Family Friendly

Animal Haven Zoo
N1720 Buckholtz Rd.,
Weyauwega
(920) 867-3707
Take Hwy 10 east to Weyauwega, Exit Cty Trk X. At the bottom of the ramp take a right- 2nd rd. on the left is Buckholtz Rd. (follow the signs). Animal Haven rescues animals from around the country. Come and check out the new gift shop!

J.R.'s Petting Zoo
1277 W Fulton St
Waupaca
(715) 258-8978
Pet or feed over 40 different kinds of animals and birds - exotic and native. View our Whitetail Deer year-round! Check out our new gift shop! Field trips & group rates available. Call in advance 715-258-9808.

Waupaca's Public Library
Located on S. Main St. offers fun programs for children throughout the year.  Please see their website for more details.

Dragonwings Bookstore
108 N. Main St.
Waupaca, WI
(715) 256-9186
This lively, children's store has puppet demonstrations, a woodland fairy garden, a dragon's treehouse, a table-size chess game, and Melissa & Doug wooden train sets, dollhouses, barns, and puzzles in their treehouse play area. Throughout the summer they offer craft and science workshops, American Girl Events, free weekly search-and-find games, and a large selection of books, puzzles, music and games for kids.

The Expo Center
Located off Highway 10 on Grand Seasons Drive.  The Expo Center offers open ice skate hours, with some skate rentals, from October - March.  In the off season the Expo Center has scheduled hours for inline skating, basketball and an assortment of events.  For a current listing of attractions and upcoming events, check the local calendar of events published in the local paper.

Geocaching of Waupaca
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS to hide and seek containers with other participants in the activity.  For more information on geocaching in the Waupaca Area go to www.geocaching.com/seek

Turner’s Fresh Market
Wisconsin 54
Waupaca, WI
(715) 258-3355
Families are welcome to pick and taste the Strawberries in June.  In Fall, there are pumpkins for picking, a corn maze, hay rides and more.

South Park
921 South Main St.,
Waupaca, WI
Features a dock with slides, diving board, and on-site lifeguards.

Hartman Creek State Park
N2480 Hartman Creek Rd
Waupaca, WI
Featuring a 300-foot long sand beach and  swimming area.  Pets are prohibited on the beach but can remain in specified areas.

Wild West Campground & Corral
9495 Hwy. 54
Amherst, WI  54406
(715) 824-5112

Pioneer Falls Adventure Golf
222 Grand Seasons Drive
Waupaca, WI  54981
(715) 256-0569

Tom Thumb Miniature Golf
N2494 Whispering Pines Rd.
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-8737

Rosa Theater
218 South Main Street
Waupaca, WI
(715)258-0500
The Rosa has four screens where movies are shown during matinees and evening hours.  Please call for times. Check the local advertisers or paper for featured films.

Moo's at Clearwater Harbor in King
N2757 Cty. Hwy. QQ
Waupaca, WI
(715) 258-9912
Across from the playground area.  Open mid-April through mid-September.

Scooper’s Ice Cream Shop
E1209 County Road Q
Waupaca, WI
(715) 258-6061
Serving a variety of Cedar Crest Ice cream and Homemade Cookies. Located next to the Wheel House Restaurant on Hwy. Q, heart of the Chain O’Lakes.  Open May through September.

Waupaca City Band Concerts
Every Friday at 7 PM from mid-June through the end of July.  Stop and get dinner, lay out your blanket and enjoy a little bit of nostalgia in downtown Waupaca.