Family Fun Day at Ferguson's Orchard: Eau Claire
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Ferguson’s Orchards, 6470 Balsam Road, Eau Claire, WI, 54703
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families – join the WiFCC at Ferguson’s Orchard on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, starting at 10:00 am. Ferguson’s offers a corn pit, friendly farm animals, a corn maze, a straw bale pyramid, and much more!
Please plan to arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to check in with WiFCC staff and gain entrance into the orchard. After checking in between 10:00 am and 11:00am, feel free to stay a few hours or the whole day! The orchard is open until 6:00 pm. The tickets will be season passes and will be able to be used for the remainder of their season.
The cost of apples, pumpkins, store products, and attractions is 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 on 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 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 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.

Camp Edwards 1/2 Day Family Retreat with the Wisconsin Family Connections Center: East Troy
2025-09-14 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Camp Edwards YMCA Camp, N8901 Army Lake Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120
Come join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center at our 1/2 Day Family Retreat at Camp Edwards YMCA Camp in East Troy, Wisconsin. All adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, reunified, and birth/first families are invited to attend. WiFCC families will enjoy a private 1/2-day family retreat, which includes a climbing wall, canoeing, archery, two 90-foot tube slides, low ropes courses, and Gaga ball. Light snacks and water are also included in your admission. One ticket is good for one household member with a maximum of 8 tickets per family.
Please visit the Camp Edwards page at: https://www.gcfymca.org/locations/camp-edwards if you have additional questions. For any questions or accommodation needs, please email Jamie at 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.

WiFCC Arcade and Pizza Night: Wausau on Water
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Wausau on Water, 1300 N River Dr, Wausau, WI, 54403
The Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites your family to attend an arcade and pizza night at Wausau on Water! Our group will have a private room that includes pizza, soft drinks, a pre-loaded arcade card for each attendee, and the option to do laser tag at 6:40 pm. Children must be 42 inches tall to play laser tag!
You can start arriving at 4:45 pm. Pizzas will be out shortly after, with a laser tag session starting at 6:40 pm. We will plan to wrap up the event around 7:00 pm.
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 we 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.
Please reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@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.

Different is Awesome! Family Night in the Dells spon by Jockey Being Family
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Glacier Canyon Lodge, 45 Hillman Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
The Wisconsin Family Connections Center, along with Jockey Being Family and the Journeys Program, invites your family to join us in Wisconsin Dells for a night to celebrate the differences that make each of us AWESOME! We will enjoy a night full of food, crafts, games, and inspiration.
Our night will begin with check-in starting at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Crafts and games will be available throughout dinner, with a special presentation to follow at 7:00 p.m., featuring Wisconsin children’s book author Ryan Haack from LivingOneHanded.com. Fun for the entire family! Each family will also receive an autographed copy of Ryan’s book, “Different is Awesome!”.
An optional $125 partial hotel reimbursement is available for families who attend the event and did NOT also receive a hotel reimbursement for the Spring 2025 event. WiFCC will reimburse $125 of your hotel charge (this option must be selected on your event registration). WiFCC block room rates are available at the Glacier Canyon Lodge ($119 + $30 Resort fee + tax for a room of 4 people with a $40/per person charge for any additional people – up to 6 in a room). Details for the room block will be provided in your confirmation email. These reservations must be made no later than Wednesday, August 20th, as our rate will be released at that time. You may also choose to stay at an alternate nearby hotel and still request the partial reimbursement. Room reservations and all associated costs are the responsibility of each family and will NOT be made by WiFCC, rather, families who indicate they would like to receive the $125 reimbursement on their registration form will receive a form upon check-in at the event and will be mailed the $125 within 3 weeks after the event, following their return of the form and hotel receipt. There is a limit of ONE hotel room reimbursement per household.
This event is for foster, adoptive, guardianship, reunified, and relative caregiver families residing in the state of Wisconsin.
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 questions about this event, 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.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Ryan Haack believes that being different is awesome. As a speaker and an author, he has shared his message of acceptance and inclusion with children and adults of all ages. Through storytelling and humor, Ryan shares his journey of growing up with a physical difference, the importance of building community, and the truth that our differences – those things that make us unique – are the very things that make us awesome!

