Winter& Spring Special Events

	2026 Winter/Spring Special Events & Family Programs	Updated 12/2/25 Winter/Spring 2026
	Summer Events \| Fall Events

New Year's Eve Party - The Treasury
Adults 21+
Join our black tie optional celebration featuring a 17 piece big band, champagne upon entry, light appetizers, midnight countdown, and huge balloon drop! Band plays from 9PM - 1AM

Wednesday, December 31 Time: 8:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Fee: $75/person
Location: The Treasury, 303 East Walworth Avenue, Delavan
Please register each person separately in advance by December 27.

NOON Year's Eve Party - The Treasury
All Ages
Grab the family and celebrate the NOON YEAR! Music, dancing, and fun for ALL Ages! Over 1,000 balloons will drop from the ceiling at noon. Full bar, loaded hot cocoa, and sparkling cider will be available for purchase.

Wednesday, December 31 from 11 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $10/person - advance| $15/person - door
Location: The Treasury, 303 East Walworth Avenue, Delavan
Advance purchased tickets are available until December 27.
Everyone must have a ticket to enter. Max: 185 Tickets

Family Days at Moose Mountain Falls
Come swim, splash, and slide at Timber Ridge's indoor waterpark: Moose Mountain Falls! With slides, hot tubs, kiddie pools, and more there is fun for the whole family. Access to the lodge and locker rooms begins at 12:00 pm. *Bring your own towel. Limited space available - max 75
Advanced registration required
Location: Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, Lake Geneva
Fee: $15 for all ages (Ages 0 - 11 months free)

Date	Time
Sunday, January 25	1:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 8	1:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 26	1:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 31	1:00 - 8:00 PM

Mother/Son Bowling Night
Hey Moms, looking for a fun night out with your son? Spend the night having tons of fun with us as we bowl the night away. Tasty homemade pizza is included!

Friday, February 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Delavan Lanes, 509 S. 7th St., Delavan
$20/person - please register all participants individually

Daddy/Daughter Dance
Friday, February 13, 2026
6:00 - 9:00 PM
We're back inside the Harbor Ballroom for a wonderful night with your princess(es) for a night of dinner, dancing and fun! The Abbey Resort and Scott Thomas Entertainment do an exceptional job making it a night your daughter won't forget.

Firm Registration Deadline: January 30 (this event expects to sell-out. Register early!)
Location: Abbey Resort Harbor Ballroom
$40/person - please register all participants individually
Photo packages are available day-of for an additional fee.

Add-On Boutonnière and Corsages
We will have them available for pickup at the dance for your convenience!
Made with white roses, greenery with your choice of ribbon: pink, silver, or baby blue.

Daddy/Daughter Dance Makeover
Wild Roots in Walworth is offering professional makeup and hair styling for the dance. It is a fun opportunity to get primped and preened with skilled hair and makeup artists. Call Wild Roots at (262) 275-8800 to reserve your appointment. Limited space is available

February 13 - Appointment Times: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Fee: $50 for manicure and hair styling
Location: Wild Roots, 105 Kenosha St, Walworth
Advanced Reservations are required

Father/Son Nerf Battle & Pizza
Hey Dads, looking for a fun night out with your son? Join us for a night of Nerf battles and pizza! Bring your NERF blasters, but leave your ammo at home. We will provide the darts and inflatable barriers to hide behind. You will be put on a team with your child, but prepare to have a final battle of parents VS kids. It will be a blast!

Thursday, February 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Big Foot High School - Main Gym
$15/person - please register all participants individually

Cooking with Chef Abel
Family Friendly
Join our hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare delicious dishes from scratch. You’ll create family friendly meals that everyone will love! Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor: Chef Abel Rosas, Elena In-Home Catering
Location: BFHS Room E35
Fee: $35/person

Class	Date	Dishes Made
Italian Night	February 9 4:00 - 5:30 PM	Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Cupcakes, and Cannolis
Sliders & Shakes	March 18 4:00 - 5:30 PM	Burgers, Fries, Milkshakes
Taco Tuesday	May 26 4:00 - 5:30 PM	Beef Tacos, Guacamole, and Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake

Mommy & Me Tea Party
Ages 3 - 9
Bring your little one dressed in their fanciest tea party attire and create a day you both will remember forever! In the midst of all the fancy activities, we’ll enjoy snacks and tea. Girls will make a craft and have the opportunity to take photos in the beautiful banquet hall.
Advanced registration required.
Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: The Treasury, Delavan
$15/person

Professional Cookie Decorating
Teens & Adults
You’ll make your own royal icing to learn about consistency. Decorating techniques such as outlining and flooding, piping rosettes, wet-on-wet designs and royal icing transfers will be taught. You’ll also learn about making cookie dough, preventing spreading of your cookies and will leave with a delicious chocolate brownie cookie recipe and a royal icing recipe.
Instructor: Kim Abell, from Kim's Custom Treats
Saturday, March 15 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Big Foot HS, E35
$45 per person

Archery Clinic
Ages 8 - Adult
Big Foot Archers is hosting their annual FREE "learn to shoot" archery seminar. Young or old, this is a great opportunity to try something new and experience the exhilaration of getting a bull's-eye! Equipment is available at the club or bring your own. No advanced registration is required.

