⚡ TL; DR-
🎉 Free international festival at the Kroc Center Friday 🌍
🎹 FREE dueling pianos show Friday night 🎶
🥞 Pancakes at the finish line… Maple Syrup 5K 🍁
🐰 Easter egg hunt + bunny pics this Sunday 🐣
💖 Cheer + Barbie camps for kids this Saturday ✨
🚜 Kids can build + play at STEAM Saturday 🔧
🦉 Meet hawks + owls up close at Bay Beach 👀
and more.
Hey there, friends,
Feels like we’re finally coming out of winter a little…
The days are getting longer, there’s more going on around town, and it actually feels like a good time to get out of the house again.
This week is a fun mix, too. Things for the kids, a few good options for you, and some easy, low-effort stuff if you just want to get out without overplanning.
Here’s what’s happening around Green Bay 👇
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Got an event, news update, or something cool happening in the community?
Drop it in our 📝 Event Submission Form and it might be featured in an upcoming edition. 🎉
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Wisconsin Watch just launched a new newsletter, “Northeast News,” focused entirely on our region.
What makes it different:
Breaks down how local decisions actually impact your daily life
Covers things like housing, jobs, education, and public health
Focuses on real community stories, not just headlines
Built from input from local residents and organizations
It’s designed to be:
Clear
Useful
Actually relevant to where you live
📬 Starts as biweekly, with plans to go weekly
🚧 Temporary street closure to know
Heads up if you’re driving around this area next week.
Dousman Street (between N. Military Ave & N. Fisk St) will be temporarily closed starting Monday, March 30, for utility work tied to Chapel School.
🚧 No official detour planned
🏠 Access to homes and businesses will still be maintained
👉 Just expect slower traffic or minor delays if you’re nearby
🐶 Pet license deadline coming up
Quick reminder if you’ve got pets at home 👇
The City of De Pere is asking residents to renew dog and cat licenses by March 31 to avoid late fees.
🐕 Required for both dogs and cats
📅 Must be renewed each year
💸 Late fees kick in after March 31
🍽️ New Museum Exhibit: Food, Culture & Community
The Neville Public Museum just opened a new exhibit:
“A Place at the Table: Food, Culture, and Community in Northeast Wisconsin”
It explores how food tells the story of our region, including:
Indigenous food traditions
Local agriculture and farming history
Generations of immigrant influence
It’s one of those things you can:
Take the kids to
Or just go walk through yourself
📅 Running now
📍 Neville Public Museum
🥞 Last chance for March specials
The Pancake Place is wrapping up its March specials, and it went all out:
🥕 Carrot Cake Pancakes
(yes… with cream cheese frosting)🥓 Bacon Jalapeño Stuffed Hash Browns
loaded with bacon, cheese, jalapeños, eggs, and more
Sweet or savory… You really can’t go wrong here.
⏰ Open 5 AM – 2 PM
👉 Basically: don’t wait on this one
🎤 Big things coming to Leicht Park
The city is officially moving ahead with a new pavilion at Leicht Park, with Phase 3 plans to include an amphitheater along the riverfront.
This is the same area that already brings in thousands of people each year through Broadway events… and now it’s being built out to host even more.
Why it matters:
More live events, concerts, and community gatherings
A stronger, more active downtown riverfront
Continued investment in making Green Bay a place people actually want to be
Construction will begin after final campaign funding wraps up, but momentum is clearly building.
🏡 A real shot at homeownership (applications open soon)
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is opening applications for its Homeownership Program on March 30th.
And this isn’t a giveaway. It’s a path to actually owning a home.
Quick details:
Only 7 applicants will be selected this round
Must have a debt-to-income ratio at or below 38%
If approved, a $2,000 escrow down payment is required
Habitat builds simple, affordable homes and sells them to qualified applicants… creating real opportunities for families who might not otherwise have one.
👉 If you or someone you know has been trying to find a way into homeownership, this is worth looking into.
🏡 Unique downtown property for sale
A former winery space in downtown Green Bay is now up for sale, and it’s the kind of property that could turn into something really cool.
📍 345 S Adams St (Captain’s Walk Winery)
💰 Listed at $474,900
📐 ~2,900 sq ft retail building
🏗️ Built in 1857 (lots of character)
Inside, it’s already set up for:
🍷 Bar/tasting room style layout
🍽️ Restaurant or event space potential
🧑💼 Upstairs offices or private rooms
It also includes:
Basement storage
Small kitchen areas on both levels
Downtown location with decent walkability
🌍 International & Community Festival
The International & Community Festival is happening at the Kroc Center… and it’s completely FREE.
📅 This Friday
🕓 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Kroc Center
What you’ll find:
🌎 “Around the World” cultural booths
🎶 Live performances
🎨 Activities for all ages
🎨 Spring Break Camps at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Green Bay is running Spring Break Day Camps (March 31 – April 2) for kids ages 5–10.
Each day is different, which makes it easy to mix and match:
🌱 Buds, Bugs & Blooms (nature-focused)
🎨 Play with Paint (creative + messy in a good way)
🛠️ Camp WoodWorks (build + design projects)
Spots are filling fast, so this isn’t one to sit on.
