Wisconsin Family Connections Center

Kickoff Summer - Afternoon at the Ball Park: Green Bay
2026-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Green Bay Rockers Baseball, 2231 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, WI, 54304
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale March 16, 2026 @6pm)

Kickoff summer with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center and Jockey Being Family with an afternoon of baseball! We will be watching the Green Bay Rockers take on the Wausau Woodchucks on Sunday, May 31st. This game starts at 1:05pm. Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, birth, and reunified families are welcome!
Each person in your family must be registered for an individual ticket. Each attendee will receive a seat ticket along with a voucher for a hot dog and soda/water along with a Rockers hat. All children 12 years and under will receive a wristband for the Kid Zone. Our group will all be seated together, which will allow families to connect and talk with others who have been impacted by adoption or out-of-home care.
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all family dynamics but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
*You will pick-up tickets at Rockers Stadium Will Call day of event.
Spots are limited for this event. Contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org with questions.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Eau Claire Express Baseball Family Night at Carson Park: Eau Claire
2026-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Carson Park Eau Claire Express, 702 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire, WI, 54701
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale April 27, 2026 @6pm)

WiFCC is heading to the ballpark! Join us for an Eau Claire Express game at Carson Park on Monday, June 1st, 2026. The TDS Terrace has been reserved for our group. Each attendee will have access to unlimited ballpark fare and Pepsi products. This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families.
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.
There is a 6 ticket max per household.
Registrants should plan to arrive between 6:00pm and 6:30pm to pick up their tickets. The game will begin at 6:35pm and will feature the Eau Claire Express vs the Thunder Bay Border Cats.
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families, but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Night Out at Milkmen Baseball Game: Franklin
2026-06-17 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Field, 7035 S. Ballpark Drive, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale April 10 @6pm)

WiFCC families and individuals–we would love for you to spend an evening at the Rock Sports Center for a Milkmen Baseball game!
The Milkmen play baseball for the American Association of Professional Baseball league, located in Franklin, Wisconsin. Enjoy fresh air, free parking, great food, and entertainment–all entertainment is family friendly!
Each registration comes with a ticket, a Milkmen merch item, pizza, and a drink. Gates open at 5:35 and the game starts at 6:35 pm. Please check-in at the WiFCC table located at the entrance from 5:45pm-6:35pm. Children 2 and under are free and are not included in the 6 ticket limit.
If you have any questions, changes, or need for accommodation please contact Christy at ctimm@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

WiFCC Milwaukee County Zoo Family Day & Juneteenth Celebration: Milwaukee
2026-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 11 @6pm)

Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families and individuals – you are invited to a family fun day at the Milwaukee County Zoo from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. This fun day will include your admission, parking pass, and lunch at the Adventure Africa Loft. We are excited to be hosting this family day on Juneteenth and look forward to incorporating this holiday in our fun as well.
A picnic style lunch buffet will be served featuring burgers and hot dogs in two groups; Group A from 11:00am to 11:45am and Group B from 11:45am to 12:30pm. Please make sure to register for the lunch session that works best for your family and you are also welcome to bring outside food and drink as well.
Group A: You may arrive anytime after 10:30am to check-in before your 11:00am to 11:45am meal time.
Group B: You may arrive anytime after 11:30am to check-in before your 11:45am to 12:30pm meal time.
Please note: due to limited capacity we would like to give each group the full 45 minutes to enjoy their lunch, so please be mindful of the time slot you have signed up for and arrive promptly at your designated time.
One ticket is good for one person with a maximum of 7 tickets per family. Children 2 and under do not need a ticket.
Please visit the Milwaukee County Zoo page at https://milwaukeezoo.org. If you are interested in learning about current exhibits, please visit their FAQ page at: https://milwaukeezoo.org/contact/faqs
Tickets for this event will open on May 11th at 6:00pm. For any questions or accommodation needs, please email ctimm@cclse.org or jsocolick@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Fun Day at Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: Taylors Falls
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours, 220 South St., Taylors Falls, MN, 55084
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC on Saturday, June 20th, for a scenic river boat tour with beautiful scenery on an authentic paddlewheel boat! There is a maximum of 6 tickets available per household. Your registration includes pizza and beverages.
The tour will start promptly at 2:00pm and end at 4:00pm.
To learn more about Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours, visit their website here: https://www.taylorsfallsboat.com/
If you have questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

