16th Annual U.S. Venture Children’s Week Celebrates Local Kids with a Week of Full of Free or Reduced-Cost Activities

U.S. Venture Children’s Week in Appleton is excited to announce that the community-wide celebration of kids will return July 20 – 26, 2025 for its 16th year. This special event, dedicated to the kids in our community, consists of a week full of free or reduced cost family activities, including signature events such as the Children’s Parade, Playground Fair, and more.

 

“U.S. Venture Children’s Week allows us to showcase how much Appleton values the kids and families in our community,” said Oliver Zornow, President of the Building for Kids. “By offering so many free or reduced-cost activities in one week, this summer tradition creates an intentional space for families to imagine, create, play, and build lasting memories together.” 

 

 

 

·       U.S. Venture Children’s Week kicks off with a Kids Fun Run at Memorial Park, starting at 6:30pm. For this year’s Fun Run, Appleton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a color run!

·       The downtown Appleton YMCA is hosting a Rock the Block Party from 4:30 – 7:30pm with activities, music, food, and games for the whole family.

·       During this free annual summer tradition, kids and their families are invited to parade through the streets of downtown Appleton in homemade or store-bought costumes and non-motorized floats! The parade will kick-off in Houdini Plaza, and families will be sent down College Avenue in waves starting at 6pm. After the parade, families are welcome to stay for the after-party in City Park, featuring activities, food trucks, and an awards ceremony.

 

·       Appleton Parks and Recreation Department hosts two fun-filled days of carnival games, the trackless train, giant inflatables, great food, and entertainment at Pierce Park, starting each day at 2pm. Kids can also visit the prize redemption center to cash in their tickets and take home fun prizes.

 

Additional activities throughout the week include free storytimes, karate classes, admission to local museums, ice skating, dance programs, and swimming at area pools. There will also be a kids’ rummage sales, plus more activities from local partners.

 

"U.S. Venture is proud to once again support Appleton Children’s Week,” shared Mercedes Bereza, Vice President of Marketing at U.S. Venture. “This beloved event gives families an incredible opportunity to come together and enjoy creative, enriching, and wellness-focused activities that strengthen our community and celebrate the joys of childhood throughout the Fox Valley."

  

To learn more about U.S. Venture Children’s Week, visit https://appletonchildrensweek.com/

 

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In its 16-year history, U.S. Venture Children’s Week has hosted thousands of families in Appleton for safe and fun activities. Appleton Parks and Recreation Department, Appleton YMCA, and Building for Kids Children’s Museum are the three beneficiaries for U.S. Venture Children’s Week.