Family events in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Experience storytelling brought to life with puppets.

Reedsburg Community Garden Talks at Madison College - Reedsburg features a conversation on how to make the most of freshly picked garden produce. A hands-on activity for kids invites them to craft their own bird feeder.

This casual Pokemon card meetup offers friendly games, guidance for beginners, and chances to trade with other collectors. Participants can bring their collections to swap cards and enjoy a relaxed league atmosphere that welcomes all experience levels.

Bring a favorite game to play, or use one that will be available on site.

This weekly guided craft session is led by Miss Pat. Activities may include painting, cutting, or gluing, with simple guidance to complete a project. Participation is included with admission and is dependent on Miss Pat’s availability.

Enjoy a light-on-frights Halloween weekend that mixes spooky fun with plenty of laughs. Festive games, sweet surprises, and costumes set a playful scene for families, friends, and Halloween fans of all ages. Campsites for Halloween weekends typically fill quickly.

An opening Halloween celebration sets the tone for the weekend, paired with a classic fish fry. Look forward to carving pumpkins, trick or treating, and a costume contest, a fall favorite for families.

Set up camp and take in the rich colors of autumn. This relaxed outdoor gathering focuses on enjoying the season’s changing leaves while spending time in nature.

A Halloween-themed weekend brings campsite decorating, a parade, and a costume contest, plus an outdoor scary movie if weather permits. More details will be shared as plans are finalized.

Now in its tenth year, Walk for Hope is a community gathering hosted by Prevent Suicide Columbia County. The walk focuses on suicide prevention by promoting awareness, education, and a message of hope. It welcomes families and community members to come together to remember those lost, support people who have been affected, and affirm that no one is alone. Opportunities to register and to volunteer are available.

This beginner-friendly weaving workshop at Packwaukee Public Library introduces how to build a loom and explores a range of weaving techniques over several sessions. It is recommended for ages 8 and older. Supplies are provided, and participants may bring their own materials if they prefer. Attendees are encouraged to bring previous weaving projects for show and tell or to get help finishing works in progress. Space and supplies are limited, so please register by calling 608-589-5202.

This once-a-year experience at Mid-Continent Railway Museum offers guided access to four historic rail cars: Wisconsin Fish Commission Badger #2, East Jordan & Southern #2, Duluth South Shore & Atlantic #213, and the Soo Line OAK PARK. The oldest car in the collection, East Jordan & Southern #2, is in the spotlight as a restoration that began in 2015 comes to a close. Visitors can enter spaces that are usually closed to the public, hear volunteers share the stories and preservation work behind each car, and visit the car shop for a look at how restorations take shape. After the walking tour, continue the adventure with a ride aboard the historic Great Northern #3261 in a classic wooden passenger coach.

Discover a weekly market at Elm Street Plaza in Downtown Wisconsin Dells that shines a spotlight on local makers, growers, and small businesses. The atmosphere is easygoing and welcoming, ideal for lingering as you explore homemade personal finds, fresh cut flowers, unique jewelry, 3D printed creations, herbal and natural goods, pet treats and gifts, local produce, fun food, and handmade art. Offerings change with the seasons, so there is always something new to uncover whether you are browsing, grabbing a bite, or simply enjoying a leisurely day downtown.

Miss Tamara leads a lively mix of singing, rhyming, counting, and movement that blends fun with early learning. Activities nurture social and cooperative skills, build language and communication, and spark musical awareness and a sense of rhythm. Participants explore phonics and early literacy, practice counting and pattern recognition, and grow confidence while engaging in group play. An interactive session that encourages learning through music and play. Included with admission.

Order inside or use the drive-thru to enjoy Culver’s food or frozen custard, and your purchase supports those traveling to the Philippines on a mission trip. The effort focuses on renovating the pastor’s home for a rural church.