👉 Register here:
https://www.gbchildrensmuseum.org/spring-break-camp
🥞 Maple Syrup 5K + Mini Fun Run
Saturday, March 28, at the Brown County Reforestation Camp…
You can run, walk, or just show up for the vibes.
What makes it different:
🍁 Scenic trail through the woods
🏃 5K + Mini Fun Run (family-friendly)
🥞 You finish with PANCAKES
Yes… pancakes at the finish line.
👉 Sign up
🧘♀️ Yoga on the Packers Practice Field
The Packers Athletic Club is hosting its first-ever “PAC the Field” yoga event… inside the Don Hutson Center.
🎧 Silent headphone experience (music + instruction in your ears)
🧘 Mix of energizing flow + deep stretch
🏟️ On the actual indoor field
📅 Saturday, April 11
🕘 Doors at 9 AM | Yoga starts 9:30 AM
💵 $20 per person
🔞 Ages 16+
🌸 Spring Stomp Music Class
The Spring Stomp Music Class is a farm-themed, high-energy music experience designed for younger kids.
🐣 Baby animals + spring theme
🎶 Music, movement, and sensory play
👶 Great for toddlers and young kids
📅 Friday, March 27
🕤 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
🎹 Dueling Pianos (1000th Show)
NEW Dueling Pianos is celebrating their 1000th show at Waverly Beach.
📅 Friday, March 27
🕕 Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM
💸 FREE admission
🎉 Giveaways + surprises
🔞 21+
High energy, sing-alongs, and one of those nights that usually ends up being better than expected.
👉 Details:
Waverly Beach Bar & Grille (Menasha)
🚜 STEAM Saturday: Torque & Tinker
The Children’s Museum of Green Bay is hosting a STEAM Saturday: Torque & Tinker this weekend.
📅 Saturday, March 28
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔧 Hands-on building + exploring machines
🚜 Trucks, tools, and creative projects
🚀🌱 Free Accelerator for Local Businesses
If you own a business in Green Bay… this is one of those “don’t sleep on this” opportunities 👀
The city just opened applications for a Sustainable Business Accelerator
👉 and it’s completely FREE!
Here’s what you actually get:
✅ 1-on-1 expert coaching (energy, waste, water, etc.)
🧠 A custom plan to cut costs + run smarter
💡 Help implement real, money-saving solutions
🤝 Connect with other local business owners
📍 Held at the Urban Hub
📅 April 10 – June 26
⏳ Only ~15–20 hours total commitment
👉 Designed for small to mid-sized businesses in Green Bay
🎤 Elvis Tribute Show (with coffee + dessert)
De Pere is hosting a live Elvis tribute show featuring award-winning performer John Hardginski.
📅 April 1
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 De Pere Community Center
☕ Free coffee + dessert before the show
👥 Designed for ages 55+
🐰 Eggceptional Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 29, at Urban Air…
They’re hosting an “Eggceptional” Egg Hunt that’s a little more organized than your typical backyard scramble.
What to expect:
🥚 Egg + candy hunt (by age group)
🐰 Photos with the Easter Bunny
🎁 Every kid gets a prize
⭐ Golden egg in each age group
🕥 Starts at 10:30 AM
💵 $10 per child
💜 Cheer Camp + Barbie Day Camp
Green Bay Elite is hosting two fun camps on March 28:
💜 Cheer Camp
Learn jumps, tumbling, and dance
Great for beginners + all skill levels
High energy, confidence-building
💖 Barbie Day Camp
Dance, games, crafts
Focus on confidence + friendships
Ages 3–10
⚠️ Spots are limited and expected to fill fast.
🦉 Bird of Prey Day Camp
The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting a Bird of Prey Day Camp where kids get an up-close look at hawks, owls, and falcons.
📅 April 1
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👧 Ages 6–10
💵 $10 per child
⛳ Indoor Golf Tournament (last chance)
Hilly Haven Golf Course is running a “play anytime” indoor golf tournament through March 31.
What’s cool about it:
⛳ Play whenever it fits your schedule
👥 2-person teams (friends, spouses, family)
🏆 Cash payouts + prizes
🎯 Choose 9-hole or 18-hole scramble
☕ Playdate at Let It Bake
A local playdate meetup is happening at Let It Bake… and it’s super low effort.
📅 March 26
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 114 S Broadway St
💸 FREE to attend
No registration, no pressure… just show up.
Snacks + drinks available if you want something extra.
💡 Free guide to lower your energy bills
The City of Green Bay just released a free guide called “Energy at Home in Green Bay”… and it’s built for real people, not experts.
Inside:
Simple, no-cost things you can do right away
Ways to lower your monthly energy bills
Info on rebates and programs that can help pay for upgrades
Whether you rent or own, there’s something in here you can use.
🛍️ Garage sale season is starting
Here are the March rummage sales to know:
🗓️ March 26
Aissen Tree Farm’s Huge Rummage Sale
Pilsen Area🗓️ March 28
Holy Spirit School (Darboy)
This is basically your early signal to:
Start clearing space
Or start planning your weekends
📰✨ Garage sales, local deals, lost pups, side gigs — if it matters to the neighborhood, it belongs here.
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