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Get hands-on experience and learn from the experts on staff in nature classes and animal talks. Or strike off on your own for a self-guided bird watching hike using the refuge's Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Checklist. With miles of hiking trails to entertain your whims, you're bound to get lost in the fun. If you'd rather get wet, bring a fishing pole and find your way to the Bay Beach lagoon to fish for bass, trout, or bluegill.

Just across the way, you'll find entertainment of a whole different variety at Bay Beach Amusement Park. Enjoy the rides, concessions, roller coasters and games after a morning at the refuge!

Exploring at your own pace, the self-guided history hunt promises fun for all ages with hands-on activities, special behind-the-scenes tours, and exclusive Q&A opportunities with volunteers at each stop. Some of the stops include the National Railroad Museum, Heritage Hill State Park, UW Green Bay Viking House, Neville Public Museum, and the Automobile Gallery. All participants are part of Brown County's Federation of History. Each offers information online or over the phone if you'd like to learn more about what makes a visit on this particular evening different. Entrance is free at all venues. For more details about this unique event, click here.

Specifically their Gourmet Grilled Cheese Thursday's. Every Thursday through April (except April 6th), LedgStone invites you to indulge in their ooey-gooey panini. The kitchen opens at 3:00 with last orders at 7:00. Green Bay's own Voyageurs Sourdough provides the bread and Scray Cheese cheese shop in De Pere provides the melty insides. 

If timing isn't right, don't be discouraged, LedgeStone has plenty of other spring events scheduled! There's a wreath workshop, cooking class, mozzarella-making instruction, flatbread Friday, and a record player take-over. Visit the vineyard's website to learn the details and check out their calendar for more events.

The public-facing facility boasts a Tap Room amidst its 10 thousand feet of brewing space. That's enough room for 15 brewing barrels. Thirsty travelers are invited from all over for a pint, a flight or a growler to go! In addition to Badger State brews, beers native to Wisconsin more generally are available, too. And if it's an explanation for that flavor that you crave, tours are scheduled every Saturday at 3 and 4 pm.

And speaking of explanations, the name of the brewery is no coincidence. The three friends who grew the idea (and the hops) are proud Wisconsin natives and named it after the state animal. Check out more online!

But the music won't be your only entertainment. An evening at Meyer Theater is like taking a step back in time. Built in the 1930s as a vaudeville house and movie palace, the theater maintains many of its eccentricities including the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ and its grand old staircase. Added features include Juliet viewing boxes adorned with Mediterranean influences such as cherubs, griffins, and gargoyles.

And with an eye and ear to improved acoustics, the stage has been enlarged with a new sound system. Find tickets to hear the Green Bay Civic Symphony as well as tickets to more than 200 other stage performances on the Meyer Theater website.

The mix of local and out-of-city bands play bluegrass, roots, rock, country, and alternative music – and the dance floor is always open!

At Jimmy Seas, all genres are fair game. It's a casual restaurant and bar in Allouez. With live music sets most Fridays and Saturdays, you'll hear anything from rock to reggae. During the summer months, bands play outside on the patio.

Or if you want to nosh while you listen, consider trying A's Restaurant and Music Cafe in De Pere. On Friday and Saturday nights listen to jazz, acoustic guitar, and piano as you sample the menu.