Calling all little chefs! Join us Tuesday, November 19 as we host a unique Young Chefs class, where a very special guest will join us to create delicious mini apple pies. Kids will get hands-on experience mixing, filling, and decorating their own pie creations!🍎🥧

Included with 60+ min of play - no additional ticket necessary!

Downtown fdl holiday wine walk

Select your 12 wine samples (2 ounces) from the numerous options available at different businesses throughout Downtown Fond du Lac. You’re sure to find something you enjoy.

THE DETAILS:

• Please note that We ID EVERYONE and cannot give you a wristband or glass if you do not have your ID and are not physically present. Attendees must be 21. Be flattered. You all look 21 years old to us!

• Check-in anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 131 S. Main Street. The Wine Walk is from 1-5 p.m.

• You’ll receive a souvenir wine glass and a map of serving locations at check-in.

• All participants will be given a lanyard and punch card. Once you sample your wine, your server will punch a hole in your card. You will only receive 12, 2 oz. samples regardless of how many stops are on the map.

• Your wine glass must be empty before leaving each business.

• Details regarding check in and the event will be emailed to all ticket holders prior to the event.

• Parking is free downtown all day.

🎄 Holiday Market🎄

Saturday, November 16 | 12 PM - 5 PM

Get into the festive spirit at our Holiday Market during the Downtown Fond du Lac Wine Walk on Saturday, November 16, from 12 PM to 5 PM!

Join us for an afternoon of shopping local as we showcase talented makers and artisans offering unique, handcrafted goods perfect for holiday gifts. Whether you're looking for cozy winter accessories, handcrafted jewelry, or festive home decor, you'll find something special while enjoying the holiday cheer.

Sip on seasonal beverages, stroll through our market, and support small businesses as you prepare for the most wonderful time of the year. Don't miss this delightful opportunity to shop and celebrate the season at Wonder!

Note: NO TICKET REQUIRED - all welcome. Play area CLOSED during this event.

Vendor Information

We welcome vendors specializing in vintage collections, handmade goods, lifestyle products, specialty boutiques, and artistic creations. We are on the lookout for unique, contemporary, and intriguing items that will captivate our customers! To ensure success for our vendors and provide shoppers with a diverse selection, we limit the number of vendors for all events. Your products MUST be handcrafted, vintage, boutique items, or locally made.

Applications Open: Now!
Vendor Fee: $25
Applications Due: October 21, 2024
Notification by: October 25, 2024

Join us at Wonder to create festive, sponge-painted paper plate turkeys! In this hands-on class, kids will use colorful sponges and paint to create their own festive turkey masterpieces! We can’t wait to see the colorful and imaginative turkeys your young artists create!

Included with 60+ min of play - no additional ticket necessary!

Join us at Wonder for a cozy November story time perfect for your little ones! 🌳🐻

📚 Featured Book: Time to Sleep by Denise Fleming. We'll follow woodland animals as they prepare for their long winter naps. Perfect for toddlers who love animals and adventures!

🎨 Craft: Make your own Paper Plate Hedgehog—cute, fun, and easy for little hands to create!

🏕️ Activity: Pretend to be forest animals and build your own "Hibernation Dens" with soft blankets and plush toys.

Come for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and a little adventure! Perfect for ages 1-4. 🍂✨

Admission to this event is entirely free, making it accessible for all families. Please note that play access is not included.

Looking to connect with other parents on the same wild journey of raising a baby? Come to Wiggly Wonder—a meet-up for babies ages newborn-15 months at Wonder, designed for you to find community and make new friends!

Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for other parents to share the highs and lows of baby life, this is the perfect space to meet people who get it. Swap stories, offer support, and laugh together in a relaxed, welcoming environment. 💛

No sign-up necessary—just bring your baby and be ready to meet some new friends!

The event is included with play admission, so it’s the perfect chance to connect while your little one explores. 🧸 As always, ages 0-6 months are FREE!

Looking to find your community while your little one gets to play? Join us for Wiggly Wonder—a monthly gathering for parents with toddlers aged 15 months to 3 years!

Parenting a toddler is an adventure, and it’s even better when you have others to share it with! Whether you’re chasing milestones or managing meltdowns, this is a great place to connect with parents who understand the joys and challenges of raising a toddler. Swap tips, share stories, and build lasting friendships while your child plays and explores! 💛

No sign-up needed—just show up, make connections, and enjoy some time with like-minded parents!

The event is included with play admission, so it’s the perfect chance to connect while your little one explores. 🧸

Join us for a fun-filled Young Scientists class on November 5th at Wonder! We'll be making snow slime, a fun activity that’s perfect for holiday kick-off week. They’ll love getting hands-on with this wintry twist on slime—don’t miss out!

Included with 60+ min of play - no additional ticket necessary!

Looking to connect with other parents on the same wild journey of raising a baby? Come to Wiggly Wonder—a meet-up for babies ages newborn-15 months at Wonder, designed for you to find community and make new friends!

Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for other parents to share the highs and lows of baby life, this is the perfect space to meet people who get it. Swap stories, offer support, and laugh together in a relaxed, welcoming environment. 💛

No sign-up necessary—just bring your baby and be ready to meet some new friends!