WiFCC Autumn Morning Fun at Willow Springs: Wausau
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Willow Springs Gardens, 5480 Hillcrest Dr., Wausau, WI, 54401
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, and reunified families, please join us for a morning of family fun at Willow Springs Garden! Families will have a chance to do corn mazes (one for children and one for adults), take a hayride, eat fun snacks from the concessions stand, and have time to connect with other families! Children will also be able to do a barrel train ride!
Advance registration is required. On the day of the event, families will park across from the town hall and meet the Support Specialist underneath the shelter area.
Space is limited, so please register your family as soon as possible. If you have questions about this event, please contact Chelsey at ccoulthurst@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
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | The Burch Barn, N5921 Co Hwy K, Spooner, WI, 54801
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 a.m. -5:00 p.m. 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 is 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 family dynamics, but we 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.

EAA Museum Tour: Oshkosh
2025-09-28 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | EAA Aviation Museum, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI, 54902
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, and reunified families ~
Please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for an afternoon at the EAA Museum. Located in Oshkosh, the EAA Aviation Museum is one of the world’s finest aviation attractions and a year-round destination for the entire family. Come and explore their world-class displays and galleries. Check out a collection of more than 200 historic airplanes along with world-class galleries and displays, including the Eagle Hangar that pays tribute to World War II aviation and the heroes who served. Kids can enjoy a highly interactive area, The KidVenture Gallery, that features 16 hands-on exhibits, a scenic overlook from the Tower of Flight, as well as climb into the cockpit of a half-scale model of an F-22. We will have a guided tour starting at 1:15 p.m., lasting approximately one hour. Please arrive at 1:00pm so the tour can begin promptly at 1:15pm.
For more information on the EAA, please visit: www.eaa.org
Contact Val at vzegers@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.

Family Bowling and Pizza Party at Bowl Winkle's: Eau Claire
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Bowl Winkle’s, 1616 N Clairemont Ave #1, Eau Claire, WI, 54703
Join the WiFCC at Bowl Winkle’s on Saturday, October 4th, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. There will be bowling and pizza. To learn more about Bowl Winkle’s, check out their website here https://bowlwinklesbowling.com/.
There is a maximum of 6 tickets per household.
This event is intended for adoption, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families.
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 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.

Fall Family Fun at Waldvogel Farm Sponsored by Jockey Being Family: Juneau
2025-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Waldvogel Farm, N7416 County Rd I, Juneau, WI, 53039
Wisconsin Family Connections Center: Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families—bring the family out for a day of Fall Fun! Waldvogel Farm is Wisconsin’s LARGEST pumpkin farm and boasts over 80+ fun activities and attractions to enjoy. Hit the 150′ mega slide, play a round of mini golf, catch a ride on the farm train or tiny tractors, race the clock in the corn maze, and so much more! Each participant will receive a pick-your-own pumpkin ticket and have an opportunity to mingle with other WiFCC families from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 P.M.
One ticket is good for one household member ages 3 and over, with a maximum of 6 tickets per family. Additional tickets are available for purchase at the gate.
Please plan to arrive at 10:00 A.M. for ticket check-in and enjoy the day at your leisure.
Please visit the Waldvogel Farm website at: https://www.waldvogelfarm.com for additional information and FAQ’s. For any other questions or accommodation needs, please email Jamie at 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.

Family Fun Night at Endgame Mini Golf: Rice Lake
2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | EndGame Mini Golf (in Cedar Mall), 2900 South Main Street, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Join WiFCC at Endgame Mini Golf (located at 2900 S Main St, Cedar Mall Suite D2, Rice Lake, WI 54868) on Tuesday, October 14th from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Endgame Mini Golf features mini golf, brick building, and various games. To learn more about Endgame Mini Golf, check out their website here: https://endgameminigolf.com/.
Please note: bright and flashing lights may be used during this event.
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 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.

Adoption Choice Inc.'s Family Fest (Fredonia)
2025-10-18 09:30 - 14:00 UTC | JCC Community Center – Rainbow Day Camp, W3985 Trails End Rd, Fredonia, WI, 53021
This free event is open to families of all ages. Celebrate the season, make memories, and connect with the adoption community!
Our Fall Fest activities include:

Creative crafts
Ninja challenge
Corn maze adventure
Lunch
Magic show
Pumpkin picking

