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2012 Events
Jan 14 - May 6 Green Bay - Moneyville.
Where can you play the stock market, run your own lemonade stand, put your face on a million dollar bill and see samples of currency from pounds to pesos? In Moneyville, that's where! This exciting new exhibit at the Neville will have you seeing money in a whole new way! Presented by U.S. Bancorp. Neville Public Museum. For more information call (920) 448-4460.
Feb 9 - Feb 9 Green Bay - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Night Cross-Country Ski. Get your hands on a pair of cross country skis to ski the beautiful night on the Sanctuary trails. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 E Shore Dr. Event starts at 6:00PM. For more information call (920) 391-3671.
Feb 21 - Feb 21 Green Bay - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary - Night Cross-Country Ski. Get your hands on a pair of cross country skis to ski the beautiful night on the Sanctuary trails. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 E Shore Dr. Event starts at 6:00PM. For more information call (920) 391-3671.
Feb 23 - Feb 25 Green Bay - Green Bay Film Festival. The festival will include screenings of nearly 70 films from nine countries, including some by Wisconsin filmmakers. There will also be seminars on film making, and aspiring filmmakers can ask featured directors about their work, a la "Inside the Actors Studio." Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. For more information call (920) 436-4777.
Feb 25 - Feb 25 Green Bay - Polar Plunge. The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support local Special Olympics athletes by jumping or slowly crawling into the frigid and icy waters of Wisconsin The Watering Hole, 2107 Velp Ave. For more information call (920) 497-2422.
Mar 10 - Mar 11 Green Bay - Arti Gras. An annual visual & performing arts festival featuring the works of 100 artists. Continuous performing arts, "edible arts" and hands-on projects for kids. Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena. For more information call (920) 494-3401.
Mar 23 - Mar 25 Green Bay - WBAY Pet Expo. Seminars, activities, demonstrations, supplies and equipment for all manner of pets. Live entertainment and great interactive fun for kids & families. (Due to the large number of pets involved in the exhibits and demonstrations, the general public is asked to keep their pets at home.) Fri 3PM-8PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena. For more information call (920) 494-3401.
Mar 23 - Mar 25 Green Bay - Green Bay Film Festival. The festival will include screenings of nearly 70 films from nine countries, including some by Wisconsin filmmakers. There will also be seminars on filmmaking, and aspiring filmmakers can ask featured directors about their work, a la "Inside the Actors Studio". Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 2040 Airport Dr. For more information call (920) 436-4777.
Mar 28 - Mar 28 Green Bay - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary - Party For the Animals. Kids can come out an play games, see live animals and enjoy a party treat. Program is geared for kids 8 and under. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Dr. Event starts at 10:00AM. For more information call (920) 391-3671.
Mar 31 - Mar 31 Green Bay - Bay Port Ice Bears Craft Show. Large craft Show with 100+ vendors. 9AM-2PM. Handmade crafts, jewelry, lawn and garden items, candles, soapsetc. Concessions available. 2710 Lineville Road. For more information call (920) 339-9306.
Apr 28 - Apr 29 Green Bay - TitleTown Train Show. Northeastern Wisconsin's premier train show with 40,000 sq. ft. of model trains, operating layouts and exhibits. Numerous vendors, door prizes, model judging contest, modeling clinics, and special childrens' activities. Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM. Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena, 1901 S Oneida St. For more information call (920) 217-5318.
May 12 - May 12 Green Bay - Opening Day at Heritage Hill Celebrating the 35th . This year Heritage Hill is celebrating its 35th Anniversary on our opening day of Saturday, May 12. Enjoy our annual sheep shearing activities, historic baseball game, children's crafts and many more fun activities. Timeline exhibits and building models representing the growth of Heritage Hill will be new this year. Admission charged, ages 3 and under are free. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 4:30PM. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
May 13 - May 13 Green Bay - Mothers Day at Heritage Hill. Free admission for Mother's Day! Bring your mom and the entire family and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Heritage Hill. You'll be able to view buildings representing three centuries of Northeastern Wisconsin history and interact with historic guides representing the four themed areas of the park. Moms, Heritage Hill Members and children 4 and under are free, otherwise normal admission applies. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jun 11 - Jun 11 Green Bay - Music on the Green/Allouez Village Band. Enjoy a free concert at Heritage Hill State Historical Park featuring the Allouez Village Band. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Concessions are available. Concert starts at 6PM and ends at 8PM. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jun 17 - Jun 17 Green Bay - Father's Day at Heritage . Free admission for Father's Day! Bring your dad and the entire family and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Heritage Hill. You'll be able to view buildings representing three centuries of Northeastern Wisconsin history qnd interact with historic guides representing the four themed areas of the park. Dads, Heritage Hill Members and children 4 and under are free, otherwise normal admission applies. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jun 23 - Jun 24 Green Bay - Civil War Reenactment Saturday. Visitors will view demonstrations of Civil War life from both the military and civilian perspectives including their weapons. A special treat for the youth is an opportunity to become a soldier for a part of the day, complete with marching, training and eating lunch with your fellow Civil War soldiers. Call for admission info - children 4 and under free. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jun 24 - Jun 24 Green Bay - Heritage Players Theatrical Presentation. This year Heritage Players perform, "Waterways: Stories and Songs of Wisconsin's Lakes and Rivers." Performance starts at 1PM in the Moravian Church. Park admission fee is required to view performance. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jun 25 - Jun 25 Green Bay - Music on the Green/Talk of the Town. Enjoy a free concert at Heritage Hill State Historical Park featuring "Talk of the Town"! Concert starts at 6PM and ends at 8PM. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jul 8 - Jul 22 Green Bay - Heritage Players at Heritage Hill State Park. This year Heritage Players will perform "Waterways: Stories and Songs of Wisconsin's Lakes and Rivers." Performances begin at 1PM in the Moravian Church. Park admission fee is required. Four performances, on 7/08, 7/15, 7/22 and 7/29. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jul 9 - Jul 9 Green Bay - Music on the Green/Limited Edition. Enjoy a free concert at Heritage Hill State Historical Park featuring the group "Limited Edition". The concert starts at 6PM and ends at 8PM. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Concessions are available 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jul 12 - Jul 12 Green Bay - Hops on the Hill Beer & Food Tasting. Heritage Hill and Dean Distributing present the 5th Annual "Hops on the Hill" beer and food tasting to benefit Heritage Hill's Educational Programming. Sample 35 craft brews from Dean Distributing and 13 of your favorite Green Bay restaurants will have food for you to try. There will be a live auction and live music so come on in for a wonderful fun evening and help raise funds for our educational programming! Call for admission info. Must be 18 years or older to attend. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 8:30PM. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jul 13 - Jul 17 Green Bay - Day Out With Thomas. Ride along with Thomas the Tank Engine. Snap a picture with Sir Topham Hatt. Visit the Imagination Station for loads of fun. Tickets will be available online starting February 13, 2012. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. National Railroad Museum 2285 S. Broadway. For more information call (920) 437-7623.
