The enthusiasm in Green Bay might have waned since the NFL draft concluded this weekend, yet that does not imply there’s nothing happening at all.
There are several happenings planned for the Green Bay area this weekend.
Stroll Through the Roses Wine Tasting Event
Wear your finest Kentucky Derby attire for the event.
Stroll Through the Roses Wine Tasting Event
In the Broadway District, explore 20 wineries offering small tastings from 1 to 5 PM on May 3rd.
Tickets are $39-$45 on
Eventbrite
.
Titletown Train Show
Explore more than 35,000 square feet dedicated to model trains featuring demonstrations and interactive activities at the Titletown Train Expo. This event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 3 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 at the KI Convention Center located in central Green Bay.
The entry fee ranges from $2 to $8. For more details, visit here.
www.ttsgbllc.com.
Inauguration of the ‘Washed Ashore’ exhibition
The “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” exhibition is returning to the Green Bay Botanical Garden this weekend. It will open on May 2. This touring nationwide display features massive artworks crafted from oceanic plastic waste, aiming to shed light on the issue of plastic pollution.
Daily admission to the botanical garden is $15 for adults, $13 for students, and $5 for kids. More information is at
www.gbbg.org
.
‘Medicine River’ author signing
Mary Annette Pember, the author of “Medicine River,” about the history of Native American boarding schools, is coming to the Brown County Central Library. Her presentation will include a book signing and meet-and-greet.
Some copies of the book will be available for purchase. The event is at 1 p.m. May 3. More information is at
browncounty.librarycalendar.com.
Adventure Park opens at NEW Zoo
NEW Zoo’s Adventure Park is opening early for the season. It will open May 3, instead of opening on Memorial Day weekend. The early opening comes after nice weather conditions, the zoo said May 1.
Adventure Park hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends. The Neil Anderson Canopy Tour is 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on weekends. Tickets are $10.95-$34.95 depending on the package. More information and tickets are at
newzoo.org
.
Walk to Mary
Participate in the Walk to Mary pilgrimage to the destination.
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
, 4047 Chapel Drive, New Franken. The 22-mile spiritual journey begins at the National Shrine of St. Joseph, located at 1100 Employers Boulevard, on the grounds of St. Norbert College.
The walk begins at 7 a.m. on May 3. Registrations will be accepted up until 5 p.m. on May 2.
walktomary.com/register.
Contact Benita Mathew at bmathew@gannett.com.
The article initially appeared in the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Activities to enjoy in Green Bay this weekend include the Run for the Roses Wine Walk and the Titletown Train Show.
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