Events in Clintonville, WI

Step into a whimsical school of magic for a weekend of activities. Participate in wizarding lessons, try potion brewing, practice spellwork, and show off a creative costume all weekend long. Whether you are new to the craft or already well practiced, Hocus Campus offers a mix of enchanted fun and memories to carry with you.

Tim Dorsey performs live at Primal Eats with singing and keyboard at the heart of the show.

Nashville Pipeline will be at Spooks On Spurr, a venue known for not disappointing.

Explore coastal Maine on a nine day, eight night motorcoach tour, with pickup locations in New London and Allenton, Wisconsin. The package is $1679 per person, with an additional cost for single occupancy. Lodging covers eight nights, including four consecutive nights in Maine, and 14 meals are included with eight breakfasts and six dinners. The itinerary features guided touring in Portland along with visits to Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, a tour of the historic Victoria Mansion, time at the Maine Maritime Museum with a tour of the Percy and Small Shipyard, a stop at Boothbay Railway Village with a ride on a vintage train, and a visit to the Seashore Trolley Museum that includes a countryside trolley ride. For details, contact Tour Director Michelle Malliet at (920) 538-2114 or mmalliet@mepvacations.com, or email Contact@mepvacations.com or your MEP Travel Advisor.

On-site sharpening will be available at the Shawano Farmers Market, with blades refreshed while you browse the stalls. Knives, scissors, garden shears, lawn mower blades, and axes are accepted. This appearance is part of a second Saturday schedule that continues through October.

This Big Cup golf outing features 18 holes with a cart, dinner, and prizes for both individual holes and teams, with cash payouts for team awards. Teams must enter with a combined handicap of 40 or higher. Entry is $60 for SLGC members and $100 for non-members. An optional skins game is available for $80 per team.

The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck rolls into H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. in Waupaca for a fall brewery stop, serving lobster favorites fresh from the truck for a relaxed seasonal outing. To cut wait times, place an order through the Cousins Maine Lobster app, which opens a couple of hours before each truck service and only after the current service concludes. If mobile ordering is limited or unavailable, simply order at the truck. Every purchase earns rewards points, and in-person orders can be applied to your account by having staff scan the QR code in the app.

The Pumpkin Express at Wolf River Trips and the Upper Deck Bar & Grill features a wagon ride and plenty of fall activities with Wolf River Trails. The experience includes pumpkin painting and carving and a festive family photo spot. Food and drink options include $15 soup flights with three varieties and a toppings bar filled with fixings, plus hot cocoa and hot apple cider. The full kitchen and bar remain open, and Upper Deck and Wolf River apparel will be available.

A longtime Mosquito Hill tradition invites families to enjoy a crisp autumn evening at the nature center with free admission. Expect wagon rides, yard games, food trucks, and hands-on fall craft activities. Featured programs include Creepy, Crawly, Critters with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, a reading of Batty for Change with author Kristin Halverson, and a lively game and animal calling competition. All evening long, guests can explore a jack-o-lantern lit hike, stop by the Stone Arch Brewpub beer trailer, try face painting and pumpkin bowling, sip fresh apple cider, create a bat-themed craft, take another ride on the wagon, gaze at the night sky with NEWSTAR, and relax by the campfire with s’mores.

At Waupaca Public Library, virologist Thomas Friedrich, PhD, offers a scientist’s perspective on bird flu, focusing on what is known about viruses circulating in dairy cattle. He will explain how viruses move between species and how researchers determine whether a virus could present a pandemic threat. Dr. Friedrich is a professor of virology at UW-Madison who teaches about global health, HIV/AIDS, and emerging infectious diseases. His research teams study how viruses such as influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and Zika adapt to new hosts and cause illness in people. His path to this work began in Wauwatosa, where he grew up admiring Robin Yount and Carl Sagan, started in physics, and discovered infectious disease while reading Laurie Garrett’s The Coming Plague in college.

Drift Test & Tune brings a focused practice day to USAIR Motorsports Raceway, giving drivers structured, lower-pressure seat time that emphasizes learning and steady progress. It is geared toward building consistency, sharpening technique, and developing confidence ahead of more intense competitive formats. Track time alternates between a skid pad and an intermediate course so participants can repeat runs and reinforce skills. Attendance is capped at 30 drivers to help keep lines clean and maximize quality laps. A drivers briefing is required before anyone heads on track, with an additional briefing available later in the day for afternoon-only participants or late arrivals. The day flows from the initial meeting into open sessions, includes a midday break, then continues with more driving before track activity wraps up. Options are available at $160 for a full day or $100 for the afternoon. The focus is on improvement and repetition, not on trophies.