Family Fun at Play Grounds of La Crosse
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Play Grounds of La Crosse, 3320 Mormon Coulee Rd, La Crosse, WI, 54601
Please join Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a fun morning at Play Grounds of La Crosse! Discover the essence of an outdoor playground brought indoors at Play Grounds of La Crosse, Wisconsin’s largest indoor park. This is also a great opportunity to interact with other registered families! We will have a reserved party room where families can gather to enjoy pizza and good company.
Please note that water will be provided. Other food and beverage options are available to purchase on your own. Spanning over 17,000 square feet, Play Grounds of La Crosse offers ample space for exploration! The diverse play areas feature two playgrounds, one designed for ages 5–12 years and one playground designed for ages 2–5 years, a jumping pillow, a triple lane ninja warrior course with timers and TV monitors, a basketball court with hoops at various heights, a kids’ racetrack with tricycles and vehicles for younger kids, a 700 square foot designated toddler area, and much more! In addition to hours of entertainment for children of all ages, the facility also offers a café with specialty coffee drinks and family-friendly foods. If you have any questions regarding this event, 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 Fun at China Lights in Boerner Botanical Gardens: Hales Corners
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative/kinship, reunified families and individuals, please join us for an evening of fun at China Lights at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners!
With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for the 2025 season!
Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Live stage entertainment will be at the Shrub Mall with acts such as Hat Juggling, Face Changing, Balancing, and more! See https://chinalights.org/ for more information.
Space is limited, so please register your family as soon as possible for up to 5 tickets. Max of 4 adult tickets (ages 12 and up). Additional tickets are available for purchase separately if needed, here: https://chinalights.org/tickets/. Please note that there is paid and unpaid parking available, and it is not included in your ticket.
On the day of the event, registered families can meet the WiFCC Specialist outside the entrance from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm. Our tickets will let you into the event from 5:30-7:00pm only, so be sure to be there during our check-in window to be able to access the event.
If you have any questions about this event or would like to get on a waitlist, 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.

Fall Fun Day at Schuster's Farm: Deerfield
2025-10-25 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Schuster’s Farm, 1326 US-12, Deerfield, WI, 53531
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families – join WiFCC at Schuster’s Farm on Saturday, October 25th, starting at 2 pm. Your passes for Schuster’s Farm will include unlimited activity access to all the farm fun-backyard areas, mazes, outdoor games, friendly farm animals, and so much more!! Please plan to arrive between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to check in with WiFCC staff and gain entrance to the farm. After checking in, feel free to stay a few hours or the whole day!
The Backyard (with over 70 activities) and farm animal areas close at 6:00 p.m. Each registrant will receive $5 in Schuster Fun Money to be used for any farm purchases (fabulous bakery, treats, produce, farm gifts, etc.).
Please note: Ages 2 and under are free and do not need to be included in your list of attendees. There is a maximum of 6 tickets per household. Any additional tickets needed can be purchased online prior to the event or at the orchard on the day of the event. To purchase tickets and to learn more about the orchard, visit their website: https://schustersfarm.com/fall-fun/
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 about this event, contact Megan at mmiller@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 Great Lakes Aquarium: Duluth
2025-11-01 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Great Lakes Aquarium, 353 Harbor Dr., Duluth, MN, 55802
Join the WiFCC at the Great Lakes Aquarium on Saturday, November 1st at 10:30 am. The Great Lakes Aquarium features exhibits such as “Amazing Amazon,” “Otter Cove,” “Raptor Ridge,” and MUCH more! Please plan to arrive no later than 11:30 am to check in with WiFCC staff and gain entry to the aquarium.
This event is intended for foster, adoptive, guardianship, reunified, and relative caregiver families residing in the state of Wisconsin.
The aquarium is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Your family is welcome to stay for the entire day. There is a 6-ticket maximum per family for this event. Additional tickets are available for purchase at the aquarium. Your registration includes parking.
To learn more about Great Lakes Aquarium, check out their website: https://glaquarium.org/
Registrants MUST BE a resident of Wisconsin to register for this event. 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.