La Crosse Loggers Baseball Game: La Crosse
2026-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | La Crosse Loggers Baseball, 400 Clinton St., La Crosse, WI, 54603
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

WiFCC is heading to the ballpark! Enjoy a night of Baseball at the La Crosse Loggers “Lumber Yard” field! The game starts at 5:30 P.M. La Crosse Loggers Versus the Waterlook Bucks!! Included with your ticket is a Logger Dog and Fountain Soda!
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.
There is street parking behind the field and along the road and side streets.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org information on where we will be seated and where to meet Breanna before the game will be sent out to registrants prior to the event.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Taylor/Clark County Family Bowling: Medford
2026-06-22 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Sports Page Bowl & Grill, 1174 West Broadway Ave., Medford, WI, 54451
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 22 @6pm)

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals–join us to enjoy a family night of bowling with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center! Each person who registers will get two games of bowling, shoe rentals, and pizza and soda. This is a great event to connect with other caregivers and families in the area!
Spots are limited for this event. Contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org with questions.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Fun Night at Together Farms: Mondovi
2026-06-23 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Together Farms, W93 Norden Road, Mondovi, WI, 54755, United States
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 29, 2026 @6pm)

Join WiFCC at Together Farms on Tuesday, June 23rd for an evening of burgers, live music and fun! Together Farms offers grass-fed beef and locally sourced ingredients. WiFCC has reserved the farm for our group only. Each family will receive $15.00 per attendee to use towards food only. Any expenses over the $15.00 per attendee will be responsible to be paid for by the attendee(s). Beverages will be available to purchase onsite.
There is a maximum of 5 registrants per household.
This event is intended for adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver and reunified families.
Learn more about Together Farms and view their menu on their website https://togetherfarms.com/
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
Please note:
This event will take place on a working farm in rural Wisconsin. We are visitors to this farm and are asked to exercise respect for buildings, farm equipment, trees, plants, and animals. Attendees must leave gates & doors how they find them. Caregivers are responsible for the supervision of their children. Together Farms invites families to run and play however, many dangers exist on the farm including electric fences, animals, and farm equipment. It is not the responsibility of Together Farms or The Wisconsin Family Connections Center to supervise your children during this event. By registering for this event, you understand it is your responsibility to supervise your children at all times during this event. Families should be aware that various animals are present on the farm and should be treated with respect. For example, there are multiple dogs that may be freely navigating the property during our event. Do not interact with the dogs unless they approach you. Use caution when interacting with any animals and follow any instructions provided by Together Farms staff regarding approaching any animals.

WiFCC Family Baseball Night with Wisconsin Woodchucks: Wausau
2026-06-23 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball Club, 2401 N 3rd St., Wausau, WI, 54403
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 1 @6pm)

Kick off summer with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a night of baseball! We will be watching the Wausau Woodchucks take on the Fond du Lac Dockspiders. This game starts at 6:30pm. Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, birth, and reunified families are welcome!
Each person in your family must be registered for an individual ticket. Each attendee will receive a ticket along with a voucher for a brat/hot dog and soda/water. Our group will all be seated together, which will allow families to connect and talk with others who have been impacted by adoption or out-of-home care.
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
Spots are limited for this event. Contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org with questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Fun Night at Warner Park: Night Mares Softball
2026-06-26 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale April 30 @6pm)