Enjoy a weekend devoted to comfort cooking, featuring cook-offs, tastings, and interactive classes that put favorite cozy dishes in the spotlight. Sample a variety of flavors, pick up new kitchen skills, and complement it all with relaxed fall camping. Arrive with an appetite and head home satisfied.

Seasonal festivities unfold alongside the Pumpkin Express with Wolf River Trails and Upper Deck Bar & Grill. At Upper Deck, guests can enjoy a $15 tasting of three soups with a generous toppings station, sip hot chocolate or warm apple cider, and order from the full kitchen and bar. Families can decorate or carve pumpkins and capture fall photos at a festive backdrop, and Upper Deck and Wolf River apparel is available. Pair the Pumpkin Express wagon ride with cozy drinks, creative pumpkin time, and a flavorful soup tasting for a relaxed autumn outing.

Now in its 56th year, this open air market at the Shawano County Fairgrounds brings together antiques, collectibles, crafts, vintage and mid century modern pieces, gardening items, advertising memorabilia, old toys, and more. Admission is $2, with free entry for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Early buyer admission is available for $10. Tickets are available at the event, and parking is free. Weather permitting. New vendors are welcome, and applications are first come, first served. For vendor inquiries, text (213) 218-5017 or email vfapply@gmail.com, and for general vendor information call 715-526-9769.

Celebrate flushing and pointing across a full slate of divisions that recognize different skill levels. The lineup features Ladies Flushing and Ladies Pointing, Puppy Flushing and Puppy Pointing, Top Gun Flushing and Top Gun Pointing, plus Master Flushing and Masters Pointing.

A weekend-long interactive murder mystery transforms the campground into a living investigation. Search for clues, consider the suspects, and piece together the case through twists and turns. See if you can solve it before the weekend wraps up.

Embrace a witches and wizards theme with a festive paddle on Lake Iola. Bring your own boat or board to take part on the water, or enjoy the sights from the shoreline near Iola Mills. Costumes are encouraged to add to the fun.

Settle in for a cozy autumn session filled with canvas, color, and creativity. Harvest Glow invites participants to paint a pumpkin-themed acrylic piece that reflects the rich tones, gentle light, and comforting warmth of late fall. Ashley offers step-by-step guidance, organizing the process into simple layers while encouraging personal style, so both newcomers and seasoned painters can enjoy the experience and finish a work ready to display for the season. The workshop features beginner-friendly acrylic painting on canvas. All supplies are included, from the canvas and paints to brushes and studio materials. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Trinity Lutheran Church-New London is offering a free drive-up meal for those in need. The menu includes chili and baked potatoes, plus snacks, dessert, and a beverage. No reservations are required. Simply pull up to the covered entrance and meals will be brought directly to your car door.

Close out Halloween with a thrill-filled finale featuring trick-or-treating, eerie trails, and plenty of spine-tingling activities. The celebration peaks with the year’s largest costume party, bringing together festive fun, frights, and lasting fall memories. A final boo as the season wraps up.

Night at the Museum returns for its second year with two evenings of spooky, family-friendly fun at the museum. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you have kids. Guests who wish to support the event can make donations in cash or through Venmo. Presented by FWD Seagrave Museum in partnership with the Clintonville Lions Club and the Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Waupaca Women Who Care brings women together to strengthen non-profit work in the Waupaca, WI community. Following the 100 Women Who Care model, participants combine individual gifts so one organization receives a significant quarterly donation. For example, if 100 women each give $100, the selected nonprofit benefits from a $10,000 contribution. The gathering lasts about an hour, with time to hear from three nonprofits, vote on the quarter’s recipient, and collect contributions for the winner. Members also have the option to participate virtually.

Shawano Downtown presents a festive Christmas Open House weekend with an ugly sweater theme, turning holiday shopping into a cheerful search for unique gifts. Begin your seasonal browsing and uncover one-of-a-kind finds for everyone on your list. Individual shops will offer their own specials, so check with each store and look for updates in the event discussion for the latest offers.

Football fans can settle in for a weekend of tailgating and camping filled with spirited fun. Set up your tailgate, play favorite games, take part in a jersey contest, and savor classic game day eats throughout the weekend. Celebrate with friends, breathe in the crisp fall air, and enjoy the easy camaraderie that brings camping and football together.

