Escape to Downtown Appleton during Spring Break! You don’t need to travel far to find everything you need to create a memorable family vacation (or staycation if you’re a local). Downtown Appleton is One Great Place for family fun. We’ve rounded up some really great things to do with your whole family during your break.
Fun with the Littles
The brand-new Appleton Public Library is a wonderful place to start your Spring Break. Borrow all the books you need get through the week or entertain your toddlers with one of their regularly scheduled play groups or story times. Check their events calendar for details.
Art, music and play await at the Building for Kids Children’s Museum. During a visit to the BFK, families have access to all museum exhibits. There are two floors and over 30,000 square feet of exhibit space to discover!
Help your kids get the wiggles out at one our Downtown parks or trails. Jones Park’s features are perfect for kids who love to climb. It also has a built-in scavenger hunt and instruments to make beautiful music. City Park has swings, slides and tons of climbing activities. If you’re more interested in a leisurely walk, check out the Fox Trot trail – walk the whole trail or just do a smaller loop – either way, you’ll enjoy a scenic hike around the city.
Explore and Learn
Learning goes beyond when school is in session. Downtown Appleton is the proud home to several museums. Our museums may appeal to art lovers, history enthusiasts, and curious explorers of all ages. The museums in our Downtown district will captivate and inspire the whole family. Check out a complete list of them here.
Craft Time
If you have a crafty adolescent, who enjoys hands-on activities, Downtown Appleton has options! Pick a ceramic piece at The Fire to glaze anyway you like. Choose a DIY wood sign project to work on in the Board & Brush studio or to bring it home to work on later. If jewelry is more your thing, visit Alyssa & Anna’s charm bar to make a personalized bracelet or necklace. Pick from a variety of sizes and metals, and then add the perfect charms to make it all your own.
If you’re feeling inspired to visit Downtown Appleton, check out the Visit Us page on our website for more engaging ideas.