FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.
SHAWANO: 2026 Homecoming Parade, 6 p.m., Main Street. Theme “Out of This World.”
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
GRESHAM: Fall Harvest Day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., car show, food trucks, live music, pin-up contest, craft sale, pancake breakfast. Questions? Contact Randy at 715-853-4526.
SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St.
STILES: St. Patrick’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5760 County Road I.
ABARAMS: Machickanee Harvest Hustle fun run/walk, 8 a.m. shotgun start, 6625 Timberline Road. 4-mile and one-mile routes; untimed but recognition for top three men’s and women’s finishers in the 4-mile course.
OCONTO: Harvest Fest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Street. Vendors, music, car show, family activities.
SHAWANO: Mountain-Bay State Trail 30th Anniversary Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trail Information Center, 620 S. Main St. Food, family activities, prizes.
BOWLER: Nature Bathing Along the Trail Walk, 10 a.m., Snowmobile Pavilion, 104 E. Railroad St. Outdoor enthusiast Nikole Koszarek leads a 1.5-mile walk designed to help participants slow down, engage their senses and experience the natural beauty of the Mountain-Bay State Trail.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
SHAWANO: Pedal for Pancakes and Pie Group Ride, 8:30 a.m., Huckleberry Harbor. Friends of Mountain-Bay State Trail meet for on-road ride through towns of Wescott and Richmond to St. Jakobi breakfast.
SHAWANO: Potato Pancake Breakfast, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, W8089 County Road A. All-you-can-eat potato or wheat pancakes, sausage, maple syrup, cheese, applesauce, pie. $10, children 6-12 $5, 5 and younger free. Takeouts available. Silent auction.
SHAWANO: Celebrate St. James Community Picnic, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 324 S. Andrews St. Live music, raffles, food truck rally, kids carnival and bounce houses.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
STILES: St. Patrick’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5760 County Road I.
BONDUEL: Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., corner of Cecil and Green Bay streets.
KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 1
OCONTO: Thursday Play Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Meant for children to play and interact with other children at the library. A caregiver must stay with the child.
SHAWANO: God’s Little Wonders: Parent/Tot Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1254 S. Union St. Hands-on activities and crafts, songs and stories, faith nurturing.
NAVARINO: Senior Safari Lunch and Learn, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Topic: Fall Trolley Tour. Suggested meal fee $5. RSVP at 715-758-6999 or navarino.org.
NAVARINO: Hike with the Sandhill Cranes, 6-8 p.m., Navarino Nature Center W5646 Lindsten Road. Enjoy the nightly flight of the sandhill cranes after a hike to the Hazelwood Observation Platform. Binoculars, spotting scopes and cameras recommended. NNC members $5, non-members $10, families $25. Register by Sept. 30 at 715-758-6999 or navarino.org.
OCONTO: Historical Society Speaker Series, 6:30 p.m., Beyer Home and Carriage House Museum, 915 Park Ave. “Bottoms Up!” A toast to Wisconsin bars and restaurants with Jim Draeger, including a special Oconto tavern. Light refreshments, Oconto beer caps and T-shirts available for purchase.
CAROLINE: 38th annual Lions Colorama, 7:30-11:30 p.m., W12721 Buss Road. Food and vendors, horse trail ride. Music, free admission.
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
SURING: Brat/Burger Fry, 9 a.m. until brats are gone, Suring Area Library Parking Lot, 604 Main St. Hosted by Suring Area Historical Society to support museum project. Last of the season.
OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
WABENO: “Nana’s Naughty Knickers,” 7 p.m., Nancy Volk Auditorium, 4325 N. Branch St. Wabeno Area Players production. Adults $15, students $10.
CAROLINE: 38th annual Lions Colorama, 7:30-11:30 p.m., W12721 Buss Road. Food and vendors, horse trail ride. Music, $5 admission.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St.
CAROLINE: 38th annual Lions Colorama, 7 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., W12721 Buss Road. Breakfast 7-10 a.m., Food and vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides. Legion Auxiliary craft sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., trail ride 10 a.m., bean bag tournament noon ($20 entry fee), music 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 admission.
SHAWANO: Shawano Area Quilters Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elizabeth Street Business Center, 605 E. Elizabeth Street. Admission $5.
NAVARINO: Fall Family Fun Day with Bluey, 9 a.m. to noon, Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Family activities such as apple cider press, candle dipping, rope making, bird feeder building (Price depends on feeder), crafts, tours, photos with Bluey. Admission $1.
SHAWANO: Downtown Octoberfest, Main Street, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free live music, food, craft vendors on the streets, kids games and more.
OCONTO FALLS: Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Oconto Falls High School, 210 N. Farm Road.
NAVARINO: Sunset Trolley Ride, 4:30-7 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Trolley ride to view the sandhill cranes coming in to roost. $10 fee, limited space on trolley. Register by Sept. 30 at 715-758-6999 or navarino.org.
WABENO: “Nana’s Naughty Knickers,” 7 p.m., Nancy Volk Auditorium, 4325 N. Branch St. Wabeno Area Players production. Adults $15, students $10.
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
CAROLINE: 38th annual Lions Colorama, 7 a.m. to close, W12721 Buss Road. Food and vendors. Pancake breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., trail ride 9:30 a.m., parade 1 p.m., auction after parade.
WABENO: “Nana’s Naughty Knickers,” 2 p.m., Nancy Volk Auditorium, 4325 N. Branch St. Wabeno Area Players production. Adults $15, students $10.
ABRAMS: Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Square, 5877 Main St.
