Major Events in Two Rivers

List of Major Attractions Please double-check dates - events subject to change Events already held this year are listed with tentative dates for next year Or click on one of these two event calendars for even more events and updates
Calendar of Events - Herald Times Reporter		Calendar of Events - Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau

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January
	January 23 The Snow Ball at Woodland Dunes Nature Center. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snowshoeing, tracking, bird feeder building, hand-feed wild chickadees, snow shelter building. $2.50 per person or $5 per family Winter Farmers Market Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from mid-November through April in the Water Department building at Lake and Washington Streets (across from McDonald's)

February
	Winter Farmers Market Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from mid-November through April in the Water Department building at Lake and Washington Streets (across from McDonald's)

March
	Winter Farmers Market Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from mid-November through April in the Water Department building at Lake and Washington Streets (across from McDonald's)

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	April 3 Timberdoodle Night Hike at Woodland Dunes Nature Center. 7 p.m. Join us on a nighttime search for the elusive Timberdoodle. After learning about this bird's nocturnal habits, we will head outside to look--and listen--for the Timberdoodle and other creatures that go bump in the night! $1 for members, $2 for nonmembers. April 9 The Great Trivia Contest - 6 p.m. in the Community House gym. Teams of 8-10 compete against each other in nine rounds of trivia from music to movies, TV to sports and everything in between. April 11 Qualifying event for the 2010 Wisconsin Carp Championship, which will be held on June 5 and 6. April 11 Canoe-Kayak Swap at the Community House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE admission. Buy, sell, swap or browse. Bring your used equipment. April 22-24 and 29 to May 1 Heart-a-Rama at the Community House. A full-house every night as we make fun of life on the Lakeshore. Since 1971, Heart-a-Rama has raised more than $2 million for the Heart Association. Winter Farmers Market Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from mid-November through April in the Water Department building at Lake and Washington Streets (across from McDonald's)

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	May 8 Annual Canoe/Kayak Run of the East Twin River from Mishicot to Two Rivers May 15 Annual Migration Celebration and Bird Breakfast at Woodland Dunes Nature Center. Celebrating the return of summer birds. Breakfast, nature hikes, displays, education. 8 a.m. to Noon Farmers Market Wednesday (2 p.m. to dusk) and Saturday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from May to mid-November in Central Park

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	June 5 and 6 Wisconsin Carp Championship on the banks of the East and West Twin rivers. $20,000-plus in prizes for carp anglers from the U.S. and Europe. In 2009, 612 fish were landed (and released) with a total weight of 7,640 pounds! The largest was just over 33 pounds - 9 pounds bigger than the one at left. All 2009 participants are coming back in 2010 - they loved TR! Be a sponsor or volunteer! June 5 and 6 Carp Fest at Carp Central (Rogers Street Fishing Village). Live music, food, refreshments, fish boil, smelt fry. June 5 Frogging 101 at Woodland Dunes Nature Center. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with naturalist Randy Korb and his froggy friends, then a pond hike to listen for some of your new friends. June 10 - 13 Annual Kayak Week at Point Beach State Park June 17 thru August Music Under the Stars Live band concerts through August June 19 Neshotah Beach Seafood Fly family kite fly from 11 to 4. Join the Wisconsin Kiters Club showcasing their kite collections with an emphasis on fish-themed kites. Ground displays of all shapes and colors. Club members available to answer questions about single, dual, and quad line kites - they'll even teach you how to fly them! June 24 Ice Cream Sundae Thursday 25¢ for a sundae and FREE entertainment June 25 and 26 Cool City Car Cruise & Show Classic car show Farmers Market Wednesday (2 p.m. to dusk) and Saturday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from May to mid-November in Central Park

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	July 4 4th of July Free patriotic music, entertainment and fireworks July 10 Kids Exploraday at Woodland Dunes Nature Center from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Explore a pond, go on a geode hunt, and join an insect safari! Six explorations to try. July 16, 17, 18 Kiwanis Fish Derby Fishing, live music, children's entertainment July 17 Fish Fantasy Parade East side of Two Rivers and Neshotah Park July 30 & 31 Relay for Life Two Rivers High School Farmers Market Wednesday (2 p.m. to dusk) and Saturday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from May to mid-November in Central Park Music Under the Stars Live band concerts through August

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	August 6 Community Care Day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Central Park to learn about safety and health & Maxwell Street Day Entertainment and downtown sidewalk sale & Ping Pong Ball Drop from an airplane - get special deals from area businesses Central Park at 2:00 & Street Dance Central Park at 5:30 Fish boil from 4:30 - 7 August 6 & 7 Rogers Street Days Music, smelt, kayak parade, food August 6, 7, 8 Kayak Weekend Friday Kayak parade, meet at 6:30 at Paddler's Park Saturday - Fun Day all day Sunday - Swap meet 11- 2 For info August 14 Lakeshore Knights Car Show Walsh Field August 21 Mariner Trailathon and Trailgate - Food, refreshments, games Farmers Market Wednesday (2 p.m. to dusk) and Saturday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from May to mid-November in Central Park Music Under the Stars Live band concerts through August

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	September 4 & 5 Kites Over Lake Michigan Labor Day Weekend of kite flying events. Hundreds of kites and ground displays. Bring your kite and fly along with us! 11 - 4 + Saturday night fly. Shuttle Bus Routes! September 18 Ethnic Festival Central Park 9 - 5:30 Sounds and foods from our neighbors around the world, crafts Farmers Market Wednesday (2 p.m. to dusk) and Saturday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from May to mid-November in Central Park

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	October 9 Applefest Central Park 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fresh apples, juice and fall and holiday crafts and bakery October 15 Main Street Great Trivia Contest at 7 p.m. at the J.E. Hamilton Community House. October 15 Halloween Bash Pumpkin carving, campsite decorating, parade at Point Beach State Forest October 16 Owlfest Woodland Dunes Nature Center October 31 Spooky Spectacular 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Walsh Field Bonfire, costume contest, candy find, Halloween stories. No charge. Great candy find for children up to, and including 5th grade. Farmers Market Wednesday (2 p.m. to dusk) and Saturday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from May to mid-November in Central Park

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	November 22 Christmas Tree Ship & Christmas in the Village Learn the history of this ill-fated ship at Rogers Street Fishing Village November 28 Christmas Fantasy Parade Celebrate the season in Two Rivers with this 5:30 parade through downtown and much more. Living window displays in downtown businesses from 4:30 to 5:30. Join Santa after the parade in the Community House and enjoy the strolling carolers from Two Rivers High School. 2009 Pictures November 28 Cool City Kids Christmas Gather at the Community House for this holiday shopping spree for kids and senior citizens from 4 to 8 p.m. Farmers Market Wednesday (2 p.m. to dusk) and Saturday (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from May to mid-November in Central Park. Winter Farmers Market Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from mid-November through April in the Water Department building at Lake and Washington Streets (across from McDonald's)

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	Winter Farmers Market Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from mid-November through April in the Water Department building at Lake and Washington Streets (across from McDonald's)
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