The event is included with play admission, so it’s the perfect chance to connect while your little one explores. 🧸 As always, ages 0-6 months are FREE!

Looking to find your community while your little one gets to play? Join us for Wiggly Wonder—a monthly gathering for parents with toddlers aged 15 months to 3 years!

Parenting a toddler is an adventure, and it’s even better when you have others to share it with! Whether you’re chasing milestones or managing meltdowns, this is a great place to connect with parents who understand the joys and challenges of raising a toddler. Swap tips, share stories, and build lasting friendships while your child plays and explores! 💛

No sign-up needed—just show up, make connections, and enjoy some time with like-minded parents!

The event is included with play admission, so it’s the perfect chance to connect while your little one explores. 🧸

Join us for a day dedicated to sensory exploration and fun! Our Sensory Play Day is designed to engage your little ones' senses and spark their creativity through various hands-on activities. Let your little ones explore and learn through play dough, sensory bins, and bubble foam!

Why Sensory Play? Sensory play is crucial for children's development as it helps build nerve connections in the brain, supports language development, and enhances cognitive growth. It's also a fantastic way for kids to learn through play in a fun and engaging environment.

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at our Boo Bash on Sunday, October 27! 🎃👻 Celebrate Halloween with us and enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including a scavenger hunt, storytime, pumpkin painting, bracelet making, and creepy crawly sensory bins. We’ll also have a hot chocolate bar, delicious drinks, and tasty snacks to keep the party going. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes—there’ll be plenty of spooky fun for everyone!

Ticket Includes:

• Pumpkin Painting

• Bracelet/Keychain Making

• Creepy Crawly Sensory Bins

• Scavenger Hunt

• Hot Chocolate Bar

• Seasonal Snacks

• 60 Minutes of Open Play

admission: $20/child

Ticket required for ages 7 months and up.

Monsters, princesses, action heroes & other costumed characters are invited to march down Main Street on the last Saturday of October from 10 AM until 12 PM. Children in costume may trick-or-treat for free at participating downtown businesses and farmers market vendors on Main Street between Merrill Street and Western Avenue. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all fabulous moms! 🌸✨ Treat yourself at our exclusive NO KIDS Ghoul's Night Out, where it's all about YOU! Join us on Friday, October 25th, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM for a soirée like no other! Indulge in an evening of fun and relaxation, surrounded by fellow moms who know how to have a great time

Here's what's included with your ticket:

• ☕ 16oz Drink of Your Choice – Every mom deserves a little sip of bliss!

• 🧀 Seasonal Charcuterie Table – Savor gourmet cheeses, mini sandwiches, seasonal treats, savory meats, and all the trimmings to tantalize your taste buds.

• 🌿 DIY Rollerball Station – Create your own rollerball because self-care should be as fun as it is relaxing.

• 🛍️ Shop Local Vendors – Explore a curated selection from Golden Hour Remedies, Stone & Suede, Lilla+Rose Sourdough, Airy Point Farms, A&J Jewels, Old Fashioned Photo Bus, and more!

• 🎥 Movie Viewing: Get cozy with a screening of the seasonal favorite Hocus Pocus!

Tickets are just $30 per person, but hurry - we've only got 35 tickets available, and they're going fast! Don't miss out on the most fabulous night ever! Grab your girlfriends and let's make memories together! 🎉🥂

admission: $30/Adult

Ticket required for ages 7 months and up.

Get ready for a spook-tacular time in our next Tiny Tinkers class! We’re making Pom Pom Popper Ghosts—fun and interactive creations where kids will transform simple cups and balloons into playful slingshot toys. It’s a great way for them to get hands-on and enjoy some playful ghostly fun!

Included with 60+ min of play - no additional ticket ncessesary!

Get ready for a tasty adventure in our next Young Chefs class! Your little one will have a blast mixing up an array of fun and tasty fall-themed snacks to create a snack mix of their very own. Join us for a hands-on cooking experience where your little chef can enjoy a tasty, homemade snack and have a blast doing it!

Included with 60+ min of play - no additional ticket necessary!

Join us for a creative and fun Young Artists class where kids will have the opportunity to make their own vibrant tissue paper pumpkins! In this fun and hands-on activity, children will use tissue paper to design and craft their unique pumpkins, perfect for celebrating the season. We can’t wait to see your young artists’ imaginative and festive pumpkins!

Included with 60+ min of play - no additional ticket necessary!

Ready, set, sing! Introduce your toddler to the power of music and enhance their social and emotional needs at the same time. Ready, set, move! This 20 minute class will help toddlers and young children begin to develop control over small and large body muscles through instrument exploration, circle dances, and creative movement.

Included with 60-min open play session – no additional ticket required.

Unleash your child's inner artist with Wonder’s Young Artist classes! Join us on October 12th at 11:00 AM as we welcome Kids on Canvas for a pumpkin cat painting! Each ticket guarantees an imaginative journey with a delightful twist, including a refreshing kids' drink (choose from milk, juice, apple cider, or hot chocolate). Engage in a step-by-step painting class with Kids on Canvas, guiding your little one through the creation of a masterpiece. All the required supplies and materials for the painting endeavor are thoughtfully provided, ensuring a hassle-free and joyous artistic experience.

