Calendar

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A downloadable PDF of the 2024 calendar is available by clicking here. Note, this is the calendar that was sent to City of Kaukauna residents at the end of 2023. Some events are subject to change. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for updates, changes, cancellations, etc.

THANK YOU to our 2024 calendar sponsors! This community calendar would not be possible without your support.

  • Kaukauna Clinic
  • Ascension Kaukauna
  • Kaukauna Utilities
  • Bank of Kaukauna
  • Goldin Iron & Metal
  • Roots on Second
  • St. Paul Elder Services Inc.
  • Bob & Dave’s

Please note: From May 30, 2024 through Sept. 4, 2024, the Municipal Services building and SPaR building will be open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Thursday and from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday.

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Nature Center Building Closed
Nature Center Building Closed @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 4 all-day
The Nature Center building will be closed in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. Our trails are open for you to enjoy until 11:00 PM.
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Crayfish and Critter Hunt 9:30 am
Crayfish and Critter Hunt @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Join the staff for an exciting adventure in the Konkapot Creek catching crayfish and other aquatic critters. Wear shoes to walk in the water and bring a net and bucket if you have one. FREE 
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1000 Little Wonders – Class Theme: Turkey Vulture 9:30 am
1000 Little Wonders – Class Theme: Turkey Vulture @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This class is for children 3-5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book The Nutty Little Vulture by Marta Magellan and flap your wings to find food. Take a hike and look for[...]
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Service Saturday – America the Beautiful 8:00 am
Service Saturday – America the Beautiful @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Happy Birthday America! Celebrate our nation and its leadership in conservation with a day of service on the 1000 Islands Conservancy! Free snacks and lemonade are included for all volunteers! All ages and abilities are[...]
Ecological Art 1:00 pm
Ecological Art @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Want to create art inspired by nature? Join us as we collect materials to use in your masterpiece. Bring your creative ideas! Paint, glue, and paper will be provided. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is[...]
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Friends of 1000 Islands Committee Meeting 6:30 pm
Friends of 1000 Islands Committee Meeting @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Friends of 1000 Islands monthly Committee Meeting. All are welcome to the Committee Meetings to discuss fundraising ideas and volunteer opportunities at 1000 Islands. Learn how you can become involved at 1000 Islands.  
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Fishing Basics 9:30 am
Fishing Basics @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 16 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us as we explore the basics of fishing. Learn how to cast a fishing rod, learn fun facts about fish, and participate in a fish scavenger hunt around the Nature Center. This program is[...]
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1000 Islands Committee Meeting 6:30 pm
1000 Islands Committee Meeting @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Monthly 1000 Islands Committee Meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend the monthly meetings held at 1000 Islands Environmental Center. Committee Members are appointed by the Mayor. If you are[...]
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A Storybook Walk and Adventure – What’s in Your Pocket? 9:00 am
A Storybook Walk and Adventure – What’s in Your Pocket? @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
This is a fun, educational activity for the entire family. Enjoy the outdoors and read the book What’s in Your Pocket? by Heather L. Montgomery on our kid-friendly boardwalk trail. Reading stations will be set[...]
Nature Walk: Wind Chimes 10:00 am
Nature Walk: Wind Chimes @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Gather sticks and leaves while taking a hike and create your own wind chime. We will provide the string. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited. Please register through the[...]
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World Snake Day Celebration 12:00 pm
World Snake Day Celebration @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 20 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Come celebrate World Snake Day with Steve Keller’s Traveling Snake Show! Learn about snakes and get a chance to have a firsthand experience with one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures! FREE
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Crayfish and Critter Hunt 12:30 pm
Crayfish and Critter Hunt @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 23 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Join the staff for an exciting adventure in the Konkapot Creek catching crayfish and other aquatic critters. Wear shoes to walk in the water and bring a net and bucket if you have one. FREE
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1000 Little Wonders – Class Theme: Ducks 9:30 am
1000 Little Wonders – Class Theme: Ducks @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This class is for children 3 – 5 years old and their parent/guardian. Listen to the book One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root. Practice your duck noises and look for ducks along the river. This[...]
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Basic Survival Camp 10:00 am
Basic Survival Camp @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm
Camp is held on July 30, August 1 & 2 (no camp on July 31). This camp is for students 6 — 8 years old. Make a water filter and learn how to use a[...]
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