Enjoy a holiday wine tasting presented in partnership with Left Bank Wine Company. The price is $50 plus tax and includes five wine samples paired with a personal charcuterie plate, plus a bottle of wine available for pickup after the tasting. To reserve a spot, email daneshall@yahoo.com or call or text Aimee at 920.209.1700.

The Jerry Schmitt Band appears at Menominee Casino Resort for a lighthearted end-of-week event centered on fun.

A party is planned for attendees to enjoy.

Enjoy live music from The Gentlemen Grifters.

Enjoy a six-day, five-night motorcoach getaway built around Branson’s festive stage shows. The package includes five nights of lodging, with three consecutive nights in the Branson area, and eight meals made up of five breakfasts and three dinners. Admission is included to six performances, with morning shows of Christmas Wonderland, the Doug Gabriel Morning Show, and Clay Cooper’s Country Express, and evening shows of The Haygoods Christmas Show, the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show, and The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theatre. The itinerary also features a visit to Branson Landing. The price is $1015 per person, with a single supplement additional. Pickup is available in New London and Allenton, Wisconsin. For details, contact Tour Director Julie Roberts at 920-716-3615 or jroberts@MEPVacations.com, or email Contact@mepvacations.com or your MEP Travel Advisor. Tour number 2277347.

Order from Papa Murphys Take N Bake Pizza to support the St. James Crusaders Booster Club. Papa Murphy’s will contribute 25 percent of your purchase to the fundraiser. For online orders, enter the code SUPPORT at checkout, and for in-store purchases, let the cashier know you are supporting the booster club so your order is counted.

A mellow weekend devoted to barbecue cookoffs, tastings of beer, and satisfying food enjoyed with friendly company. Take time to relax in the open air and savor the smoky, savory flavors that define fall camping.

Share a spirit of gratitude in a campground setting as the camping community comes together for hearty favorites, creative crafts, and meaningful activities centered on connection and appreciation. Friendly and inviting, this gathering offers a simple way to begin the holiday season among friends and the colors of autumn.

Explore a wide selection of vintage coins, classic comics, old toys, and other collectibles at a public auction. A preview period will take place before bidding begins, giving participants time to look over the offerings. Payment options include cash, good checks, and credit cards. All items are sold as is, and any announcements made at the sale take precedence over online or printed material. A 10 percent buyer’s fee applies. The sale is conducted by Zurko Auction Service, Wisconsin Licensed Auction Co. #105-053, with registered Wisconsin auctioneers Robert Zurko #1264-052 and Andy Zurko #1873-052.

Discover Seymour, Wisconsin during Shop The Block, a citywide shopping day that highlights local boutiques, cafes, restaurants, retailers, and service providers across multiple locations. The event brings the community together while showcasing entrepreneurs, including in-home businesses presenting their own products and services. Browse a wide mix of establishments and explore offerings that suit many interests. A detailed list of participating businesses will be shared as plans are finalized. Opportunities to participate as a vendor or host are available.

Artist Kevin Knopp reflects on more than four decades of creative work rooted in Waupaca, where he has maintained a studio, exhibited widely, earned an MFA, taught, and worked as a piano tuner, with pieces held in public and private collections across Wisconsin. Using images gathered from travel, selections inspired by the Art Institute of Chicago, and examples from his own portfolio, he will share a personal view of the significance of contemporary landscape painting. Presented in conjunction with his exhibition in the Waupaca Library Gallery, the talk considers how time, nostalgia, place, and social and political histories shape the way we see the landscapes around us. This program is sponsored by Denny and Cindy Wandtke.

Discount Embroidery Blanks LLC offers a holiday shopping experience where children choose gifts for family, friends, and even pets. Adults register their child and provide spending cash, then relax in a waiting area or browse the storefront while volunteers accompany young shoppers. To keep things moving smoothly, only a few children enter at a time based on volunteer availability, and coloring sheets are available if there is a short wait. Refreshments are provided. Gifts are organized by price and recipient, with options for all ages and genders, and most items are priced between 1 and 15 dollars. After making selections within the set budget, each child visits a wrapping area where purchases are wrapped, labeled, and ready for the tree. Any unspent money is returned when the child reunites with their adult. All ages are welcome to take part.

As part of SADER CHRISTMAS, the home team takes on Pilgrim from Green Bay in a basketball matchup.