Ticket includes:

• One (1) Kids drink - milk, juice, apple cider, or hot chocolate

• Step-by-step painting class with Kids on Canvas

• All supplies/materials required for painting completion

Recommended for ages 4 yrs - 12 yrs.

Ticket required for ages 7 months and up.

🎃✨ Join Us for "Room on the Broom" Story Time at Wonder ✨🎃

Bring your little ones in on October 10th at 10 AM for a magical morning of fun as we dive into the enchanting world of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson! 🧙‍♀️📖

✨ What to Expect:

• Interactive read-aloud full of sound effects and movement

• Craft your own mini-broomstick 🧹

• Fly around the room with our "Fly, Fly, Fly on a Broomstick" song! 🎶

• Fun for kids ages 1-4!

✨ Want to take the magic home? You can purchase your very own copy of Room on the Broom at Lunar and Lake! 🌙📚

Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event!

Join us for a fun and engaging Young Scientists class where kids will create their very own Jumping Spider Bottles! This hands-on activity allows children to design and assemble their unique spider-themed creations. It’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to express their creativity while enjoying a playful science-themed project.

Included with 60+ min of play - no additional ticket necessary!

Looking to connect with other parents on the same wild journey of raising a baby? Come to Wiggly Wonder—a meet-up for babies ages newborn-15 months at Wonder, designed for you to find community and make new friends!

Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for other parents to share the highs and lows of baby life, this is the perfect space to meet people who get it. Swap stories, offer support, and laugh together in a relaxed, welcoming environment. 💛

No sign-up necessary—just bring your baby and be ready to meet some new friends!

The event is included with play admission, so it’s the perfect chance to connect while your little one explores. 🧸 As always, ages 0-6 months are FREE!

Looking to find your community while your little one gets to play? Join us for Wiggly Wonder—a monthly gathering for parents with toddlers aged 15 months to 3 years!

Parenting a toddler is an adventure, and it’s even better when you have others to share it with! Whether you’re chasing milestones or managing meltdowns, this is a great place to connect with parents who understand the joys and challenges of raising a toddler. Swap tips, share stories, and build lasting friendships while your child plays and explores! 💛

No sign-up needed—just show up, make connections, and enjoy some time with like-minded parents!

The event is included with play admission, so it’s the perfect chance to connect while your little one explores. 🧸

Join us for a day dedicated to sensory exploration and fun! Our Sensory Play Day is designed to engage your little ones' senses and spark their creativity through various hands-on activities. Let your little ones explore and learn through play dough, sensory bins, and bubble foam!

Why Sensory Play? Sensory play is crucial for children's development as it helps build nerve connections in the brain, supports language development, and enhances cognitive growth. It's also a fantastic way for kids to learn through play in a fun and engaging environment.

Blast off into fun and creativity at our Tiny Tinkers workshop! Kids will have a blast designing and building their very own straw rockets. With a little imagination and some simple materials, they'll learn basic concepts of aerodynamics while launching their creations into the sky. Perfect for curious minds and little engineers, this hands-on activity is sure to spark excitement and learning!

Suitable for children aged 2 and older. No prior experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and imagination! All materials are provided.

Included with 60-min open play session – no additional ticket required.

Young Chefs offers a delectable experience for budding culinary artists! In this exciting edition, young food enthusiasts will have the chance to unleash their creativity and craft delicious protein bites. Perfect for kids with a passion for cooking, this hands-on workshop will teach them how to make nutritious and tasty snacks while having a blast in the kitchen!

Included with 60-min open play session – no additional ticket required.

Embrace the fall season with Candles + Cider at Wonder For $45, join us for a 45-minute to craft your own pumpkin-shaped candle using a dough bowl while enjoying unlimited apple cider.

Ticket includes:

• Pumpkin-shaped dough bowl for your candle

• Candle-making class with your choice of scent

• Unlimited apple cider to enjoy as you create

• Expert instruction from Wooded Wax Co.

Please note that while the class is 45 minutes long, your candle will need about 2 hours to cure. You'll be able to pick it up later or arrange a pickup time.

Experience a cozy and creative evening, and leave with a beautifully handcrafted candle to add a touch of autumn to your home. Reserve your spot today!

**Please note, this adults-only event, geared toward those 16 years and older. Our play area will be closed during the event.**

This month, join the Young Artists program at Wonder for a dazzling kaleidoscope-making workshop! Kids will get to explore their creativity by crafting their own colorful kaleidoscopes, using a variety of materials to create unique and mesmerizing designs.

It’s a wonderful chance for children to engage in imaginative play and take home a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope that showcases their artistic flair.

Included with 60-min open play session – no additional ticket required.

Ready, set, sing! Introduce your toddler to the power of music and enhance their social and emotional needs at the same time. Ready, set, move! This 20 minute class will help toddlers and young children begin to develop control over small and large body muscles through instrument exploration, circle dances, and creative movement.

Included with 60-min open play session – no additional ticket required.