WiFCC Family Packer Party at Wausau on Water: Wausau
2025-11-02 12:00 - 15:30 UTC | Wausau on Water, 1300 N River Dr, Wausau, WI, 54403
Please join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a family Packer party at Wausau on Water! This event is open to adoptive, foster, relative caregivers, guardianship, and reunified families. We will have a private room rented with the Packer game on to watch with your family. Each attendee will receive a pre-loaded arcade card, and an option for a laser tag session will be available (children must be at least 42 inches tall to participate).
We will have pizza, light appetizers, and water/soda for you to enjoy. Please list any food allergies or if you require gluten-free options. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@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 Play " Flat Stanley Jr." at Racine Children's Theater: Racine
2025-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Racine Children’s Theater, 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI, 53404
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families: join the WiFCC at The Racine Children’s Theatre for “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.” at 12:00 pm! The show will last approximately 1 hour, and each family can register for up to 5 tickets (for adults and children four and older).
Based on the best-selling book series, Stanley folds his way around the world with his flat-tastic hijinks. Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday ten-year-old until the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls right on top of him. The next morning, Stanley wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley—the ultimate exchange student—scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He’s stamped, posted, and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond, all in an effort to become a three-dimensional boy once more.
The Packy Play Experience
At the performances, Packy, our friendly elephant mascot, welcomes the audience and introduces the show. The plays are family-friendly, fun-filled, with action, humor, audience participation, imaginative storylines, and catchy tunes to keep kids interested and involved.
Packy’s Theatre Rules
Plays are appropriate for children ages four and older. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring babies.
No eating or drinking allowed in the theater. Concession sold at the performance should be consumed in the lobby.
The taking of pictures and the use of recording devices are prohibited during the performance.
Children with distracting behaviors will be asked to leave the auditorium.
Additional information can be found on their website at: https://racinetheatre.org/
For any questions or accommodations, please reach out to 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.

Eau Claire Children's Theatre Polar Express Holiday Party: Eau Claire
2025-12-06 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Eau Claire Children’s Theatre, 1814 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54703
Join WiFCC on Saturday, December 6th at 1:30 pm at the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre for The Polar Express Holiday Party! This event will feature model trains, Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, holiday bingo, a reading of The Polar Express, and more! This event is intended for foster, adoptive, guardianship, reunified, and relative caregiver families. Please feel free to wear holiday pajamas or festive sweaters!
There is a maximum of 6 tickets per family/household. If you have questions about this event, please contact Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org.
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.
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.

Christmas with Santa & the WiFCC- Busy Barn Adventure Farms: Fort Atkinson
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Busy Barn Farm Adventures, W7675 US-12, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
Wisconsin Family Connections Center invites you to a special Christmas on the Farm Event at Busy Barn Farm Adventures in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Bring the whole family for a magical moment with Santa. Say hello, share your wish list, and snap a festive photo to remember. You won’t want to miss Mrs. Claus’s story time as she reads some of her favorite Christmas stories while you enjoy cookies and milk. Take a stroll out to Santa’s stables to visit and feed some of the furry and feathered friends on the farm (weather dependent and please dress accordingly). This private event is intended for foster, adoptive, guardianship, reunified, and relative caregiver families residing in the State of Wisconsin.
For additional information on Busy Barn Adventure Farms, please visit: https://www.busybarnsfarm.com.
Tickets are limited to 6 individuals per household. For any questions or accommodation needs, please email Jamie at 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 Night at Skate City: Rice Lake
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Skate City – Rice Lake, 2057 17 1/2 Avenue, Rice Lake, WI, 54868, United States
Adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families – join WiFCC for family fun night at Skate City in Rice Lake on Tuesday, December 9th, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm! Along with skating, Skate City features a playland for children 11 years old and under. Pizza and beverages will be provided!
Please note that there is a maximum of 5 tickets per family.
To learn more about Skate City, check out their website: http://www.sk8city.com/.
All children must have a guardian/parent present for the entire event. Each attendee, regardless of plans to skate or not, must have a registered ticket. Please note that this may not be a sensory-friendly event due to loud music and lights on the rink. 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.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.

Zootopia 2 Family Movie Event - Appleton
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Marcus Valley Grand Cinema, W3091 Van Roy Rd, Appleton, WI, 54915
Please join the WiFCC for Zootopia 2 in theaters! Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend. Each family can have up to eight people from their family attend this event.
We have rented the auditorium 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 5:00 pm and 5:20 pm 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 require special accommodations, 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.

Zootopia 2 Family Movie at The Falls Theatre: River Falls
2025-12-13 09:30 - 10:00 UTC | The Falls Theatre, 105 South Main Street, River Falls, WI, 54022
Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregivers, and reunified families and individuals — join the WiFCC to enjoy the viewing of Zootopia 2 at The Falls Theatre in River Falls. Please plan to meet at the theater between 9:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to check in. The movie will begin at 10 am. Popcorn and a drink will be included for each attendee in your registration!
Movie Information:
Zootopia 2 (2025)
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.
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.

Family Fun Day at the Madison Children's Museum
2025-12-21 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the WiFCC for a fun-filled morning at the Madison Children’s Museum. 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. Our group will have a room set aside from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M with snacks and water, but your tickets will be active for the entire day. This event is open to youth and their caregivers. Please note that all children at this event need to be accompanied by a supervising adult.
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 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.
Here is the link to the website: https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please contact Megan at mmiller@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.

