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Summer Library Program for Adults. Theme: Libraries Rock. Registration begins May 1st.
Join us as the Fox River Locks opening for the 2018 season! This year, 25 miles of the beautiful Fox River are open for navigation — from Little Lake Butte des Morts to Kaukauna, and from Wrightstown to the bay of Green Bay. Travel through the nation’s only fully restored, hand-operated lock system either on foot or via boat. Visit our website for a full list of lock hours and operating days.
Join us for Splash! The Science of Water in a Changing World Become a water scientist and determine the chemical makeup of water from different locations. Discover the world hidden in a droplet of water. Give your muscles a workout with a pitcher pump and construct a unique water filter. Observe a solar still in use and delve into the problems of water conservation and sustainability. Hands-on fun and learning for the entire family. All activities included in the price…
Take a naturalist-guided tour of the caves. Tour offered twice a month, Saturday mornings. Learn the geology, biology, and human history. Opportunities for exploring provided. Mothers Cave is ALL CRAWLING. Half-mile walk to the caves; accessed by stairs and ladders. Recommended minimum age 8 years old with parent. Minors must be accompanied by supervising adult. Tours last about two and a half hours. No access to caves except on guided tour. Call for reservation: 920-849-7094.
Tree Janzen, Tree’s Yoga This is a slow class for every level of practitioner. Throughout this series, we will integrate mindfulness, breath work, strength and movement to find a perfect balanced yoga class. Please bring a yoga mat. This is a 5 week series: Tuesday, July 10 – August 7 For the full series: $40/GBBG Member; $45/Non-Member One Day: $10
Join Beau Thomas, Appleton Public Library’s Artist-in-Residence, for a look at the complex world of graffiti art, from the New York subways to the evolution of global murals. Funded by the Friends of Appleton Public Library.
Enjoy a taste of beautiful music as a special guest quartet from the Fox Valley Symphony presents musical stories from the classics – a great treat for all ages!
DetailsBeau Thomas, Appleton Public Library’s Artist-in-Residence, will teach us about the different styles of graffiti writing. Develop your own lettering style. No registration required. Funded by the Friends of Appleton Public Library.
Has a friend told you that you are getting more forgetful? Have you missed an appointment more than once? If you can relate, consider LSS Mindworks. Mindworks meets for four hours, two days per week. Class include memory and cognitive activities to stimulate the brain, activities that stimulate self-expression and language, light physical exercises, and information and education resources. Class members share with their peers in a safe and supportive environment. A monthly fee is charged for participation and classes…
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Independence-Readers Choice. Led by Howard Porter.
Stella Waitzkin (1920–2003) fashioned her own personal vision, composing an art environment in her small fourth floor apartment at the Hotel Chelsea. Rita Barros has documented the vibrant and ever evolving spirit of the hotel, a haven for creatives of all walks including Beat writers, musicians, filmmakers, and visual artists. Her photographic response to Waitzkin’s READ MORE
The NEW Zoo and Adventure Park is proud to be partnering with NE Wisconsin’s #1 Segway tour provider; Glide NEW LLC! Guided Segway tours of the NEW Zoo and the adjoining Trout trail are available for booking right now. Just go to www.glidenew.com for details and to book your tour. May-September tours are offered four READ MORE
The EAA Aviation Museum proudly presents Manufacturing Victory: Arsenal of Democracy. This traveling exhibit comes from HP and The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. Manufacturing Victory tells the inspiring story of the Home Front effort that produced tanks, planes, ships, and guns with staggering speed and unparalleled energy. This surge in READ MORE
Visitors of all ages will stimulate their imaginations and delight in the union of art, nature, play and design with this larger than life exhibit. Nature-inspired sculptures crafted entirely of LEGO bricks will challenge the way you think of traditional botanical gardens and connect families with nature, creativity and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and READ MORE
The Trout Museum of Art is proud to present original animation art celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the Academy-Award-winning film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” The exhibition will feature rare Disney animation cels, character models and movie posters from the film and Roger Rabbit shorts. Also included in the exhibit will be limited READ MORE
