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SUMMARY:End of Summer at The Ball Park: Appleton - Sponsored by Jockey Being Family
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (starts June 1\, 2026 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nAttention 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. \nYou 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. \n*Digital Game Tickets and parking passes will be sent to you via email the week prior to the game.\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/end-of-summer-at-the-ball-park-appleton-sponsored-by-jockey-being-family/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Stadium\, 2400 North Casaloma Drive\, Appleton\, WI\, 54913
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Nurture Network: Family Day at the Blue Lotus Center
DESCRIPTION:Join other southeast Wisconsin families for a gentle\, welcoming day of connection\, fresh air\, and community at the Blue Lotus Center in West Bend. \nThe event is a part of Family Voices of Wisconsin’s Nurture Network and will include family-centered activities such as yoga and a caregiver/kid painting activity\, along with time for families to visit exhibitor tables and connect with community partners. \nBlue Lotus Center is ADA-accessible and focused on accessible outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, connect with Ashley at ashley@fvofwi.org \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/nurture-network-family-day-at-the-blue-lotus-center/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Center\, 5501 County Road M\, West Bend\, WI\, 53095
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Voices":MAILTO:info@fvofwi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T140000
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SUMMARY:Camp Jorn YMCA 1/2 Day Family Fun: Manitowish Waters- Sponsored by JBF
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nPlease join WiFCC\, with sponsorship from Jockey Being Family\, for a half-day of summer activities at Camp Jorn on Saturday\, August 15th. Families will be able to do low ropes\, canoeing\, and a lake swing. Lunch will also be provided for each registrant during a midday break. \nChildren must be at least 10 years old to attend. Families will also have to sign a waiver through Camp Jorn and through WiFCC. Life jackets are required for canoeing\, and parents/guardians must stay with their youth throughout the event for safety. \nThis event is for adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, relative caregiver\, and reunified families. \nDue 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. Please reach out to ccoulthurst@cclse.org with questions. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/camp-jorn-ymca-1-2-day-family-fun-manitowish-waters-sponsored-by-jbf/
LOCATION:Camp Jorn YMCA\, 13191 Zenner Ln.\, Manitowish Waters\, WI\, 54545
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T181500
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SUMMARY:WiFCC Family Pool Night at Winter Park Aquatics Center: Wisconsin Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nJoin WiFCC for an evening of swimming at the Witter Aquatic Center in Wisconsin Rapids. We have rented the pool out just for our group\, and each person who attends will receive a voucher for the concession stands. \nThe Aquatics Center features three pools:\nTot Pool: two water slides\, spray features\, and a tot lazy river\nLeisure Pool: basketball hoops\, a water walk\, lazy river with a “rapids” action channel\, a tube water slide with plunge pool\, and a body water slide\nRecreation Pool: basketball hoops\, lap swimming\, a zip line feature\, a diving board\, and a climbing wall . \nSafety regulations for the pool are below:\nLifejackets must be Coast Guard-approved.\nSwim toys are not allowed.\nFood must be consumed at the concession deck.\nA cooler with water only will be allowed for party rentals. \nThis event is intended for adoption\, foster\, guardianship\, relative caregiver\, and reunified families. \nDue 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. Please reach out to Chelsey at ccoulthurst@cclse.org or call/text 715-491-7243 with questions. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/wifcc-family-pool-night-at-winter-park-aquatics-center-wisconsin-rapids/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Rapids Recreation Complex\, 681 Chestnut St.\, Wisconsin Rapids\, WI\, 54494
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T180000
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SUMMARY:Family Night Out - Mallards Baseball: Madison
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nLet 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! \nThe 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/ \nThis 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. \nNo 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. \nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this event\, please reach out directly to Megan at mmiller@cclse.org or 608-769-1493. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/family-night-out-mallards-baseball-madison/
LOCATION:Warner Park\, 2920 N Sherman Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53704
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Fun Night at the La Crosse Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 5 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nIf you have any questions or accommodation needs\, please contact Breanna at bcalko@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/fun-night-at-the-la-crosse-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of La Crosse\, 207 5th Ave. South\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTAMP:20260630T185118Z
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SUMMARY:Playtime at Bookworm Gardens with WiFCC
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nAttention adoptive\, foster\, guardianship\, kinship\, and reunified families – join us as we explore Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan. Bookworm Gardens is a botanic garden inspired by your favorite children’s literature. Hop aboard the magic school bus\, meet the three bears\, or dig for dinosaur bones as we enjoy this hands-on opportunity. \nThis event is from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Please plan to meet at the Amphitheatre at 10:00 a.m. to enjoy a group story time. 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 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. \nIf you have any questions or accommodation needs\, please contact Jamie Socolick at jsocolick@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/playtime-at-bookworm-gardens-with-wifcc/
LOCATION:Bookworm Gardens\, 1415 Campus Drive\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:WiFCC Midsummer Movie Night - Minion 3: Appleton
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale May 11 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nPlease 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. \nWe 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. \nPlan to arrive between 5:00pm and 5:20pm to check in and grab your drinks/snacks before the movie starts at 5:30 pm. \nDue 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event or have any special accommodation requests\, please contact Val at vzegers@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/wifcc-midsummer-movie-night-minion-3-appleton/
LOCATION:Marcus Valley Grand Cinema\, W3091 Van Roy Rd\, Appleton\, WI\, 54915
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:WiFCC Day at a State Park: Devil's Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 1 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nWisconsin 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. \nBefore 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)! \nFrom 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. \nPlease register as soon as possible as spots are limited! If you have any questions or concerns\, reach out to bcalko@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/wifcc-day-at-a-state-park-devils-lake-state-park/
LOCATION:Devil’s Lake State Park\, S5975 Park Road\, Baraboo\, WI\, 53913
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T184853Z
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UID:10002056-1783760400-1783771200@www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org
SUMMARY:Family Movie at Micon Cinemas - Minions 3: Chippewa Falls
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is required on Eventbrite. (on sale June 5 @6pm) \n\n\n\n\nBellooooo 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. \nPlease plan to meet at the theater at 9am to check in. A drink and popcorn will be included in your registration! \nMovie Information:\nMinions 3 (2026)\nRated PG \nPlease 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. \nRegistration for this event is required on Eventbrite. \nIf you have questions about this event\, please reach out to Madeline at mcurry@cclse.org. \nCancellations 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. \nThis event is limited to Wisconsin residents impacted by adoption or out-of-home care and their immediate household.
URL:https://www.wifamilyconnectionscenter.org/events/family-movie-at-micon-cinemas-minions-3-chippewa-falls/
LOCATION:Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls\, 475 Chippewa Mall Dr. #215\, Chippewa Falls\, WI\, 54729
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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