Zootopia 2 WAUSAU Movie Night: Sponsored by Jockey Being Family & WiFCC
2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, 10101 Market St., Suite D70, Rothchild, WI, 54474
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Please join WiFCC for Zootopia 2 in theaters! Adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families are welcome to attend.
We have the auditorium rented out exclusively for our group. Each attendee will receive a movie ticket, a fountain beverage, and popcorn.
Please Plan to arrive between 6:00pm and 6:15pm to check in and grab your drinks/snacks before the movie starts at 6:30pm.
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 Chelsey at ccoulthurst@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.

Children's Museum of Fond du Lac WiFCC Winterizer: Fond du Lac
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 75 W Scott St, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, kinship, and reunified families, let’s beat the winter cold with our WiFCC Winterizer. We welcome you to join us at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, which provides 15,000 sq. feet of indoor space full of fun and learning through play! Visit the Little Corner Market, explore the automotive tech center, blast off in the space exhibit, and so much more. This is a private event for WiFCC families and allows you access to all of the museum’s exhibits. Come hungry, as we will be providing food catered by Jimmy John’s.
One ticket is good for one person. 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 we 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 Jamie Socolick at 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.

Family Fun Night at The Stanley-Boyd Community Indoor Pool: Stanley
2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Stanley-Boyd Community Indoor Pool, 507 E 1st Ave, Stanley, WI, 54768
Join the WiFCC at the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool on Friday, January 16th. Our group has rented the pool from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Plan to arrive before 6:30 pm to make full use of the pool. The pool offers a giant indoor water obstacle course, a zero-entry wading pool with jets, and a mushroom waterfall.
This event is intended for adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families in the state of Wisconsin. To learn more about the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool, check out their website here: https://www.stanleyboyd.k12.wi.us/pool-fitness-center/index.cfm
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 Christie Mountain: Bruce
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Christie Mountain, W13755 Co Rd O, Bruce, WI, 54819
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC at Christie Mountain on Saturday, January 17th, from 10 am-12 pm for a fun morning of snow tubing! Your registration covers up to 5 tickets for your family. You are able to purchase additional tickets on the day of the event. The cost of each additional ticket is $25.00. There will be a liability form to be signed before anyone can snow tube.
The tubing park offers a conveyor lift to transport you easily to the top of the park. For the safety of all, everyone must ride in their own tube. Tubing is recommended to be enjoyed by ages 3+.
This event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
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.
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 we 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.
To learn more about Christie Mountain, check out their website https://www.christiemountain.com/
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.

Child Painting Party at Brushes & Bubbly: Wisconsin Dells
2026-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Brushes & Bubbly, S2634 County Highway BD Suite 3, Baraboo, WI, 53913
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join the WiFCC for a child painting party! This is a fun opportunity for children to create and connect while being led through the process of completing their own one-of-a-kind painting to bring home. This is open to artists of all skill levels but is designed for school-aged children. Please note that your clothing will be exposed to paint and could be stained. Dress accordingly.
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. Each ticket will reserve only one space per registrant. Please note that families registering multiple children will need to register each child separately to secure their ticket/space. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver/adult at all times.
If you have any questions, please contact Breanna Calko 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.

WiFCC Family Night at Admirals Hockey
2026-03-01 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Milwaukee Admirals, 510 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Attention adoptive, foster, guardianship, relative caregiver, and reunified families and individuals!
Join the Wisconsin Family Connections Center for a family hockey day with the Admirals! The Admirals will take on the Manitoba Moose in this Sunday afternoon game. Each ticket will also include a $10 concession card that can be used at any of the food vendors at the arena.
Please refer to the Admirals’ website for information on the arena, including their bag policy and parking availability, here: https://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/fans/faq/
If you have any questions, 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.

Sunday Fun at the Children's Museum of Green Bay
2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, 1230 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay, WI, 54302
Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite.

Join WiFCC for a Sunday afternoon at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay!
The time will be open-house style, so come and go as you please. Mingle with other foster & adoptive parents, or just have a fun time playing and exploring the museum with your child! Parents/caregivers must stay with and supervise their children at all times during this event. Please have each household register separately.
Visit the Children’s Museum of Green Bay at https://www.gbchildrensmuseum.org/
If you have any questions or accommodation needs, 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.
