The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and it’s beginning to warm up! So, who else is ready for Spring?!? Here are our favorite family things to do in April and exciting news for families!
The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and it’s beginning to warm up! So who else is ready for Spring?!? Here are our favorite family things to do in April and exciting news for families!
Easter Bunny & Egg Hunts
Spring is in the air with the Easter Bunny, pancake breakfasts, and egg hunts! Some of these are at the end of the month. Make sure to start planning now; many of these great events have limited registration and sell out fast!
Sturgeon Spawning
Every Spring, between late April and early May, sturgeon swim along the Wolf River shoreline, looking for a place to spawn. Our Sturgeon Spawning Guide provides where to see them, live camera links, learning resources, and more.
The BEST Spots for Sturgeon Spawning in Shiocton & New London: Insider Tips!
Baby Animals
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April (starting April 4, 2025): Baby Farm Animal Barn at Kelley’s Farmstead offers a chance to get up close with piglets, lambs, chicks, ducks, and calves. You’ll be right around the corner from Kelley’s Creamery if you need to incentivize leaving to head home with a delicious ice cream treat.
Note: Mulberry Lane Farm in Sherwood/Hilbert opens May 1.
Baseball
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ home opening game for the 2025 season is on Friday, April 4th at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, against the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Fan Fest will be held at Neuroscience Group Field on Wednesday, April 2. A rummage sale will be held on the same day in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club. Both events are scheduled to be held from noon until 5:00pm. Admission and parking are free for Fan Fest presented by Neuroscience Group!
The rummage sale will feature a variety of game-worn, clearance, and one-of-a-kind items from the Snake Pit Team Store. All items in the rummage sale will be available at a 50% discount off the listed price.
Earth Day
Earth Day is Monday, April 22, 2025, and is an opportunity to learn more about our planet, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our Mother Earth is celebrated every day at our local nature centers! Looking for signs of Spring at one of our fantastic nature centers is also one of our favorite things to do.
- Mosquito Hill Nature Center, New London
- High Cliff State Park, Sherwood
Find details and more events on our calendar!
Rummage Sales
Rummage sale season is kicking off soon! Watch for our 2025 updated guide coming soon!
- April 25-27, 2025: 54th Annual Irish Road Rummage Sales, Fox Crossing (Neenah), Wisconsin
- April 25-26, 2025: 2025 Cloverleaf Lakes Neighborhood Rummage Sales
- COMMUNITY-WIDE, 14 RUMMAGE SALES & COUNTING!
- Located off of Hwy 22 between Shawano & Clintonville
Plan a Park Day
After a Wisconsin winter, spring finds us ready for everything outside as soon as possible. Of course, some parks can be muddy in these early warm days, but some fantastic parks in the Fox Cities have rubberized playground surfaces that keep knees and bottoms dry and free of mud. Find photos, park details, nearby other fun things to do and more here, The Best Fox Valley Parks for Spring (with the Rubber Ground).
A couple of new parks to highlight:
- Jefferson Park, Menasha
- Lafollette Park, Kaukauna
- Lundgaard Park, Appleton
- Verhagen Park, Kimberly
- Bay Beach Playground, Green Bay
Happy April!