Session 1: Sunday, February 15 from 11:00 - 1:30 PM
Session 2: Sunday February 22 from 11:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Big Foot Archers Club, N960 Hillside Rd, Lake Geneva
(262)275-3889

Build A Stuffed Animal - Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday!
All Ages
Let’s celebrate Dr. Seuss on his birthday by building a stuffed animal, coloring, and reading a popular Dr. Seuss book! Each child will receive a kit that includes an elephant, a wishing star that goes inside, birth certificate, stuffing, hat, bowtie and a bag to bring them home in!
Registration Deadline: February 22

Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek
Monday, March 2 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Foot HS, Room E33 (Art Room)
$25/kit - Advanced registration required.
One adult per child may join in on the fun

Easter Egg Decorating
Come join six different art stations to rotate through at your own pace. Feel free to bring your own hard boiled eggs or we can get them ready for you! You will leave with decorated eggs just in time for Easter while keeping the mess out of the house! Children under 7 must have an adult present. Non-Participating Adult is Free!

Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek
Monday, March 30 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Big Foot HS, Room E33 (Art Room)
$15/person

Mother's Day Craft
All Ages
Join us for a special Mother’s Day crafting session where your little ones can create a beautiful, handmade keepsake for their amazing mother. All ages are invited, *please have an adult present if under the age of 5.
Advanced Registration Required
Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek

Location: Big Foot HS E33

Project

Date

Ages

Fee

Frame & card

Thursday, April 30
4:00 - 5:30 PM

All Ages

$20

Thursday, May 7
4:00 - 5:30 PM

$25

Stroller Walks & Talks
Parent/Child
Moms (and Dads) bring your stroller and little one to stroll the halls of BFHS during the colder season. Walk and talk with others and stroll at whatever pace you’d like. We’ll meet in the Studio Room. Weather and daylight permitting, we will walk outside in the surrounding neighborhoods. Please register in advance for each week separately.
Instructor:Jennifer Dunbar-Warren

1st & 3rd Wednesday/month from 4:45 - 5:30 PM
January through April
Location: Big Foot HS, Studio Room
FREE! Please register in advance

Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 -11:00 AM
Have old electronics laying around the house and don’t know what to do with them? Computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, phones, keyboards, wires, etc. will be recycled free of charge! There is a $25 fee for flat screen or tube tvs, and a $55 fee for wood console & projection tvs. Other fees may apply.
Location: BFHS Parking Lot
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Also accepted:
Small kitchen appliances: microwaves, toaster ovens, toasters, air fryers, etc,
Household appliances: vacuums, fans, clocks, dehumidifiers, vaporizers, etc.
Questions? Please call the Recreation Office during business hours at 262-275-2117

Nature & Outdoor Programs

Ice Fishing Clinic
All Ages
Join local guide Doug Kloet and learn about fish identification, what equipment to use, rod/reel and tip-up set-up and use, lures, bait selection, fish location, jigging skills, and basic knot tying. Geared for the young angler or entry level adult angler. Dress warm as the workshop will be taught on the ice. All gear is provided for the workshop.
Instructor: Captain Doug Kloet, Fishing Guide Service
Location: Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park, 8697 Co Hwy KD, Burlington, WI
Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 AM - Noon
Fee: $35/person

Astronomy Exploration
Family Friendly
Join us for an exploration of the history and future of astronomy! This 1.5 hour deep-dive into one of the world’s most cherished observatories includes a tour of the historic building, solar observing if the weather is clear, and an engaging hands-on activity that will immerse visitors in the wonders of astronomy. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the arboretum. Anyone under the age of 5 must have an adult present.
Guides: Yerkes Staff
Location: Yerkes Observatory, 373 W. Geneva St, Williams Bay
Fee: $14/person

Date	Time
Fri., February 6	4:00 - 5:30 PM
Wed, March 11	4:00 - 5:30 PM
Wed, April 22	10:00 - 11:30 AM

Snowshoe Hike & Bonfire
Family Friendly - All Ages
Strap on your snowshoes and join us for a winter hike in the woods. Dress in warm layers, but don’t worry… there will be hot chocolate and a bonfire to keep you warm! Please register in advance.
Leader: Dean Connley

February 7 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM
$10 per person - includes snowshoe rental
Location: Kishwauketoe, Williams Bay

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 at 10:00 AM
It's time to celebrate spring with a traditional egg hunt for kids in the Big Foot area. The hunt is sponsored by the Village of Fontana and the Big Foot Recreation District. FREE
Location: Fontana Duck Pond

Hunt Tips
· Arrive early to park & find your age area
· The hunt starts promptly at 10:00 with the arrival of the Easter Bunny.
The fire truck will signal the start.
· Don't forget your basket
· We recycle eggs - please empty them before you leave
· Please leave pets at home. Service dogs are welcome.
·Adults are welcome to help ages 2 & lower,
Please inform supervisors if your older child requires your assistance.

Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 at 10:45 AM
Join us for a sensory friendly egg hunt. No buzzers, no horns, less people, and go at your own pace. Please register for this event in advance so we know what accommodations you will need. Siblings and other family members are welcome to join this egg hunt as well.
FREE
Location: Fontana Duck Pond

Hunt Tips
Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt Tips
· Arrive at 10:45 AM
· Don’t forget to bring your basket!
· We recycle eggs - empty eggs before you leave.

Valley Of The Kings Tour
All Ages
Join us for an educational tour of this private sanctuary that cares for animals of all sizes. VOTK provides refuge for abused, abandoned or retired bears, wolves and other animals. Not open to the public, this is an opportunity to learn about these magnificent animals up close.
Advanced Registration Required

Location: Valley of the Kings· W7593 Townhall Road, Sharon
Fee: $20/person

Date	Time
Saturday, April 25	2:30 - 4:30 PM
Saturday, May 30	2:30 - 4:30 PM

2026 Winter/Spring Special Events & Family Programs

Nature & Outdoor Programs