The best things to do in Brown County

Longtime theater showing 2nd-run films with table-ordered pizza, sandwiches & concessions.

Whether you're chasing strikes under the lights or just keeping the bumpers honest, The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley packs 60 lanes, cosmic bowling with music, leagues and youth programs, plus a full-service bar, grill, and arcade.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 24, 2026

When the group chat can't agree on plans, Dave & Buster's Green Bay saves the day with massive game-day screens, a sprawling arcade packed with classics and new obsessions, and a menu of burgers, salads, and cocktails or mocktails that actually please both your fantasy league and the picky eaters.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 15, 2026

Need a no-fuss night in Green Bay where you can chase high scores and laugh with friends. Player 2 Arcade Bar delivers wall-to-wall classic arcade games and pinball, all the button-mashing nostalgia your thumbs remember, and the kind of energy that turns an ordinary weeknight into a mini victory lap.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 30, 2026

Golf course featuring 18 challenging holes and a practice area, plus a bar and grill.

Team-building destination featuring themed rooms with puzzles to solve to escape.

Bay Beach Mini Golf is exactly what your week needs, with an 18-hole course for bragging rights, batting cages to tune up that swing, and a paintball range when you feel competitive. Round up the crew, keep the score honest, and make it a quick, low-stress hang.

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 14, 2026

Whether you’re chasing a 27-hole day or sneaking nine before dinner, Thornberry Creek at Oneida brings championship-caliber greens, a sports pub for post-round tales, and legit local cred as host of the 2019 Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic and official course of the Green Bay Packers.

UWGB Viking House turns the campus into a little slice of the Viking Age, with hands-on crafts, stories, and an annual Midwest Viking Festival that draws makers and history nerds alike. , which is pretty rad.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 12, 2026

Par-Tee Mini Golf serves up a breezy 18-hole course plus the kind of rewards that make a missed putt sting less... think scoops, sundaes, pizza, and burgers from Sweets & Eats. Easy pick for family nights, low-stakes dates, or sneaky coworker rivalries that end in sprinkles.

From the Shawano newsletter, October 16, 2026

Public course featuring an 18-hole layout, practice greens, and a driving range, plus a bar and grill.

Epic Event Center keeps Green Bay’s music calendar stacked with national, regional and local acts, all in a room built for sing-alongs and sweaty encores. Check the lineup this week for everything from rock heavy-hitters to throwback pop, then text the group chat and let your ears make the plans.

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 7, 2026

Village Green Golf Course is a friendly 9-hole muni with legit water drama, including a signature par-3 over the pond and a newly added creek, plus greens in great shape. Easy place to sneak in after work, then linger in the clubhouse and relive the one pure iron you hit.

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 20, 2026

Public facility featuring a challenging course, plus a driving range and a pro shop.

Kastle Karts serves up Green Bay’s quickest quarter mile, with 30-degree banked turns and a drive-thru tunnel that turns friendly rivalries into actual bragging rights. Grab a snack, hit the arcade, and let your inner kid win a few laps this week.

From the Green Bay newsletter, August 27, 2026

Brown County-Riverdale Golf Course keeps it classic with a challenging 18, real-deal fairways and greens, and a clubhouse hang at Jimmy O’s. Book tee times online, snag a season pass, or get the kids into the junior league… perfect for keeping the swing tuned between errands.

From the Shawano newsletter, October 6, 2026

Edge VR Arcade & Gamers Lounge packs over 100 VR titles, dedicated VR escape rooms, and 2-8 player co-op that actually makes weeknights interesting. After the headset, grab pizza and drinks, then slide into the Game Room for couch co-op on eight Xbox stations, a solid pick for birthdays or squad nights.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 8, 2026

Escape Room Wisconsin - Green Bay packs seven award-winning adventures into richly themed rooms where your crew hunts clues, solves puzzles, and beats the clock. Locally and veteran owned since 2014, it’s a go-to for friend groups and team building, and a great excuse to feel clever on a weeknight.

From the Green Bay newsletter, September 1, 2026

Duck Creek Golf Center has the sweet combo you actually use... a solid driving range to tune it up and a landscaped mini golf course with water features for friendly bragging rights. Sneak in a bucket after work, corral the kids on the weekend, enjoy the chill.

From the Green Bay newsletter, October 4, 2026