Explore Downtown Fond du Lac in 2026 through the Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt! Join the Hunt for your chance to win a $250 Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Gift Certificate to spend at businesses in Downtown Fond du Lac or a pair of Oakley Sunglasses from Bird's Eye Optical (prizes determined by the order the […]

Join us at Thelma Sadoff center for the Arts to kickoff to Sturgeon Spectacular 2026, featuring complimentary games, prizes, and a magic show! Kids will love the annual opportunity to spear Jerry the Sturgeon and parents will love the complimentary adult beverages. The Kids Kickoff will be taking place inside THELMA in the first floor […]

Stop by the Fond du Lac Children's Museum on Saturday, February 7th for a special deal on admission and winter fun! Admission is free for members and $1 off admission for the public, this day only! Make some warm memories at CMFDL’s  Winter Fun Event! This exciting celebration coincides with the opening day of Sturgeon Spearing and […]

Explore Downtown Fond du Lac in 2026 through the Downtown Sturgeon Scavenger Hunt! Join the Hunt for your chance to win a $250 Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Gift Certificate to spend at businesses in Downtown Fond du Lac or a pair of Oakley Sunglasses from Bird's Eye Optical (prizes determined by the order the […]

As part of the Sturgeon Spectacular Winter Festivities the weekend of February 13 - 15, 2025 Fond du Lac Festivals is teaming up with the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership to bring you a fun event for all ages… just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Open to all ages! On the morning of the event […]

Horse-drawn wagon will be offering free rides through downtown Fond du Lac. The horses will take you past all the festivities and downtown happenings. Each trip will be approximately 15 minutes. Young children can ride on parent/guardian's lap. Pick-up/Drop-off Location - 33 Sheboygan Street (Downtown Event Hub) Running from 10 am - 5 pm (First […]

Visit Downtown Snow Land next to THELMA all weekend long. Kids will enjoy a large snow hill for climbing and snow slides for sliding! There's fun for the whole family too with snow sculpting and a giant photo op made of snow! *This event is weather contingent. Presented by:

Watch as inventor & time traveler Brock Barnabas visits the present time to recruit some adventurous kids to travel back to the Medieval times. They train to help deal with an overpopulation of dragons!  Kids are trained to both defend against and tame down dragons using Brock's amazing science-based inventions and techniques. Upon completion of […]

Pick up an event brochure at any of the participating locations and walk through beautiful downtown Fond du Lac to see these talented ice carvers create works of art right on the sidewalks of downtown. Get your picture taken with each one. And a special thanks to all the block sponsors for their support!  See […]

Join us inside THELMA in Fountain City to warm up and enjoy family-friendly indoor fun during the 2026 Sturgeon Spectacular! Kids can enjoy sturgeon-themed games, entertainment, coloring and crafts throughout THELMA. More Details Coming Soon! For more information on Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, click here Presented by:

Come on down to Sturgeon Spectacular and enjoy this petting zoo on Sheboygan Street. Enjoy the chance to get up close and personal with various farm animals. Learn, Pet, and Play! Saturday, February 14th: 11 am - 4 pm Sunday, February 15th: 11 am - 1 pm   Presented By:

Bring the whole family out to Sturgeon Spectacular.  Activities/attractions include carriage rides, Photo Ops,  Snow & Ice Castles, ice forts, ice bowling, broom ball, Hungry Hippos, street hockey, and other winter activities for the kids.  Horse-drawn carriage rides are free and first come, first served.  The carriage rides will do one loop around a downtown […]

Paint your own sturgeon ornament THELMA during Sturgeon Spectacular's 10th year! Choose a 30 minute time slot from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 14th. Kids will love this fun and casual workshop painting their own ceramic ornaments during Sturgeon Spectacular! Ready-to-Paint ceramic ornaments will be provided (one per ticket).   Reserve your […]

This event has been moved to Downtown Fond du Lac at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts for the safety and best interest of event participants and attendees. Come to THELMA from 4 pm - 6pm for even more family-friendly fun, only at Sturgeon Spectacular! 3:30 pm - Brian Holt Balloon Magic 4:00 pm - […]

Visit Downtown Snow Land next to THELMA all weekend long. Kids will enjoy a large snow hill for climbing and snow slides for sliding! There’s fun for the whole family too with snow sculpting and a giant photo op made of snow! *This event is weather contingent. Presented by:

Horse-drawn wagon will be offering free rides through downtown Fond du Lac. The horses will take you past all the festivities and downtown happenings.  Each trip will be approximately 15 minutes. Young children can ride on parent/guardian's lap. Pick-up/Drop-off Location  - 33 Sheboygan Street (Downtown Event Hub) Running from 10am - 2pm (First come, first […]

Come on down to Sturgeon Spectacular and enjoy this petting zoo on Sheboygan Street. Enjoy the chance to get up close and personal with various farm animals. Learn, Pet, and Play! Saturday, February 14th: 11 am - 4 pm Sunday, February 15th: 11 am - 1 pm   Presented By:

Learn to curl Sunday, February 15th at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. Curl with tips from experts! Many more family-fun activities are happening inside, outside, and around Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts until 3 pm Sunday, February 16th! Presented By: