Activities
Oconto County is a family-friendly destination with a wealth of museums, festivals, live performances, parks and lakes that are fun for everyone. Browse some of Oconto County’s favorite events for an added bonus to your trip. Many of these events happen every year!
Challenge yourself, your friends, your management team, or your special group. The Alpine Tower is a remarkable high ropes course adventure constructed on a series of vertical towers, providing an unforgettable outdoor experience. Find us on Facebook!.png)
Riverwood Saloon introduces The Wood Shed - Oconto County's only axe throwing facility. Axe Throwing is open daily in the Wood Shed. Weekdays after 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and on the weekends. Please call ahead to reserve a lane and allow us to schedule adequate staff. Call Deb at (920) 737-7766 for information or to schedule. Remember, flip flops and open toe shoes are not allowed for axe throwing, so bring proper footwear
The Flower Shoppe Inc. has two locations in Oconto Falls & Gillett! We deliver beautiful flowers to all surrounding areas. We also carry a wide range of great gifts, fun purses, jewelry, and giftware!! Find us on Facebook!
Offer a variety of gift items, silk floral design, jewelry, scarves, and purses. Come and enjoy a boutique atmosphere.
Chic Mountain Boutique is an artisan shop that specializes in unique one of a kind items for the home & Ggarden, customized gift baskets, locally made art, handcrafted jewelry, baby, pet, floral design, and holiday decor for all occasions.
Shoppers searching for exceptional and uncommon gifts can find what they’re looking for at Eventide Design boutique. Owner Abby Gardebrecht carefully selects each and every item. The shop’s cozy atmosphere provides a comfortable shopping experience that encourages browsing. Extra touches make the boutique inviting, like the pleasing aroma of essential oils and a fitting room fit for a princess.
Eventide Design features merchandise typically not found at department stores or online. Eventide Design carries a choice selection of:
- Women’s clothing in sizes XS to 3XL
- Wisconsin clothing and hats
- Gifts, including books, jewelry, lotions, and soap
- Home Décor, including wall prints and pillows
- Specialty foods, including Rocky Mountain soda and Espresso Bay coffee
Spice up your wardrobe with a visit to Oconto’s newest clothing boutique, OIive + Birch. The bright and cozy boutique features comfortable and stylish women’s clothing in sizes small to 2X.
Olive + Birch offers a variety of casual and dressy selections, from tank tops and jeans to dresses for a special date night or wedding. Pair these fashions with the perfect accessories, jewelry, hats, headbands, and gloves, to complement an outfit. Shoppers can switch up the pieces in their wardrobe, depending on the occasion. Dress up for a day at the office, then swap out accessories to dress down for a night out.
In addition to casual and dressy fashions, Olive + Birch Boutique will offer Inspire, a new athletic line by Jen Clements, owner of Inspire Fitness, a 24-hour gym at 620 Farnsworth Ave., Oconto. Shoppers can purchase Inspire clothing and sign up for a gym membership at the same time.
Open with home decor, furniture and more! Find us on Facebook!
Shabby glam chic boutique offering super fun, super trendy, and super fabulous clothing (sizes S-3xl), accessories, gifts, and home decor. We are located in beautiful downtown Lakewood, WI BUT we also offer a mobile boutique shopping experience.
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Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe opened its door since the spring of 1991. Located across the street from its current location, you could find 8 kinds of salt water taffy, 6 kinds of Jelly Belly Beans®, about 10 kinds of chocolates and a handful of miscellaneous candies. You could only find sweet treats there in the summer. The store moved to its current location in the fall of 1993 and the amount of candy available and the space to house the candy grew and grew to its current size. Now there are 60 flavors of salt water taffy, over 50 flavors of Jelly Belly Beans®, 36 flavors of homemade fudge, 20 gourmet ice cream choices, 2 candy cases full of chocolates, and a big room with candy favorites for kids of all ages.
Find gift items, toys, and family games to play at the cottage on a rainy day. Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe has become part of families' "up-north" traditions for over 28 years. We are pleased to be a must see stop in northern Oconto County, Wisconsin.
The Cafe Lounge offers specialty coffee or tea, fresh-baked donuts, apple but bread, banana nut bread, coffee cakes, and cookies. Free WI-FI. Event room available for rent.
Best known for our delicious lunches, we also offer a wonderful full-service coffee/espresso bar, breakfast menu, and catering options for any budget!
At Northern Perks, quality is our main focus. We create superior coffee, tea, espresso, and blended drinks hot or cold, anyway you want them. We have over 42 different kinds of coffee beans, 50+ teas, and not to mention a delectable selection of bakery items. Not a fan of coffee? Don’t worry; we have 10 types of real fruit smoothies, our extremely popular Ice Rages in over 20 flavors, and Chai Tea. We also have an extensive gift shop with fashion apparel, “Up North” décor, and gourmet food items. With available Wi-Fi, delicious drinks, and wide selections of gifts, what are you waiting for? Come visit us at Northern Perks! Find us on Facebook!
Meet a friend for a cup of coffee, tea, or an ice cream cone at Ocontos newest coffee shop. The Shop on Main, 821 Main St., Oconto, serves Stone Creek Coffee and Piper & Leaf artisan loose leaf tea, bakery favorites, and eight creamy Ashby Sterling ice cream flavors. Owner Lynn Hearley opened The Shop on Main in July 2021 as a coffee shop, gift boutique, and art gallery. Lynn gives local artists and craftsmen an outlet to display and sell their work. The Shop has a vintage industrial theme that accentuates the rich history of the 1930-era building once used as an Oldsmobile dealership. The Shop on Main, located next to Krist gas station, is open from 7 am to 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
Outdoor seating is available in season.
Amy's Cellar at Nicolet Pharmacy is like having your own personal wine buyer of wines from all over the world. We pride ourselves in tasting every wine before we offer it and provide an excellent value at any price point.
After earning her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, White moved to Lakewood, Wisconsin, a small town in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. There she purchased a quaint little church that today serves as her studio and gallery. Her highly imaginative artwork is collected worldwide and has been featured in several international publications.
Custom framing, original art, gifts, ladies apparel boutique. Find us on Facebook!
At Northern Perks, quality is our main focus. We create superior coffee, tea, espresso, and blended drinks hot or cold, anyway you want them. We have over 42 different kinds of coffee beans, 50+ teas, and not to mention a delectable selection of bakery items. Not a fan of coffee? Don’t worry; we have 10 types of real fruit smoothies, our extremely popular Ice Rages in over 20 flavors, and Chai Tea. We also have an extensive gift shop with fashion apparel, “Up North” décor, and gourmet food items. With available Wi-Fi, delicious drinks, and wide selections of gifts.
Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe opened its door since the spring of 1991. Located across the street from its current location, you could find 8 kinds of salt water taffy, 6 kinds of Jelly Belly Beans®, about 10 kinds of chocolates and a handful of miscellaneous candies. You could only find sweet treats there in the summer. The store moved to its current location in the fall of 1993 and the amount of candy available and the space to house the candy grew and grew to its current size. Now there are 60 flavors of salt water taffy, over 50 flavors of Jelly Belly Beans®, 36 flavors of homemade fudge, 20 gourmet ice cream choices, 2 candy cases full of chocolates, and a big room with candy favorites for kids of all ages.
Find gift items, toys, and family games to play at the cottage on a rainy day. Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe has become part of families' "up-north" traditions for over 28 years. We are pleased to be a must see stop in northern Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Breezy Acres Stables is a small, family-owned facility located 23 miles North of Green Bay, WI. Our goal is to provide the best possible care for your horse the way nature intended. We are constantly seeking out educational opportunities in order to continue to provide the best care.
We provide a calm and supportive setting in order to reach your horsemanship goals. Our focus is to ride our horses the way they want to be ridden. We have monthly workshops to support our horsemanship journey. We ride together quite often to provide support and constructive feedback.....and of course to have fun!
Small greenhouse along with fresh bread, baking supplies and healthy products to pick from.
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We offer a variety of annuals including bedding and accent plants, hanging baskets and planted flower arrangements as well as vegetables and herbs. We also offer a small variety of perennials (usually arrive near the end of May, beginning of June). Find us on Facebook!
Since 1977 Marilyn's Greenhouse has been located on County Hwy F in Lakewood, WI. In addition to my 9 greenhouses, I take orders for nursery stock. Trees, bushes, fruit trees. Find us on Facebook!
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Rocky Ridge Greenhouse is a locally owned and operated greenhouse in Townsend, WI. Find some beautiful flowers in a unique setting. Find us on Facebook!
Find all your flowers and vegetable at the Flower Shoppe.
Wisconsin's best fully guided UTV and snowmobile tour. A perfect way to experience the Northwoods of Wisconsin's full beauty, our fully guided tours include: an experienced guide, snacks and drinks, all fuel, and safety gear. We provide top of the line Can-Am UTVs that seat 2-4 people and have automatic transmissions and comfortable seats. Have your own ride? Feel free to join the tour anytime! Find us on Facebook!
Experience the life of a well-to-do 1890's family as you tour this fully restored and furnished Victorian northern mansion. The Carriage House contains Copper Culture artifacts, early settler and logging items, carriages, wagons, and antique car collection. Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day (M, W, TH & F 12-4, Sat. & Sun 10-4). Admission prices: Adults $5, Students (6-18yrs) $2, Family (max 2 adults) $10, and under 6 free. Discounted prices available for adults groups of ten or more and AAA members at $3.00 per person. Discounted prices available for school groups at $1.00 per student.
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The museum is the area's oldest Belgian farmstead, and is dedicated to the earliest know copper tool makers in the Americas. Free admission and no state park permit required. Open daily Memorial Day thru Labor Day 11:30am-4:30pm.
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Queen Ann style home, built in 1910 boasts a three story turret and beautiful original woodwork. Museum open for tours, free of charge, Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00pm-4:00pm from June 1st through Labor Day.
Find the Gillett Area Historical Society on Facebook!
Welcome to a unique piece of American history. Your visit to the Holt & Balcom Logging Camp Museum offers a detailed look at how real lumberjacks lived when virgin pines were the game and lumber barons the hunters.
Location: Take Highway 32 to Lakewood. Go East on County F to McCauslin Brook Golf Course. Go right on Logging Camp Road. Park in the golf course lot. The museum is located behind the golf course clubhouse.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, Saturday 10am-3:00pm. Special tours may be arranged by calling 715-276-3505.
Test your skills at the Riverview Town Hall ice skating rink. Skates are available for use, but supplies are limited. Walkers available to add stability for those who haven't skated in a while or new. No charge to use the rink.
Skate the Square next to the Gillett Library. The library has ice skates in all sizes that you can check out with your library card.
Rink is located south of the ball field on Pickerel Lake Road. There will be a variety of skates available and benches for seating. No charge to use the rink.
Kick back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods from the seat of a recreational kayak. Find us on Facebook!
18 holes of bliss and open 7 days a week in Kelly Lake, WI. Right next to the Kelly Lake Kwik Stop.
Sleepy Hollow Mini-Golf is a 18 Hole Golf Course Located in Townsend WI. Fun for the entire Family!!! Find us on Facebook!
Inspired by the great ancient Mayan civilization – is an 18-hole miniature golf course located in the harbor town of Oconto, Wisconsin. Rolling greens with interesting elevation changes and numerous trick shots will keep even the experienced golfer engaged. Water surrounds you from the palapa-covered waterfall to two ponds and a stream and tropical landscape with thatch accents. Find us on Facebook!
Commando Paintball Sports is Wisconsin’s most exciting and progressive paintball field. Located just 20 miles north of Green Bay, we are the place to go for paintball excitement at its best. Whether you are organizing a bachelor party, anniversary party, birthday party, company party or any reason you will see why our players give us an almost 100% satisfaction rating.
Paintball trips are held on our wooded and sloping terrain fields. Duck and dive between bunkers and obstacles placed within the field area. Find us on Facebook!
BerryLand is located on both sides of Hwy. 41/141 at Abrams, Wisconsin. We have grown and sold our own fresh farm produce since 1980.
Located just outside of Oconto Falls, WI, Delzer's Pumpkin Farm offers an array of activities for kids of all ages. Whether you want to enjoy our haunted hayrides, halloween corn mazes, or are just looking for a good old fashioned Wisconsin pumpkin patch, come enjoy an affordable weekend with us and make this a Halloween to remember!
Test your climbing ability in nature's playground! Conquer Natural rock walls and enjoy the scenery. Climbing guests will also have the opportunity to learn belay skills from their guide. Find us on Facebook!
The Oconto Falls Tubing Hill is a FREE recreational activity for all to enjoy! Sponsored by the Oconto Falls Lions Club. Only tubes allowed-no sleds. Open on Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00pm-4:00pm depending on weather. For more information click here!
Experience paddling from a new vantage point: standing up! Our stand-up paddleboarding trip takes place on a secluded lake, tucked into the Northwoods. Guides will teach you how to paddle and balance. Enjoy a dip in the lake as well. Find us on Facebook!
Enjoy the greatest whitewater in the Midwest with Wildman Adventure Resort! Challenege the Peshtigo River or the Menominee River with a whitewater guide.
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Amy's Cellar at Nicolet Pharmacy is like having your own personal wine buyer of wines from all over the world. We pride ourselves in tasting every wine before we offer it and provide an excellent value at any price point.
Experience five zip lines for over 1900 feet of adrenaline pumping action. Zip along the Menominee River and experience expansive views of both Wisconsin and Michigan. Find us on Facebook!
