Pretzel City Polka Fest

Pretzel City Polka Fest Presented by the Lincoln-Douglas Society April 25th from 4pm – 6pm (Doors open at 3:30p,) Masonic Temple Ballroom 305 W. Stephenson St. Featuring the Zwiefel Brothers Authentic German Food and Cash Bar Available This event supports Lincoln Douglas Society...

Early Spring Celebration With Frogs, Toads and Salamanders

Celebrate early spring with this child-friendly program that begins with a hands-on display of live amphibian eggs, tadpoles, frogs, toads and salamanders. As the sun begins to set, we’ll walk to a nearby pond to hear the evening calls of spring peepers, chorus frogs and toads. Beginning as soon as the ice melts, these amphibians’ calls are sure signs that spring has arrived! This event is free and open to the public....

WILDFLOWER HIKE ON DEVIL’S STAIRCASE TRAIL

Meet at the far north parking lot picnic shelter of Janesville’s Riverside Park. On this hike, we’ll look for the blooms of Dutchman’s breeches, hepaticas, violets, spring beauty, wild ginger, anemones, and buttercup. Dependent on the yearly variation in bloom time, there may also be columbine, trilliums, and Jack in the Pulpit. This hike showcases one of the best native woodland wildflower displays in Rock county. After an initial steep climb up a staircase, the trail runs parallel to a&h...

CAI Community Block Party

Community Action invites all community members to join us for a free Community Block Party on Saturday, May 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Community Action’s Main Office, 1428 Wisconsin Avenue, Beloit. This welcoming, family-friendly event is open to everyone and designed to bring neighbors together for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and access to local resources. Whether you are a longtime resident or new to the community, all are encouraged to attend. The Community Block Party ...

Native Plant & Pollinator Plant Sale

Pickup Date for Pre-Ordered Plant Sets plus we will have single plants available to the public for sale as well. Located in the YMCA parking lot next to the farmers market....

Sugar River Writers

Join the Sugar River Writers on May 28th at 6:30 p.m. Everyone’s invited, from fresh-faced beginners to seasoned authors with shelves full of published works! Please note that the May meeting will be held at: 700 Vine Street, Albany....

Toast To TanMan

We are preparing for the 8th Annual Toast To TanMan/Tanner Kitelinger Memorial Fund Event on Saturday June 6th, 2026. Similar to the other past events, this year’s event will begin with a 5K Fun Run/Walk along the beautiful paths in Beloit’s Riverside Park at 9:30A and will continue at Rock Bar and Grill Event Grounds in Beloit, Wisconsin at Noon ay the Rock Bar event grounds. This year’s event will benefit the Tanner Kitelinger Rising Star Award, Beloit Junior Knights…...

Evansville Education Foundation – Strawberry Shortcake Festival

The annual Strawberry Shortcake Fesitval is scheduled 3p-7p Friday June 12th, 2026 at Emma’s Table in Evansville. Come enjoy homemade shortcake, topped with fresh strawberries and hand whipped cream. 50/50 Raffle Silent Auction Free activities for kids ~ face painting, photo booth, yard games This event serves as the primary fundraiser for our foundation, helping us raise much-needed funds to support our mission. The funds raised through the festival will directly support the following ini...

Beloit Meals on Wheels – 2026 Pickleball Open Play Day

We are excited about our “Dinkin for a Cause Pickleball Open Play Day” for Beloit Meals on Wheels starting at Noon on June 13. Here’s what you can expect: Hot Dogs, Brats, Burgers, Chips, Water, and Gatorade will be provided. Please bring a small dish to pass. You can sign up your food item by emailing linda@beloitmealsonwheels.com. Please bring your own lawn chair, sunscreen, bug spray, extra water, and adult or any other beverages you want to drink. We do…...

NIGHT NATURE HIKE AT BIG HILL PARK

Meet at the parking lot of the Welty Environmental Center, 1201 Big Hill Court, Beloit. Bats, fireflies, glowworms, owls and an astounding chorus of tree frogs await! This event is free and open to the public....

NIGHT NATURE HIKE AT ROCK RIVER HERITAGE PARK

Rock county’s newest park along the eastern side of the Rock River, this former Boy Scout camp has trails showcasing pine and hardwood forests, a small lake and a great lawn overlooking the river with an amazing display of fireflies! This event is free and open to the public....