Let the Wisconsin Family Connections Center take you out to the ball game! We are happy to offer individuals and families impacted by adoption or out-of-home care the opportunity to attend a Madison Night Mares softball game together. Each registrant for your family will receive a game ticket and a small food voucher. Limit of 6 tickets per household, please. Children 5 and under who do not require a seat can join you without a ticket, but please note these children will NOT receive a seat, cap, or food voucher. This event is for Wisconsin’s adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals!
The gates will open at 5:35pm and the first pitch will be thrown at 6:35pm. The WiFCC staff will have a place for families to check-in prior to the start of the game, and registrants will receive an email with these details as the date draws nearer. Learn more about the venue and team at: https://northwoodsleague.com/madison-night-mares/
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families, but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
No food or beverages can be brought into the ballpark. An exception will be made for one factory sealed bottle of water or one empty refillable container per person. Please check the ballpark’s website for other items NOT allowed in the ballpark here: https://northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/ticket-info/. Fans CAN bring blankets and seat cushions. This link is for the Mallards games; however, the Night Mares play at the same ballpark, so the information still applies.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, please reach out directly to Megan at mmiller@cclse.org or 608-769-1493.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Thrilling Day at the Thrill Factory Family Entertainment Center: Madison
2026-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Thrill Factory Entertainment, 131 East Towne Way, Madison, WI, 53704
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join us for a thrilling afternoon at Thrill Factory Entertainment in Madison! Together we will enjoy 2 hours of unlimited bowling, arcade games, escape rooms, laser tag, mini golf, mini escapes, floor is lava and zombie town. Every attendee will receive 40 arcade tokens. In addition, we will have pizza and non-alcoholic drinks.
This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families! All ages and experience levels are welcome to join us!
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
There are a limited number of tickets available, so please register soon. Registration is required for all attendees.
Please note that this may not be a sensory friendly event due to loud music and lights in the building. Contact Megan at mmiller@cclse.org with any questions or concerns.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Fun Bowling Sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Wisconsin Dells
2026-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Knuckleheads Bowling, 150 N Gasser Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Enjoy a fun afternoon of bowling at Knuckleheads in Wisconsin Dells, sponsored by Jockey Being Family and Wisconsin Family Connections Center! Enjoy a free game of bowling and pizza! This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver, and reunified families! All ages and experience levels are welcome to join us!
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families, but we encourage you to consider it. We hope to create opportunities for children to have all their loved ones in one place whenever possible and to make positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
There is a limited number of tickets available, so please register soon. Registration is required for all attendees. Please note that this may not be a sensory-friendly event due to loud music and lights in the building. Contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org with any questions.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Fun Night at Wakanda Waterpark - Spon. by JBF: Menomonie
2026-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Wakanda Waterpark, 909 Pine Avenue East, Menomonie, WI, 54751
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 22, 2026 @6pm)

Join WiFCC at Wakanda Waterpark sponsored by Jockey Being Family on Monday, June 29th starting at 7:00pm. The pool will be exclusively rented for our group between 7:00pm and 9:00pm.
The pool is friendly for all ages and features slides, diving boards, and a playground. Please note, guests must be 48 inches tall and able to swim in order to participate in slides and diving boards. To learn more about Wakanda Waterpark, check out their website here: https://www.menomonie-wi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Wakanda-Waterpark-14
This event is intended for adoption, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families.
Due to popularity of family events, please let your local WiFCC specialist know ahead of time if there is any reason you can no longer attend or need fewer tickets than you originally signed up for. We would like to accommodate as many families as possible.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

WiFCC Family Night at the Races: Eagle River Speedway
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Eagle River Speedway, 3973 Cloverland Dr., Eagle River, WI, 54521
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Kick off your 4th of July celebrations with WiFCC with an exciting night of racing topped off by an epic fireworks display! Each attendee who registers will receive their ticket to the races along with one food and beverage item (non-alcoholic) from the concessions stand.
This event is open to any families or individuals residing in the state of Wisconsin who have been impacted by adoption or out-of-home care.
The event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
Spots are limited for this event. Contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org with questions.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Movie at Micon Cinemas - Minions 3: Chippewa Falls
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls, 475 Chippewa Mall Dr. #215, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 5 @6pm)

