Halloween is coming up quickly — whether your costumes are ready or not! A favorite holiday tradition for many, trick or treating has become a spooky season staple in our community. Listed below are the hours for trick or treating in Manitowoc County locations. Manitowoc Trick or Treating: City of…
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It can be daunting to pick out the perfect souvenir that represents and encompasses a destination that you've visited. With so many hand-crafted and locally made goods, how do you make a selection? Let Progress Lakeshore help you by ordering the ultimate souvenir — their 2024 Local Box! Filled with…
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We are coming into the swing of October, and Halloween traditions surround us everywhere. There are those of us who love light-hearted activities such as carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating, and then there are those who live for scary movies, haunted houses, and ghost hunting. If you fall into…
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Ready for a fall adventure that’s fun, free, and fit for all ages? Join the Mammoth Hike Challenge this October to experience the beauty of Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail! Explore 44 miles of the Ice Age Trail and visit at least three designated Trail Communities during the month of…
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In September of 1962, in the heat of the Space Race and well before "space junk" was something to worry about, a piece of Russian Sputnik IV landed smack-dab in the middle of one of Manitowoc's busiest streets and right outside the Rahr-West Art Museum. The impact dug the 20 by 8 cm piece of…
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Beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red are starting to kiss the tops of our trees in Manitowoc. Add in the crisp fall air and dry ground, then you've got yourself some perfect hiking conditions. From now through October, catch the beautiful changing colors at one of our many parks. Although…
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As the temperature cools and the leaves begin to change color, make plans to visit Manitowoc! Whether it's kayaking the Manitowoc River, taking the Mammoth Hike Challenge on our segment of the Ice Age Trail, or enjoying a brew on the patio while jamming out to tunes at several different…
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One of Manitowoc's largest downtown festivals is Lakeshore Balloon Glow. On Friday, August 16, thousands will gather on either side of the Manitowoc River for food, drinks, and live entertainment. The most notable of these are the waterski show, lighting of the hot air balloons, Mischief & Magic…
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Manitowoc celebrates Independence Day in a big way, starting the day with a festive parade and ending it with the booming Festival Foods Fireworks Show. In between, Manitowoc’s river and lakefront from The Wharf to the Manitowoc Yacht Club will be bustling with live music, family-friendly…
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Wisconsin is known for its festivals, and a unique one in Manitowoc celebrates the city's beautiful sandy beaches and boasts a family-friendly atmosphere. July 19-21, 2024 will mark the second annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival, a three-day event centered around 17 semi-pro sand sculptors…
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