STEVENS POINT − The Stevens Point Journal is highlighting local events happening in the Stevens Point area. Every week, you’ll find three local events ranging from children’s activities to festivals, learning events, performances and more. Do you have an event you want to highlight? Email event descriptions, posters, event links, photos and more details to news@stevenspointjournal.com.
Portage County Cultural Festival
The 2026 Portage County Cultural Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 at Stevens Point Area Senior High, 1201 N. Point Drive in Stevens Point. The free event will feature music on multiple stages, ethnic art demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, crafts and food from around the world. A shuttle service will take guests to the event from the Pfiffner Riverfront Parking Lot. For more information, visit portagecountyculturalfestival.org or find Portage County Cultural Festival on Facebook.
AIRO Powwow
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Native American Center will host its 51st annual AIRO Powwow from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 2 at the Skyward Fieldhouse at UW-Stevens Point, 2050 Fourth Ave. in Stevens Point. Doors open at 11 a.m., Grand Entries will be at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., and a feast will start at 3 p.m. The event will feature a potato dance, feather dance for ages 12 years and younger, a two-step and a veteran honor song, as well as a variety of other dances, drums and more. Admission is $10 for general tickets and $8 for students and staff. Children 5 years and younger and seniors 65 years and older can attend for free. For more information, find the UWSP Native American Center on Facebook.
‘Sounds of Spring’
The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve will host its Spring Celebration: “Sounds of Spring” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 at 2419 N. Point Drive in Stevens Point. Family-friendly programs will be set up along the Trail of Reflections as promenade theater. Guests will meet different characters along the trail, and performances will take place every 15 minutes starting at 1 p.m. Guests can also get their faces painted, meet live raptors, explore discovery stations, make crafts, complete the scavenger hunt and enjoy snacks for purchase. Pre-registration for the hike is required at grasshoppersignup.com/s/vsejt2. Event organizers suggest a donation of $4 per person or $10 per family to help fund future programs and events. For more information, find Schmeeckle Reserve on Facebook.
Contact Caitlin at cshuda@usatodayco.com or follow her on Twitter @CaitlinShuda.
This article originally appeared on Stevens Point Journal: 3 weekend events you don’t want to miss April 30-May 3 in Stevens Point
Reporting by Caitlin Shuda, Stevens Point Journal / Stevens Point Journal
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