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Rainy Day Adventures

Rainy day? That's not a problem. The Stevens Point Area still has a lot to offer on a rainy day. From cozying up in a coffee shop to touring your favorite brewery or even having family-friendly fun- you will never be bored again on a rainy day. Read on to learn more about all the things to do on a rainy day in the Stevens Point Area…

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Know Before You Go: Festival of the Arts

If you're looking for a fun and free event in the Stevens Point Area this spring, check out the 51st annual Festival of the Arts! Hosted locally since 1973, Festival of the Arts is known as one of the best art fairs in the region. This year's festival is Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Artist & Fare and offers immersive arts fun for the whole family. Browse artists' booths, test your luck at the art raffle, enjoy free kids' art zones, and more! Read ahead for the top tips to know before you go…

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Guide to the Best Campus Spots with Stevie Pointer

Think the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is only for students to explore? Think again. Join Stevie Pointer, official mascot of UW-Stevens Point, as he takes you on a tour to favorite spots on campus worth a visit. Photo Credit: @uwsp_alumni Name: Stevie Pointer aka: Top-Dawg Favorite Sport:…

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12 Months of Fun in the Stevens Point Area

It's officially 2026! To celebrate the turning of a new year, we have reviewed some of the best events that happen annually in the Stevens Point Area. Read ahead for ideas to celebrate each month and plan for a great year full of festivals, food, fun, and much more…

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Meet the Artist: Stephon Kiba Freeman

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories as Stephon Kiba Freeman did with his visualization of how his daughter sees the world through books on the Worzalla mural. Get the inside scoop on the artist and his "controlled chaos" style with our Meet the Artist series.…

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Meet the Artist: Jessie Fritsch

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories as Jessie Fritsch so colorfully did with her Ruth Bader Ginsberg mural. Get the inside scoop on the lifelong artist herself with our Meet the Artist series. …

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Meet the Artist: Dondi Bueno

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories like the colorful octopus creature Dondi Bueno created on the side of Zest Bakery. Get the inside scoop on the artist and his go-with-the-flow style with our Meet the Artist series. …

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Meet the Artist: Chris Sweet

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories, which is exactly what Chris Sweet did with his impactful "A Song for the Seven Sisters" mural. Get the inside scoop on the artist himself with our Meet the Artist series…

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Horseshoes & Hand Grenades on the City Behind the Music

“As we’ve traveled around, it seems like every show has at least a couple folks who come up and have a story or some connection to Stevens Point,” said Adam Greuel, guitarist and vocalist of the band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (HHG). Bluegrass band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, known for their innumerable sold-out shows, three albums, and infectious energy is proud to come from Stevens Point, or as they lovingly call it Point-town…

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