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Posts From: July 2025

two kids statue art in front of Rahr-West Art Museum

9 Free Things to Do in Manitowoc

By Erika Christel on Jul. 22, 2025

In Manitowoc, it’s easy to have a whole lot of fun for FREE! With an admission-free museum and an array of outdoor options, there are so many ways to entertain the whole family without breaking the bank. Check out some of our favorite no-cost ways to explore the city below. 1. Visit the Rahr-West…

Sputnikfest: An Out-of-this-World Festival

By Erika Christel on Jul. 21, 2025

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…

Know Before You Go: Lakeshore Balloon Glow

By Erika Christel on Jul. 18, 2025

One of Manitowoc's largest downtown festivals is Lakeshore Balloon Glow. On Friday, August 15, 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…