Jul 14 - Jul 15 Green Bay - WWII Reenactment. Go behind the lines and learn how this global conflict altered history. Tour the Eisenhower command train. National Railroad Museum 2285 S. Broadway. For more information call (920) 437-7623.
Jul 23 - Jul 23 Green Bay - Music on the Green/John Kelly & Fusion Express. Enjoy a free concert at Heritage Hill State Historical Park featuring John Kelly & Fusion Express. Concert beings at 6PM and ends at 8PM. Concessions are available. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Jul 27 - Jul 28 Green Bay - Laura Ingalls Wilder Days at Heritage Hill. Activities from Laura's books include: chores on the farm, historical games and a school lesson. Demonstrations include: bullet making, blacksmithing and historical meal preparation. Guest appearance is Alison Arngrim "Nellie" from the TV series Little House on the Prairie. Call for admission info - children 4 and under free. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Aug 13 - Aug 13 Green Bay - Music on the Green/Bent Grass. Heritage Hill State Historical Park continues its free summer concert series with the talent Bent Grass. Concert starts at 6PM and ends at 8PM. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Concessions are available. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Aug 27 - Aug 27 Green Bay - Music on the Green/River City Six. Heritage Hill State Historical Park ends its free summer concert series with River City Six. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The concert starts at 6PM and ends at 8PM. Concessions are available. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Sep 8 - Sep 8 Green Bay - History of the Automobile . Be transported through time with owners and view 40+ automobiles dating from 1908 to current years. Event starts at 10AM and ends at 4:30PM. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Sep 15 - Sep 15 Green Bay - Heritage Festival at Heritage Hill. Heritage Hill invites the public to a fun family event celebrating Belgian, Polish, German, French and the Native American people. Visit with members of the Polish Heritage Society, Belgian American Club, Seymour Dairy Products, Evergreen Quilters and the Oneida Nation. Call for admission info. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 4:30PM. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Sep 22 - Sep 22 Green Bay - Rails & Ales Brewfest. An evening of craft beer, wine and food sampling among the historic trains of the National Railroad Museum. Stroll among the Museum's full-size trains while sampling dozens of local and regional craft beers and wines along with hors d'oeuvres. You'll receive a sampling glass that is yours to keep. The evening will also feature entertainment, raffles and other prizes. Cal for ticket info. National Railroad Museum 2285 S. Broadway. For more information call (920) 437-7623.
Oct 13 - Oct 13 Green Bay - The Great Pumpkin Train. October 13 & 20, 2012. Ride the train to the pumpkin patch and select your pumpkin. Enjoy family entertainment and children's activities. Call for ticket info. National Railroad Museum 2285 S. Broadway. For more information call (920) 437-7623.
Oct 19 - Oct 27 Green Bay - Halloween at Heritage Hill. On Friday October 19, Saturday October 20 and again on October 26 & 27 history and Halloween will come to life at Heritage Hill! Bring your little ghosts and goblins for safe trick or treating throughout the park. Activities include Halloween games, Snap Apple, Haunted Corn Maze, Shadow Play and reenactment of the Legend of Sleepy Hallow! Event runs from 5-8PM. Call for admission info - children 4 and under free. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
Nov 23 - Dec 2 Green Bay - Polar Express. Nov. 23, 24, 25, 29 & 30, and Dec. 1 & 2, 2012. The classic Christmas tale comes alive in a dramatic reading and train ride. Tickets go on sale at the end of July. Get your tickets early as this event has sold out in previous years.
National Railroad Museum 2285 S. Broadway. For more information call (920) 437-7623.
Dec 8 - Dec 15 Green Bay - A Heritage Hill Christmas Event. Celebrate the Christmas season on December 8 and again on December 15(Saturdays only) by trying historical dancing, crafts, and holiday baking on the farm. Relive Christmases Pasts as you listen to Christmas stories, learn about a yule log, visit with St. Nick and listen to the music of the season. Horse drawn wagon rides for $1.00 per person. Park hours are Noon to 4PM. Call for admission info - children 4 and under free. 2640 S. Webster Avenue. For more information call (920) 448-5150.
