Children's Week

08/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for U.S. Venture, Inc Children's Week 2026! Take a look back at some of the fun had throughout the week. We'll see you next year!

07/26/2026

We had a great time at U.S Venture Children's Week 2026! Thank you to everyone who attended an event or activity throughout the week. It was great to see so many people come together to celebrate the children and families in our community. We'll see you next year!

We would also like to thank all of our sponsors again. Thank you to U.S. Venture, Inc, ThedaCare, Amcor, Bayland Buildings, Inc., Carew Concrete & Supply Co., Lamers Bus Lines, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and Lamers Dairy for making U.S Venture Children's Week possible!

07/25/2026

That’s a wrap on the 17th Annual Children’s Week! Have you collected any pins this week? If so, drop a photo in the comments and follow the instructions below for a chance to win a prize!

U.S. Venture, Inc Children's Week starts tomorrow! As you attend our signature events throughout the week, keep an eye out for Children's Week pins. Follow the Children's Week page, like this post, and share photos of yourself with any pins you've collected in the comments below for the chance to win exciting prizes, including free admission passes to the Building for Kids and Appleton pools.

To see the full list of events and activities, visit https://appletonchildrensweek.com/events

07/25/2026

Today is the final day of U.S. Venture, Inc Children's Week, but there's still time to enjoy some of our free or reduced-cost activities!

To learn more, visit https://appletonchildrensweek.com/events

07/24/2026

Finally, we would like to thank our Community Sponsor, Lamers Dairy!

Thank you for supporting U.S. Venture, Inc Children's Week and helping create an unforgettable week for the families in our community!

07/24/2026

Appleton Parks and Recreation's Playground Fair is back today from 2 - 8pm, with additional time from 12:30 - 2pm for families with children with special needs. Join us for carnival games, giant inflatables, food trucks, and so much more. We'll see you there!

The Playground Fair is one of the signature events of U.S. Venture, Inc Children's Week. To learn more and see the other events and activities, visit https://appletonchildrensweek.com/events

07/24/2026

We have even more free or reduced-cost activities planned for today, including day 2 of Appleton Parks and Recreation's Playground Fair at Pierce Park. Let us know what your family is most excited for today!

To learn more, visit https://appletonchildrensweek.com/events

07/23/2026

Families gathered in Pierce Park today for Appleton Parks and Recreation's Playground Fair! Kids traversed an inflatable obstacle course, raced ducks, played mini golf, enjoyed food trucks, and much more!

There's still time to try out the games and activities for yourself! The Playground Fair runs until 8pm tonight and will return tomorrow from 2 - 8pm.

The Playground Fair is one of the signature events of U.S. Venture, Inc Children's Week. To learn more and see the other events & activities, visit https://appletonchildrensweek.com/events

07/23/2026

Take a look at some of the amazing costumes and non-motorized floats from last night's Building for Kids Children's Parade, presented by ThedaCare! Thank you to everyone who join us. We had a great night!

07/23/2026

Next, we want to give a shout-out to our Supporting Sponsors, Carew Concrete & Supply Co., Lamers Bus Lines, and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers!

Thank you for supporting this summer tradition for the families in our community!