Bellooooo adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals–join WiFCC to enjoy Minions 3 on Saturday, July 11th at Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls.
Please plan to meet at the theater at 9am to check in. A drink and popcorn will be included in your registration!
Movie Information:
Minions 3 (2026)
Rated PG
Please note that WiFCC will always choose family-friendly films rated PG or G, however, we have no control over the content or themes presented in the movie being shown at this event. This includes family dynamics and possible depictions of out-of-care and adoption related topics. Please take a moment to visit sites such as https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ or http://www.adoptionlcsw.com/ to see if this film falls within the scope of what you wish your child to see.
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.
If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

WiFCC Day at a State Park: Devil's Lake State Park
2026-07-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Devil’s Lake State Park, S5975 Park Road, Baraboo, WI, 53913
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 1 @6pm)

Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, and reunified families to kick off a season of nature exploration with a Day at Devil’s Lake State Park! This event will start with everyone meeting at the Nature Center! The Nature Center makes a great start for your visit to Devil’s Lake State Park. Friendly staff and volunteers will help you become acquainted with the park’s trails, recreational opportunities, unique geology, history and all the natural curiosities of the park.
Before you head out on your adventure, you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with other families. Snacks and water will be provided and all families will receive a season vehicle admission sticker for Wisconsin’s State Parks (limit of one pass per family)!
From the park website: Situated along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Devil’s Lake State Park offers magnificent views from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a 360-acre lake. Visitors enjoy nearly 30 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnic areas, swimming beaches, paddling opportunities, and year-round naturalist programs. For more information about Devil’s Lake State Park, visit the park website at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/devilslake.
Please register as soon as possible as spots are limited! If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to bcalko@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

WiFCC Midsummer Movie Night - Minion 3: Appleton
2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Marcus Valley Grand Cinema, W3091 Van Roy Rd, Appleton, WI, 54915
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 11 @6pm)

Please join WiFCC for a Midsummer Movie Night for Minions 3 in theaters! Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend. Each family can have up to 8 people from their household attend this event.
We have the auditorium rented out exclusively for our group. Each attendee will receive a movie ticket, a 20 oz fountain beverage, popcorn, and candy of their choice.
Plan to arrive between 5:00pm and 5:20pm to check in and grab your drinks/snacks before the movie starts at 5:30 pm.
Due to the popularity of family events, please let your local WiFCC specialist know ahead of time if there is any reason you can no longer attend or need fewer tickets than you originally signed up for. We would like to accommodate as many families as possible.
If you have any questions regarding this event or have any special accommodation requests, please contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Fun Night at the La Crosse Children's Museum
2026-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Museum of La Crosse, 207 5th Ave. South, La Crosse, WI, 54601
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 5 @6pm)

Join WiFCC for a fun-filled evening at the Children’s Museum of La Crosse. The Children’s Museum offers non-traditional learning opportunities that help kids of all ages see, touch, learn, and grow their way through important developmental milestones and have fun while learning.
This is a privately booked event which will allow you access to all of the museum exhibits. Our group will have access to the building from from 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. This event is open to foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship/relative caregiver and reunified families. Please note that all children at this event need to be accompanied by a supervising adult. There will be a room reserved with pizza and refreshments available for families.
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families, but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Night Out - Mallards Baseball: Madison
2026-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Let the Wisconsin Family Connections Center take you out to the ball game! We are happy to offer individuals and families impacted by adoption or out-of-home care the opportunity to attend a Madison Mallards baseball game together. Each registrant for your family will receive a game ticket, Madison Mallards baseball cap, and a small food voucher. Limit of 6 tickets per household, please. Children 5 and under who do not require a seat can join you without a ticket, but please note these children will NOT receive a seat, cap, or food voucher. This event is for Wisconsin’s adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals!
The gates will open at 5:05pm and the first pitch will be thrown at 6:05pm. The WiFCC staff will have a place for families to check-in prior to the start of the game, and registrants will receive an email with these details as the date draws nearer. Learn more about the venue and team at: https://northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families, but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately.
No food or beverages can be brought into the ballpark. An exception will be made for one factory sealed bottle of water or one empty refillable container per person. Please check the ballpark’s website for other items NOT allowed in the ballpark here: https://northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/ticket-info/. Fans CAN bring blankets and seat cushions.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, please reach out directly to Megan at mmiller@cclse.org or 608-769-1493.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

