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What's Happening This Week

A Round-Up of Family Fun in Clintonville, Shawano, Antigo and the surrounding areas, plus giveaways

By Marie Vandenberg, Publisher/Editor Macaroni Kid Clintonville, WI August 21, 2021

One of our local schools is already back in session.  The library summer reading programs, swimming pools and other outdoor play places are starting to wind down, while our fall sports, library story-times and events are ramping up.  It's a great transition time! Be sure to check out the Back-to-School Guide if you still need supplies and to find important dates.

We are working feverishly to get ready for the Clintonville Fall Frenzy.  It's hard to believe it's only a month away!  Don't forget about the Bear Creek Kraut Run too.  A bike raffle is offered for the kids that participate.  My daughter was the fastest girl two years ago (the last year it was held.)  Can your child beat her time?  (All 3 girls did the 1/4 mile fun run).  All abilities are welcome.  Strollers are welcome too.  If you've never entered a 5K, this one would be a good one to start with.  The organizers are incredible and it's honestly just a fun day. It's super easy to sign up. Here are some hints and tips if this is your first time or your first time with littles.




Macaroni Kid also has some fun giveaways.  Paw Patrol is coming to the Big Screen this weekend.  So we want to help you celebrate! Register to win a family 4-pack here!  We also have some hints and tricks to make it enjoyable for the whole family! 


Tips for Taking Younger Kids To The Movies


Paw Patrol: The Movie... We are So Excited


Back-to-School is also a great time to look at the home library. Who remembers the Garbage Pail Kids from when we were younger?  (Shh, I may have just dated myself, assuming the age of my kids didn't already.   ). Check out this awesome giveaway.  

As of the writing of this article, the People magazine sign-up hasn't been released yet, so if you aren't a subscriber yet and love People magazine, now would be a great time to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get People Magazine FREE for 6 months.  (It might be a good idea to also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter because I will announce when the limited-time sign-up begins. I know not everyone is on Facebook.)

Here are my top local picks this week:

🔥 🚰 Chill Ranch Polar and Antigo Firefighter Fundraising Event

Phoenix Players: Suessical The Musical 2-shows only

🛩 Shawano Airport Fly-In (Re-scheduled to 8/22 due to potential rain risk)

🌞 Outdoor Storytime at Antigo Public Library

🎶 Elcho Music in the Park - Bobby Vintage

🎶 Antigo Music in the Park - Lovin' Country


Be sure to check out the full calendar for complete details and even more events! If you want to help make the calendar even better - check out this post, if you missed it. #4 and #6 are the most important to us.


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If your family wants to squeeze in one last trip before school starts.  These are my two favorite CertifiKID deals: Tall Ship Windy Chicago Skyline Tour and Santa's Village Amusement Park.  

I would love to get some local businesses on our CertifiKID Deals.  We have several options available, so if you have a business you'd also like to see a deal for, send me an e-mail and we can see what we can do.


I hope you all have a terrific week.  There are a lot of back-to-school events happening this week.  Have a great week and I'll see you around town.




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The Macaroni Kid Clintonville WI area covers a large portion of central Wisconsin. We work hard to support local businesses and families.   We help you find your local family fun for the following communities: Adam's Beach, Almon, Aniwa, Antigo, Bear Creek, Belle Plaine, Big Falls, Birnamwood, Bonduel, Bowler, Breed, Buckbee, Caroline, Cecil, Clintonville, Eland, Elderon, Elmhurst, Elton, Embarrass, Galloway, Gillett, Gresham, Hayes, Hintz, Hogarty, Hunting, Keshena, Legend Lake, Leopolis, Lunds, Marion, Markton, Mattoon, Middle Village, Mosling, Mountain, Navarino, Neopit, Nichols, Norske, Norrie, Northland, Pella, Phlox, Polar, Pulcifer, Red River, Shawano, Shepley, Split Rock, Suring, Thornton, Tigerton, Tilleda, Underhill, Whitcomb, White Lake, Wittenberg, and Zoar.