays, July 17–August 21 Get gardening tips and tricks from our Garden Team.
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Port Fish Day
Enjoy a Wisconsin tradition at the world’s largest single-day fish fry in this lakeside city.
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Armenian Fest
Dig into lahmajoun, kabobs, paklava and more at this fest, which celebrates Armenian food, music and culture.
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EAA Airventure
Summertime takes flight at this 50th anniversary of the EAA Airventure. This year’s theme is the “Year of the Fighter” with lots of vintage up to present-day military aircraft on display. Also join in the fun as rides, air shows, and plenty of food and music liven up the city of Oshkosh.
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Winged Wonders – Bats
Winged Wonders – Bats
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm COST: Free/GBBG Member; $5/General Public Individual; $10/General Public Family These nighttime creatures may be mysterious but they’re amazing too! Discover how native bats help Wisconsin’s farmers, how tropical bats help pollinate, and how disease can affect the bat population. We’ll finish the night outside, using special equipment to help us
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Taste Of Wisconsin
Savor an array of Wisconsin foods in beautiful downtown Kenosha on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Nicolet Bank Tall Ships®
Green Bay once again has been awarded the honor of hosting a fleet of Tall Ships® as part of the Tall Ships Challenge®.
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Disability Pride Festival
Celebrate diversity at this seventh annual festival, with food, music, art and accessible recreation and entertainment.
Maxwell Street Days & Vintage Square
Outside event of crafters and vendors offering a variety of products, crafts, and collectible items featured in Downtown Burlington as well as The Vintage Square event at Wehmhoff Square Park. There will also be Sidewalk Chalk Painting, Rubber Duckie Dash, Chocolate City Clue Quest Scavenger Hunt, trucks and cars for you to explore and admire,
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Les Stumpf Ford Grand Concert Series: Boy Band Review
Les Stumpf Ford Grand Concert Series: Boy Band Review
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm COST: GBBG Member: $15/Adult; General Public: $20/Adult; $10/Child (Ages 3-17 with one paid adult ticket); At the Door: $5 more per ticket. Based on availability. Boy Band Review is the ultimate ‘90s show! This traveling tribute captures the hearts of boy band fans and will transport you back in time
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Weeklong Camp: Outdoor Adventures – Session 1 (Ages 6-9)
Weeklong Camp: Outdoor Adventures – Session 1 (Ages 6-9)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm COST: $65/GBBG Member; $85/Non-Member Outdoor Adventures Get ready to search for hidden treasures, solve mysteries and develop your outdoor skills! Learn more about adventure sports like letterboxing, geocaching, and backpacking with daily activities, games and crafts. At the end of the week, test your skills during an exciting Adventure Race.
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Butterflies of Wisconsin
Butterflies of Wisconsin
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm COST: $5/GBBG Members; $7/General Public Learn all about Wisconsin’s amazing butterflies and moths and take a stroll along the Garden’s pathways to seek out some of these beautiful creatures. You’ll learn how to create your own butterfly garden at home and leave with a starter butterfly garden of your own.
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CrossFit Games
Returning to the capital city for the third consecutive year, the CrossFit Games bring together top CrossFit athletes from around the world for five days of competition.
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Mile of Music
Visit the shops and restaurants of Appleton while listening to music by 200-plus up-and-coming artists along a one-mile downtown stretch in this summertime tradition.
Lumberjack World Championship
Watch as competitors from around the world take on challenges of chopping, sawing, speed-climbing and logrolling their way to the top.
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Elkhorn Corn and Brat Days
Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3, 2019~ Downtown Elkhorn Enjoy the sounds, smells and tastes of summer and support the Elkhorn Chamber! Formerly known as Festival of Summer, this event is being revived by the Elkhorn Chamber! Beginning at 11:00am on Friday, artisans and crafters will be on the square while Corn & Brats
Sugar Maple Music Festival
Celebrate traditional and folk music at this family-friendly festival where artists host educational workshops, jam sessions and performances.
Blues on the Chippewa
Beat the dog days of summer at this weekend of good music, as well as browse crafts and nibble on good food and drink.