End of Summer at The Ball Park: Appleton - Sponsored by Jockey Being Family
2026-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 North Casaloma Drive, Appleton, WI, 54913
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (starts June 1, 2026 @6pm)

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship & relative/kinship families! It’s an end-of-summer day at the ballpark! Jockey Being Family and the WiFCC is sponsoring an event for your families at Fox Cities Stadium for a Timber Rattlers game! We have reserved three loft suites for our families! Included in the experience will be an all-you-can-eat buffet starting 90 minutes before game time and a ticket to the Kids Zone. Each attendee receives a ticket to the game, access to the all-you-can-eat buffet and three non-alcoholic beverages per person.
You do NOT need to register for a child that is two years old and younger if they do not occupy a seat. They will not need a ticket, so you DO NOT need to include them in your number of attendees. In order to make attendance possible for the greatest number of families, each family can reserve up to 6 tickets.
*Digital Game Tickets and parking passes will be sent to you via email the week prior to the game.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Fun Day at Fergusons Orchard: Eau Claire
2026-09-12 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Fergusons Orchard – Eau Claire, 6470 Balsam Rd., Eau Claire, WI, 54701
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale August 7 @6pm)

Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship and reunified families – join WiFCC at Ferguson’s Orchard on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 starting at 10:00am. Ferguson’s offers a corn pit, friendly farm animals, corn maze, straw bale pyramid and much more!
Please plan to arrive between 10:00am and 11:00am to check in with WiFCC staff and gain entrance into the orchard. After checking in between 10:00am and 11:00am, feel free to stay a few hours or the whole day! The orchard is open until 6:00pm. The tickets will be season passes and able to be used for the remainder of their season.
The cost of apples, pumpkins, store products, and attractions are NOT covered by basic admission. Please note: we must have the names of each attendee so they can secure their season pass to the orchard. Ages 2 and under are free and do not need to be included in your list of attendees for the season pass.
There is a maximum of 5 tickets per household. Any additional tickets needed can be purchased online prior to the event or at the orchard the day of the event. To purchase tickets and to learn more about the orchard, visit their website: https://fergusonsorchard.com/eau-claire-home/.
Due to popularity of family events, please let your local WiFCC specialist know ahead of time if there is any reason you can no longer attend or need fewer tickets than you originally signed up for. We would like to accommodate as many families as possible.
If you have any questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Family Fun Day at Burch Barn: Spooner
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Burch Barn, N5921 Co Hwy K, Spooner, WI, 54801
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale August 28 @6pm)

Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families – bring the family out for some fall fun! Come and enjoy the many attractions The Burch Barn Pumpkin Patch offers – get lost in the corn maze, dig around in the corn pit, win a derby horse race, explore the pedal carts, or slide down the gunny sack slide.
We ask that families arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to check in with WiFCC staff near the entrance and gain entry. The barn is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm and your family is welcome to stay for a few hours or for the whole day.
To learn more about The Burch Barn check out their website here: https://www.burchbarn.com/ The cost of concessions and/or store products are not covered by basic admission.
If you have questions about this event, contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org or 715-491-4752 (call/text).
This event would be a great opportunity to invite your child’s birth/first family or previous foster family. We understand this may not work for all families but encourage you to consider it. We hope to create an opportunity for children to have all their loved ones in one location whenever possible and create positive memories together. Please have each household register separately
Cancellations for events must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If 3 or more late cancellations or no-shows occur within a six-month period, the household’s event registrations in the following six months will default to a waitlist.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
